News Release
November 15, 2012
Nippon Avionics Co., Ltd.
A World First(1) Development
Introducing Avio's New Model R300SR Infrared Thermography Camera
with Onboard "Multi-frame Super Resolution Processing Technology"
that Effectively Enhances Detector Pixel Image Resolution by 4x Times!
- (1): As of 2012 November 14th according to our research.
Nippon Avionics Co., Ltd. (Head office: Tokyo, Japan, hereinafter Avio) introduced today the new Model R300SR series of High Image Quality, High Sensitivity Thermography Cameras to their popular R300 Series of Infrared Thermography Cameras. The new Model R300SR series cameras are equipped with a unique "onboard" function to realize the latest image processing technology called "multi-frame super resolution processing" developed by NEC Central Research Laboratories. Providing this feature inside the camera is a world first development.
The new Model R300SR series Super Resolution Technology improves the spatial resolution of the thermal image by increasing the pixel count to four times the pixel count of the detector by software processing of multiple frames of image information. This feature provides the customer's with "high quality thermal images at low cost" for applications such as the detection of damaged areas within a facility by temperature differences.
Model R300SR Series External Appearance
Model R300SR Series Lineup
| Frame rate | Model | Features |
|---|---|---|
| 60 Hz | R300SR | Standard model |
| R300SR-H | High temperature measurement model | |
| R300SR-S | High resolution model | |
| 8.5 Hz | R300SR-D | Standard model |
| R300SR-HD | High temperature measurement model | |
| R300SR-SD | High resolution model |
Main Features of the New Model "R300SR" Series and Improvements of the Original R300
1) By use of the super resolution photographing mode, pixel count of the thermal image is improved by four (4) times, and spatial resolution is improved by approximately 1.5 times.
- Normal record mode: 320 x 240 pixels; spatial resolution = 1.2mrad
- Super Resolution record mode: 640 x 480 pixels; spatial resolution = equivalent to 0.8mrad
2) With Avio's onboard Super Resolution Processing, vivid thermal images are generated and displayed on the camera; there is no need to use a PC and special accessory analysis software.
The analysis software named "InfReC Analyzer NS9500" installed within the R300SR series thermal cameras includes the additional Super Resolution feature which enables edge enhancement of the captured object's thermal image. Edge enhancement creates clearer images making it easier to see small temperature differences such as one might find near a tiny crack.
3）Auto synthesis accuracy in thermal image panoramic photographing mode is enhanced.
By applying super resolution technology, characteristic points are extracted from six continuous frames of an image from which highly accurate panoramic synthesis is realized.
(Horizontally equivalent to approximately 70°, and vertically equivalent to approximately 53°)
4) Scroll function during digital zoom is added. (with a scroll indicator)
- Both super resolution image data and panoramic image data can be displayed in continuous zoom up to 4 times.
- Image can be enlarged while checking any desired position by the scroll indicator.
5) 3 models are available depending on the temperature range and temperature resolution.
- R300SR :
Standard model suitable to various applications.
Temperature resolution: 0.03°C; Measured temperature range: -40°C to +500°C - R300SR-H :
High temperature measurement model measurable up to +2,000°C.
Temperature resolution 0.03°C; Measured temperature range: -40°C to +2,000°C. - R300SR-S :
High temperature resolution model with the highest level of temperature resolution of its class.
Temperature resolution 0.025°C; Measured temperature range: -40°C to +120°C
- Note：As a result of introducing R300SR/R300SR-S/R300SR-H, R300/R300S will be discontinued.
R300Z will continue to be available but does not accommodate the use of Super Resolution feature.
6）Affordable Optional Lenses
New low cost lens technology is now offered with the R300SR series IR cameras:
- 2x times Telephoto Lens
- 2x times Wide Angle Lens
- Close-up Lens (72 um)
Others
- News Release (PDF:476KB)
For Further Information, Please Contact;
Nippon Avionics Co., Ltd.
Overseas Sales Team, Sales & Marketing Department,
Infrared & Measuring Equipment Division
Phone: Tokyo, Japan +81-3-5436-0632
E-mail: product-irc-e@ml.avio.co.jp