FLIR Systems' new range makes thermal imaging accessible
FLIR Systems' new HM-Series of thermal imaging cameras makes night vision easy and accessible for a variety of maritime applications...…
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FLIR Systems' new HM-Series of thermal imaging cameras makes night
vision easy and accessible for a variety of maritime applications.
The HM-Series is made up of handheld, shock-resistant thermal cameras, capable of producing a crisp image in the darkest of nights. Used as a navigational aid, they can dramatically increase situational awareness and can aid in anti-piracy, man-overboard or shipboard security situations.
FLIR Systems say thermal imaging cameras offer substantial advantages over competing image intensification cameras. Image intensification cameras work by amplifying small amounts of visible light thousands of times to allow images to be seen. The method requires certain amounts of ambient light, which can be problematic in situations like heavy cloud, whereas too much light can overwhelm the system and reduce its effectiveness. Thermal imaging cameras operate by detecting heat energy being radiated and need no light at all to produce a clear image in the darkest environments; they're not affected by light so the user will never be blinded by too much when looking at a light source.
The HM-Series comes in two models; the HMN-224 or the HM-324 XP+. The HM-224 produces images of 240 x 180 pixels while the HM-324 XP+ produces thermal images of 320 x 240 pixels, allowing the smallest of details to be seen. Both cameras are equipped with advanced internal camera software to deliver a crisp image without the need for user adjustment. The HM-224 operates in temperatures between 0 and 50 degrees Celsius and the HM-324 XP+ operates down to -20 and up to 60 degrees Celsius.
The HM-324 XP+ also allows thermal images to be stored in JPEG format on a removable SD-card and when the record button is held down, the HM-324 XP+ will record at full frame rate more than two hours of of video. A USB connection allows the recorded images to be transferred to PC and two times digital zoom allows the user to look more closely at objects when necessary.
With just five backlit buttons, placed on top of the unit, the HM-Series cameras are ergonomically designed and easy to use. They're easy to transport at 660 grams and extremely compact, making them easy to pack up and take onboard tenders, or move around the yacht.
The cameras also come with a host of extras including a hot shoe, which allows the camera to be mounted on a tripod and also has a power-in, video-out connection, a long-life battery, an eye piece, lens protection cap, extender lens and car power adaptor.
IM
Related links
FLIR Systems - company profile | website
The HM-Series is made up of handheld, shock-resistant thermal cameras, capable of producing a crisp image in the darkest of nights. Used as a navigational aid, they can dramatically increase situational awareness and can aid in anti-piracy, man-overboard or shipboard security situations.
FLIR Systems say thermal imaging cameras offer substantial advantages over competing image intensification cameras. Image intensification cameras work by amplifying small amounts of visible light thousands of times to allow images to be seen. The method requires certain amounts of ambient light, which can be problematic in situations like heavy cloud, whereas too much light can overwhelm the system and reduce its effectiveness. Thermal imaging cameras operate by detecting heat energy being radiated and need no light at all to produce a clear image in the darkest environments; they're not affected by light so the user will never be blinded by too much when looking at a light source.
The HM-Series comes in two models; the HMN-224 or the HM-324 XP+. The HM-224 produces images of 240 x 180 pixels while the HM-324 XP+ produces thermal images of 320 x 240 pixels, allowing the smallest of details to be seen. Both cameras are equipped with advanced internal camera software to deliver a crisp image without the need for user adjustment. The HM-224 operates in temperatures between 0 and 50 degrees Celsius and the HM-324 XP+ operates down to -20 and up to 60 degrees Celsius.
The HM-324 XP+ also allows thermal images to be stored in JPEG format on a removable SD-card and when the record button is held down, the HM-324 XP+ will record at full frame rate more than two hours of of video. A USB connection allows the recorded images to be transferred to PC and two times digital zoom allows the user to look more closely at objects when necessary.
With just five backlit buttons, placed on top of the unit, the HM-Series cameras are ergonomically designed and easy to use. They're easy to transport at 660 grams and extremely compact, making them easy to pack up and take onboard tenders, or move around the yacht.
The cameras also come with a host of extras including a hot shoe, which allows the camera to be mounted on a tripod and also has a power-in, video-out connection, a long-life battery, an eye piece, lens protection cap, extender lens and car power adaptor.
IM
Related links
FLIR Systems - company profile | website
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