MEASUREMENT & MONIROTING
GAS DETECTION
FLIR SYSTEMS
FLIR SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES THE FLIR GF77
GAS FIND IR, ITS FIRST UNCOOLED THERMAL
CAMERA DESIGNED FOR DETECTING METHANE
This new 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. The GF77 provides
methane gas detection capability at roughly
half the price of cooled gas inspection
thermal cameras, to empower the oil and
gas industry to reduce emissions and ensure
a safer work environment.
Based on the award-winning design of the
FLIR T-Series camera platform, the lighter
weight GF77 features an ergonomic design,
a vibrant LCD touchscreen, and a viewfinder
to make it easy to use in any lighting
conditions. The camera is engineered
specifically to detect methane in order to
improve gas inspections and reduce the
chance of false readings. The GF77 also
offers FLIR’s patented High Sensitivity Mode
(HSM), which accentuates movement to
make tiny gas plumes more visible to the
user.
FLIR designed the GF77 to include its most
up to date technological features, including
laser-assisted autofocus to help inspectors
target leaks better, and one-touch contrast
improvement that makes gases stand out
clearly against the background. Additionally,
a rapid-response graphical user interface
helps professionals increase efficiency by
allowing them to organize job folders, record
notes, and add GPS location annotation on
the camera.
“Optical gas imaging technology is a real
benefit to industries that use or produce
methane, but the cost of the technology
has been a barrier for some customers,”
said Jim Cannon, President and CEO of
FLIR Systems. “The FLIR GF77 Gas Find IR
gas detection camera is built around an
uncooled, longwave infrared detector,
which costs less to produce than our higher
performance, cooled cameras, and therefore
we can provide it to customers at a more
attractive price point. By providing the
industry with access to this groundbreaking
technology, we can help improve the safety
of professionals on the job.”
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FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader
in the design, manufacture, and
marketing of sensor systems that
enhance perception and awareness.
FLIR’s advanced thermal imaging
and threat detection systems are
used for a wide variety of imaging,
thermography, and security
applications, including airborne
and ground-based surveillance,
condition monitoring, research and
development, manufacturing process
control, search and rescue, drug
interdiction, navigation, transportation
safety, border and maritime patrol,
environmental monitoring, and
chemical, biological, radiological,
nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE)
detection.
To learn more, please visit www.flir.com/
GF77. or contact FLIR Systems on +32-3665-
5100 / [email protected].
For more information, go to FLIR’s
web site at www.FLIR.com.