FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software

The FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software is optimised or use with all of FLIR’s research and development/ scientific thermal cameras. It can be connected to a multitude of FLIR R&D cameras, allowing the individual to learn a single software program for use with all his/her cameras, saving him/her time and money.

Cameras connected to the user’s PC or Laptop via USB, Firewire, Gigabit Ethernet or Camera Link will automatically be connected to the installed FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software. 

Once the thermal imager is connected to the user’s PC and subsequently the FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software, it is possible to adjust the rate at which the user wishes to record images and footage captured by the connected camera. He/she is able to adjust the frame rate and the start and end times. In addition to this, the FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software can record images captured using the connected camera’s burst mode. Data acquired in high-speed burst mode is saved to RAM, however, data that is recorded at slower logging speeds is saved to the PC’s hard drive.

Images and footage uploaded from FLIR’s research and development/ scientific cameras can be analysed in real-time using the FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software’s comprehensive array of analysis tools and customisable user-interface. The user can add lines, spots and boxes to the media in order to perform precise analysis of selected areas. For areas with larger temperature differences, the FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software includes a super-framing analysis tool.

With regards to plotting and charting data, the FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software is able to create line-profiles, histograms and temporal plots using data acquired by any of the measurement tools. In addition to this, the FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software is compatible with MathsWorks® MatLab which facilitates customised image analysis and processing. MathsWorks® MatLab will script directly into the FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software. 

As mentioned above, in addition to the FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software’s extensive selection of analysis functions, it also includes a number of measurement tools. These include:

• Emissivity calculator – allows the user to adjust or calculate the level of emissivity
• Measurement function editor – mathematical functions can be created and graphed on temporal plots

The FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software features a customisable interface allowing him/her to adjust the display to view the graphs, measurements and statistics most relevant to his/her research. It also includes a number of calibration capabilities which allow the user to adjust measurement and analysis tools as necessary. For instance, the FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software features a Spatial Calibrator for calibrating image pixels, as well as the length and area units (millimetres, meters, inches, feet, etc) utilised when the measurement tools functions are engaged. It also features customisable thermographic and radiometric calibrations with a step-by-step wizard for ease of use.

Data that has been plotted using the FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software can be exported graphically in Bitmap and CSV files. Information exported in these file types can be viewed, analysed and used for reporting in other software programs. Additionally, image frames may be exported to other analysis and software programs in a CSV, 32-bit or MatLab® file.

Alternatively, thermal images, footage and data may be exported in Self Viewing Files (SVF). This allows the user to share information with those individuals who do not own FLIR’s ResearchIR Standard Software. When media and data are shared in an SVF file, the recipient is provided with both the information and access to an array of the FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software’s analysis, graphing and measurement functions, allowing the recipient to conduct his/her own research if necessary. SVFs can be opened on any Windows computer. 

The FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software is a sophisticated and comprehensive program. It allows the user to record images and footage which can be recorded, charted, graphed, plotted, analysed, and finally exported and shared in an array of files.

FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software Key Features

• Optimised for use with all of FLIR’s research and development/ scientific thermal cameras
• Can be connected to a multitude of FLIR R&D thermal cameras
• The user need only learn one software for use with all of his/her scientific thermal cameras
• Cameras connect to the user’s PC via USB, Firewire, Gigabit Ethernet or Camera Link
• Cameras attached to the user’s PC will automatically connect to the software
• Adjustable recording rate
• Set start and end times
• Adjustable frame rate
• Record images captured by the camera in burst mode
• Images acquired using the high-speed burst mode are saved to RAM
• Data acquired at slower speeds is saved to the PC’s hard drive
• Analyse data in real-time
• Customisable user-interface
• Add lines, spots and boxes to footage and images
• Superframing analysis tool for areas with larger temperature differences
• Create line-profiles, histograms and temporal plots
• Compatible with MathsWorks® MatLab
• MathsWorks® MatLab scripts directly into the software
• Emissivity calculator
• Measurement function editor
• Spatial Calibrator
• Customisable thermographic and radiometric calibrations with a step-by-step wizard
• Export data graphically in Bitmap and CSV files for use with third party software
• Export image frames in CSV, 32-bit or MatLab® files for use with third party software
• Thermal images, footage and data can be exported in Self Viewing Files (SVF)
• SVF includes the media, data and access to an array of analysis, graphing and measurement tools
• SVF allows recipients without FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software to view media and data, as well as conduct individual research
• SVF can be opened on any Windows computer
• A sophisticated and comprehensive program
• Record images and footage
• Chart, graph, plot, analyse, export and share data, images and footage

What’s Included?

• FLIR ResearchIR Standard Software