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Thermal imaging cameras
This year we have increased our range of thermal imaging cameras. We now offer thermal imaging cameras for on-site professional use, for inspection of installations or machines, and for security. Thermal imaging cameras are improving and bettering the knowledge regarding the discipline of infrared measurement. Models are smaller, are easier to use and are more economical. The PCE-ITC 1 series are the new generation of thermal imaging cameras. Their small design allows for complete portability. You don't need to be an expert to capture infrared images. The field of use of these thermal imaging cameras is extensive. In addition to inspection and industrial maintenance, thermal imaging cameras are a tool of interest for builders and architects. They also help investigators to determine infrared characteristics of various products and components.  If you don't find the thermal imaging cameras you are looking for, please contact us and we will help you find the best solution to suit your needs by calling our German offices: +49 (0)29 03 976 99-52; our Italian offices: +39 0583 975 114; or our Spanish offices: +34 967 543 548 and our technical staff will advise you regarding our products.

Technical specifications for thermal cameras can be found at the following links:

- PCE-TC 2 series Thermal imaging cameras
  (from -10 to 300°C, 16 x 16 pixels, economical, for service and maintenance)

- PCE-TC 3 series Thermal imaging cameras 
  (from -10 to 250°C, 160 x 120 pixels, with SD memory card and software)

- PCE-TC 4 series Thermal imaging cameras 
  (from 50 to 900°C, 160 x 120 pixels, for measuring high temperatures, with software)

- PCE-TC 6 series Thermal imaging cameras
  (from -10 to 250°C, 160 x 120 pixels, wide range with telephoto lens)

- PCE-ITC 1 series Thermal imaging cameras
  (-10 to 300ºC, 16 x 16 pixels, fixed unit thermal imaging cameras with software)

Below are some images taken by thermal imaging cameras:

Image of a car tyre	Image of vapour conduction		Image of a canal
Measurement of infrared is a process of capturing an image to illustrate and make visible the heat radiation, or infrared light, emitted from an object and that is invisible to the human eye. This measurement does not require contact with the thermal device and the camera can record extremely quick events such as explosions or fires and the course of movements. With the help of infrared measurements images can be recorded to produce a schematic of temperature measurements of an entire area. Infrared images can illustrate the heat emitted by objects, machines, buildings, etc. Thanks to thermal imaging you can have an exact idea about the possible loss of infrared heat or determine heat sources. An essential factor of the thermogramme is the emission level of the object being investigated. To guarantee quality, thermal imaging is becoming more frequent such as installing insulation during the construction of a building. This allows for external analysis of construction to locate problems without causing damage to the building itself. Our thermal cameras are suitable for all of these situations.
Some thermal imaging cameras come with software for analyzing and evaluating thermal images. By way of example, you can see below a thermal image taken of the front of a house and the same image as shown by the software.
Another interesting area in which thermal cameras can be used is in the detection of people infected with SARS. Patients with fever are isolated from the rest and are examined to see if they have the virus. Asia, Europe and North America have used this method. The PCE-TC 3 series thermal cameras are especially good at detecting patients with fever. These infrared cameras can measure with precision within the body temperature range. This high level of accuracy is possible thanks to calibration by a black light emitter. Also in the field of medicine experiments are carried out with thermal cameras. With these cameras, inflammations and other anomalies can be detected by measuring the temperature of a particular area of the body to investigate and make them clearly visible to the doctor and patient.

If you wish to view or print a selection of thermal cameras from our catalogue, click the PDF symbol.