Teledyne Flir: New compact thermal imaging camera for use in hazardous work environments
Teledyne Flir has announced the launch of the Flir Cx5, a new handheld thermal imaging camera for condition monitoring in hazardous environments. The camera features a rugged, ATEX-compliant housing that allows equipment to be safely monitored even in hot working environments.
Potentially explosive environments, such as oil and gas facilities or chemical plants, must be protected from ignition sources. For this reason, electronic equipment used in these hot working environments must comply with ATEX product regulations or similar regulations (such as UKEX and IECEx). That's why the 160 x 120 pixel FLIR Cx5 is housed in a rugged enclosure, so users can work in challenging environments with peace of mind. "In hazardous environments, it's critical for surveyors to quickly identify issues so they can respond accordingly," said Michael Deruytter, senior director product manager at Teledyne Flir. "The Flir Cx5 is not only explosion-proof, but also compact and very easy to use. This means maintenance professionals always have their camera immediately at hand, allowing them to quickly find hidden problems and reduce diagnostic time."
The Flir Cx5 camera has all the rugged features that enable it to withstand the toughest workday. The housing is shock-absorbent, and the lens is protected by a germanium window with anti-reflective coating. The 3.5-inch color display is protected by bulletproof glass and is touchscreen compatible. In secure environments, the rugged lanyard mount can be removed to reveal access to the data storage and charging port. The Flir Cx5 is equipped with a Flir Lepton thermal imaging sensor and Flir's patented MSX (Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging) technology, which adds visible scene detail to thermal images. The result is a crisp thermal image where inspectors can immediately identify hidden problems. The camera is compatible with Flir Ignite Cloud, a secure cloud storage solution that allows users to directly upload, edit, organize and share their images. With all images and video in one place, sharing data with team members and creating reports for clients is convenient and easy. Flir Cx5 users can also use Flir Thermal Studio software to enhance their images and create professional reports. The camera will be commercially available in December 2022.