FLIR ThermaCAM E4 Operator's Manual page 12

3.1 – About FLIR Systems
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Figure 3.2 Indigo Systems, Niceville, USA, and Indigo Systems, Santa Barbara, USA. Indigo Systems is a
division of FLIR Systems.
As pioneers in the IR industry, FLIR Systems has a long list of 'firsts' the world of infrared
thermography:
1965: 1st thermal imaging system for predictive maintenance (Model 650).
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1973: 1st battery-operated portable IR scanner for industrial applications predictive
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maintenance (Model 750).
1975: 1st TV compatible system (Model 525).
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1978: 1st dual-wavelength scanning system capable of real-time analog recording
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of thermal events (Model 780). Instrumental in R & D market development.
1983: 1st thermal imaging and measurement system with on-screen temperature
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measurement.
1986: 1st TE (thermo-electrically) cooled system.
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1989: 1st single-piece infrared camera system for PM (predictive maintenance) and
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R & D (research & development) with on-board digital storage.
1991: 1st Windows-based thermographic analysis and reporting system.
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1993: 1st Focal Plane Array (FPA) system for PM and R & D applications.
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1995: 1st full-featured camcorder style FPA infrared system (ThermaCAM).
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1997: 1st: uncooled microbolometer-based PM/R & D system.
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2000: 1st thermography system with both thermal and visual imaging.
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2000: 1st thermography system to incorporate thermal/visual/voice and text data
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logging.
2002: 1st automated thermography system (model P60) to feature detachable re-
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motely controllable LCD, JPEG image storage, enhanced connectivity including
USB and IrDA wireless, thermal/visual/voice and text data logging.
2002: 1st low-cost ultra-compact hand-held thermography camera (E series). Rev-
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olutionary, ergonomic design, lightest IR measurement camera available.
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