FLIR has announced an IECEx-certified version of the FLIR Si2x, an advanced industrial acoustic imaging camera designed for professional inspectors requiring fast and accurate detection of compressed air and gas leaks in hazardous environments. Certified to both ATEX and IECEx standards, the FLIR Si2x is designed for use in explosive atmospheres.
Compressed air and pressurised gas leaks, mechanical faults, and partial discharge are common and costly issues in industrial sectors such as chemical processing, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals, where safety and reliability are paramount. The FLIR Si2x enables maintenance professionals to identify and quantify these issues with unparalleled precision and speed, even in environments where the use of traditional tools is prohibited.
Prioritise repairs easily
The highly sensitive microphone array of the Si2x delivers pinpoint accuracy for fault detection up to 200 metres away, making it ideal for high ceilings, hard-to-reach assets and noisy plant floors. The on-device quantification function enables the camera to instantly view leak size and estimated annual cost, as well as partial discharge severity, to help prioritise repairs and achieve a fast ROI. Data can be used to support ESG and sustainability reporting initiatives.
The customisable bandpass filter enables users to target specific ultrasonic frequencies, cutting through noisy environments to detect even the most subtle of leaks with clarity. An integrated 12 MP visual camera with digital zoom and built-in LED lighting helps users capture detailed contextual images for reports and maintenance workflows. Designed for challenging field conditions, the Si2x is lightweight, compact and can be operated with one hand. To transfer data, Wi-Fi, USB, or the new secure data transfer cable can be used to move images and analytics to FLIR Thermal Studio or FLIR Acoustic Viewer software.
There are two versions of the Si2x: the Si2x-LD, which is designed for detecting pressurised gas leaks and mechanical faults; and the Si2x-Pro, which includes all the capabilities of the LD model, plus the ability to identify partial discharge. All other features remain the same.
