Flir, a brand under Teledyne Technologies, has introduced built-in GPS functionality for its Si2-Series acoustic imaging cameras.
This feature provides precise location data that aids predictive maintenance inspections, facilitating easier workflow management for service providers and reliability teams across multiple sites, lengthy inspections, and applications involving utilities and power-transmission.
Si2-Series Cameras with GPS Integration
With the GPS capability now integrated into Si2-Series cameras, each captured acoustic image is embedded with geospatial metadata.
This metadata links seamlessly with Flir Acoustic Viewer and Flir Thermal Studio software, allowing inspection teams to organize, visualize, and document their findings based on exact locations. Such advancements enhance traceability and compliance across various assets and sites.
Key Benefits of the Built-in GPS
The automatic geotagging feature embeds precise location data into acoustic image files
The automatic geotagging feature embeds precise location data into acoustic image files, enabling more accurate mapping, analysis, and reporting.
This proves especially advantageous for inspections across large-scale, geographically distributed assets such as power lines, substations, and other major industrial facilities.
The GPS coordinates integrate directly into Flir Acoustic Viewer and Flir Thermal Studio, refining asset management and improving the traceability of inspections. While maintaining its renowned acoustic performance and user-friendly design, the handling of the Si2-Series cameras remains unchanged.
Availability Across Flir Si2-Series Models
"This enhancement improves inspection teams’ ability to document and manage their findings," remarked Darrell Taylor, Global Acoustic Business Development Manager at Flir.
"From power lines to complex industrial facilities, geotagged acoustic data makes it easier to track maintenance trends, plan repairs, and demonstrate program ROI."
It is important to note that the GPS enhancement is available for all Flir Si2-Series models but is not offered as a firmware upgrade for existing cameras.
