Thermal imaging cameras for industrial temperature monitoring

Thermal Imaging cameras for industrial temperature monitoring

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Precise monitoring and control of temperature-critical processes from -20°C to 2450°C

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High-resolution miniature infrared cameras

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TIM QVGA/640VGA

High-resolution miniature infrared cameras

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Thermal imaging cameras for the metal industry

TIM M-05/-M1
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Thermal imaging camera for the glass industry with line scan feature

TIM QVGA-G7/VGA-G7
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Inline thermography for injection molding processes

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TIM thermal imaging cameras are designed for non-contact measurement of surface temperatures from -20 °C to 2450 °C. They enable efficient monitoring and control of temperature-critical processes both with low temperatures (e.g. in cooling chains) and with very high temperatures (e.g. in glass and metal processing). Their high thermal sensitivity makes these infrared cameras ideally suitable for precise and dynamic tasks. Different performance classes enable a suitable model to be selected for every application. The camera is connected via a USB interface, which also supplies the power.

Characteristics

  • Temperature range from -20 °C to 2450 °C
  • Long-life operation due to non-contact and wear-free measurement
  • Ideal for OEM applications
  • Real-time thermography with license-free software
  • Compact design including USB port / optional Gigabit Ethernet

Easy process integration

  • USB cable extension up to 100 m via Ethernet or up to 10 km via glass fiber
  • Process interface (PIF) as analog input/output (0/4-20 mA) and digital output (potential-free relay output)
  • Software interface via Dynamic-Link-Library (SDK) and COM port
  • Extremely lightweight, robust and compact

    thermoIMAGER cameras close the gap between portable infrared snapshot cameras and devices for stationary use. Their lightweight and compact design makes them ideally suitable for mobile and stationary applications.

    License-free software

    The TIM Connect real-time software is an extremely powerful thermography software that is delivered with each infrared camera. This software enables parameter set-up of the camera and automatic process and quality control. Individual alarm thresholds can be set depending on the respective process. The free software included is compatible with Windows 7 and 10.

    Large temperature measuring range

    Thermal imaging cameras from Micro-Epsilon are suitable for use across a wide measuring range from -20 °C to 2000 °C – from low temperatures prevalent in cooling chains or laboratories, to the highest temperatures in metal processing applications.

    Thermal imager for body screening

    The TIM QVGA-HD-T100 is a compact thermal imager for body temperature screening. It is designed for temperature measurement of a group of people and for targeted temperature measurement of an individual person. The software automatically recognizes and displays people with increased body temperature which can indicate a febrile illness. The thermal imager is, among other things, intended for visitor and staff entrances, security gates, public institutions, train stations and airports. Three camera lenses are available for temperature screening.

    Characteristics

    • Measuring range from -20 °C to 100 °C
    • Detector with 382 x 288 pixels
    • Excellent thermal sensitivity (NEDT) of 40 mK
    • Real-time recording up to 80 Hz
    • Extremely lightweight, robust and compact
    • Automated fever detection of an individual person or groups of people
    • Certificate of calibration for 35 °C included in the scope of supply


    Quick and flexible to use

    The thermoIMAGER TIM QVGA-HD-T100 thermal imaging camera is designed for stationary thermography in order to recognize people with increased body temperature (e.g. fever). With its compact design and USB port, the camera is easy to install and can be easily set up and dismantled. The software setup is adapted to body temperature and is suitable for common Windows PCs and the Micro-Epsilon NetPC (industrial PC with passive cooling). The software provides thermal images in real time. The record/snapshot functions automatically store the thermal images. Temperature and alarm values can be optionally performed via a process interface. As standard, the TIM QVGA-HD-T100 is equipped with a certificate of calibration for 35 °C.

    Temperature measurement of a group of people with the 53° x 38° lens
    Temperature screening of one person with the 18° x 14° or 29° x 22° lenses

    Increased accuracy with ambient reference radiator

    The ambient reference radiator is recommended to further increase the accuracy again. This radiator is positioned in the Field of View in order to permanently provide reference values to the thermal imager. This enables temperature accuracy to be increased to ±0.5 °C.


    Universal infrared cameras

    thermoIMAGER TIM 160S
    Miniature thermal imaging camera
    with USB interface

    thermoIMAGER TIM 160S infrared cameras are designed for stationary thermography providing an excellent price/performance ratio. These thermal imaging cameras are connected via USB 2.0 to a computer and are promptly ready for use. Various interfaces enable their integration into networks and automated systems.

