Mid-range building IR – even better performance and more choice

Infrared is becoming a vital inspection tool as escalating energy costs drive the need for greater thermal efficiency in the built environment. It’s a powerful non-invasive means of monitoring and diagnosing building condition, allowing the quick identification of problems that are not seen by the naked eye. With its application specific functions such as humidity and insulation alarms the FLIR B-Series is fast proving its exceptional efficiency and value.

Two entry-level, affordable models have now been added to this popular dedicated building science range broadening the scope of the technology even further. Now comprising four models the mid-range FLIR B-Series gives industry professionals access to the most up-to-date mid-range camera technology with multiple added value features that make the job easier to do and quicker to complete.

The FLIR B-Series cameras are prized for their outstanding ease of use, value for money and excellent ergonomics. In addition to the building alarms, standard features include tiltable lens unit, visual camera, image fusion and touch screen with stylus. They have a wide choice of measurement functions including spotmeters, areaboxes and high/low temperature isotherms; the FLIR B400 also has delta T.

The image quality on the original FLIR B-Series was already high but now it’s even better. The top of the range FLIR B400 launched last year now has a thermal sensitivity of 50 mK NETD. With its 25µm pitch, this new generation detector allows better performance from a camera that is smaller and lighter than its competitors; this camera weighs just 880g.

The two entry-level model additions are the FLIR B200 and the FLIR B250 with a 200 x 150 IR resolution and sensitivity of <80mK and <70mK respectively. Both have 2 x digital zoom, 9Hz frame refresh and the Picture-in-Picture function. This allows the overlay, pan and scale of an infrared image on a visual image and full analysis of the combined images from retained measurement data.

On the higher-end models this new feature is both scalable and moveable. It complements the more advanced Thermal Fusion feature that allows the automatic and seamless transition of images from thermal to visual in real time.

The FLIR B-Series was the first ever thermal imaging camera to have a large 3.5 inch touch screen with stylus. This feature greatly improves access to the software menu and extends communication and storage functionality. All additional information such as screen sketches and voice annotations – features unique to the FLIR B250 and FLIR B400 - are stored with the IR image, eliminating the need for separate pen, paper and voice recorder.

All FLIR B-Series cameras have a temperature measurement range of -20°C to 120°C with option of up to 350°C. Dust- and water splash proof and shock resistant they are all battery powered for up to four hours of uninterrupted use. The complete kit comprises camera, carrying case, power supply, cabling, battery charger, LCD screen sunshield and battery.

As standard the FLIR B-Series is supplied with QuickReport software in PDF format and SD card. Naturally the range is compatible with the very latest Reporter software, a wizard-based reporting suite with advanced image processing and temperature calculation functions.