FLIR introduces smart heat sensor for industrial monitoring and screening of elevated skin temperature

The first shipments of the new FLIR A400/A700 heat sensor are reserved for organizations working to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today introduced the FLIR A400/A700 Thermal Smart Sensor and Thermal Image Streaming fixed camera solution for monitoring equipment, production lines, critical infrastructure and screening for elevated skin temperatures. These highly configurable smart camera systems provide accurate, non-contact temperature monitoring for a wide range of disciplines: manufacturing process control, product development, emissions monitoring, waste management, facility maintenance and environmental, health and safety (EHS) improvements. The FLIR A400/A700 smart sensor solution is primarily reserved for organizations engaged in COVID-19. For all applications, the series offers multi-image streaming, edge computing and Wi-Fi connectivity to accelerate data flow and enable faster decisions, improving productivity and safety for professionals.

FLIR has developed the A400/A700 cameras with two configurations to better address application-specific needs. The Thermal Smart Sensor configuration, recommended for measuring elevated skin temperature, features advanced measurement tools and alarms with edge computing to enable faster critical decisions. The Image Streaming configuration offers multiple thermal streaming capabilities to help optimize process control, improve quality assurance or identify potential defects that could result in production line shutdown.

Users design their systems by choosing either the Smart Sensor or the Imaging Streaming configuration. They select either the A400 or A700 camera housing based on the resolutions they need, then add lenses and various optional features for their application.

"For over 40 years, thermal imaging technology from FLIR has enabled professionals to not only improve their skills, but to work more safely," said Jim Cannon, President and CEO of FLIR. "As the world works together in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, FLIR is prioritizing the first deliveries of this new A-Series camera for organizations deploying this technology in elevated temperature screening to complement other screening tools for measuring elevated body temperature in the fight against the spread of the virus."

In addition, FLIR is currently beta testing an automated software solution for elevated skin temperature screening that is fully integrated into its United States Food and Drug Administration-certified thermal imaging cameras. The solution is designed to rapidly increase the accuracy, ease of use and speed of existing screening procedures. FLIR will share an announcement about this application in the second quarter of 2020.

The FLIR A400/A700 Thermal Smart Sensor and Thermal Image Streaming cameras are available worldwide through FLIR distribution partners starting today. For more information, visit www.flir.com/A400-A700-Series.