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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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