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#FLIR LEPTON 3 PRO#
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#FLIR LEPTON 3 PRO#

The FLIR ONE Pro / Lepton 3 combination can detect temperatures between -20 C and +400 C.Īs one of the graphs in the a-Si link above shows, we have also seen a decrease in the dimensions of the individual pixels. The construction of the microbolometer also determines the supported temperature range. The pixel array in the microbolometer is usually encapsulated in a vacuum to increase the life of the device. The Lepton 3 sensor also uses VO as the IR radiation detecting material. Despite being lower in performance and longevity compared to amorphous Si, VO is preferred as it has been around for quite some time (more mature) compared to a-Si. Amorphous silicon and vanadium oxide (VO) are the two commonly used infrared radiation detecting materials. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikipediaĭepending on the manufacturer, the manufacturing procedure and absorbing materials can differ. Each pixel has multiple layers, as shown in the cross-sectional diagram below. The Lepton 3 ( PDF) has a 160 x 120 array (for around 19.2K thermal pixels). The microbolometer used in the FLIR ONE Pro is the FLIR Lepton 3, and it responds to long-wave infrared radiation (wavelenghts between 8 and 14 microns).Ī microbolometer consists of an array of pixels. A microbolometer is a particular type of bolometer suitable for infrared wavelengths, making them suitable for use in thermal imaging systems. Note that bolometers can be used for any type of electromagnetic radiation, though they are typically best suited for infrared and microwave frequencies. The heating is triggered by the power of the incident electromagnetic radiation. In general, these sensors are called bolometers - they are made of materials whose electrical resistance is dependent on the temperature. Thermal imaging systems utilize a sensor to convert the emitted infrared energy into electrical impulses for further processing. In simple terms, the higher the temperature, the greater the intensity. Thermal Imaging BasicsĪll materials emit infrared energy and the intensity is a function of its temperature. Before going into the technical details of the latest set of products, some readers might appreciate a recap of the basics of thermal imaging that we covered in our review of the Seek Thermal camera. Since then, we have had both FLIR and Seek Thermal announce a host of new products with higher resolution sensors.

#FLIR LEPTON 3 ANDROID#

Seek Thermal entered the fray to cater to Android users, before FLIR themselves released an Android version of the FLIR ONE. Thanks to the advent of smart mobile devices, the costs associated with the storage, control and user-interface for these systems could be taken out for most markets.įLIR made one of the first forays into this space with the first-generation iOS-only FLIR ONE.

These have also contributed to the integration of thermal imaging features in extremely compact systems (including integration into smartphones such as the CAT S60). However, advancements in this field over the last few years have made the prices of such system more palatable to non-professional users. The costs associated with thermal imaging systems have restricted their usage and kept it out of reach of the average consumer / impulse-buy territory. While the FLIR ONE caters to DIY folks and home owners, the FLIR ONE Pro serves the market segment that requires advanced features (including contractors, home inspectors, plumbers etc.) As part of the press, we were provided a preview sample of the Android version of the FLIR ONE Pro. Both are devices that plug into a mobile device (Android or iOS), turning them into versatile thermal cameras. Today, FLIR is officially putting up the 3rd Gen.

#FLIR LEPTON 3 PROFESSIONAL#

We had written about the launch of the third-generation FLIR ONE along with the FLIR ONE Pro (and other professional thermal imagers) as part of our 2017 CES coverage.

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