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What is thermal imaging and its applications?

Updated 19 Aug 20203 min readBy CCTVSG.NET, Singapore

In short

Thermal Imaging is a word commonly being thrown around a lot and its nowadays everywhere around us too. But, do you know what it is and how its being used?

Thermal Imaging is a word commonly being thrown around a lot and frankly, it’s nowadays a necessity everywhere around us too. But, do you know what is thermal imaging and the applications for it in modern society?

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What exactly is thermal imaging?

It is simply the usage of infrared radiation to help create an image for us to analyse the surroundings. It can work as well in the dark, foggy, and many other environments that has low-light and visibility. This will make it extremely useful in lots of situations which we will discuss more about it later on in the page.

How does thermal imaging work?

First, the infrared energy will be emitted from all objects. This is also known as heat signatures in which the radiation is based of the infrared energy being emitted. Generally, the hotter the object is, the more radiation it will be emitted. Thermal camera is a sensor device that is able to detect small differences in the temperature. This is also the same device that is used to helps us create the image. There is coloring display as well to help users to differentiate the objects temperature.

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Applications of thermal imaging

Now that we know what is the purpose and how it works, it is time now to see how it applies in reality. In today’s context, thermal cameras is used in surveillance by the authorities to help deter crimes. It is also used in inspections and maintenance for mechanical equipment to ensure it has no issues and working fine. Currently, thermal cameras are mainly used in shopping malls,offices and airports,etc during this Covid-19 pandemic. It is to detect people’s body temperature for fever as it is one of the symptoms. There is many more applications in today’s modern society not shown here but these are the few common usage of it.

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Our Products

Thermal Camera (2-5 meters)

W300

Thermal Array: 160 x 120
Measurement Range: 20℃-50℃
Scan Distance: 2-5 Meters
Accuracy: <±0.6℃
Display: 3.5″ LCD
Working Temp: 0℃ ~ 40℃
Battery / Runtime:1 x Internal Li-ion Battery / 4 h
Function: Abnormal temperature alarm, Real time Temperature, automatic tracking, Video and photo functions
Working Environment: Indoor / Sheltered
Dimensions:105x230x245mm
Weight:980g

Thermal Camera (2-5 meters)

W300(H) with external black body accuracy ≤0.3℃

Thermal Array: 160 x 120
Measurement Range: 20℃-50℃
Scan Distance: 2-5 Meters
Accuracy: <±0.3℃
Display: 3.5″ LCD
Working Temp: 0℃ ~ 40℃
Battery / Runtime:1 x Internal Li-ion Battery / 4 h
Function: Abnormal temperature alarm, Real time Temperature, automatic tracking, Video and photo functions
Working Environment: Indoor / Sheltered
Dimensions:105x230x245mm(Camera), 249x173x191mm(Blackbody)
Weight:980g

Thermal camera

DS-2TP31B-3AUF

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Thermal Array:160 x 120 Uncooled
Measurement Range:86 ~ 113°F / 30 ~ 45°C
Accuracy:± 0.5℃
Aperture:f/1.1
Display:LCD Screen: 2.4″ / 6.1 cm
Resolution: 320 x 240
Battery / Runtime:1 x Internal Li-Ion Battery / 8 h
Weather Proof:IP54-Rated Water Resistance
Working Temperature:50 to 86°F / 10 to 30°C
Dimensions:7.7 x 4.6 x 2.3″ / 19.6 x 11.7 x 5.9 cm
Weight:12.3 oz / 349 g

Face Recognition Terminal with Temperature Screening

BTM32

Face recognition terminal with temperature screening

Face Recognition Time:200ms
Face Capacity: 10,000
Event Capacity: 30,000
Measurement Range: 30 ~ 45 ℃
Accuracy:± 0.3℃
Scan Distance: 1 Meter
Display: Touch Screen, Size:7 inch, Resolution: 600×1024
Camera: Dual Lens, 2MP, 1080P
Dimensions (L×W×H): 134.0mm×33.0mm×305.0mm
Working Temperature: −20℃~ +65℃, Relative Humidly<95% (non-condensing)

Rapid Thermal Scanner (2-7 Meters)

WS Series

Thermal Array: 160×120 / 320×240
FOV: 34° x 26°
Focal Length: 18mm
Scan Distance: 1-3 Meters / 2-7 Meters
Thermal Sensitivity: ≤0.06℃
CCD: 1920 x 1080
Accuracy: ≤±0.3℃
Measurement Range: 20℃ ~ 50℃
Function: Detect multiple human temperature simultaneously, Face Detection, alarm and snapshot for fever detected, etc.
Working Temperature: 0℃ ~ 40℃
Working Environment: Indoor / Sheltered

Rapid Thermal Scanner (3-10 Meters)

W3 Series

DM60-W3-S-new

Thermal Array: 384 x 288
FOV: 34° x 26°
Focal Length: 18mm
Scan Distance: 3-10 Meters
Thermal Sensitivity: ≤0.06℃
CCD: 1920 x 1080
Accuracy: ≤±0.3℃
Measurement Range: 20℃ ~ 50℃
Function: Detect multiple human temperature simultaneously, Face Detection, alarm and snapshot for fever detected, etc.
Working Temperature: 0℃ ~ 40℃
Working Environment: Indoor / Sheltered

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Frequently asked questions

What exactly is thermal imaging?
It is simply the usage of infrared radiation to help create an image for us to analyse the surroundings. It can work as well in the dark, foggy, and many other environments that has low-light and visibility. This will make it extremely useful in lots of situations which we will discuss more about it later on in the page.
How does thermal imaging work?
First, the infrared energy will be emitted from all objects. This is also known as heat signatures in which the radiation is based of the infrared energy being emitted. Generally, the hotter the object is, the more radiation it will be emitted. Thermal camera is a sensor device that is able to detect small differences in the temperature. This is also the same device that is used to helps us create the image. There is coloring display as well to help users to differentiate the objects temperature.

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