FLIR A310 ex ATEX-certified thermal imaging camera mounted in an enclosure

The FLIR A310 ex is an ATEX-certified (Verification Certificate ZELM 12 ATEX 0485 X) thermal imaging camera mounted in an enclosure, which is suitable for use in hazardous locations. It can be installed in classification zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 and the certification comprises the whole system which includes the enclosure as well as all components inside, such as the thermal imaging camera, heater and integrated controller. The flameproof enclosure ‘d’ prevents any explosion transmission from the inside of the enclosure to the outside.

The thermal imaging camera is integrated in the device and comes with measurement functions such as spot, area and difference temperature measurement. It also has built-in alarm functions. The camera automatically sends analysis results, IR images, etc, as an email on schedule or at alarm. MPEG-4 streamed video output over ethernet shows live images on a PC. With a thermal sensitivity of < 50 mK, the camera captures fine image details and temperature difference information.

The device is also IP67 rated for dusty environments and comes with a heater which prevents fogging and freezing of the protection window. The integrated controller features several digital I/O channels and sensors for temperature, humidity and pressure. The I/O channels enable the user to switch on/off the camera and heater via remote control. Access is accomplished through an integrated web interface or Modbus TCP/ IP. The integrated controller is equipped with two fibre-optic and two ethernet parts which enable a flexible network integration in star or ring topologies.

Applications include process monitoring, quality control and fire detection in potentially explosive locations.