Posted to News on 28th Mar 2007, 19:50
Low-cost instrument performs machine vision and thermal imaging
Land Instruments International is introducing the high-performance, low-cost FTI Mv thermal imager that is capable of performing both machine vision and thermal surveillance roles.
The latest infrared detector and signal processing technologies have been brought together inside the imager's compact body to offer all the features expected of a state-of-the-art instrument. Remote control, a choice of alarm outputs and a powerful range of image processing routines - including five colour palettes, zoom and noise filtering - are all available through the dedicated LIPS Mini software.
Easy to install, the FTI Mv can be linked with vision analysis software such as Labview with IMAQ to create a sophisticated process monitoring system. In cases where continuous calibration of the image is necessary, the imager can be used with Land's new P100i high-stability black-body temperature reference source to create what is claimed to be the most accurate on-line radiometric thermal imaging system currently available.
When placed in the thermal imager's field of view, the P100i provides continuous on-line calibration (patent applied for), giving temperature accuracy of better than +/-0.5degC and a repeatability of 0.2degC, traceable to ITS-90.
Other uses for the FTI Mv include established thermal imaging duties such as inspection of circuit assemblies, through to medical and veterinary applications and any kind of research where temperature needs to be monitored.
