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MAINTENANCE
Optris PI camera claims impressive
COSY-TO-PERFORMANCE RATIOS
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nstrotech, local distributor of process
control and specialised systems, has an-
nounced the availability of the Optris PI
camera featuring on-line thermal imaging
systems, claiming impressive cost-to-per-
formance ratios. Developed to thermally
determine objects and to automatically de-
tect hot or cold spots, typical applications
are research and development (R&D); test
stations (T&M); process automation and
portable measurement tasks.
The Optris PI covers a range of temperature
measurements between -20ºC and 1500ºC.
The camera, once connected to a PC the
USB 2.0 can be used immediately after
connection. The Optris PI Connect software
displays the captured temperature data as
a thermal image, while remotely controlling
the camera.
Based on a small, uncooled bolometer (UFPA)
with 160x120 pixels, the Optris PI delivers
thermal images in real time with a frequency
of up to 128Hz. Fast processes can be cap-
tured and stored as snapshots or
video sequences and it’s possible to
detect the smallest temperature dif-
ference of an object due to the unit’s
high thermal sensitivity range.
Optris P1200 using BI-SPECTRAL
technology, can combine a visu-
al image (VIS) with a thermal im-
age (IR) which can be captured
time-synchronously in a ready-to-
use mode, the cameras’ weight
is not more than 320 grams, in-
cluding lens and cable, making
it the smallest (dimension: 46 x
56 x 90 mm) thermal imager in the world. In
combination with a PC tablet, the cameras
used as a mobile solution for preventative
maintenance or construction thermography,
covering the existing gap between portable
infra-red snapshot cameras and pure fixed
devises.
The Oprtris PI thermal imager’s housing is
rated IP 67 (NeMA-4) protection class and
can be installed in surroundings with tem-
peratures up to 50ºC. For applications of up
to 100ºC, the Optris PI, together with an air
cooling system like the VORTEX cooler’s air
purge collar, protects the lens from dirt. The
optional cooling housing allows for the in-
stallation of the camera in rough, industrial
surroundings and can be used for ambient
temperatures of up to 240*C in combination
with water cooling systems.
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