Teledyne Flir, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today introduced the FlexView dual-field-of-view (DFOV) lens for Flir Axxx and Txxx series thermographic cameras, designed to improve operational efficiency, safety and accuracy from the distribution station to the factory floor.
With a single form factor just 6 mm longer than the standard single-lens configuration, operators now have two lenses at their disposal without adding weight, while enjoying smoother camera operation and reduced inspection time in the field. FlexView also delivers fully radiometric image quality and performance, enabling the temperature of every pixel in the scene to be measured and recorded for easy decision-making.
" With two lenses in one, thermographers can improve their inspection results, while increasing safety, reducing inspection time and eliminating the risk of damaging the lens or camera when changing lenses. ", explains Rob Milner, Teledyne Flir Business Development Manager. "The FlexView lens with a wider field of view (24 degrees) offers wide-area scanning to detect potential anomalies, and the lens with a narrower field of view (14 degrees), offers extreme precision with 2.8 times more pixels on the target thanks to the increased optical zoom. More pixels on the target means greater precision. These results are achieved by programming, via software for fixed cameras, or at the touch of a button for portable cameras".
The FlexView DFOV lens also minimizes risks in the field: by changing lenses less frequently, users are less likely to damage sensitive camera parts, and remain focused on the task in hand. With more pixels on the target than with a single-lens system, operators can also increase the distance between potentially dangerous equipment and themselves. This means they can avoid arcing or exposure to compromised equipment, without sacrificing accuracy or missing out on potential problems.