April 30, 2015 – FLIR Systems Korea (CEO: Andrew Carlton Tyke) has launched the FLIR AX8™ temperature sensor, which combines the capabilities of thermal and visible light cameras in a compact size and at an affordable price point. With its compact size of 54 x 25 x 95 mm and ease of installation, the AX8 is suitable for monitoring critical electrical and mechanical equipment in processing and production workshops, data centers, power plants and substations/distribution facilities, transportation and public transport facilities, cold storage warehouses, and various storage facilities. This product not only provides real-time streaming of continuous facility status monitoring video but also automatically emits an alarm sound if an area is detected to be overheating beyond a user-set temperature. This allows users to detect temperature-related issues in facilities early, enabling them to proactively address unexpected power outages, service interruptions, equipment failures, and various safety accidents.

The FLIR A X8 temperature sensor incorporates an intelligent thermal imaging camera based on FLIR's groundbreaking Lepton® thermal imaging core and a visible light camera utilizing FLIR's patented MSX® technology for continuous, high-quality condition monitoring video recording. The product features a rugged IP-67 rated housing. It supports up to six measurement areas and allows for thermal, visible light, or MSX video streaming in H.264, MPEG, or MJPEG formats. In addition to complete analysis capabilities, it supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality for power supply via Ethernet, and industry-standard Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP interfaces for temperature data transmission.

FLIR Systems stated, “FLIR’s AX8 temperature sensor is a high-performance, cost-effective product that integrates monitoring and overheat detection alarm functions through intelligent thermal and visible light cameras. Its compact size allows for easy installation even in confined spaces, making it ideal for monitoring temperature-related issues in critical electrical and mechanical equipment.” FLIR Systems further noted, “With dry weather continuing recently and dry weather advisories and warnings issued nationwide, attention and effort toward fire prevention are required more than ever. Various fire hazards exist, ranging from accidental fires caused by carelessness to fires resulting from overheating caused by electrical overloads or loose connections, and even spontaneous combustion caused by the combination of coal used as fuel in thermal power plants with oxygen in the air.” They added, “By utilizing the FLIR AX8, massive property or human casualties can be minimized by detecting and extinguishing the causes of various fires at an early stage.”