FLIR SYSTEMS Australia has released the FLIR GF309 infrared camera, which has been specifically developed for high temperature industrial furnace applications.

According to FLIR, the unit can "see through flames" in all types of gas-fired furnaces, chemical heaters and coal-fired boilers.

The GF309 features a detachable heat-shield, which is designed to reflect heat away from the camera as well as provide increased protection for the operator.

FLIR says the IR camera has a wide temperature span of -40°C to 1500°C and delivers highly accurate electrical and mechanical inspections.

The unit features a built-in video that can record furnace start-up and decoking operations by storing radiometric sequences.

The device also has a resolution of 800 by 480 and a tilt-able viewfinder.