Teledyne FLIR Si1-LD acoustic imaging camera

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has launched the Si1-LD, an industrial acoustic imaging camera that brings faster and more accurate compressed air leak detection to condition monitoring. The acoustic imaging camera features enhanced detection and quantification capabilities in comparison with the existing FLIR Si124-LD Plus, along with a higher upper limit frequency range.

Leveraging the advantages of ultrasonic technology, the acoustic imaging camera pinpoints leaks with enhanced imaging sensitivity. It also offers a number of stand-out capabilities and features, such as an array of 96 microphones (2–100 kHz) to facilitate the automatic detection, location and measurement of compressed air and vacuum leaks from a safe distance of up to 130 m. Support comes from a 12 MP colour camera with 8x digital zoom and LED lamp, facilitating the easy capture of visual details.

Bandpass filtering allows inspectors to tune out any confusing and/or incorrect sources of ultrasound without manual tuning. The acoustic imaging camera is also suitable for challenging leak detection applications where user input is advantageous; the inspector can use the bandpass filter to undertake manual tuning of the required frequency range.

The touch-screen interface displays high-resolution images for easy issue identification with real-time, on-device quantification in terms of leak volume flow rate and leak cost per year. Users can leverage this data to prioritise repairs. The data is also suitable for inclusion in sustainability reports as an indication of energy reduction initiatives.

Wireless data transfer facilitates seamless reporting/analytics options, using either the online FLIR Acoustic Viewer or offline FLIR Thermal Studio data backup and organisational team sharing, while also providing the backbone for over the air (OTA) firmware updates. The software gives users the ability to create reports through pre-built or fully customisable templates.

The acoustic imaging camera comes with two batteries, additional battery cover, battery charger, camera neck strap, hard case, USB memory stick, access to free versions of online & offline acoustic analysis and reporting software, and two-year warranty. Users can also upload their acoustic images into FLIR Thermal Studio software or the FLIR Acoustic Viewer.

Two versions of the Si1-LD are available, with and without Wi-Fi. All other features are the same.