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Thermal Imaging and Aerial Surveys
News Release from: Flir Systems | Subject: ThermaCAM B20
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 March 2004
Thermal Imaging Camera Specifically For
Buildings.
ThermaCAM B20 has been developed by FLIR Systems in consultation with experienced building inspectors and in addition to checking for heat loss or gain, the camera is ideal for a range of tasks.
In its guidance note on the thermal imaging of building fabric, BSRIA stated that some infrared cameras were more suitable for building surveys than others It recommended that the chosen camera should be designated longwave and fully radiometric
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 29 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Thermal Imaging Camera Specifically For Buildings
In addition to checking for heat loss or gain, the ThermaCAM B20 camera is ideal for a range of tasks including detecting areas prone to mould and finding leaks in underground pipes.
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With temperature measurement capabilities and weighing only 700 grams - 50% less than any other thermal imaging camera - the ThermaCAM E2 fits easily into the palm of the hand or on a tool belt.
The temperature span setting should be displayed to the operator during the survey and the minimum detectable temperature resolution, 0.1deg C at an ambient temperature of 20deg C.
The professional range of ThermaCAM thermal imaging cameras already fit and even exceed this specification, but FLIR Systems has now gone a stage further by introducing a building-specific model with an impressive range of dedicated features.
ThermaCAM B20 has been developed by FLIR Systems in consultation with experienced building inspectors and in addition to checking for heat loss or gain, the camera is ideal for a range of tasks including detecting areas prone to mould and finding leaks in underground pipes.
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An Introduction To Thermography
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A key feature of ThermaCAM B20 is its patented, automatic dew point identification alarm.
In the past, determining areas susceptible to condensation and potential mould-growth, was a long and drawn out exercise.
Complicated calculations on a pc with specialist software were required.
Now with ThermaCAM B20 the risk can be assessed on site, in real time.
All necessary parameters such as relative humidity and object temperature can be set in the camera, in the field.
Critical areas prone to condensation are automatically coloured with a transparent colour alarm so that the building inspector can see the problem area and its structure at the same time.
In common with other ThermaCAM models, ThermaCAM B20 allows in-the-field storage and editing of voice comments and text notes against thermal images.
It is supplied as standard with a headset and microphone that is optimised to suppress background construction site noise.
All the data can be automatically downloaded in standard jpeg format that is compatible with ThermaCAM Report software to create professional building inspection reports.
In addition to colour alarms, the ThermaCAM B20 includes a sound alarm that can be set to ensure that no critical areas, however small, are overlooked.
The difference between highest and lowest temperature points can be automatically calculated and saved with the infrared image.
This again minimises post-inspection analysis.
Pre-determined emissivity tables for frequently inspected materials in the building industry are resident in the camera enabling the swift selection of the correct value.
Settings include those for concrete, wood, painted walls, wallpaper, cement and bricks but a huge library of materials is available, that can be augmented by the user.
ThermaCAM B20 measures temperatures in the range of -40deg C to +55deg C - the optimum for building applications.
A 24deg lens that is suitable for the majority of tasks is built-in as standard but a range of interchangeable optics provide the flexibility to adapt the camera to the most demanding of building applications.
Full radiometric JPEG images, captured by the ThermaCAM B20 can be easily incorporated in the new Microsoft Word based ThermaCAM Reporter software.
This Windows-based and easy-to-use software integrates powerful image analysis and report generation possibilities for fast and accurate evaluation of infrared building inspection reports.
Also available and developed specifically for the building industry, is ThermaCAM Image Builder.
This is image-assembling software that allows the creation of a large, composite infrared image out of many small images.
This is invaluable when inspecting an entire building in the absence of a wide angle lens.
In common with its fellow ThermaCAM models, the ThermaCAM B20 has extraordinary image quality.
As the smallest temperature changes can be especially critical in a building environment the camera's state-of-the-art microbolometer allows temperature differences as small as 0.08deg to be measured.
It produces outstanding, noise-free and crisp high resolution images with the image speed of 50 digital images per second.
Designed to be used in harsh environments, the ThermaCAM B20 is built to withstand shocks of up to 25G and 2G of vibration.
It is IP54 rated, weighs just 1.4 kgs and its Li-ion battery provides over 2 hours of operation.
The battery can be recharged whilst in the camera, in a 2-bay charger or in the car en route to the next inspection. Request a free brochure from Flir Systems ...
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