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Thursday, October 8, 2009

New FLIR T300 and B300 Infrared Cameras Stand Out with 320x240 Resolution and Up-Market Features

(Billerica, MA) October 7, 2009 -- FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR), the global leader in infrared, added the new FLIR T300 and B300 thermal imaging camera to its award-winning T- and B-Series of powerful, simple-to-use, and durable infrared cameras. The new T300 and B300 capture detailed, crisp images and video with a 320 x 240 focal plane array (FPA) detector (76,800 pixels). FLIR’s affordable T300 and B300 tackle the performance demands of industrial, plant, utility, HVAC, and building-related professionals.



FLIR T300: Powerful Electrical, Mechanical Inspections and MRO
The new T300 stands out from the competition with a combination of versatile and up-market features found only on FLIR’s T-series cameras. For quick, highly detailed diagnostics in industrial applications, the T300 matches 2% thermal accuracy, 30Hz frame rate, and <0.05ºC thermal sensitivity (NETD) with a wider temperature measurement range of -20ºC to 650ºC (-4ºF to 1202ºF), with an optional range reaching to 1200 ºC (2192ºF).


FLIR B300: Detailed Building, Weatherization, and Restoration Audits
The B300 infrared camera is tailored for building-related diagnostic and inspection applications: weatherization and energy audits, moisture/mold/water-damage remediation and restoration, insulation audits, heating and cooling assessments, etc. The B300 takes the powerful capabilities of the T300 and adds an optimized temperature range of -20ºC to 120°C (-4ºF to 248ºF), as well as moisture and insulation alarms to alert an inspector to conditions that suggest moisture issues or missing or improperly installed insulation.



Typically found in higher-end cameras, the T- and B-Series imagers’ lens rotates vertically up to 120º. Unlike “pistol-grip” products in the class which offer a fixed lens and display, the T300 and B300’s swiveling design makes it easy to properly aim at targets without compromising the user’s view of the large 3.5” (89mm) color touchscreen.
 

A host of on-board measurement modes, over and above center-spot readings, ensure the T300 and B300 handle any job-specific diagnostic challenges: 5 moveable spots, 5 box areas, isotherm color alarms, customizable auto hot/cold spot area (vs. full-screen-only), and in-camera “delta-T” differential temperature calculations.

FLIR’s laser LocatIR™ pointer allows the user to pinpoint a hotspot on a component and record that indicated spot on the IR image. Picture in Picture (PiP) Fusion allows technicians to superimpose a scalable thermal image over a visible light digital image. Comparable Fusion-enabled imagers must rely on daylight or well-lit areas for PiP Fusion images; the T300 and B300 ensure quality PiP Fusion by illuminating job sites with a built-in flash lamp. The camera’s video streaming is also ideal for jobs requiring extended monitoring or recording.


While some thermal imagers restrict a built-in digital camera to PiP Fusion applications, the FLIR T300 and B300’s onboard 3.1 MP digital camera can also capture flash-lit, visible-light-only images—an indispensable convenience for adding comparisons and context in reports.

In addition to the added versatility of manual and autofocus optics, optional FLIR lenses are auto-recognized by the camera eliminating cumbersome calibration routines in the field. An unmatched spectrum of easy-to-swap, close-up, wide angle and telephoto lenses are available: 6º, 15º, 45º, 90º, 2x, and 4x.

One Image, One File. Period.
To simplify image management, the T300 and B300 capture and store infrared images in a patented radiometric JPEG format. This FLIR-exclusive means a single image is used for both analysis and sharing in emails, Word documents, reports, etc. For job-site convenience, an onboard thumbnail gallery expedites images searches and up to 1 minute of stop/start voice comments can be recorded with each image.

The durable T- and B300 stand up to all-day, everyday performance relying on a field-swappable Li-Ion battery delivering over 4 hours of continuous use at 100% brightness. To reduce strain, the cameras weigh 20% less (1.94 lbs, 0.88kg) than comparable cameras.

For added peace of mind, FLIR’s two-year warranty may be complemented by ThermaTrak™, a revolutionary asset-recovery service available to geographically pinpoint a lost or stolen camera as well as offer organizations realtime asset management tools and alerts—a FLIR exclusive.

The FLIR T300 and B300 are priced at $9,950 and are part of FLIR’s T and B series of infrared cameras featuring models starting at under $8,500. The T300 and B300 also include an SD memory card, Li-Ion rechargeable battery with 100-260VAC adaptor/charger, 2-bay battery charger, QuickReport software, USB Mini-B cable, video cable, sun shield, stylus pen, headset, camera lens cap, and durable transport case. The FLIR T300 and B300 are available now through distributors, or by contacting FLIR. Please call +1-800-GO-INFRA (464 6372) or visit http://go.flir.com/t300info for complete product information.


About FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of thermal imaging and stabilized camera systems for a wide variety of thermography and imaging applications including condition monitoring, research and development, manufacturing process control, airborne observation and broadcast, search and rescue, drug interdiction, surveillance and reconnaissance, navigation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring and ground-based security. Visit the Company's web site at www.flir.com.

(Note: Product specifications are subject to change at any time.)

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