Cost-effective thermal imager offers 'complete solution'

This versatile, handheld unit easily adapts to different applications without the need to buy specialised units. The TH9260 features a 1.3 megapixel digital camera, composite image, laser pointer, Firewire real-time data capture, built-in alarm functions, and optional high-resolution lenses, making this innovative product suitable for more complex applications.

The Thermo Tracer's auto feature controls the focus, level and sensitivity in one easy action through the direct-access controls, making operation quick and efficient.

Data and software

Multi-point measurement can be made over the 640 x 480 array of pixels using a comprehensive set of dynamic analysis tools across a broad range of temperatures. Full 14-bit images, visual picture, text memos and voice recordings are saved on industry-standard, CompactFlash memory cards, allowing full post-processing in the camera and through a range of software programs. A complete analysis, manipulation and report writer software package produces standard Microsoft Word documents for quick and easy sharing of the data.

The instrument incorporates the latest generation of high-resolution uncooled microbolometer detector to achieve a thermal resolution 0.06 degrees C and accurate temperature measurement and repeatability - features normally associated with expensive cooled detectors.

Long wavelength performance gives advantages in outdoor work, where the camera is immune to solar reflection, and scientific applications where low temperature differentials can be achieved. Temperature measuring ranges between -40 and 500 degrees C are standard with a 100 to 2000 degrees C range for high-temperature application.

This small 110 x 110 x 210mm camera is easy to use and only weighs 1.7kg. Rugged and sealed to IP54, it is suitable for use in harsh environments. It is powered by standard camcorder batteries, which can give over two hours of continuous operation.

The TH9260 has applications in the engineering, manufacturing, processing, electronic, laboratory building and medical industries.