The World's Most Affordable Heat Camera for Professionals

FLIR’s infrared technology is used all over the world in exciting applications such as helicopter search and rescue missions in complete darkness. You can also find it in the latest crash prevention technology for the automotive industry, as well as in production plant monitoring and even volcano research sites. Another use of infrared technology and heat cameras that’s perhaps a bit more down to earth – but no less cutting edge – is in the professional maintenance and troubleshooting of installations within the electricity and construction industry.

Traditionally, professionals have had to rely on rather expensive infrared tools that can only be shared between a team of several people due to their high acquisition cost. These rather complex systems also require extensive training in order to make a return on this investment in technology. Spreading the use of infrared technology and making it available on a wider scale has become an important task for FLIR, in its efforts to maintain its market-leading position.

After several years of cutting-edge concept and product design work for FLIR, Ergonomidesign was faced with its ultimate challenge: to develop the most affordable high-performance infrared camera on the market. A tight deadline meant that we had to rely on our extensive experience in professional hand tools as well as electronics design. Researching and identifying the most intuitive interfaces and superior ergonomics during the process was the key to creating a truly convergent and innovative product.

The final design fulfilled the objectives that had been set: FLIR i5 is the ultimate heat camera for professionals seeking an affordable solution for quick and easy troubleshooting and maintenance. The camera is extremely compact (only 340 g) and it’s also very easy to use. Simply point the camera, press the button and discover hidden defects in no time. This solution is also easily adaptable to other brands within the FLIR portfolio, such as the recently acquired Extech Technologies.
 

“Infrared has always shown great potential in scientific research and product development. Year on year it is becoming more powerful, more flexible and easier to use. But what makes it such an exciting prospect is that the technical improvements continue to be achieved in tandem with cost reduction. Infrared is no longer the domain of big budgets. It is a technology that is now very affordable, and many people believe we are only just scratching the surface of what it can be employed to do.” said Paul Sacker, Sales and Marketing Manager at FLIR Systems.