    Characteristics

    • Measuring ranges: -20 to 100°C / 0 to 250°C / (20) 150 to 900°C / optionally 200 up to 1500°C
    • Optical resolution 160×120 pixels
    • Spectral range 8 to 14 µm
    • Excellent thermal sensitivity of 0.08 K (NETD)
    • Exchangeable lenses with 12°/30°/55° or 80°
    • Real-time thermography with 120 Hz frame rate
    • Power supply and operation via USB
    • Extremely lightweight, robust and compact design
    • Analog input and output, trigger interface
    • Optional: Cooling jacket for ambient temperatures up to 240°C
    • Line camera mode

    High-resolution thermal imagers

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    Thermal imaging cameras for precise
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    The thermoIMAGER TIM QVGA and TIM VGA cameras are used for stationary thermography tasks where high resolution is required. Due to their high thermal sensitivity, these cameras also detect even the smallest of temperature differences. Both standard lenses and special microscope lenses are available for the TIM QVGA and TIM VGA cameras. The microscope lens enables detailed macro shooting of the smallest of elements. High-resolution macro shooting is possible with a spatial resolution of 28 µm. The distance between the target and the camera varies between 80 mm and 100 mm.
    Characteristics
    • Measuring ranges: -20 to 100 °C / 0 to 250 °C / 150 to 900 °C
    • Optical resolution 382 x 288 pixels
    • Spectral range 8 to 14 µm
    • Thermal sensitivity (NETD) of 80 mK
    • Lenses with 18°, 29°, 53°, 80° FOV
    • Frame rate of 80 Hz
    • Power supply and operation via USB interface
    • Robust design with protection class IP67
    • Remote focusing with motorized focus
    • Ideal for serial applications

    TIM 40 is a robust industrial camera with an extremely compact design. This thermal imager offers excellent optical resolution and a distance-to-spot-size-ratio of 390:1. With a high frame rate of 80 Hz, the camera is used for monitoring of fast thermal processes. The motorized focus of the thermal imaging camera enables easy focus on targets via remote control. Its compact design makes the TIM 40 ideally suited to serial applications.

    Characteristics
    • Measuring ranges: -20 … 100°C / 0 … 250°C / 150 … 900°C
    • Optical resolution 384×240 pixels
    • Spectral range 8 to 14µm
    • Thermal sensitivity (NETD) of 80 mK
    • Lenses with 18°, 29°, 53°, 80° FOV
    • Frame rate: 25 Hz (Ethernet) / 4 Hz (USB) / 1.5 Hz (autonomous operation)
    • Integrated Ethernet interface (PoE)
    • Supply and operation via USB
    • Robust design with protection class IP67
    • Motorized focus for remote focusing
    • Ideal for series applications

    The TIM 41 is a robust and extremely compact thermal imaging camera. This infrared camera can be used both with a PC/software and in autonomous operation. The integrated auto-hotspot-finder function reliably measures even moving objects without having to readjust the camera. This thermal imaging camera is equipped with a motorized focus that enables convenient remote focusing. Therefore, the TIM 41 is ideal for serial use in machinery and equipment as well as in electronic units. In addition, the camera is equipped with an integrated Ethernet interface that can be used to further process data at a frame rate of 25 Hz.

    Characteristics
    • Measuring ranges: -20 to 100 °C / 0 to 250 °C / 150 to 900 °C / option: 200 to 1500 °C
    • Optical resolution 382 x 288 pixels
    • Spectral range 8 to 14µm
    • Excellent thermal sensitivity (NETD): 75 mK, 100 mK or 40 mK, 60 mK
    • Exchangeable lenses with 18°, 29°, 53° or 80° FOV
    • Image recording in real time at 80 Hz
    • Power supply and operation via USB interface
    • Smallest camera in its class (46 x 56 x 68-77 mm)
    • IP67
    • Digital communication via RS232 or DLL for software integration

    The new thermoIMAGER TIM QVGA infrared camera offers extremely high optical resolution of 382 x 288 pixels. It provides pin-sharp images and is therefore ideal for very small objects which can hardly be detected using common cameras. The maximum thermal sensitivity of 75 mK or 40 mK enables detecting the finest temperature differences reliably. However, the camera remains very small and flexible in its application covering a large temperature range of -20 °C up to 1500 °C.

    Characteristics
    • Measuring ranges: -20 to 100°C / 0 to 250°C / 150 to 900°C / option: 200 to 1500 °C
    • Optical resolution 640×480 pixels
    • Spectral range 8 to 14µm
    • Excellent thermal sensitivity (NETD): 40 mK, 80 mK
    • Lenses: 15°,33°, 60°,90° FOV
    • Image recording in real time at 32Hz
    • Supply and operation via USB
    • Extremely lightweight, robust and compact
    • Analog input and output, trigger interface
    • Protection class IP67

    The thermoIMAGER TIM VGA infrared camera is the smallest VGA-resolution thermal imaging camera in the world, providing thermal images in real time due to its optical resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. With dimensions of 46x56x76-100 mm and weighing just 269 – 340g (incl. optics), the thermoIMAGER TIM VGA is one of the most compact thermal imaging cameras on the market. The scope of supply includes the extensive TIM Connect analysis software.

