THERMAL IMAGING BREAKS THROUGH THE PRICE BARRIER
01/02/2011 FLIR Systems UK (*Teledyne FLIR)
Thermal imaging - clever technology that comes at an astronomical price? Well not anymore. Technology leader, FLIR Systems has opened up the market to everyone. It has introduced a fully featured thermal imaging camera for £895.00*, the lowest price available by far. The FLIR i3 is a great device for the first time user who wants to inspect or monitor the health of electrical and mechanical systems or even a building.This technology can be applied to all manner of applications and its potential is huge. It allows the user to spot a problem before it becomes a failure and possibly a risk. A bad connection in an electrical circuit is a good example.
The pre- and post- repair information that the FLIR i3 can provide is exceptionally valuable and of course the thermal imaging camera can also be used to look at heating systems, a leaking roof, condensation build-up and insulation problems. The list is endless.
The reason why the FLIR i3 has been able to break through the £1,000 price barrier is simply down to economy of scale. FLIR Systems is active across a range of markets and produces more thermal imaging cameras than any other manufacturer. This means FLIR Systems is uniquely able to market its high value products at much more affordable prices.
The FLIR i3 does the job of 3,600 spot temperature measurement meters as its 60 x 60 pixel detector produces 3,600 individual thermal detection points. As a result it is able to take a full image of an area, a component or a structure so that the thermal anomaly can be seen in context. It provides instant information enabling the camera user to see the full extent of the problem.
Thermal images are stored in JPEG format on a removable SD card together with all temperature data. The FLIR i3 comes complete with FLIR QuickReport software for image analysis and fast inspection report generation. It is also compatible with other, more powerful software packages from FLIR.
"In recent years the price of thermal imaging cameras has decreased continuously," says Christiaan Maras, Marketing Director EMEA, FLIR Systems. "With the FLIR i3, marketed at the lowest price point ever, we can reach even more users, enabling them to benefit from this powerful and versatile technology."
*+ VAT
For further information, please contact:
FLIR Systems Ltd
2 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4AQ
Tel: +44 (0)1732 220011
Fax: +44 (0)1732 843707
Email: sales@flir.uk.com
Web: www.flir.com
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