FLIR launches new thermal imaging cameras for maritime applications at Monaco
FLIR Systems has launched three new thermal imaging cameras at the Monaco Yacht Show. The cameras promote safety at sea and can spot small objects from as far as 3.2km away.…
Voyager III is a gyro-stabilized multi-sensor thermal imaging camera with automatic tracking system incorporated. Featuring two thermal imaging cameras it can be converted into a daylight/lowlight camera at the touch of a button.
The two cameras work in conjunction – one, ideal for navigation and situational awareness and the other, with a narrow field of view that can zoom onto objects that are very small or far away.
FLIR thermal imaging cameras can be used in vital man overboard searches
Voyager III, like all the FLIR cameras, is ideal for spotting hazards, including debris, exposed rocks or other vessels and when navigating in the day when harsh sunlight can impair vision. It is invaluable for “man overboard searches”; able to spot a person over 2km away, even in total darkness. Remarkable aspects of this camera include its Joystick Control Unit (JCU), which enables the user to control the camera from any location in the world via internet, as well as on board the yacht.
The MS-Series, has advantages in terms of ease and cost effectiveness. These are compact handheld thermal night vision cameras that can detect a small vessel at a distance of 1.2km away. The MS-324 also comes with a 2x digital zoom and is considerably cheaper than the other options.
The FLIR MS-Series comes with a LED tasklight on the front of the unit. It can be used to illuminate a small area. Both versions of the FLIR MS-Series come with long-life rechargeable Li-Ion batteries and can operate for 5 to 7 hours on a single load.
Last of the new launches is the FLIR M-612L. According to FLIR, the M-612L was created for users that ‘wanted a version of the M-Series that can see farther than the existing M-625L’.
At 3.2 km, the new camera has a 45% greater range than its predecessor and produces thermal images of 640 x 480 pixels, allowing users to see in detail and from a further distance.
It comes equipped with both a thermal imaging camera and an extreme low light camera, which can be used where some partial light is present such as moonlight or during twilight hours. Users will find this helpful for navigating during twilight hours for docking inside a marina.
Specifically manufactured for superyachts, the FLIR M-Series cameras are ideal for night-time navigation, shipboard security, anti-piracy, man-overboard situations and many other applications.
A bridge as seen through average person's eyes at night
Same bridge seen using the FLIR M-Series camera
The FLIR M-612L comes standard with an intuitive joystick control which allows the captain to see 360° horizontal and 90° vertically. Like the Voyager III, it comes standard with a remote JCU.
The M-612L camera provides two video outputs for the thermal and lowlight camera which can be displayed on one or two video displays.
Related Links
FLIR Systems Profile | FLIR Systems Website
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