Thermal imagers detect even small changes in temperature
Micro-Epsilon has extended its thermoIMAGER TIM range of infrared thermal imagers with two new higher resolution versions.
The 400/450 devices are designed to detect even smaller temperature differences and are able to capture and store thermal video and images with high optical resolution (382 x 288 pixels) at a full frame rate of 80Hz (80 images per second).
The cameras are also equipped with new detectors, which provide thermal sensitivities of 80 and 40mK respectively. Weighing in at just 320g, with dimensions of 46 x 56 x 88mm, they are said to be the smallest in their class.
The cameras come pre-calibrated with temperature ranges from -20 to 900°C with an option to extend this to 1500°C. They are currently provided with 30 or 13° angle of view (aperture) lenses. The fully featured software,
TIMConnect, included as standard, is said to provide quick and easy set up together with a range of software tools that enable the cameras to be used in R&D tasks as well as process control.
Typical applications include automatic hotspot detection in process and quality control, R&D work, test cells and automated industrial environments.
