Wide-angle thermal lens and port adapter
18/03/2024
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has introduced a new 80° lens with an ultra- wide field of view, designed to enable maintenance managers, engineers and mechanical technicians to keep an eye on assets in a large target area for continuous monitoring, condition monitoring and early intervention of developing faults. The 80° lens is compatible with FLIR A400/500/700 Image Streaming and Smart Sensor fixed-mount thermal cameras, A500f/A700f Advanced Smart Sensor cameras and FLIR E76, E86, E96, T530, T540, T560, T840 and T865 portable camera families.
In fixed-mount applications such as coal and fertiliser pile monitoring, this ultra-wide-angle lens makes it possible to install fewer thermal cameras while keeping all assets in the cameras’ field of view.
In spaces with large inspection targets, such as a furnace, tank, roof or wall, the wide-angle lens can help an inspector capture more of the scene in one image for improved efficiency.
In condition monitoring applications, including building, manufacturing and power plant environments, a hand-held FLIR thermal camera paired with the 80° lens allows users to easily inspect in tight, restricted spaces with limited viewing angles. For example, high-voltage electrical cabinets are frequently fitted with infrared (IR) windows, allowing inspectors to quickly inspect components without opening the panel to minimise arc flash risk. Space between the IR window and the electrical components is typically limited.
With the 80° lens, inspectors can capture all the components in one image. Some electrical cabinets are fitted with ‘port’-type devices. FLIR has launched a port adapter that simply attaches to the 80° lens, making inspection through third-party ports fast and simple.
The wide-angle lens also features a lightweight, compact design that is just 40 mm longer than the standard lenses across all compatible thermal camera families. For hand-held operations, it allows inspectors to more easily navigate the thermal camera in tight spaces where standing further back is not an option.
Customers purchasing the 80° wide-angle lens for an existing/currently owned T5xx, T8xx, A400, A500, A700, A500f/A700f or Exx camera will need to send the product to the closest Teledyne FLIR service location for recalibration. Lenses purchased with new compatible thermal cameras from Teledyne FLIR will be calibrated prior to shipment.
