NewsSM Instruments developed portable ultrasonic camera which take pictures of electric arc in real time [Source: HelloT Hightech News]

SM Instruments (CEO Kim Young-key) made an announcement on Tuesday that it has developed the world's smallest and fastest ultrasonic camera "BATCAM 2.0" by applying sound technology.


BATCAM 2.0, which was developed this time, drastically reduced its size (237mm) by using a digital Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) sensor and can be carried at 1.2kg.


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▲ Ultrasonic camera BATCAM 2.0 developed by SM Instruments.  <Photo: SM Instruments>


Ultrasonic cameras are the latest industrial cameras that measure ultrasound that is not audible to humans and take pictures of gas leaks and electric arcs in real time.


BATCAM 2.0 uses 112 high-sensitivity microphones to measure ultrasonic waves, and the measured signals are converted into ultrasound images in real time through an analysis technology independently developed by SM Instruments.


In particular, ultrasonic signals generated by electric arcs can also be filmed in real time using ultrasonic cameras, making it easy to determine minute defective insulators through filming.


Measurements can also be made from a long distance to check for short circuits such as insulators and transformers that are high from the ground.


Ultrasonic cameras are measured using sound, so gas leakage can be detected immediately regardless of the type of gas or surrounding airflow, but conventional chemical sensors can only be detected when a certain concentration of gas is accumulated in the air.


Sensors using conventional optical methods do not detect gases such as ammonia and hydrogen that do not contain carbon.


SM Instruments said it has already completed verification of BATCAM 2.0 performance at domestic power generators, chemical plants and semiconductor plants, and has been recognized for its excellent performance after comparative tests with products from competitors.


"We will be able to prevent gas leaks that can be harmful to humans or caused by disasters in advance, and provide a breakthrough in the inspection of fine electric arcs that can lead to forest fires," said CEO Kim Young-key. "First of all, we will target the Chinese market through an international exhibition of electric power facilities in Shanghai, China, in November."




Source: http://www.hellot.net/new_hellot/magazine/magazine_read.html?code=203&sub=004&idx=48829 HelloT Hightech News / Reporter Kim Dong-won (eltred@hellot.net)