The FLIR AX8 Thermal Monitoring Camera is a state-of-the-art solution for monitoring engines and onboard machinery. Powered by Lepton, FLIR's most advanced micro thermal camera, it offers exclusive Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX®) for easy-to-understand thermal imagery. You can stream live thermal video of exhaust manifolds, propeller shafts, electrical panels, and other machinery. Program specific areas to get automated spot alarms when temperatures exceed pre-set thresholds, and evaluate ongoing temperature trends. This helps avoid costly repairs and unwanted breakdowns. View thermal, visible, and MSX video imagery on Raymarine LightHouse II™ MFDs. It provides continuous thermal monitoring with audible and visual alarms across the Raymarine network. Connect up to eight AX8 cameras using Ethernet and view and record thermal video and snapshots from any Raymarine display on the network. It's easy to set up and program alarms with a PC and web browser. With its combination of thermal and visible cameras in a small, affordable package, the AX8 integrates with Raymarine multifunction displays and sends alerts when machine part temperatures rise above preset limits. Keep a close eye on critical equipment like engines, exhaust manifolds, and shaft bearings to spot problems early. FLIR's MSX® imaging blends visible and thermal images for more detailed and understandable views. Specifications include an 80x60 pixel IR resolution, a 48° x 37° field of view, and a detector type of Focal Plane Array (FPA) Uncooled Microbolometer. It has an object temperature range of -10°C to +150°C and an accuracy of +/-2°C or +/-2% of reading. The package includes an infrared camera with lens, printed documentation, a user documentation CD-ROM, a cooling/mounting plate, a POE injector, a camera PoE cable, and a Raymarine RayNet Ethernet cable.
Using the FLIR AX8 Thermal Monitoring Camera is quite straightforward. First, connect the camera to your Raymarine LightHouse II™ MFD or a PC via Ethernet. You can use the web interface on your PC and web browser to set up the camera and program alarms. Define specific areas where you want the automated spot alarms to trigger when the temperature exceeds the pre - set thresholds. To view the thermal, visible, or MSX video imagery, simply access it on your Raymarine display. You can also record thermal video and snapshots from any compatible Raymarine display on the network. When it comes to maintenance, keep the camera clean. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures outside its operating range of 0°C to +50°C. Make sure the Ethernet connection is stable. If you're not using the camera for a long time, store it within the storage temperature range of -40°C to +70°C. Also, check the power supply regularly to ensure it's within the allowed voltage range of 9 - 36VDC. And don't forget to keep the printed documentation and user documentation CD - ROM handy for any reference.
