News Release
January 10, 2012
NEC Avio Infrared Technologies Co., Ltd.
INTRODUCING THE NEW
MODEL R300S
HIGH THERMAL SENSITIVITY INFRARED IMAGER
DESIGNED FOR USE IN:
BUILDING INSPECTIONS / ENERGY AUDITS / CIVIL ENGINEERING / VETERINARY MEDICINE
InfReC Thermography R300 / R300S Series
On behalf of NEC Avio Infrared Technologies Co., Ltd. (hereinafter NEC Avio), with head offices in Tokyo Japan, President Masayuki Kawashima today announced release of the new InfRec Model R300S Infrared Thermal Imager, the latest member of the multipurpose, high-performance R300 camera series. The new R300S version is designed for Building Inspection, Energy Audit, Civil Engineering, Geology, Veterinary and other applications where higher resolution and lower temperature range is preferred. With a measuring temperature range up to 120°C combined with value pricing, the new R300S infrared imaging camera offers excellent cost & performance.
The R300 series cameras incorporate the latest, Japan manufactured NEC Avio detector technology to provide top of class performance including temperature resolution(NETD) of 0.03°C (on R300S 0.025°C at 30°C with S/N improvement *1) and spatial resolution (I.F.O.V) of 1.2mrad. These specifications are complemented with a selection of optional lenses such as 2x telephoto, 0.5x wide-angle, close-up, etc. to expand field application versatility.
As one of the most appreciated features for building inspection is the "Panoramic Shooting Function" that allows users to shoot images of wide or tall target objects using the standard R300S lens. Grid overlay and a new "Olive" palette features unique to the R300S are useful for this particular application.
- "Olive", newly added color palette
- Grid overlay
In addition, the R300S features a 3.1-megapixel visible camera, thermal/visible integrated images in composite/split-screen display, auto focusing, "Thermal Movie Recording on SD Card in Fully Radiometric Format (10fps)(*2)", wired remote control unit and many more highly appreciated features.
Furthermore, R300S is delivered standard with the 'InfRec Analyzer NS9500STD' PC software compete with detailed data analysis and report generation feature benefits.
Each R300 series camera employs an ergonomic casing design for easy and flexible handling and operation in the field. Included in the long list of convenient operational features are two (2) independent REC/FRZ keys (the most frequently used and important buttons) situated on top and rear panel to allow user to hold the camera in a comfortable position while capturing images from any angle. The R300 series cameras also boast both a built-in viewfinder with eye-piece and a luminous and tilting color LCD monitor.
Optional software includes the 'InfRec Analyzer NS9500PRO' that enables making fully radiometric thermal image movies and simultaneous video capturing and streaming to a PC via USB (*3), and a composite, real-time image display.
- High quality images generated using the NEC Avio VOx detector made in Japan
- Split Screen
Product Features
World-class performance using the latest sensor technologies.
- Resolution (NETD):0.025°C (at 30°C with S/N improvement) (*1)
- Spatial Resolution (I.F.O.V.): 1.2mrad (Field of View: 22° x 17°)
- Minimum focus Distance from Infinity down to10cm: Accurately determine location of abnormalities and capture small object thermal events.
- Minimum detectable size: Approx. 120µm at 10cm distance (with standard lens).
- Optional lenses: 2x telephoto, 0.5x wide angle, & close-up.
Various recording & measuring functions
- Thermal movie recording to camera memory (SD Card) (*2)
- Saving image in a fully Radiometric JPEG format enables users to review captured images on PC without special software. (*4)
- "Panoramic Shooting Function"(*5), enables capture of multiple thermal images at once and creating a panoramic image on the R300 series cameras (without software).
- Continuous digital zoom: x1 to x4
- Measures temperature data at center/max/min points and use movable points (up to 10), line profile, average/max/min of ROI (Region of Interest: up to 5)
- "Multi-point emissivity correction" & "Emissivity back calculation" functions for better accuracy.
