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Chapter 3
For system developers who are writing
or modifying code with Visual Basic, C++,
etc. for customized applications running
on a PC, there are a few options. FLIR's
Researcher package supports OLE-2,
the Microsoft standard for linking and
embedding data between applications.
Image and temperature data can be
linked from Researcher into other
compliant applications, such as Excel. The
linked data updates automatically, so if a
temperature value changes in Researcher
it will automatically change in the linked
application. In addition, Researcher
provides an automation interface that
can be used to control the software using
Visual Basic or VBA. Other off-the-shelf
options for OLE control include National
Instruments' MATLAB and LabVIEW
However, none of the aforementioned are
OPC (OLE for Process Control) compatible.
There are other out-of-the-box solutions
that do not require the writing of
application source code. One of these is
IRControl from Automation Technology,
GmbH. IRControl simplifies automated
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processing of complex tasks with its
built in Automation Interface based on
Microsoft
measurement, analysis, and control
functions for FLIR IR cameras are directly
programmable using macro commands.
This allows the execution of control
scripts automatically based on digital
input events. In addition, IRControl
accepts remote control commands sent
over an RS-232 link. Therefore, remote
control of IRControl by other computers
or PLCs is greatly simplified. The software
also includes a comprehensive report
generator.
Summary
A variety of control and data acquisition
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options are available for IR cameras
(see Figure 7). They are similar to those
used with visible light cameras that
are employed in machine vision and
automation systems. IR cameras provide
the added advantage of accurate non-
contact temperature measurements
within a single instrument.
COM/DCOM. All essential
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