FLIR G306 Refrigerant Leak Detection Camera
Available with 14.5° or 24° lens
The FLIR G306 is an innovative optical gas imaging (OGI) camera used to image leaks of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), ammonia (NH₃), ethylene (C₂H₄) and other industrial gases in a variety of environments. SF6 is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential more than 23000 times that of C0₂ over a 100-year period.
SF6 is commonly used in the electric power industry as an insulator and cooling medium for gas-insulated substations and circuit breakers. With the non-contact handheld G306, you can safely and efficiently scan substations for hazardous and environmentally damaging gas leaks without interfering with the delivery of electrical services or disrupting industrial operations.
SUPERIOR GAS DISPLAY
The FLIR G306 accurately measures temperatures from -40 °C to 500 °C (-40 °F to 932 °F) and FLIR's patented High-Sensitivity Mode (HSM) markings (SF6) and other industrial gas leaks stand out more clearly, while allowing you to efficiently scan thousands of components.
ENHANCED SOFTWARE INTEGRATION
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® integrated into the G306, allow you to connect to smartphones or tablets and effortlessly edit and store images in the cloud, or wirelessly transfer files using the included FLIR Ignite™ cloud service.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN FOR COMFORTABLE HANDLING
Work and interact comfortably with the G306 thanks to a 10.16 cm (4-inch) rotating LCD touch screen that allows viewing targets from any direction
SPECIFICATIONS
- IR resolution
- 320 × 240 pixels (76,800 pixels)
- Detector passage
- 30 µm
- Accuracy
- ±1°C (±1.8°F) for temperature range (0°C to 100°C, 32°F to 212°F) or ±2% of reading for temperature range (>100°C, >212°F)
- Spectral range
- 10.3 µm to 10.7 µm
IMAGING AND OPTICS
- Image analysis
- 10 spots, 5 boxes with max/min/average, 1 line (horizontal or vertical), measurement corrections
- Field of view
- 14.5° × 10.8°
- Approach
- Manual or Automatic
- MPEG video recording
- Yes
- Video recording and transmission
- Real-time non-radiometric streaming: RTP/MPEG4
- Visual image
- 3.2 MP from integrated visible camera
- radiometric JPG
- Yes
- Color LCD
- 4″, 640 × 480 pixel rotatable, LCD touchscreen
- Image modes
- IR image, visual image, High Sensitivity Mode (HSM)
- Camera F-number
- 1.59
- Color palettes
- Iron, Gray, Rainbow, Arctic, Lava, Rainbow HC
- Detector passage
- 30 µm
- Laser dot
- Yes
- Spectral range
- 10.3 µm to 10.7 µm
- Sensor cooling
- Stirling Microcooler (FLIR MC-3)
- IR resolution
- 320 × 240 pixels (76,800 pixels)
- Detector type
- Focal plane array, cooled QWIP
- Radiometric IR video
- RTRR (.csq), Over UVC
- Adjustable visor
- Built-in, tiltable OLED, 800 × 480 pixels
- Zoom
- 1-8x continuous, digital zoom
MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS
- Measurement corrections
- Reflected temperature, distance, atmospheric transmission, humidity, external optics
- Area box
- 5 (min./max./avg.)
- Delta T
- Yes
- Recording
- MultiREC Recording; Record multiple files automatically in customizable order
- Spot meter
- 10
- Profile
- 1 live line (horiz. or vert.)
- Accuracy
- ±1°C (±1.8°F) for temperature range (0°C to 100°C, 32°F to 212°F) or ±2% of reading for temperature range (>100°C, >212°F)
- Temperature range
- -40°C to 500°C (-40°F to 932°F)
Available sub ranges:
-40°C to 50°C (-40°F to 122°F)
-20°C to 120°C (-4°F to 248°F)
80°C to 250°C (176°F to 482°F)
150°C to 350°C (302°F to 662°F)
250°C to 500°C (482°F to 932°F)
- Sensitivity to gases
- SF₆: <0.3 ppm x m (ΔT = 10°C, Distance = 1 m)
- Thermal sensitivity
- <15 mK @ 30°C (86°F)
COMMUNICATION AND DATA STORAGE
- Image file format
- Standard JPEG, measurement data included. Infrared-only mode
- Communication interfaces
- USB 2.0, Bluetooth via headset, Wi-Fi, HDMI
- Radio
- Operating frequency:
•Bluetooth + EDR: 2402–2480 MHz
•WLAN 2.4 GHz: 2412–2462 MHz
•WLAN 5 GHz: 5150-5250 MHz Note that frequency band 5150-5250 MHz is for indoor use only, see national regulations.
