Automation is playing an
increasingly important role in giving
manufacturers a competitive edge.

There is growing emphasis on
process optimisation, not only to
maximise productivity but to
minimise energy costs and wastage.

FLIR’s says its infrared imaging
can improve process monitoring and
control, quality assurance, asset
management, machine condition
monitoring and minimise fire risk
and power consumption.

It has published an IR Automation
Guidebook. This takes the reader
from the principles of
thermographic measurement and
through the processes of IR camera
integration. It
offers advice on
data
communication
interfaces,
command and
control of the
infrared
camera,
interfacing with
a PC or PLC
controller and provides an overview
of standard software packages.