All objects have a temperature and can be differentiated against a cooler or hotter background. For engineers, a quality thermal camera can significantly make day-to-day tasks easier. The camera essentially becomes a "third eye", seeing where the natural eyes cannot. The FLIR E4 infrared camera is an example of this useful device.
Where can you use it?
It has a variety of applications in various fields of engineering, especially electrical, building, and HVAC works.
Picture Sharing and Storage
USB connection permits downloading and sharing via any other means. The picture can be shared with the customers or your superiors, for example, for discussion and recorded for later use.
Portability
Such a versatile device must be portable. The FLIR E4 is portable with a rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, and a hand carrying case.
The Image
The Display
A 3.0 in. color screen 320 × 240 pixels is fed by a focus-free lens. The IR resolution is 80 x 60 pixel. Simple on-screen buttons help navigate to settings, imaging modes, built-in measurement tools, and saved JPEG images. The resolution is similar to that possessed by the C-3 series.
The MSX Feature
An onboard visual camera adds the visual background (320 x 240 pixels) to the IR picture (80 x 60 pixels). You can choose the IR, MSX, or MSX thumbnail display modes. This permits the exact identification of the hot spot by comparing the IT spots with the visual picture.
Convenience
The device is expected to be operated in very hot and very cold environments and in areas of dangerous voltages. The operation is controlled via a single button which can be operated while wearing protective gloves.
Quick Reports
Built-in FLIR Tools software allows image analysis and the generation of effective reports.
Warranty
The manufacturer offers a 2-year warranty on the camera, 5 years on the batteries, and 10 years on the detector.
Conclusion
The FLIR E4 is a useful tool for engineers working on site, in the electrical, HVAC, building, or general engineering areas, providing engineers insight that they cannot achieve with their eyes alone.