Xi 640 LT USB

The Optris Xi 640 is an industrial long-wavelength high-resolution USB infrared camera that offers innovation, affordability, and precision in non-contact thermal imaging. It captures the heat fingerprint for operators who seek thermal insights into their monitoring applications. Designed and manufactured to operate within the long-wavelength infrared range in Germany for industrial applications, this infrared camera features a high-resolution thermal imaging capability (640 x 480 pixels), enabling it to excel in capturing temperature data across an extensive range from -20°C to 900°C. Furthermore, the motorized focus functionality allows users to precisely adjust focus remotely on their surface temperature measurement targets.

The Xi 640 embodies a blend of compactness and rugged design, ideal for demanding industrial environments. With its robust construction, these infrared cameras maintain reliability even in harsh conditions, while their compact form factor ensures easy integration into various setups. The infrared camera’s compact yet durable and waterproof design makes it ideal for fixed installations or mounted setups, guaranteeing durability in diverse industrial manufacturing environments. The Optris Xi 640’s industrial-grade and robust design ensures reliability in demanding industrial environments, making it an indispensable tool for process engineers seeking accurate infrared temperature measurements in manufacturing processes.

Optris imaging systems are uncooled forward-looking infrared (FLIR) thermal imaging cameras optimized for stationary use. These FLIR cameras have an uncooled two-dimensional imaging detector that creates radiometric thermal images in the infrared wavelength range without utilizing mechanical rotating or oscillating moving mirrors. The uncooled bolometer technology strengthens a more reliable, inexpensive, and robust design, especially compared to traditional line scanner applications. Furthermore, these infrared cameras boast the capability to autonomously seek thermal hot spots, enhancing their utility and efficiency in various monitoring and inspection tasks. Our FLIR infrared cameras are designed, developed, and manufactured in Germany.

Featuring USB as its primary interface, the Optris Xi 640 facilitates seamless connection to computers at a 32 Hz frame rate.

In combination with the PIX Connect software, the Optris Xi 640 offers access to more complex software functionalities such as line scanning or image merging. PIX Connect proves indispensable for researchers seeking to combine an affordable IR camera with a powerful software platform for thermal image processing and temperature data collection. With its analog and digital outputs, as well as a process interface, the Xi 640 infrared camera is well-suited for supplying control input to machines and equipment. Software developer kits are also available for integrators developing application-specific software solutions.

Moreover, the infrared camera Xi 640 is compatible with an extensive range of accessories tailored for harsh environmental conditions. These accessories include a water-cooled housing, extending the operating temperature range to 250 °C. Air purges are employed to uphold a pristine lens, guaranteeing uninterrupted temperature measurement even in dusty environments. The portfolio of compatible accessories is complemented by mechanical mounting options, electrical interfaces, and connection cables, all available at an appealing price point.

Thermography software optris PIX Connect is included and license-free.All infrared cameras are delivered with the thermography software optris PIX Connect, developed specifically for the extensive documentation and analysis of thermal images. The Windows-based PIX Connect software enables users to tailor the infrared cameras to meet specific requirements. It analyses live and recorded temperature data and triggers alarm signals for process integration.The key to leveraging the Optris infrared camera is a correct configuration. This includes detailed device-specific configurations such as frame rate, measurement range adjustments, external communication settings, and USB/Ethernet configurations. Moreover, PIX Connect facilitates firmware updates and the download of configuration files over the Internet. PIX Connect Optris offers several different SDKs for our Xi and PI thermal imaging cameras. Depending on the operating platform, the infrared camera, the coding language, and the hardware platform, different software interfaces can be utilized: SDK The Optris IRmobile allows users to set up and commission an Optris infrared pyrometer or infrared camera with an Android smartphone or tablet. This tool becomes handy for commissioning and aligning the infrared camera’s field of view or adjusting the configuration. The app analyzes the connected infrared camera’s live infrared image stream with auto hot and cold spot detection. For pyrometers, a temperature-time diagram or the video signal is displayed. This app works on most Android devices running 5.0+ with a USB port supporting USB-OTG (On The Go). Google Play

Can I trust the temperature measurement of a single pixel?

Due to the diffraction-limited nature of infrared optics, the optical resolution and image quality are physically limited. As the dimensions of the individual pixels are in the same range as the infrared wavelength, users shall ensure that the target is larger than the camera’s MFOV.

What is the speed of the Xi640?

32Hz

Can I use the Xi640 with Ethernet?

The Xi640 is a USB infrared camera. For an Ethernet infrared camera, please review the Xi410 or use a W&TUSB to Ethernet redirector.

Is the Xi640 export controlled?

The Xi640’s high resolution qualifies it for export control in the EU and US markets. Check with local compliance authorities for procedures to manage exports outside the U.S. or European markets.

Can I use the Xi640 to measure metal temperatures?

Most metal targets have low emissivity and tend to reflect heat temperatures from any area incident upon the target. IR cameras with long wave detectors like the Xi640 are particularly vulnerable to this low emissivity effect. For this reason, it is best to use a short wavelength camera like the Optris Xi1M (link here) when measuring metal targets unless it is possible to coat or paint the metal part to improve surface emissivity. Emissivity can also be improved on metal surfaces when rough textured or when there are holes or crevices where measurements can be made inside the cavity.

Where is the Xi 640 made, and does it contain memory components sourced from outside the U.S. or the European Union?

The Xi640 is designed, manufactured, and calibrated in Berlin, Germany. Some electronic components may be sourced from outside the EU or the US. Still, it is important to note that the Xi640 does not store any thermal images or temperature values in volatile memory. The Xi640 only stores full thermal images, thermal video (.ravi files), and temperature values in the customer PC hosting the PIX Connect software necessary to operate the camera. The camera uses memory components inside the camera electronics, which may be sourced outside the EU or the US to store a reference picture (also called dark picture) of the non-uniformity correction paddle or flag and some reference temperatures used to correct temperature drift. All these memory elements are deleted when the power to the camera head is terminated.

Does the Xi640 have any wi-fi or other communication capabilities?

The Xi640 has no electronic components that enable external communication.

Can the Xi640 operate without a connection to a computer?

The Xi640 must be connected to a PC loaded with Optris PIX Connect software to produce thermal images and remote temperature measurements. By eliminating processing in the camera head and leveraging PC processing power, the camera head size can be reduced, and the ambient operating temperature can be increased. Autonomous operation (without the use of a PC) is supported in Optris Xi-series infrared cameras.

Can the Xi640 send temperature information from spots or areas to my PLC?

The Xi640 can send temperature information or temperature alarms from the Process Interface connection on the back of the camera. A cable with integrated electronics and a terminal block is included with the camera. It can be programmed in PIX Connect software as an Analog Input (AI) and Digital Input (DI) to control the camera or as an Analog Output (AO) to control the process. The signal level is always 0-10 V (DI = 24 V). An optional industrial process interface is also available, delivering up to three independent temperature values or alarms to a user-supplied PLC. USB-RS485 adapters are available for applications with output requirements for more than three areas.

• Process imager Xi 640
• USB cable (1 m)
• Cable for output/input (1 m) incl. terminal block
• Mounting bracket with nut
• Software package optris PIX Connect
• Quick Start Guide