FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera – Choice of Lens

The FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera is the highest resolution model in FLIR’s Exx Series of Advanced Thermal Imaging Cameras. It has an IR resolution of 640x480px which provides 307 200 measurement points.

FLIR AutoCal Lenses

There are seven versions of the FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera available; these differ in regards to their FLIR AutoCal Lenses. Please see the table below for further details.

Each of the FLIR AutoCal Lenses has been optimised for a particular purpose:

• 14°, 29mm lens: a telephoto lens with a narrow field-of-view facilitating precise focus and crisp imaging of distant targets
• 24°, 17mm lens: provides a 24° x 18° FOV allowing the user to remain at a safe distance from energised equipment whilst providing a crisp focus when viewing smaller targets
• 42°, 10mm lens: this wide-angle lens provides a large FOV allowing the user to gather maximum information in a single image; this is ideal when inspecting buildings and roofs
• 80°, 5mm Lens: delivers an ultra-wide field-of-view allowing inspectors to capture large targets and/or inspect in tight spaces

These lenses can be used interchangeably and the FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera will auto-calibrate to accommodate the attached lens. This ensures that the FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera will deliver high-quality thermal images and precise temperature measurements irrespective of the FLIR AutoCal Lens being used.

Additionally, the FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera features four selectable focus modes:

• Continuous Laser Distance Meter (LDM)
• One-Shot LDM
• One-Shot Contrast
• Manual

Thermal Imaging

In addition to an IR resolution of 640x480px, providing 307 200 measurement points, the FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera has a thermal sensitivity of 30mK (at 30°C with a 42° Lens). It can measure temperatures to an accuracy of ±2°C/2% and supports the following temperature ranges:

• -20°C to +120°C
• 0°C to +650°C
• 300°C to 1500°C

Thermographers can increase the number of measurement points to 1.2 megapixels using the FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera’s UltraMax® Enhancement function. This function captures a series of images which are combined using an UltraMax® algorithm and a suitable FLIR analysis software program. This process does not compromise radiometric data. The UltraMax® Enhancement function is particularly useful when inspecting small or distant components as it improves the FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera’s distance-to-spot ratio.

To improve the ease with which the user can identify and pinpoint the source of faults, the FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera includes an MSX® Image Enhancement function and a 5MP, fixed focus visual camera with an LED light. The MSX® Image Enhancement function overlays visible details, captured using the 5MP camera, onto thermal images to improve image depth and clarity.

The FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera is also equipped with a number of imaging, measurement and reporting tools such as a 1-8x continuous digital zoom, three spotmeters (in live mode), and three area meters (in live mode). Additionally, the user can sketch onto thermal images via the 640x480px touchscreen display and can save media with a GPS tag, voice annotations, and/or on-screen text.

The user can save radiometric, IR and visual images and footage to the 8GB SD card. He/she can also stream radiometric, IR and visual footage as the FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera includes a Wi-Fi interface which can be used to connect to a smartphone or tablet. The FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera also supports Bluetooth, USB and DisplayPort interfaces.

Furthermore, the FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera is compatible with analysis and reporting software such as FLIR Thermal Studio (included) and FLIR Thermal Studio Pro (NOT included).

METERLiNK Compatibility

The user can save data gathered using FLIR multimeters and clamps alongside thermal images and videos as the FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera is METERLiNK enabled. This allows it to connect with FLIR’s tools.

Ergonomic

Recalling saved files is easy due to the inclusion of a simple naming and folder structure. Also adding to the FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera's ease-of-use is its intuitive user interface, practically placed menu buttons, and fast-responding touchscreen display. Moreover, its pistol-shaped design means it can be operated using a single hand.

Additionally, the FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera has an average battery life of more than 2.5 hours and has been drop tested from 3m (6.6ft).

Inspection Route Function

The FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera is ideal for thermographers who inspect a lot of buildings and/or equipment regularly. This is because it includes FLIR’s Inspection Route Camera function which guides the user through a customised, pre-planned inspection route, ensuring he/she gathers images and data at specified inspection points. This function improves inspection organisation and efficiency and simplifies reporting.

Customised inspection routes are created using the Route Creator Plug-in for FLIR’s Thermal Studio Pro Software (NOT included). Thermographers can add an unlimited amount of inspection points which may be organised for maximum efficiency.

The FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera is an adaptable, easy-to-use, high-resolution infrared-imager ideal for inspecting and troubleshooting buildings and electrical and mechanical equipment.

FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera Key Features

• The highest resolution model in FLIR’s 2020 Exx Series of Advanced Thermal Imaging Cameras
• IR resolution: 640x480px (307 200 measurement points)
• Seven versions available with different FLIR AutoCal Lenses
• Auto-calibrates to accommodate the attached lens
• Four selectable focus modes: Continuous Laser Distance Meter (LDM), One-Shot LDM, One-Shot Contrast, and Manual
• Thermal sensitivity: 30mK (at 30°C with a 42° lens)
• Accuracy: ±2°C/2%
• Temperature ranges: -20°C to +120°C; 0°C to +650°C; and 300°C to 1500°C
• UltraMax® Enhancement function: increases the number of measurement points to 1.2 megapixels
• MSX® Image Enhancement function
• 5MP, fixed focus visual camera with an LED light
• 1-8x continuous digital zoom
• Three spotmeters (in live mode)
• Three area meters (in live mode)
• Sketch onto thermal images via the display
• Fast-responding, touchscreen display with a 640x480px resolution
• Save radiometric, IR and visual images and videos
• 8GB SD card
• Stream radiometric, IR and visual footage
• Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and DisplayPort interfaces
• Compatible with FLIR Thermal Studio Software (included)
• Compatible with FLIR Thermal Studio Pro Software (NOT included)
• METERLiNK enabled
• Simple naming and folder structure
• Intuitive user interface
• Practically placed menu buttons
• Fast-responding touchscreen display
• Pistol-shaped design
• Can be operated using a single hand
• Average battery life: over 2.5 hours
• Drop-tested from 3m (6.6ft)
• Inspection Route Camera function: guides the user along a pre-defined inspection route
• The Inspection Route Camera function simplifies reporting and improves inspection efficiency and organisation
• The Inspection Route Camera function is ideal for thermographers who regularly carry out large numbers of inspections
• An adaptable, easy-to-use, high-resolution infrared-imager
• Ideal for troubleshooting buildings and electrical and mechanical equipment

What’s Included?

• FLIR E96 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera
• Your Choice of Lens or Lenses
• Battery (2 ea)
• Battery Charger
• Power Supply for Battery Charger
• Printed Documentation
• 8 GB SD Card
• USB 2.0 A to USB Type-C cable,‎ 1.0 m
• USB Type-C to HDMI adapter,‎ standard specification UH311
• USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable (USB 2.0 standard)‎,‎ 1.0 m
• Front Protection
• Front Protection Fastener
• Hand Strap
• 2x Hand Strap Brackets (Left and Right)
• Wrist Strap
• Lanyard Strap (Camera)
• Front and Rear Lens Caps
• Lens Cap Strap
• Screws
• Torx T10 Wrench
• Carabiner Hook
• FLIR Thermal Studio Pro Software (3 Month Subscription)
• FLIR Route Plugin for the FLIR Thermal Studio Pro Software (3 Month Subscription)
• Hard Transport Case

Application Case Study, using the FLIR E96

Read DryFIX Preservation Ltd's application case study "Water coming in or simply trying to get out?...... How advancements in technology have eased the process of diagnosis." The article on Linkedin features the FLIR E96 Thermal Imaging Camera, and how using it in a property survey, helped to speed up diagnosis!