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Thermal Imaging and Aerial Surveys
News Release from: Flir Systems
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 September 2005
Flir systems at M and E Building
Services Event
See Flir systems at M and E Building Services Event 23rd-24th November, London
DEFRA figures advise that around 40% of EC final energy consumption is in the buildings sector It suggests that by improving energy efficiency, carbon emissions from buildings could be reduced by a substantial 22% by 2010, greatly helping to meet the climate change objectives under Kyoto Protocol commitments
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 28 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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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.
These range from torch-style troubleshooters through to high-end professional models ensuring that there is an infrared camera to suit every need and every budget.
Yet despite this wealth of choice, FLIR Systems will still be introducing two new additions at the November show.
Top-of-the range is the ThermaCAM B20, a model with an impressive range of dedicated features.
It has been developed 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.
These include air tightness testing, detecting areas prone to mould, determining the dryness of flood damage, finding leaks in flat roofs and also in underground pipes, as well as the traditional electrical and mechanical applications.
A key feature of ThermaCAM B20 - and indeed all B-Series cameras - 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.
The thermal sensitivity of the standard ThermaCAM B20 infrared camera is already an impressive 80mK but with the introduction of two new 50mK resolution models to the range, inspectors can now see problems even more clearly.
These new, uncooled models - the ThermaCAM B20HS and B20HSV - allow highly sensitive thermal mapping of structures and architectural features enabling detailed diagnosis of problems.
Recently introduced to the range is the ThermaCAM B4, designed for customers who need a professional thermal imaging camera but not one with the superior flexibility and upgrade path of the B20.
It has a 320 x 240 pixels Indigo uncooled detector, providing unparalleled image quality for its class.
Images are downloaded in standard JPEG format into either ImageBuilder or ThermaCAM Reporter software packages for reporting results.
Needless to say the B4 is available with a choice of interchangeable lenses.
The entry-level product that completes the B-Series is the B2, a compact, easy-to-use torch style infrared camera with a 160x120 array.
While not having the same resolution of the similar sized B4, the B2 is still capable of holding its own and provides builders and inspectors with a simple unit to check up on the work of others, or carry out initial troubleshooting.
All FLIR Systems Thermal Imaging cameras meet the criteria laid out for Thermal Imaging Cameras in the latest BSRIA Guide - Air Tightness Testing for New Dwellings - a practical guide for builders and testers (BG 11/2004) ISBN 0-86022-6484. Request free introductory details about products from Flir Systems ...
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