News Release

January 22, 2010

NEC Avio Infrared Technologies Co., Ltd.

NEC Avio Infrared Technologies to Launch New Infrared Device,"InfReC" Family,
And Begin Sales of High-Performance Thermography Camera Models,
Thermo GEAR G120/G100 for Predictive and Preventative Maintenance

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InfReC Thermo GEAR G120/G100

Tokyo, January 22, 2010 - NEC Avio Infrared Technologies Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, (Head Office: Tokyo, Japan, President: Shunichi Suzuki, Hereinafter: NEC Avio) today announced its launch of a new infrared device "InfReC" family, and its commencement of sales of the first two high-performance models of the new InfReC Thermo GEAR G120/G100 for predictive and preventative maintenance.

New Name InfReC

The new name InfReC is a word coined from InfraRed Camera and includes the meaning of a "device that captures (record) infrared data."

photo:G120/G100 logo
New Family logo

Traditionally, the infrared camera market has been developed centering on temperature measurement applications; however, applications using infrared ray have great potential, and the market is in fact expanding thanks to recent active research and development, and the increasing sophistication and falling prices of products. NEC Avio Infrared Technologies has developed its business under Thermal Video System (TVS) and Thermo Tracer names and decided to integrate the conventional names into a new single name, InfReC, with the aim of expanding beyond the boundary of temperature measuring applications and growing into a company that leads the infrared camera market, contributes to environment protection by offering anti-global warming solutions, and helps increase security and safety in society by offering security solutions such as the detection of febrile patients. The new name will be applied to new products to be released in and after January 2010.

High-Performance Thermography Camera Models, Thermo GEAR G120/100 for Predictive and Preventative Maintenance.

The new Thermo GEAR G120/G100 models are revolutionary thermography cameras designed to be used for predictive and preventative maintenance of equipment and constructions. The Thermo GEAR G120/G100 are ideal products for routine inspection for predictive and preventative maintenance, meeting the following requirements for the purpose of early detection of abnormal points: ideal shape for capturing images from any angle; super fine image enabling the detection of abnormalities in a wide range; optical compatibility with telephoto lenses; support for high-temperature measurement; useful support functions to detect abnormal points without delay; and management of a large amount of data and fast report generation.

The Thermo GEAR G120/G100 employ a gun grip design with a rotatable monitor similar to that of a video camera, which enables one-hand operation to capture images in a comfortable position from any angle, from right above to right under. The weight is approximately 800 grams (including the battery pack), which is 500 grams lighter than our previous models, making it easier to carry around during field inspection.

The Thermo GEAR G120/G100 come with a variety of standard functions; for instance, the image capture support functions of a 2-megapixel visible camera, such as simultaneous recording, parallel display, and varied synthetic display modes of visible and thermal images; LED light for lighting the objects to capture; and laser pointer for pointing at the capture point, and the various measuring support functions such as a vibration alarm function (the world's first, available in G120 Note1), which is useful on sites where the alarm sound cannot be heard because of loud background noise; and free standard software that provides a variety of analysis options and report generating functions.

Furthermore, the highly functional G120 model is equipped with plenty of innovative functions, including a panorama thermal image capture function (the world's first Note1), which is indispensable to performing measurement of a wide range, such as large plant equipment and construction and civil engineering sites, and a direct real-time recording function that enables the direct writing of analyzable video images to the SD card.

Product Features

Basic Specifications

Items Specifications
Spectral range 8 to 14μm
Thermal image pixels 320 (H) x 240 (V)
Frame time 60 frames/second
Measuring range -40 to 500℃
Resolution 0.08℃ (at 30℃)
Accuracy ±2℃ or 2% of reading, whichever is greater
Field of view 32° (H) x 24° (V) with the standard lens
I.F.O.V. 1.78mrad
Focusing range 10cm to infinity
Measuring functions Center point, max/min/specified points (up to five) and BOX (up to five)
Visible camera 2 million pixels
Display 3.5” movable color LCD
Data storage Still image, time-interval image, moving image (G120 only), panoramic composite image, voice memo up to 30 seconds (Recording medium: SD card)
Interfaces NTSC/PAL, USB 2.0, contact
Environmental conditions Protection: IP54, operating temperature: -15 to 50℃ (No condensation)
Power sources Lithium-ion battery pack (up to 4 hours), AC adapter
Weight Approx. 0.8 kg (including battery)

For questions regarding the above, please contact

Masa Kuramoto

NEC Avio Infrared Technologies

product-irc-e@ml.avio.co.jp

Tel:+81-3-5436-1614

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