(Waltham, MA, USA) August 3, 2009 -- Extech Instruments (www.extech.com/i5news), a subsidiary of FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR), announced today that it is reducing the price of its popular EXTECH i5 infrared thermal imaging camera by $1,000 to a new price of $1,995 (USD). Now more than ever, the EXTECH i5 shatters price/performance barriers as the most cost-effective thermal imaging camera on the market making it easier than ever for professionals to upgrade from a single-spot IR thermometer to the big picture of a full-featured infrared camera.
Arpineh Mullaney, VP of sales and marketing at Extech talked about the monumental move, "When the powerful and feature-packed EXTECH i5 was introduced in early 2008, it trail-blazed the entry-level infrared thermal imaging camera market by being the first professional-grade product to retail for less than $3,000. As this segment continues to grow, the EXTECH i5 maintains its market leadership as the industry's game-changer with an affordable new price of $1,995."
Mullaney adds, "'Infrared Everywhere' is a mantra at our parent company, FLIR Systems, and this price rollback reflects our commitment and strategy to driving down the cost of thermal imaging. Our goal is to enhance the ability of professionals to compete in a wide range of sectors including electrical contractors, plant MRO, predictive maintenance, HVACR professionals, disaster restoration technicians, and green building/energy auditors. For millions of professionals who have settled for an infrared thermometer's single-spot temperature reading, stepping up to an infrared camera with thousands of pixels of temperature data has never been easier or more affordable."
The EXTECH i5 IR camera can be used confidently to quickly diagnose problems, improve efficiency, and ensure worker safety. At $1,995, budget is no longer an excuse to upgrade from single-spot IR thermometers to the complete picture provided by an EXTECH i5: every workplace should have at least one.
About the EXTECH i5
Designed with legendary FLIR Systems technology, the $1,995 EXTECH i5 compact infrared camera is an easy-to-use and affordable troubleshooting tool for quality thermal imaging. With 2% accuracy and focus-free viewing, the EXTECH i5 helps electrical contractors find overheating in electrical panels and transformers. Plant MRO teams use one or several EXTECH i5 imagers to monitor motors, cooling systems, and steam traps as a key part of predictive maintenance. Water damage and disaster restoration professionals use the EXTECH i5 with crisp infrared images to quickly identify water damage and to accurately document drying efforts.
Designed with legendary FLIR Systems technology, the $1,995 EXTECH i5 compact infrared camera is an easy-to-use and affordable troubleshooting tool for quality thermal imaging. With 2% accuracy and focus-free viewing, the EXTECH i5 helps electrical contractors find overheating in electrical panels and transformers. Plant MRO teams use one or several EXTECH i5 imagers to monitor motors, cooling systems, and steam traps as a key part of predictive maintenance. Water damage and disaster restoration professionals use the EXTECH i5 with crisp infrared images to quickly identify water damage and to accurately document drying efforts.
6,400 pixel IR resolution, 2% thermal accuracy, and a large 2.8" color display help users pinpoint problems fast. The ergonomic, pocket-sized 12 oz. design is double-molded and splashproof, making it as rugged as it is lightweight. With 1,000 image storage in the easy-to-share, patented radiometric JPEG format, the EXTECH i5 helps users report compelling findings before they become hazardous or expensive. ($1,995 USD pricing applies to U.S. sales only.)
For more information, visit our website at www.extech.com/i5news.
About Extech Instruments, a FLIR Company
Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, Extech Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of test and measurement equipment worldwide. Founded in 1971, Extech is known for its depth and breadth of products and its innovation in providing instruments with unique combinations of features that make them highly useful and very convenient. All Extech meters are distributed worldwide through leading representatives, distributors and OEMs. The company is ISO 9001 2000 certified and is a wholly owned subsidiary of FLIR Systems, Inc. Visit www.extech.com to learn more.
