High-definition thermal science cameras
08/10/2020
FLIR Systems has announced the FLIR A8580 series of entry-level cooled high-definition thermal science cameras, designed for a wide range of industrial, military, science and product research and development (R&D) applications.These 1.3 megapixel cameras record blur-free images of high-speed targets, offer a wide range of precision, manual and motorised lenses and integrate seamlessly with the new FLIR Research Studio thermal analysis software to provide users with a high-end experience in a compact and easy-to-use device.
The A8580 series includes four mid-wave infrared (MWIR) models as well as a long-wave infrared (LWIR) model that is claimed to provide better uniformity and stability than other similar LWIR cameras. This unique LWIR camera also offers wide temperature calibration ranges, reducing the need for repeated testing to fully measure a high dynamic scene, and fast integration times. All five models produce sharp 1280 × 1024 pixel thermal imagery for a 30% improvement over previous FLIR compact science cameras. Users can maximise the number of pixels on their target through a suite of lens options, from the 200 mm telephoto lens to the 3× microscope lens for imaging extremely small targets. The quick response times and advanced triggering options help users record crisply focused images of fast-moving targets or accurately measure rapid changes in temperature. An internal filter mechanism allows the user to quickly switch between standard and high-temperature ranges with the click of a button, instead of manually changing neutral density filters.
To complement these advanced features FLIR designed the A8580 with simplified connections and controls, so it is easy to set it up and begin testing. The camera ramps up quickly and connects via Gigabit Ethernet or CoaXPress to a computer running FLIR Research Studio software. This included software allows users to view the live camera image, record the image stream and evaluate thermal data from multiple FLIR cameras and recorded sources simultaneously.
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