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See the IR world in a new way

Information from HIKMICRO

IKMICRO, an international Click here to watch a video which will provide more information on the HIKMICRO M30
manufacturer of thermal imaging thermal imaging camera and its features.
Hequipment and reliable solutions,
specialises in system-on-chip (SoC) and The newly launched HIKMICRO G60 offers the more professional thermographer an IR
micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) detector resolution of 640 x 512 on a 4,3-inch LCD touch screen. It uses Wi-Fi hot spots to
design, development, and manufacturing. connect to the free-to-download HIKMICRO’s smartphone viewer app for live image views
The company offers thermal detectors, and full control of the thermal camera.
cores, modules, cameras, and total Additional lenses offer the thermographer more accuracy and better image quality over
solutions to the global market, serving longer distances. These additional lenses are available in 13,6 mm (48,5°), 50 mm (12,5°)
customers in more than 100 countries and 82 mm (7,6°) providing better efficiency when inspecting, for example, high voltage
and regions. substations and high voltage transmission pylons.
In 2018, a 17μm detector thermal The new high-resolution G60 thermal camera also offers distance measurement by
imaging camera with resolution of 384 using the laser pointer. Accuracy and image quality are even more improved with multiple
x 288 and 640 x 512 with a thermal focus modes, including automatic focus, manual focus, and laser distance focus.
sensitivity of less than 40 mK was released. HIKMICRO also offers thermal solutions in turret, bullet, and cube forms for the
More recent achievements include the continuous monitoring of critical equipment. Site engineering teams will now be able to
development and manufacturing of a 12μm collect and store live data of transformers, large electric motors and other equipment that
thermal detector. This makes it possible is considered critical for efficient production processes. Smart alarms notify maintenance
for HIKMICRO to offer a full range of high teams of high-risk conditions. These devices can be easily integrated into existing plant
quality and affordable thermal imaging systems for effective monitoring and deployment by maintenance teams.
cameras. The same image quality is also In addition to the free HIKMICRO viewer app, the HIKMICRO analyser software is also
available in entry level thermal cameras available at no cost and can be downloaded by clicking here.
which offer image frame rates of 25 Hz This software allows thermographers to import radiometric jpeg images from the
increasing the image clarity and accuracy. HIKMICRO thermal camera and include image management, thermal data analysis and
HIKMICRO’s products are further report generation. It is an easy-to-learn platform with valuable measurement and tagging
complimented by intuitive user interfaces tools available for professional analysis.
which makes them easy to operate;
and analyse and report readings by Fire detection
means of readily available software and Besides being used in industrial implementations for predictive and preventative maintenance
smartphone apps. and condition monitoring, thermal cameras from HIKMICRO are now also increasingly used
The HIKMICRO E1L model is an for early fire detection as well as temperature screening.
example of a low-cost unit available to HIKMICRO thermography products are used all over the world to protect warehouses,
electrical and mechanical artisans for structures, offices and critical equipment from intruders, theft, and fire. HIKMICRO thermal
quick and easy fault finding. This unit is cameras have proven highly effective for early fire detection because they are non-contact
lightweight, durable, and easy to use, devices which visualise two-dimensional heat profiles. Combined with unique artificial
making it a “must have” for any electrician intelligence, these cameras provide alarms long before traditional smoke detectors or other
or mechanical artisan to have in their
toolbox. It offers exceptional image quality
at a frame rate of 25 Hz and a resolution of
160 x 120.
Each unit is supplied with the
company’s three-year warranty on the
complete unit, plus a ten-year warranty
on the detector. An artisan can therefore
be confident in the quality of the unit and
their investment.
The HIKMICRO M30 model offers
customers even better IR resolution at 384
x 288 and the option of manual focus. This
makes the device more suitable for smaller
targets at longer distances. Combined with
a NETD of less than 35 mK at 25 Hz frame
rate, accuracy on a thermal camera has
never been better nor more affordable.

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