    Thermal imaging cameras for metals

    The short-wave thermoIMAGER TIM M thermal imaging cameras are mainly used in the metal processing industry. Due to its short-wave measuring wavelength, these infrared cameras are ideal for temperature monitoring during melting, hardening and forming processes.
    Characteristics
    • Highly dynamic CMOS detector
    • Measuring ranges: 900 to 2450°C | 950 to 2450°C | 1100 to 2450°C
    • Optical resolution: 764 x 480 pixels
    • Lens: focal length of 25mm
    • Frame rate: up to 1kHz
    • 1ms real-time analog output
    • Protection class: IP67

    The thermoIMAGER TIM M-05 thermal imaging camera is designed for non-contact temperature measurement of molten metal and metallic surfaces from 900 °C to 2450 °C. As well as compact size, USB interface and license-free software, the new TIM M-05 series features a wavelength range of 500nm to 540nm minimizing measuring errors due to unknown or changing emissivity. The frame rate of 1kHz and high optical resolution enable optimal adaption to the respective application.

    Characteristics
    • Measuring ranges: 575 to 1900 °C / 625 to 1900 °C / 750 to 1900 °C
    • Optical resolution 764 x 480 pixels
    • Spectral range 780 to 820 nm
    • Lenses: 16 mm, 25 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm (focal length)
    • Frame rate 27 Hz to 1 kHz
    • Power supply and operation via USB
    • Analog input and output, process interface
    • Robust design (IP67), optional cooling jacket

    The thermoIMAGER TIM M-08 thermal imaging camera is designed for non-contact temperature measurements during laser processing. In addition to the well-known advantages of thermoIMAGER infrared cameras such as their compact size, USB interface and license-free software, the TIM M-08 camera can be continuously used in a temperature range from 575 °C to 1900 °C without any interruptions. Therefore, this camera offers a high degree of flexibility as it is not necessary to switch the measuring range. The special narrow-band spectral sensitivity at 800 nm makes the short-wavelength infrared camera ideal for almost all NIR and CO2 laser processing applications.

    Characteristics
    • Measuring ranges: 450 to 1800°C / 500 to 1800°C / 600 to 1800°C
    • Optical resolution: 764 x 480 pixels
    • Spectral range: 0.85 – 1.1µm
    • Lenses: 16 mm, 25 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm focal length
    • Image frequency: 27Hz up to 1kHz
    • Supply and operation via USB
    • Extremely lightweight, robust and compact
    • Analog input and output, process interface
    • Robust design (protection class IP67), optional cooling jacket

    The thermoIMAGER TIM M-1 thermal imaging camera is designed for non-contact temperature measurement of hot metals in the 450°C to 1800°C range. As well as the well-known advantages of thermoIMAGER infrared cameras such as their compact size, USB interface and license-free software, the new TIM M-1 series offers several unique selling points. Compared to other thermal imaging cameras for metals, the temperature measuring range of 450°C to 1800°C is usable entirely and without sub-ranges. There is no need for any measuring range switchovers and the camera is significantly more flexible in its use. The powerful sensor electronics not only enable process thermography but also the output of temperature data of the center pixel at 1kHz and so can also be used as a pyrometer. The TIM M-1 thermal imaging camera is primarily used for temperature monitoring of hardening and forming processes for hot metals but also for processing graphite and ceramics.

    Thermal imaging cameras for glass

    thermoIMAGER TIM QVGA-G7/VGA-G7
    Thermal imaging camera for the glass industry
    with line scan feature

    The thermoIMAGER TIM QVGA-G7 / VGA-G7 is an industrial thermal imaging camera specially designed for applications in the glass industry. The spectral range of 7.9 µm enables reliable measurements even on thin glass sheets. If the glass has a reflection coating, an additional reference pyrometer can be integrated in order to readjust the thermal imaging camera. Like all thermoIMAGER TIM cameras, the G7’s license-free analysis software includes a line scan feature that enables the monitoring of thermal processes, even if the field of vision is restricted.

    Characteristics

    • Line scan feature via license-free analysis software
    • Compact size of 46 x 56 x 68-77 mm
    • Image frequency of 80 Hz


    • Robust against ambient temperatures up to 70 °C without requiring additional cooling, up to 315 °C with cooling jacket
    • Optional integration of a reference pyrometer for glass with a reflection coating
    • NEW: TIM VGA G7 with up to 125 Hz measurement speed and VGA resolution of 640 x 480 pixels