With a form factor only 6 mm longer than the standard single-lens configuration, operators can now have two lenses without adding weight while enjoying smoother camera operation and reduced field inspection time. FlexView also offers comprehensive radiometric and image quality capabilities, resulting in the ability to measure and record the temperature of every pixel in the scene, improving decision-making.
"With two lenses in one, thermographers can improve inspection results, while also improving safety, reducing inspection time, and eliminating the risk of damage to the lens or camera during lens changes," said Rob Milner, director of global business development at Teledyne FLIR.
"The 24-degree field-of-view lens, the widest within FlexView, provides a broad scanning area for detecting potential anomalies, while the narrower 14-degree field-of-view lens delivers pinpoint accuracy with 2.8 times more pixels on the lens thanks to the larger zoom optics. More pixels on the lens mean greater precision. All of this is achieved through software programming for fixed cameras, or simply by pressing a button on handheld cameras."
The FlexView DFOV lens can also minimize risk in the field, as fewer lens changes mean a lower likelihood of users damaging sensitive camera components while they focus on the task at hand. With the ability to capture more pixels on the lens compared to a single-lens system, operators can also increase the distance between themselves and potentially hazardous equipment. This helps operators avoid arc flashes or exposure to compromised equipment, all without sacrificing accuracy or overlooking potential problems.
