infra red cameras

[amper]

can anybody with experience on IR cameras mentioned the best one option today on market rugged easy to calibrate something well robust with length of jobs

im looking forawrd to hear from any guru on this subject here on eng tip

regards

amper

 

[electricpete]

Look at the offerings from Fluke. They have some good. rugged, relative cheap, low-end thermal imagers.

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[Zogzog]

They are all pretty much the same these days, what is more important is getting the right training/certification to effectivly use one.

 

[oldfieldguy]

I agree (yet again... He's GOOD!) with Zog.

The price of good cameras had dropped steadily, and the quality of software included has gone up, but there still needs to be a knowledgeable person doing the shots.

Several companies offer training and certification in thermography. I suggest that a prospective user take one or more, and then get out in the field with the camera and get used to real-world use.

I started out (obligatory old-guy note) with the Hughes Probe-eye, so I've been involved for a while.



old field guy

 

[dpmac]

I still have a couple of Probeyes (and the dreaded Booster Pump)! I doubt they would fetch a six pack on Ebay these days.

 

[electricpete]

Below is the infamous camera drop test video which is, if nothing else, entertaining. Just below the video window is a link which implies some sort of independent 3rd party involvement certifying the video's, but without more details it certainly isn't proof.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFFpWq9h5Ls

A few years back, Fluke created a niche being pioneers of the cheap rugged construction, undercutting the more expensive higher-end less durable models from FLIR, Mikron etc. That was their strength, that's what they marketed to, and you could tell the difference just by looking at them (recessed lenses, plastic cases etc). Others may have caught up since then.

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[electricpete]

Also, when the folks above said "they are all pretty much the same", I'm pretty sure they weren't suggesting to rush into buying a camera without comparing, they meant that the product lines offered by the major manufacturers are similar. Within a product line, you will find a variety of features which actually may end up being important... depends somewhat on your individual application and needs. Some applications need good good measurement field of view (switchyards). Get a distributor to help you. Or ask a little bit at maintenanceforums.com thermography forum. I agree with the others that if you haven't already taken a course, then it would be good to taken one before you buy a camera because the options will become apparent.... you'll have plenty of opportunity to talk about it with others during the course.

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[dpmac]

There are many on line forums/discussions on IR cameras. A few hours of research will save you many headaches and dollars. As stated above, infrared training is paramount.

 

[amper]

well simple look on internet jaja is very good tip .
internet is full on f junk every company reclaim the best product is belong to me . that is the reason which sometime our attention is on this forum ,
maybe i need to do a a course on internet