Compact thermal camera launched for use in hot working zones

Teledyne FLIR has launched the FLIR Cx5, a new pocket-portable thermal camera for condition monitoring in hazardous environments. The camera has a rugged ATEX-compliant case, which enables users of this device to monitor electrical or mechanical assets in hot working zones safely.

"In hazardous environments, it's critical for surveyors to be able to detect problems fast, so they can react accordingly," says Michael Deruytter, sr director product manager at Teledyne FLIR. "The FLIR Cx5 is not only explosion-proof, but it's also compact and very easy to use. This allows maintenance professionals to always have their camera at hand, find hidden issues quickly and reduce diagnostic time."

The camera has all the ruggedised features that will allow it to survive the toughest day on the job. The case has shock absorbers, and a Germanium window protects the lens with an anti-reflective coating. The 3.5" colour display is protected by armoured glass and is touchscreen compatible. A rugged lanyard point can be removed in safe environments to reach the data storage and charging port.

The camera features a FLIR Lepton thermal imaging sensor and FLIR-patented MSX (Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging) technology, which embosses visible scene details onto thermal images. This produces a crisp thermal image, allowing inspectors to pinpoint hidden problems instantly.

The camera is compatible with FLIR Ignite, a secure cloud storage solution that permits users to upload, edit, organise and share their images. With all images and videos in one place, sharing data with team members and creating reports for customers is convenient and simple.