FLIR GF77 Gas Find IR uncooled thermal camera for methane detection

FLIR Systems has announced the FLIR GF77 Gas Find IR, a thermal camera for detecting methane. It is built around an uncooled, longwave infrared detector, making it an alternative to cooled cameras.

Based on the design of the FLIR T-Series camera platform, the lighter weight GF77 features an ergonomic design, a vibrant LCD touch screen and a viewfinder to make it easy to use in any lighting conditions. It is engineered specifically to detect methane in order to improve gas inspections and reduce the chance of false readings. It also offers FLIR’s High Sensitivity Mode (HSM), which accentuates movement to make tiny gas plumes more visible to the user.

The product includes laser-assisted autofocus to help inspectors target leaks and one-touch contrast improvement that makes gases stand out clearly against the background. A rapid-response graphical user interface helps professionals increase efficiency by allowing them to organise job folders, record notes and add GPS location annotation on the camera.

The handheld camera offers inspection professionals the features they need to find potentially dangerous, invisible methane leaks at natural gas power plants, renewable energy production facilities, industrial plants and other locations along a natural gas supply chain. It is designed to empower the oil and gas industry to reduce emissions and ensure a safe work environment.

Originally published here.