Useful & supporting functions for easier operation
- 'InfRec Analyzer NS9500STD' software is standard and provides post-analysis and reporting.
- Simultaneous high-speed auto focusing and fully automatic temperature scaling.
- 3.1 Mega-pixel CMOS visible light camera.
- Thermal/visual composite & Split-Screen display functions.
- LED light for pinpointing objects of interest in dark environments using visible camera feature.
- Laser pointer allows rapid targeting of the point of interest.
- User-friendly graphical user interface and multi-lingual display.
Measure in a comfortable position from any angle
- Handheld camera design for easy, balanced operation and high stability on a tripod or stand.
- Dual image capture keys support making measurements comfortably from any angle.
- Wired controller is standard for convenient operation when using a tripod or camera stand.
Notes:
The R300S is standard with a 60Hz frame rate. There is an 8.5Hz version, Model R300SD, available to facilitate export processing. Reference herein to R300 and R300S collectively includes both 60Hz and 8.5Hz (D) versions.
- (*1): When measuring black body source at 30°C, with image enhancement functions activated
- (*2): Maximum thermal video recording speed on SD card: 10fps (R300S) or 8.5fps (R300SD)
- (*3): Only available with NS9500PRO as option for R300S. Maximum capturing speed (via USB to PC)--Thermal Image Movie: 60fps (R300S) or 8.5fps (R300SD), Visible image Movie: 7.5fps
- (*4): JPEG extended, NEC Avio's proprietary format, fully Radiometric for freeze-frame thermal image. Users can analyze temperature data or change its scaling with dedicated software such as NS9500STD.
- (*5): Panoramic Shooting Function to create a panoramic image from multiple images captured by panning the R300 series.
Specifications and Comparison of R300 series
| Model | R300 / R300D | R300S / R300SD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Performance | Temperature Range | -40°C to +500°C, in 3 Ranges up to +2000°C (Optional) | -40°C to +120°C | ||
| Thermal Sensitivity (N.E.T.D.) |
0.03°C (with S/N Improvement at 30°C in range 1) | 0.025°C (with S/N Improvement at 30°C) | |||
| Accuracy | +/-1°C or +/-1%, whichever is greater (*1) | +/-2°C or +/-2%, whichever is greater | |||
| Detector Type | Uncooled Focal Plane Array (Microbolometer) | ||||
| Resolution | 320(H) x 240(V) | ||||
| Spectral Range | 8 to 14μm | ||||
| Frame Rate | 60Hz (R300D: 8.5Hz) | 60Hz (R300SD: 8.5Hz) | |||
| Field of View | 22°(H) x 17°(V) | ||||
| Spatial Resolution (I.F.O.V.) | 1.21mrad | ||||
| Focal Distance | 10cm to Infinity (Standard Lens) (*2) | ||||
| A/D Resolution | 14bit | ||||
| Operating & Set-up Controls | Focus | Auto / Manual | |||
| Setting of Level/Sense/Span | Auto / Manual | ||||
| Multiple Language Menu | 16 Languages (English, Danish, Dutch, Finish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese) | ||||
| Correcting Function | Correction for Emissivity, Distance, Environmental Reflection, Background and Drift ("Black body source aided auto drift correction") | ||||
| Image Quality Improvement | Average, Median Filter, Edge Enhancement | ||||
| Display Performance | Thermal / Visual Image Fusion Display | Fusion and Picture-In-Picture with Alpha Blending, and Split-Screen Display of Thermal / Visual Image | |||
| Color Palette | Rainbow, Iris, Brightness, Hot Iron, Hot Black, Hot White | Rainbow, Iris, Brightness, Hot Iron, Hot Black, Hot White and "Olive" | |||
| Gradation | 256, 16 and 8 tones | 256, 32, 16 and 8 tones | |||
| Grid Overlay | - | Provided | |||
| Digital Zoom | 1-4x Continuous | ||||
| Mesurement & Analysis Mode | Panoramic Shooting Function | Provided (Scan Synthesis) | |||
