FLIR GFx320, User Manual

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Introduction 9
Thank you for choosing a FLIR GFx3xx series camera from FLIR Systems.
The FLIR GFx3xx series camera is an infrared camera for optical gas imaging (OGI) in
explosive atmospheres that visualizes and pinpoints leaks of methane and other volatile
organic compounds (VOCs), without the need to shut down the operation. The portable
camera also greatly improves operator safety, by detecting emissions at a safe distance,
and helps to protect the environment by tracing leaks of environmentally harmful gases.
The FLIR GFx3xx series camera is used in industrial settings such as oil refineries, natu-
ral gas processing plants, offshore platforms, chemical/petrochemical industries, and bi-
ogas and power generation plants.
Main features:
• Certified for use in an explosive atmosphere.
• Improved efficiency: The FLIR GFx320 reduces revenue loss by pinpointing gas
leaks quickly and efficiently, and from a distance. It also reduces the inspection time
by allowing a broad area to be scanned rapidly and without the need to interrupt the
industrial process. The FLIR GFx320 is also used for temperature measurement,
which makes it even more useful for predictive maintenance.
• Increased worker safety: OGI allows gas leaks to be detected in a non-contact
mode and from a safe distance. This reduces the risk of the user being exposed to in-
visible and potentially harmful or explosive chemicals. With a FLIR GFx320 gas imag-
ing camera it is easy to scan areas of interest that are difficult to reach with
conventional methods. The camera is ergonomically designed, with a bright LCD and
tiltable viewfinder, which facilitates its use over a full working day.
• Protecting the environment: Several VOCs are dangerous to human health or
cause harm to the environment, and are usually governed by regulations. Even small
leaks can be detected and documented using the FLIR GFx320 camera.
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