Teledyne FLIR

FLIR, together with Extech Instruments, announces the launch of several new products designed to give professionals smarter, faster, and more reliable ways to tackle inspections, diagnostics, and environmental testing. From underground plumbing inspections to refrigerant leak detection and air and water quality analysis, these new solutions extend Flir and Extech’s commitment to delivering rugged, accurate, and user-friendly tools for professionals across industries. FLIR VS80 High-Performance Videoscope The FLIR VS80 High-Performance Videoscope now offers new accessories and kits The FLIR VS80 High-Performance Videoscope now offers new accessories and kits to simplify underground plumbing inspections. “By adding smarter plumbing accessories to the VS80, we’re giving inspectors the ability to trace pipes and diagnose problems faster, safer, and with greater precision,” said Heliel Morales, Director, Business Development, at Flir. The VS80 kits now include: 30 m Plumbing Spool Kit with upgraded 1280 × 720 HD resolution, self-leveling probe, and integrated 512 Hz Sonde Transmitter for easier tracing. 512 Hz Pipe Locator with dual 3D antennas and arrow guidance to quickly detect underground pipes or blockages up to 5 feet deep Rugged IP54/IP67 ratings, 8 hours of runtime, and Flir Meterlink app connectivity ensure reliable performance and easy file sharing. Water treatment plants The new Extech EC700 Water Quality Meter Kit is an all-in-one solution for aquaculture, laboratories, and water treatment plants. Using interchangeable probes, it measures pH, conductivity, TDS, salinity, and dissolved oxygen with compensation for temperature, pressure, and salinity. Key benefits include: Large LCD display to view multiple readings at once. Optical DO probe requiring less maintenance and no oxygen consumption. Rugged IP67 waterproof design for reliable use in tough environments. Stores and recalls up to 99 readings to track trends and changes. Extech RD350 Refrigerant Leak Detector The new Extech RD350 Refrigerant Leak Detector is built for HVAC professionals who demand precision. Featuring a highly sensitive heated semiconductor sensor, it detects refrigerants including R410A, R32, R134a, and more with a sensitivity of just 3 g/year. Key features: Detects all commonly used refrigerant gases. Three sensitivity levels with reset function. Audible and visual alarms plus a 15.5-inch flexible probe for pinpoint detection. Includes reference leak and carrying case. Extech CO270 Air Quality Meter The battery-powered Extech CO270 Air Quality Meter delivers accurate CO2, humidity, dew point, and temperature measurements for schools, offices, healthcare facilities, and industrial environments. Highlights include: Up to 1 year of battery life on just three AAA batteries. Large display with graphical air quality indicators. Anti-theft and anti-modification features for commercial installations. Programmable buzzer alarms when CO2 thresholds are exceeded. Availability The FLIR VS80 plumbing probes and locator and kits, Extech EC700 Water Quality Meter, Extech RD350 Refrigerant Leak Detector, and Extech CO270 Air Quality Meter are available now through authorized distributors worldwide.

Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is making its final preparations for a trio of forthcoming energy sector events taking place in Europe and Asia. Visitors to the Teledyne GFD booth at All Energy 2025 (Glasgow, UK, 14-15 May), World Hydrogen Summit 2025 (Rotterdam, Netherlands, 20-22 May) and World Gas Congress 2025 (Beijing, China, 19-23 May) will learn for themselves the advantages of tapping into sector knowledge and solutions that stem from decades of empowering safety in all forms of power generation. Key for these events will be Teledyne GFD’s hydrogen detection expertise and technologies. low-carbon energy and renewables event The All-Energy exhibition and conference is the UK’s largest low-carbon energy and renewables event, with hydrogen among key focus areas regarding both grid integration and battery energy storage systems (BESS).  Hydrogen is produced in BESS systems during the charging and discharging process of the batteries, or if a fault occurs that leads to thermal runaway. Once initiated, thermal runaway will likely result in a fire, but with the right detection technology it is possible to contain the consequences. Spyglass™ Xtend triple-infrared flame detector Integrated high-definition CCTV video delivers clear, rapid imaging of fuel fires like gasoline and jet fuel On stand B39, Teledyne GFD, which has its UK manufacturing facility just 8 km west of Glasgow in Renfrew, will be shining the spotlight on four key technologies. The recently introduced Spyglass™ Xtend triple-infrared flame detector offers the simultaneous detection of both hydrogen and hydrocarbon fires. It boosts safety in environments where hydrogen flames can spread to co-located systems or nearby equipment and start fires involving hydrocarbon fuels that are invisible to a hydrogen-only detector. Integrated high-definition CCTV video delivers clear, rapid imaging of fuel fires like gasoline and jet fuel, while the near-IR video option detects fires caused by hydrogen and methanol, making it ideal for BESS applications. Five selectable sensitivity levels are available. Utility grid integration projects Other instruments of note at All Energy 2025 will include the tried and tested GD10P infrared (IR) gas detector, as well as the GS700-Hydrogen, a high-performance and highly flexible all-in-one instrument that is able to detect both hydrogen and natural gas in utility grid integration projects. Fully ATEX-certified instrument means utilities can quickly determine the source of gas leaks Whether it is 100% hydrogen, hydrogen blends, or natural gas, the portable GS700-Hydrogen simplifies gas detection in applications that include outdoor/indoor leak detection, purging, barholing, and pipeline gas testing. Providing both safety and peace of mind, the fully ATEX-certified instrument means utilities can quickly determine the source of gas leaks, saving valuable time and reducing detection-related costs such as unnecessary excavations. Teledyne GDCloud’s capabilities Also on show will be Teledyne GDCloud™, a user-friendly new cloud solution that enhances gas detection measurement by recording hazardous events. Users can take advantage of this technology to help ensure regulatory adherence and streamline safety programmes. Among Teledyne GDCloud’s most powerful capabilities is visualizing detailed gas sensor readings from field sessions. Users can trace the route that a technician takes during investigations via advanced location mapping functionality. This capability enables breadcrumb mapping to identify the exact locations that correspond to gas readings logged by the detector. Teledyne GFD’s expertise Users can also interact with dynamic charts and tabulated data displays to reveal further insights Users can also interact with dynamic charts and tabulated data displays to reveal further insights into field activity and events. The same four technologies will also take center stage at the World Hydrogen Summit 2025, where visitors will find Teledyne GFD at booth A93. In fact, such is Teledyne GFD’s expertise in the hydrogen arena that it has been invited to deliver a presentation at the event entitled ‘Regulatory Framework and Compliance along the Hydrogen Value Chain’. Future gas detection challenges At World Gas Congress, a flagship gas and energy industry event staged once every three years, Teledyne GFD will again present these technologies to visitors from booth Z12 in hall D. A team of local experts will be present to discuss current and/or future gas detection challenges. Further reflecting its strong global presence, Teledyne GFD will also take booths at two events in the United States during May: AGA (American Gas Association) 2025 on May 4-8 in Aurora, Colorado; and OTC (Offshore Technology Conference) 2025 on May 5-8 in Houston, Texas.

