26/11/09
Heading: New FLIR GF309 camera likes it infrared-hot!
Copy: The newly released FLIR GF309 infrared camera has been specifically
developed for high temperature industrial furnace applications and can "see
through flames" in all types of gas-fired furnaces, chemical heaters and coal-
fired boilers.
The GF309 features a detachable heat-shield designed to reflect heat away
from the camera as well as provide increased protection for the operator.
The highly versatile IR camera has an exceptionally wide span of temperature
and delivers highly accurate electrical and mechanical inspections.
The FLIR GF309 provides temperature readings across the entire surface of
the heater/boiler/furnace speeding up inspections, making work conditions
safer and helping avoid unscheduled shutdowns or emergencies.
GF309 – look where it goes to work:
• Inspects “Fired Tubes” for Coking and Scaling — custom-built to deliver a
clear and precise thermal image of “fired tubes.”
• Sees Inside Boilers for Slag or Ash Build-up — Ideal for internal boiler
inspection to detect areas of slag build-up (clinkers) that can hinder heat
transfer and potentially cause mechanical damage if they fall.
• Checks Burner Alignment and Flame Impingement — the GF309 can easily
identify if the flame pattern is causing localised overheating of the tubes.
• External Fire Box Inspections — also performs well in relatively lower
temperature applications, such as detecting hot spots on the outside of the
firebox, showing where insulating blankets or refractory bricks are disrupted
on the inside.
• Built-in Video Records Furnace Start-up, Decoking Operations
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by storing radiometric sequences, the GF309 allows you to capture your full
inspection of dynamic events.
• Tiltable, Flip-out 4.3” High Contrast Color LCD — the improved new color
flip-out LCD delivers a bright and vivid image in a widescreen format.
• High Resolution (800 x 480), Tiltable Viewfinder — use of a viewfinder is
sometimes preferred, especially in extremely bright conditions that cause a
glare on LCD panels.
• User-inspired Ergonomics: Rotating Handle, Direct Access Buttons - offers
advanced ergonomics to improve worker safety and individual performance,
not to mention reducing back and arm strain.
FLIR GF309 – key features include:
• Measures temperatures from -40 °C to +1500 °C with high accuracy
• Dual-use camera: Furnace and ambient temperatures
• Excellent Thermal Sensitivity (<25 mK)
• High performance LCD & Tiltable high resolution viewfinder delivers a
bright and vivid image in poor lighting environment or under sunlight
• User-inspired Ergonomics: Rotating Handle, Direct Access Buttons
• Embedded GPS Data and Digital images allow you to identify precise
locations of inspected area
• Compatible with FLIR QuickReport and FLIR Reporter software for
professional inspection report
About FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems is the world leader in the design and manufacturing of infrared
cameras in use worldwide for applications including maintenance, product
research & development, process monitoring, building inspection and many
others.
FLIR Systems has five manufacturing plants located in the USA (Portland,
Boston and Santa Barbara), Sweden (Stockholm) and Estonia (Tallinn).
The company operates direct sales and service offices in Belgium, France,
Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Sweden, US, Brazil, Canada, China,
Japan and Australia.
The company has more than 1400 dedicated infrared specialists and serves
international markets through a network of 60 regional offices providing sales
and support functions.
FLIR SYSTEMS Australia Pty Ltd.
10 Business Park Drive, Notting Hill
Victoria, Australia 3168
Tel :+61(3)9 550 28 00
Fax:+61(3)9 550 98 53
e-mail: info@flir.com.au
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