RF output (EIRP)
• Bluetooth + EDR: <10 dBm
•WLAN: <17 dBm
Antenna
•Integrated PIFA antenna (gain: maximum 2.6 dBi)
- Video output
- HDMI, DVI
- Storage support
- Removable SD card
GENERAL
- Annotations
- Voice: 60 seconds with Bluetooth on still images and video
Text: Text from predefined list or soft keyboard on touchscreen
Image Sketch: Yes, on infrared only
- Compass
- Yes
- Package contents
- Infrared camera with lens, battery (2 pcs), battery charger, power supply including multi-plugs, hand strap, neck strap, lens cap, lens cap strap, memory card, HDMI-HDMI cable, USB cable, screwdriver TX20, knob screw (optional screw for the rear cover), printed documentation, hard transport case
- FLIR Inspection Route
- Enabled in the camera
- GPS [removable]
- Location data automatically added to every still image and first frame in video from built-in GPS
- Weight [incl. lens and batteries]
- 3 kg (6.18 lb)
- Laser pointer
- Class 2
- Cloud services
- Via Wi-Fi; FLIR Ignite for direct, secure image uploading, organizing, storage, and sharing (required firmware available)
- Size [L. × W. × H.] with lens
- 251.6 mm × 164.5 mm × 170.9 mm (9.9 in × 6.48 in × 6.73 in)
- Packing size
- 400 × 190 × 510 mm (15.7 × 7.5 × 20.1 in)
USER INTERFACE
- Languages
- 21
FOOD
- Start-up time
- Typically 7 min. at 25°C (77°F)
- Charging time
- 2.5 hours to 95% capacity, charging status indicated by LEDs
- Battery operating time
- >2.5 hours at 25°C (68°F) and typical use
- Battery type
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery; 7.4 V, charged in camera or separate 2-bay charger
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Certifications
- RoHS: 2011/65/EU
WEEE: 2012/19/EU
RED: 2014/53/EU
EMC: ETSI EN 301 489-1 (radio), ETSI EN 301 489-17, EN 55032 (emission), EN 55035 (immunity), EN 61000-4-8 Level 5 (magnetic field), EN 61000-6-2, Immunity Industrial Environment, FCC 47 CFR part 15 B, class B (emission), ICES-003
- Shocks and vibrations
- Shock: 25 g (IEC 60068-2-27); Vibration: 2 g (IEC 60068-2-6)
- Mounting
- UNC 1/4″-20
- Protection
- IP54 (IEC 60529)
- Storage temperature range
- -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F)
- Operating temperature range
- -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F)
ACCESSORIES
- Motorized focusing lens 14.5°, 8-11 µm (T300683)
- 6° motorized focusing lens, 8-11 µm (T300678)
- FLIR 24° Motorized Focusing Lens, 8-11 µm (T300687)
- T911881ACC_camera_bag_and_harness
- FLIR 12 V automotive adapter, round connector
- G series battery (T300450ACC)
- Battery charger for G series (T300571ACC)
- Power Supply for Battery Charger (T911633ACC)
- USB 2.0 Type A - Type C Cable 1.0 m Black (T911940ACC)
- FLIR G-Series Hard Case (T300580ACC)
- Screwdriver TX20 (T911309ACC)
- Camera body cover (T131735ACC)
- Front lens cap, 80 mm (T131724ACC)
- Front lens cap, 92 mm (T131725ACC)
- Rear lens cap (T131726ACC)
- 16GB SD Memory Card (T911975ACC)
- Neck strap (T131758ACC)
- Hand strap (T131757ACC)
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