Xi 80 LT ETH

The Optris Xi 80 is an innovative, affordable, high-quality, and precise non-contact thermal infrared camera. Operating within the long-wavelength infrared range (LT: 8 µm – 14 µm), this forward-looking infrared imager captures measurement data for accurate surface temperature measurements. The Optris Xi 80 thermal imager addresses industry demands, featuring wide temperature measurement ranges, accuracy, and customizable field-of-view configurations.

The Xi 80 leverages decreasing infrared detector prices and a unique design to dramatically decrease the price of an infrared camera for remote industrial temperature measurement. It is a quality-built, affordable industrial IR camera designed to address measurement applications much better served by an IR camera than a single-spot pyrometer. The infrared camera captures the heat fingerprint for operators seeking thermal insights into their processes.

Engineered and manufactured for industrial applications worldwide, this low-resolution thermal imager (80 x 80 pixels) excels in capturing temperature data within a broad range from -20 °C to 900 °C (-4 °F to 1652 °F). The Optris Xi 80 also has an impressive distance-to-spot-size ratio of up to 190:1, ensuring accurate temperature measurements, even when capturing images from a considerable distance. This superior distance-to-spot size ratio surpasses modern pyrometers’ optical performances and allows detailed monitoring of targets at a great distance. Furthermore, the motorized focus functionality allows users to precisely adjust focus remotely on their surface temperature measurement targets. The Optris Xi 80’s industrial and robust design ensures reliability in these demanding industrial environments, making it an indispensable tool for process engineers requiring accurate infrared temperature of manufacturing processes. Its compact yet durable and waterproof design makes this thermal imager ideal for fixed installed or mounted setups, ensuring durability in diverse industrial manufacturing environments.

Optris imaging systems represent uncooled forward-looking infrared (FLIR) thermal imaging cameras optimized primarily for stationary use. These FLIR cameras are equipped with an uncooled two-dimensional imaging detector that generates radiometric thermal images in the infrared wavelength range without the need for mechanical rotating or oscillating moving mirrors. The utilization of uncooled bolometer technology contributes to a more reliable, cost-effective, and robust design, particularly when 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. These FLIR infrared cameras are designed, developed, and manufactured in Germany.

The primary interface of the Optris Xi 80 infrared camera is USB or Ethernet for a connection to a computer. However, the smart autonomous operation allows the non-contact temperature camera to integrate seamlessly into a control loop, providing infrared temperature data without requiring extensive software coding or additional computers. The infrared camera has an automatic spot finder, direct analog output (0/4-20mA), and compatibility with industrial fieldbus systems such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, RS485, or Profinet, making it the ultimate solution for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) use. The Xi 80 autonomous operation mode allows an easy integration of this smart infrared camera into machinery without software skills and a limited budget.

The Optris Xi 80 operates at a framerate of 50 Hz – even without any additional computers, allowing the monitoring of fast processes. Additionally, more complex software functionality, such as a line-scanning or image-merging function, is accessible with the license PIX Connect software. 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. Developer kits are available for integrators developing application-specific software solutions.

These innovative features enhance the infrared camera’s ability to provide accurate and reliable surface temperature measurements across various applications, from quality control in manufacturing processes to condition monitoring and research and development activities. The Xi 80 IR cameras flexibility ensures seamless integration into various industrial setups, enhancing the cameras adaptability to specific requirements. With its advanced features, the Optris Xi 80 sets a new standard for fixed-install infrared imaging, providing a cost-effective and powerful solution for diverse industrial applications.

The infrared camera Xi 80 is compatible with an extensive set of accessories for harsh environmental conditions, including a water-cooled housing, extending the operating temperature range to 250 °C (482 °F). 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.

Can I change optics on the Xi 80?

The Xi 80 can be purchased with any one of four different optic options to maximize the pixel count on the target of interest. However, unlike the PI series product line, the optics are integral to the camera construction and cannot be changed or added to the camera after purchase. If optic changes are preferred, consider the PI series product line.

What is the speed of the Xi 80 in the autonomous operation?

50Hz

How do I configure the IP addresses for the Xi 80 cameras?

Use the PIXConnect software to configure Ethernet settings and the autonomous mode.

Does the camera support DHCP in the Ethernet mode?

No, the camera must be assigned to a static IP address.

Do I need software to run the infrared camera?

No, the infrared camera can run without the support of a computer. However, for setup and configuration, the software PIXConnect is necessary.

Can I use the XI 80 with metals or glass?

Measurements can be made on metal surfaces provided they are coated or painted in a way that improves their emissive characteristics. Some non-coated metals can be measured with the Xi 80 if they have a cavity that is 5 times deeper than the width of the hold opening (i.e. bolt holes in brake pads). Clean surface metals typically have low emissivity and are measured more effectively with short wave pyrometers or short-wave infrared cameras. Glass temperatures can be measured with the long wave Xi 80 infrared camera but impacts from ambient reflections on glass surfaces are minimized when measured with a PI G7 series camera which are responsive in a spectral region where glass is not reflective (7.9 microns).

What cable do I need to use the Xi 80 with Ethernet?

The standard scope of supply only includes the USB and process interface cable. For an Ethernet connection, the accessory Ethernet cable ACXIETxxx or the PoE adapter ACXIETPOE must be purchased.

How do I focus the camera?

The motorized focus can be set with the PIXConnect software. In the PIXConnect software, click on the “distance” button in the toolbar and use the slider.

Where is the Xi 80 made, and does it contain memory components sourced from outside the U.S. or the European Union?

The Xi 80 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 Xi 80 does not store any thermal images or temperature values in volatile memory. The Xi 80 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.

Can the Xi 80 operate without a connection to a computer?

The Xi 80 can calculate the temperature autonomously without a computer. The temperature data can either be transmitted the USB or Ethernet interface or output via the process interface. Fieldbus communication is also available.

Can the Xi 80 send temperature information from spots or areas to my PLC?

The Xi 80 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 80
• USB cable 1 m (3.3 ft)
• Cable for output/input 1 m (3.3 ft) incl. terminal block
• Mounting bracket with nut
• Software package Optris PIX Connect
• Quick Start Guide