Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, has announced the launch of the world’s first explosion-protected thermometric camera, the AXIS Q1961-XTE, specifically designed and certified for use in Zone and Division 2 hazardous locations. This innovative camera marks a significant advancement in remote temperature monitoring technology, offering a cost-effective and efficient solution for industries operating in hazardous environments.
Enhancing Operational Efficiency in Hazardous Areas
The AXIS Q1961-XTE explosion-protected thermal camera is designed to optimize operational efficiency through remote temperature monitoring, significantly extending the capabilities previously available only to Zone and Division 1 locations. This camera’s detection range enables it to monitor temperatures in Zone and Division 1 hazardous areas, even when installed in Zone and Division 2 areas, thus reducing hardware costs for many sites.
The camera’s ability to provide remote temperature monitoring and automated alerts enhances operational efficiency by offering advanced warnings of overheating equipment. This proactive approach allows for quicker and more effective responses compared to manual observations with handheld devices, which only capture specific spots at specific times.
Comprehensive Temperature Monitoring
Unlike static thermometer sensors, the AXIS Q1961-XTE provides temperature readings across a wide area, offering comprehensive data about machine or application health. This includes monitoring rotating machinery such as conveyors, with the camera’s alert algorithms designed to ignore false alarms, such as vehicle exhaust emissions.
Temperature readings from different monitored zones are available in a metadata stream, allowing for trend monitoring and enabling preventative maintenance based on early signs of temperature deviations. This feature minimizes the potential for unplanned downtime and optimizes process efficiency by providing real-time temperature data to process control systems.
Advanced Technical Specifications
The AXIS Q1961-XTE can monitor temperatures ranging from -40 °C to 350 °C (-40 °F to 660 °F) and features automatic alerts for temperature thresholds and rapid temperature changes. With 10 configurable detection areas, it allows for precise spot temperature readings within its field of view. The camera is equipped with an uncooled microbolometer image sensor featuring 384×288 pixels and a 17μm pixel size in the 8-14μm spectral range. Its athermalized lens offers a 55° horizontal field of view and a focal length of F1.18, with a thermal accuracy of ±5 °C (±9 °F) below 120 °C (248 °F) and ±15% above 120 °C (248 °F).
Commitment to Safety and Security AXIS Q1961-XTE
To protect sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access, the AXIS Q1961-XTE features Axis Edge Vault, a hardware-based platform that safeguards the integrity of Axis devices from the factory and enables secure operations based on cryptographic keys. The camera includes electrical safeguards against arcs, sparks, and overheating, and uses plastic components with enhanced fire-retardant properties, as well as secure cable connections, similar to the previously launched AXIS P1468-XLE explosion-protected camera.
The launch of the AXIS Q1961-XTE explosion-protected thermometric camera underscores Axis Communications’ commitment to expanding its offering of explosion-protected solutions, further meeting customer needs in hazardous locations. This new product is set to revolutionize temperature monitoring in critical infrastructure and industrial environments, making operations safer and more efficient.
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