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FLIR Systems Announces Introduction of Second Generation GF-Series Infrared Cameras
Systems Image Greenhouse Gases, Reduce Product Loss Costs, and Improve Worker Safety
| Source: FLIR Systems, Inc.
PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwire - June 22, 2009) - FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ : FLIR ) today
announced the launch of its second generation line of GF-Series infrared
cameras, previously known as GasFindIR™. The line includes two
innovative IR cameras designed to reduce product and revenue loss
associated with industrial gas leaks, and improve worker safety in areas
where leaking gas can cause fire and explosion. The new GF320 detects all
types of greenhouse gas emissions, and the new GF309 "sees clearly through
flames," making it ideal for high temperature, industrial furnace
inspections.
The GF320 is specifically engineered to image volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) including methane, sulfur hexafluoride, carbon monoxide and many
other gases. The GF320's high resolution thermal and visible output allows
operators to rapidly scan large, hard-to-reach, or dangerous areas from a
safe distance. Its new and improved "High Sensitivity Mode" (HSM) and
noise reduction filter provide a powerful new tool for workers to detect
and trace even small quantities of gas leaks to their source, a difficult
task using the current "sniffer" technology.
The GF309 is engineered for high temperature furnace applications. The
GF309's "flame filter" helps workers detect a wide range of common and
recurring problems with industrial furnaces, including the presence of
coking, scaling or ash build-up.
Both cameras feature the ability to capture high resolution thermal and
visible images and thermal video for in-the-field playback, later analysis
and documentation. Embedded GPS provides the exact coordinates to track
facility non-compliance with environmental regulations, or to mimic the
set-up of portable monitors stationed around the plant. Additional
features include embedded temperature measurement data, a flip-out
full-color LCD, and a high resolution tiltable viewfinder.
"We are delighted to be introducing our second generation infrared cameras
for gas detection and flame filtering," commented Earl Lewis, President and
CEO of FLIR Systems, Inc. "These new cameras offer important benefits for
saving energy, reducing greenhouse gasses and improving worker safety."
To see an extensive assortment of gas leak videos across numerous
industries along with dozens of technical papers and product downloads, go
to www.goinfrared.com/see.
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.