Combined IR and Corona imaging camera
The CoroCAM 8 is a combined thermal IR, solar blind corona and video camera. It features a high spec Sony visible camera, a radiometric FLIR thermal IR camera and a solar blind UV camera. The CoroCAM 8 is intended for use by professional HV inspectors. The combination of these 3 cameras makes it possible to do both thermal IR and UV inspections at the same time, saving time and effort. Co-location of electrical discharges and hot spots give the inspector more insight into the cause of a fault. The CoroCAM 8 can be used to inspect HV infrastructure operating at 3.3kV and above.
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- A high sensitivity UV detector, which can detect UVc light at 2.05×10-18 W/ cm2, this allows for the detection of the smallest corona discharges
- A 9Hz FLIR Radiometric IR camera module with a sensitivity of NEdT
- Syncronised Smooth Zoom of all 3 camera channels. IR & UV channels are zoomed digitally, visible is zoomed optically
- Manual or Auto focus for Visible and IR channels, UV channel has manual focus or can be synchronized with either Visible or IR channel
- Onboard still image and video recording in high quality formats
- A 5.7” viewable area, robustly mounted, variable angle, colour LED backlit LCD display with 640×480 pixels resolution optimised for use in full daylight makes for easy inspection
- Manual or Auto brightness control for LCD display
- A fixed angle focusable viewfinder with 800×600 pixel resolution
- Fast set up & boot up avoids the need for power saving modes
- The On Screen Display (OSD) shows all the relevant information
- Rotational handle (right hand only) with primary interface keys
- Easy operation of the camera with one hand via a multifunction keypad
- Access specific functions with Quick keys on the left side of the camera
- Manual or Auto Exposure of Visible, UV (Gain) and IR (Level) cameras
- Integrated GPS with internal and complimentary external booster antenna
- Meta data recording of camera settings and measurement plus environmental variables manually entered – distance, air temperature, air pressure, ambient humidity and wind speed
- Freely resizable and positionable UV Intensity sampling box
- UV overlay colors has 6 pre-sets or 255 selectable hue levels
- UV overlay translucency control
- UV threshold and Integration control
- 15 IR color palettes with contrasting Isotherms
- Auto or Manual IR Span
- Laser pointer and integrated LED Flashlight
- Camera software update via download to SD card
- Ethernet and USB port for media download or remote control
- A 15 Month warranty
Unique Features
Combined UV/VIS & IR imaging | Radiometric IR | Fast set up | One handed operation | High resolution video recording | Translucent UV overlay | Onboard GPS with booster antenna port | Onboard microphone and speaker | Focusable viewfinder | I/O connectors (Ethernet, USB) | Quick function keys on left | Simple & powerful user interface
| Zoom |
Visible Camera Zoom: 28x optical, 12x digital | UV Camera Zoom: 1x optical, 8x digital IR | Camera Optical Zoom: 1x optical, 8x digital |
| Fields of View |
@ 0.5x Zoom: 16° | @ 1x Zoom: 8° | @ 2x Zoom: 4° | @ 4x Zoom: 2° | UV & IR Channel Zoom: Digital to match visible FOV – up to 4x zoom | FOV with UV Overlay: All | Focus: Automatic or manual on visible & IR channels, UV slaved to visible/IR or independent manually | Minimum Focus Distance: UV 0.7 m, VIS 1.5 m, IR 2.3m |
| Sensitivity (Typical) |
Ultraviolet: 2.05-18 x 10 Watt/cm2 | Infrared (NEdT): Visible: 0.4 lx (F1.35, 50 % IRE, ICR off), normal 0.01 lx (F1.35, 50 % IRE, ICR on), auto low light |
| Resolution |
Ultraviolet: 640 x 480 pixels | Infrared: 640 x 512 pixels | Visible: 768 x 576 pixels |
| Image Acquisition |
Ultraviolet: Averaging & Integration | Infrared: Auto flat field correction (0.5s) Auto level and span | Visible: Auto low light, manual back light compensation |
| Display Specifications |
Viewfinder: Ventilated rubber eye cup, 800 x 600 pixels LED | LCD: 5.7” Backlit LCD 450 cd/cm2, 640 x 480 pixels | Channel Fusion: Picture in Picture, Threshold Mask, Variable Translucency | Fusion Accuracy: Better than 1 milliradian | IR & UV palettes: Standard IR + UV Rainbow |
| Interface |
Ergonomic Grip: Multifunction buttons | Menu: Icon Based Menu System | Short Cut Buttons: Activate specific functions | Remote Control: Via USB / Ethernet |
| Camera I/O |
USB: Auto connect USB 2.0 | Ethernet: Video streaming & remote control | Composite Video: PAL & NTSC formats | Image Format: Overlaid channels saved as JPEG | Separately saved Visible channel: JPEG | UV channel: JPEG | IR channel: Radiometric JPEG | Meta-data contains: Camera settings, GPS location, range to object | Storage Media: SD Card (up to 64GB) |
| Firmware Features |
Image Series Numbering: Allows for auto sorting of images at download to PC for reporting | Gallery & Playback: Review recorded media | Field Upgradable: Download latest firmware | Quick Startup: Power on to record capable in 60 s |
| Power |
Battery: Sony Li-ion | Operating Time: 90 min operation | Recharge time: 250 min |
| Physical Specifications |
Weight: 2.5 Kg | Dimensions: 215 mm L x 200 mm W x 155 mm H | Operating Temp: -15 °C to 55 °C | Storage Temp: -20 °C to 60 °C |
| Protection |
Storage / Transport Case: Pelican style plastic hard case | Camera Body: Tested to IP 54 | Physical Protection: Impact absorbing covers | Safety Standard: CE,IEC1010-1 |
Standard System
- CoroCAM 8 daylight UV & IR imager
- Li-ION battery (x2), Charger
- 8 GB SD card
- AC mains adapter
- Operating manual
- Protective hard carry case
- Basic analysis & reporting software
Optional Accessories
- Accessory pack I – Advanced inspection guide, featuring the EPRI field guide
- Accessory pack II – Safety vest with pouches for spare batteries
Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice.
