The FLIR E50bx Mk II is a great thermal camera for location of key building faults such as thermal bridges, moisture ingress, air leaks, missing insulation, damp and more. With a 240 x 180 pixel resolution and a thermal sensitivity of 45mK (0.045°C), the E50bx Mk II gives a nicely detailed image. This Mk II model now includes MSX, a unique imaging feature from FLIR that overlays the detail from the digital image onto the thermal. This results in better quality images and makes fault tracing and diagnosis quicker too.
The bx range of cameras include two specific temperature alarms, dewpoint and insulation limit. These alarms will highlight specific problem areas, based on the values entered by the user.
Simple Menu Navigation
A redesign of the casing means there are less buttons to press when accessing the functions of the camera. In addition, the user menu is a lot more intuitive, making it easy to select measurement tools, change the camera settings and colour palettes, switch between image modes and access the saved images. The center navigation button has also been improved as a single directional button, as opposed to the old style with four individual directional buttons.
MSX Enhancement
Previously only available on more expensive camera models, the FLIR MSX image enhancement now comes as standard with all their cameras. With this extra detail, you see more in your thermal image, making fault diagnosis easier. This feature is especially useful with lower resolution cameras, where the thermal image can become quite pixelated.
Auto Image Orientation
Another unique feature of this camera is the auto-image rotation. If you turn the camera 90°, it will change the image orientation on-screen to portrait. The image is also tagged automatically in the software, so when downloaded to a PC the orientation is correct.
Interchangeable Lenses
The E50bx comes with a 24° field of view lens as standard. For applications that require a wider field of view, or optical zoom, additional lenses can be purchased.
Wireless Communication
As with the previous model, the new E50bx maintains the Bluetooth and Wireless connectivity. A Bluetooth headset can be connected for recording voice annotation and the FLIR MR77 noisture meter can also transmit temperature and humidity to the thermal camera via Bluetooth.
Wireless connectivity enables connection to iPAD and Android tablets and used in conjunction with the free FLIR Tools Viewer software, for remote control of the camera, or quick download of images to email to a client.
Radiometric Images & Video Streaming
The camera stores up to 1000 radiometric thermal images on the included SD card. Radiometric images mean you get temperature information for each pixel on the image, giving you greater accuracy. In addition, the E50bx will also stream radiometric video to the FLIR Tools+ software. Radiometric videos allow you to add temperature measurement tools to carry out trend analysis over a period of time.
Multiple Image Capture
Another unique feature of the FLIR E50bx is multiple image capture. Everytime you save a thermal image, the camera will store the image in all four formats including full thermal, full digital, picture-in-picture & MSX. Once downloaded to the software, all four images will be available to carry out post analysis and include in your report.
Which Camera Is Right For You?
With so many thermal cameras available, ranging from £800 to £20,000+, how do you know which camera you should choose? Consider the application you will be using the camera for and also whether you are using it as an in-house engineer, or if you are offering this as a contracted service. Ensuring you buy the right resolution camera is key, because you cannot upgrade this, you have to buy a new camera.
At Instrotech, we won't just sell you a camera, our technical experts will help you choose the right camera for your application. In addition, we also run a selection of approved one day thermography training courses covering both electrical and building applications. To make sure your getting the best possible deal, call our team on 01923 442244.
