DALLAS, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The 500DX, which combines a radiometric
thermal-imaging camera, a handheld iPAQ PDA computer, and a visible-light
camera, is now available from Raytheon Infrared. The new, competitively
priced, industrial-use camera enables engineers, inspectors and managers to
detect heat produced by engines, motors or fluids to indicate faulty parts or
processes before damage or failures occur. Preventive maintenance using
thermal imaging can help industrial managers avoid costly downtime, safety
hazards or plant shutdowns.
The 500DX, incorporating some of the same equipment as Raytheon's popular
500D model, offers as a standard feature a visible light camera, allowing the
user to organize and process both thermal and visible images. It also includes
the ability to have a simultaneous split screen display. This allows
industrial managers to easily see and document the difference between a
component's appearance to the naked eye and its appearance when viewed with a
thermal imager.
"We are very excited about the addition of the 500DX to our industrial
family of products. The 500DX offers manufacturing, inspection and utility
companies a competitively priced way to protect assets," said Raytheon
Infrared President Chris Bade.
Features of the 500DX include a 35mm focal length lens - providing the
optimum combination of close proximity and distance performance; an extended
calibration range, and a new electronic zoom function that increases the view
up to 16X with the new iPAQ PDA. With the number of features offered, the
500DX rivals the resolution, imaging performance and usability of cameras
priced considerably higher and can provide a rapid return on investment.
"The value of thermal imaging for industrial applications like predictive
maintenance or process monitoring is beyond measure," said Raytheon Infrared
Director of Industrial Market Products Stanley Kummer. "Featuring both the
visible and thermal cameras, the 500DX can greatly improve reliability and
identify faulty parts or anomalies, helping users avoid costly failures and
damage to equipment."
About Raytheon Commercial Infrared
Raytheon Commercial Infrared, based in Dallas, designs, manufactures and
sells a wide range of thermal imaging products and solutions serving the
security, firefighting, public safety, transportation, industrial and Homeland
Security markets. Product applications include search and rescue, perimeter
surveillance, industrial process monitoring, automotive and truck night vision
and much more. Visit http://www.raytheoninfrared.com for additional information.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), with 2002 sales of $16.8 billion, is an
industry leader in defense, government and commercial electronics, space,
information technology, technical services, and business and special mission
aircraft. With headquarters in Lexington, Mass., Raytheon employs more than
76,000 people worldwide.
Contact:
Kay Kitchens
972.344.8480
kay_kitchens@raytheon.com
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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CONTACT:
Kay Kitchens of Raytheon Company,
+1-972-344-8480, kay_kitchens@raytheon.com
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