Infrared thermal imaging system

Ircon has announced its Maxline 2 system with a camera link interface supporting multiple thermal imaging cameras for a variety of automated process control and inspection applications. The system’s software has a built-in input/output relay and networking capabilities, enabling users to manage multiple processes and communicate with other systems, if needed, for greater interoperability and control.

Dedicated Maxline 2 systems are available for specialised applications, such as automated image analysis, fibre-optic preform inspection and torpedo car inspection. Each system offers automatic calibration, as well as ambient temperature and motion correction features, providing an accurate and repeatable perspective of process operations.

The Maxline 2 camera is a compact, sealed (NEMA 4 — IP67 rated), stainless steel enclosed unit with no external moving parts. The rugged camera housing is suitable for environments like steel mills, glass plants and other industrial facilities. An accessory enclosure keeps the camera cool, and its lens clean, in extremely harsh environments. In addition, a full range of accessories, such as air purge and water-cooling options are available for use in hostile locations.

The camera has five temperature ranges and multiple wavelengths, and is able to process full-image (320 x 240 pixels) temperature radiometry at 60 fps. Fast frame rate and special algorithms allow temperature measurement of moving processes. Up to 50 separate temperature measurements can be acquired from each captured thermal image.