FLIR has released a 24-page guide entitled ‘12 things to know before buying an IR camera.’ Available free on request at www.FLIR.com/THG - the company encourages potential IR users to do some basic research which it says ‘could save you a lot of money and work in the long run.’
The booklet, written in common-use language and (mostly) free from jargon, takes readers through basic IR questions such as:
• ensure the camera you buy can produce accurate, repeatable results (to within 2% accuracy)
• make sure the camera you buy has a battery you can change yourself and that it comes with a spare and a charger
• buy a camera that outputs standard jpeg format
• buy a camera with high definition resolution and image quality
Through this process, the guide helps the reader contemplate what features they might need, what are the basic IR camera functions and why thermal sensitivity is important.
FLIR says in summary: “This booklet gives you some straightforward ways to think about the field of infrared, how it relates to our everyday lives and what we do — but more to the point, please always ask for a demonstration of how the camera can work in your situation.”
From predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, non-destructive testing, R&D, medical science, temperature measurement and thermal testing to law enforcement, surveillance, security and manufacturing process control, FLIR offers a wide selection of infrared cameras.