FLIR AX8 fixed-mount thermal imager

FLIR Systems has announced a fixed-mount thermal imager. The FLIR AX8 combines thermal and visible cameras along with the company’s proprietary MSX technology in a compact package, and is easy to install in space-constrained areas for automated and uninterrupted condition monitoring of critical electrical and mechanical equipment.

Enabled by the company’s Lepton micro thermal imaging camera core, the AX8 provides early detection of temperature-related issues in electrical and mechanical equipment, guarding against unplanned outages, service interruptions, equipment failure, and fire. The AX8 is a suitable sensing solution for continuous condition monitoring and early fire detection without the need for periodic manual scans.

The thermal imager has 4800 active temperature points per image, provides streaming temperature data over industry-standard interfaces (Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP) for easy analysis, has a built-in web interface, and includes a full suite of analysis and alarm functions that automatically send alerts when the device detects elevated temperatures.

Measuring 54 x 25 x 95 mm, the thermal imager integrates easily into electrical installations or any manufacturing environment. The device’s streaming thermal, visual, and MSX video is output in standard MJPEG, MPEG, H.264 formats, adding multipurpose image capabilities.

With all of these features in a compact form factor, the thermal imager addresses the condition monitoring and safety needs for many environments, including the process and manufacturing industries; data centres; energy generation and distribution; storage facilities; refrigerated warehouses; and engine rooms.