| Multipoint Temperature Display | 10 Points | ||||
| Multipoint Emissivity Correction | 10 Points | ||||
| Emissivity Back Calculation Function | Provided | ||||
| Temperature Difference Between Two Points | Provided | ||||
| Temperature Analysis Function in Assigned Region | Temperature Display of Maximum / Minimum / Average in Assigned Region (for up to 5 Boxes) | ||||
| Profile | Horizontal / Vertical | ||||
| Temperature Search Function | Searching Maximum / Minimum Temperature, Automatic Display of Each Position | ||||
| Alarm Function | Alarm Sound, Alarm Display, Color Alarm, External Alarm Output | ||||
| Image File Storage | Storage Device | SD Card, compatible to SDHC | |||
| Thermal Image Movie | Provided (1~10fps). Storage in SD Card (R300D/R300SD: 1~8.5fps) | ||||
| Still Image | Radiometric JPEG, 14bit & Visible simultaneously recorded | ||||
| Interval Recording | 3 sec to 60 min, Automatic Recording of Thermal / Visible Image | ||||
| Event Trigger Recording | External and Alarm-Programmed Trigger Saving | ||||
| Interfaces | USB | USB2.0 : Fully Radiometric 14bit Thermal / Visible, Real-Time Transfer to PC (*3, R300S/R300SD: optional), Mass Storage Function | |||
| External Alarm Output | Provided (Contact closure, no voltage.) | ||||
| Remote Control | Wired Remote Control Unit Provided | ||||
| Video Output | NTSC / PAL Changeover | ||||
| Others Specifications | Laser Pointer | Provided (Class-2 Red Color) | |||
| Visual Camera | 3.1mega Pixels CMOS Camera | ||||
| LED Light | Provided | ||||
| Voice Annotation | 30 sec Recording / Replay per Image | ||||
| Text Annotation | Annotate up to 256 Characters with Each Thermal Image. Import Characters from SD Card | ||||
| Display Unit | 3.5 Inch Color LCD Monitor (320 X 240) with Tilt Function and Brightness Control Function, View Finder | ||||
| Software (Analysis / Reporting) | NS9500PRO (Online) comes with | NS9500STD | |||
| Standard Accessories | Hard Case, AC Adaptor, Battery Pack, Battery Charger, SD Card, USB Cable, Gripbelt, Shoulder Strap, Lens-Cap, Wired Remote Control Unit, Operation Manual, PC Software (See Above) | ||||
| Power Source | Rechargeable Battery | Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2,500mAh), 2 Hours of Continuous Use (Typical) | |||
| AC Power (AC Adaptor) | AC100V to 220V, 50/60Hz | ||||
| Environment | Operating Temperature/Humidity | -15°C to 50°C, at< 90%Rh | |||
| Vibration / Shock | 29.4m/sec2(3g), 294/sec2(30g) | ||||
| EMC | Compliant to CE (Class-A) | ||||
| Dust-Proof / Splash-Proof Construction | Protection Code rating: IP54 Equivalent | ||||
| Dimensions | Approx.121mm(H)x105mm(W)x193mm(D) excl projections | ||||
| Weight | 1.3 kg (Including Battery Pack) | ||||
- *1: Operating Temperature:10~40°C at Range1 only, unless otherwise +/-2°C or +/-2%
- *2: For defined Temperature Accuracy supported: 30cm to Infinity
- *3: Real-Time Image Transfer for monitor and capture requires a dedicated Online software such as NS9500PRO.
About NEC Avio's infrared camera brand name "InfReC":
"InfReC" is the coined abbreviation word of 'Infrared Camera' and also has the meaning of 'the Device Recording Infrared Information'. Our product research and development is targeted at improving the quality of life by protecting people and simplifying their daily tasks while measuring temperature, controlling environments, enhancing security, etc.
For questions regarding this News Release, please contact
NEC Avio Infrared Technologies Co, Ltd.
1-5,Nishi-Gotanda 8-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8535, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5436-1614
Fax: +81-3-5436-1395