FLIR Si-Series Acoustic Imaging Cameras
Compressed air leaks, vacuum system leaks, electrical partial discharge—these are all expensive system issues that consume power, causing you to deal with unforeseen costs and potential production/uptime issues. Ultrasound imaging with an acoustic camera is an effective way to detect these equipment issues as part of a complete asset management plan. The FLIR Si124 is your perfect solution for locating pressurized leaks in compressed air systems and partial discharge problems in high-voltage electrical systems. This lightweight, one-handed camera can help you in utility, manufacturing, and engineering applications to identify efficiency loss and potential failures up to 10 times faster than traditional methods — with minimal training.
Detect partial discharge
Partial discharge (PD) indicates partial failure of an electrical insulator (can be a mechanical insulator, air gap, vacuum, liquid, etc). The Si124 and Si124-PD models use artificial intelligence to classify the specific type of partial discharge so you know exactly what to fix: surface discharge (typical with insulators, bushings, terminations), floating discharge (between components), and corona.
Detect partial discharge
Finding the source of an air leak can be difficult and time-consuming with most tools, but our intelligent ultrasonic imaging system can make it quick and easy. The FLIR Si124 and Si124-LD cameras provide leak rates and cost estimations at safe distances to help with leak detection and prioritize repairs to improve safety and save money.
Why Choose a FLIR Acoustic Imager?
Choose the Right Si124 Model for You
- Integrated Battery (no cords)
- Frequency Range: 2 kHz to 65 KHz
- Hard case and neck strap included
- Tethered battery & accessories available as additional options
- Free online software for analysis and reporting
- Compatible with FLIR Thermal Studio offline analysis and reporting software (free and paid versions available)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are the existing part numbers of Si124 acoustic imagers still available?
Yes, existing Si124 35 kHz models can be ordered until around the end of 2022.
Can I still get the tethered battery for my camera?
Yes, the tethered battery is available for the new camera models as an accessory option. To use the tethered battery with the new models, a Torx screwdriver is used to remove the integrated battery attachment, and the tethered battery plugs into the base of the unit.
Can I get the non-tethered battery system for my existing Si124?
We will introduce an accessory kit later this year to enable existing Si124 camera users to use the new battery system.
What does the change to frequency range provide?
Old ultrasound technology relied on frequency tuning to distinguish among different defects. This resulted in inspection standards requiring ultrasonic sensors to respond to frequencies higher than 35 kHz. Despite advances in technology, these standards still influence purchasing habits. The higher the frequency, the less distance the wave will travel, so users may not notice any performance difference between the new and existing camera models unless working at very close distances to targets. The latest version can operate in ULTR mode (30-65 kHz) which is effective for finding very small leaks at short distances. This high-frequency operation is not as effective for long-distance detection due to sound absorption by the air over long distances.