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News Release from: Flir Systems | Subject: ThermoVision A40-M
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 16 August 2004
Infra-red camera system is rich in
features
The ThermoVision A40-M is a high-precision, noncontact temperature measurement system that is affordable, flexible and feature-rich.
The ThermoVision A40-M offers anyone involved in process automation, research and development, vision and security with a high-precision, noncontact temperature measurement system that is affordable, flexible and feature-rich This fully integrated system enables temperature differences as small as 0.08C to be seen in a range from -40 to +500C
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 29 Jun 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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To maximise application flexibility, the ThermoVision A40-M gives the user a choice of connection options.
For real-time image and fast data transfer of fully radiometric 18bit images, an IEEE1394 FireWire digital output is provided.
RJ45 Ethernet connection is the second option, for network and/or multiple camera installations.
Each A40-M camera can be equipped with its own URL allowing it to be addressed independently via its Ethernet connector.
This allows any authorised user with a web browser to access control menus and the thermal images which are streamed in "semi" real time.
Thanks to the fully configured input/output functionality, the A40-M can be easily integrated into existing systems or set up as a stand-alone unit.
The operator can set and modify up to four areas in the camera's field-of-view.
This allows for example, the system alarm to be activated should the temperature within one these defined cells, rise above or fall below a predefined value.
The camera's calibrated measurement output enables it to be instantly used to control a process, eliminating the need for complex programming.
Multiple options exist to reduce dramatically the time it takes to programme a customised solution.
In addition to its software developers kit for Visual Basic and C++, Flir Systems also offers analogue and digital LabView toolkits using Active-X technology.
Weighing just 1.4kg, the A40-M is compact and light enough to be installed even in relatively inaccessible locations on the production line.
High quality, real-time radiometric images are viewable simply by connecting the camera to a PC or monitor.
Camera functions can then be controlled either from the PC or via the integrated keyboard. Request a free brochure from Flir Systems ...
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