Thermal cameras to capture elevated skin temperature
FLIR Systems has modified its thermal cameras for fast and safe non-contact elevated skin temperature screening.
The FLIR Axxx-EST, FLIR T5xx-EST, and FLIR Exx-EST series cameras are designed tomsimplify the screening process, reducing the burden on screening operators and adhering to recommended social distancing guidelines.
The new EST cameras introduce an enhanced, on-camera FLIR Screen-EST mode, which increases throughput by 25% compared to the previous version. To further improve accuracy, the updated Screen-EST mode automatically generates a sample baseline temperature average and compares individuals’ skin temperature against that baseline, reducing measurement uncertainty from natural body temperature fluctuations and environmental effects.
This mode can sound or display an alarm when the camera detects an elevated temperature above a set threshold. If the screening mode detects an individual with elevated skin temperature, they should then be evaluated using a medical device such as a thermometer. In addition, the new EST cameras are compatible with the new FLIR Screen-EST desktop software announced in June.
