Electrophysics offers high-definition infrared camera
-- Test & Measurement World, 1/20/2008 9:00:00 AM
Delivering a resolution of 640x480 pixels, the HotShot HD portable infrared camera from Electrophysics provides 4X the number of pixels of 320x240-pixel cameras and over 20X the pixels of entry-level infrared cameras.
According to the manufacturer, HotShot HD produces infrared images that are substantially sharper, making diagnosis of equipment reliability issues more accurate, intuitive, and precise. HotShot HD is intended for maintenance professionals responsible for inspection of high-voltage electrical systems and production machinery.
Housed in a compact, ergonomic package that weighs 2.7 lb, the HotShot HD provides an integrated megapixel visible camera, advanced image fusion, an intuitive icon-based touch screen, and a dual-laser target highlighting system.
The LaZir-X dual laser line system precisely marks the visual center of the image on the object from very close up to far away. The laser lines are easier to see on typical industrial gear than that of a small laser point whose red spot is often reflected away from the view of the camera operator, particularly when inspecting electrical equipment.
The touch-screen interface facilitates the automatic capture of inspection point locations, fault information, and observation details that can later be automatically incorporated into reports. Images can be stored to either a removable CF memory card or to the camera’s internal memory.
Prices for the HotShot HD camera start at $19,950.
Electrophysics, www.electrophysics.com