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, introduced the Si1-LD. An industrial acoustic imaging camera that brings faster and more accurate compressed air leak detection to those operating on a modest condition monitoring budget. The new FLIR Si1-LD offers improved detection and quantification capabilities in comparison with the existing FLIR Si124-LD Plus, along with a higher upper limit frequency range.  Smarter Solutions FLIR Si1-LD offers improved detection and quantification capabilities Compressed air systems typically lose 25–30% of their air to leaks, resulting in proportionally higher energy bills, costly unplanned production stoppages, shorter compressor operating life. The need to purchase extra compressor capacity, and increased maintenance expenses for the additional equipment. Innovation for Inspections Leveraging the advantages of ultrasonic technology, the new FLIR Si1-LD pinpoints leaks with enhanced imaging sensitivity at an affordable price. It offers a number of stand-out capabilities and features: An array of 96 microphones (2–100 kHz) facilitates the automatic detection, location, and measurement of compressed air and vacuum leaks from a safe distance of up to 130 m. Support comes from a 12 MP color camera with 8× digital zoom and LED lamp, facilitating the easy capture of visual details. Bandpass filtering allows inspectors to effectively tune out any confusing and/or incorrect sources of ultrasound without manual tuning. Ideal for challenging leak detection applications where user input is advantageous, the inspector simply uses the bandpass filter to undertake manual tuning of the required frequency range and clearly displays the source of interest on very rare occasions when needed. Single-handed operation of the lightweight, compact FLIR Si1-LD ultrasonic imager and industry-pioneer AI makes for an easy-to-use device with minimal training perfect for fast-paced inspections across large facilities. The touch-screen interface displays high-resolution images for easy issue identification with real-time, on-device quantification in terms of leak volume flow rate and leak cost per year. Users can leverage this data to prioritize repairs. The data is also suitable for inclusion in sustainability reports as an indication of energy reduction initiatives. Wireless data transfer ensures seamless reporting/analytics options, using either the online FLIR Acoustic Viewer or offline FLIR Thermal Studio effortless data backup and organizational team sharing, while also providing the backbone for Over The Air (OTA) firmware updates. The software gives users the ability to create reports through pre-built or fully customizable templates. Smarter Leak Detection “Many manufacturing and process plants are seeing their energy bills creep up through leaky compressed air systems, increasing OPEX [operational expenditure] and eroding margins,” said Darrell Taylor, Global Acoustic Business Development Manager at FLIR. “If you want to find leaks quickly and easily with minimal technician training, our new Si1-LD industrial acoustic imaging camera provides a fast and precise solution that supports sustainable manufacturing. As well as reduced energy consumption, the new device helps you save on maintenance, repair, operation, and capital/OPEX costs all while enhancing worker safety.” “With its minimum detected leak rate [MDLR] of 0.01 L/min at 2.5 m, our Si1-LD offers the market’s best combination of performance and ease-of-use in its price point.” Tools for Precise Imaging New acoustic imaging camera comes with online & offline acoustic analysis and reporting software The new acoustic imaging camera comes with two batteries, additional battery cover, battery charger, camera neck strap, hard case, USB memory stick, access to free versions of online & offline acoustic analysis and reporting software, and two-year warranty. Seamless Data Transfer A new accessory is the data transfer cable. This handy cable allows users to connect directly from the camera to a PC/laptop, supporting easy file access at organizations that forbid the use of WiFi and USB drives. Users can upload their acoustic images into FLIR Thermal Studio software or the FLIR Acoustic Viewer