FLIR G306 Optical Gas Imaging Camera

Overview

The FLIR G306 is an optical gas imaging (OGI) camera designed to visualize sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), ammonia (NH3), ethylene (C2H4), and other industrial gas leaks. SF6 is a potent greenhouse gas with global warming potential over 23,000 times greater than CO2 over a 100-year period. The camera enables safe and efficient scanning of electric power substations and gas-insulated equipment without disrupting operations or exposing personnel to dangerous gases.

Key Features

• IR Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (76,800 pixels) with 30 μm detector pitch
• Temperature Accuracy: ±1°C (±1.8°F) for 0–100°C range, or ±2% of reading above 100°C
• Spectral Range: 10.3–10.7 μm
• Cooled QWIP detector with Stirling Microcooler (FLIR MC-3)
• Manual or Automatic focus with laser spot indicator
• 4-inch (640 x 480 pixel) rotating color LCD touchscreen
• High-Sensitivity Mode (HSM) for enhanced gas visualization
• Multiple color palettes: Iron, Gray, Rainbow, Arctic, Lava, Rainbow HC
• Image analysis with 10 spots, 5 boxes, and 1-line measurement tools
• Built-in 3.2 MP visible camera for reference images
• MPEG-4 radiometric video recording and JPEG capture
• 1–8x continuous digital zoom capability

Applications

• SF6 leak detection in electric power substations and circuit breakers
• Ammonia and ethylene leak detection in industrial facilities
• Environmental compliance monitoring for greenhouse gas emissions
• Non-contact inspection of gas-insulated equipment
• Preventive maintenance in power distribution systems