Thermal Imaging Camera locates hot spots.

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Hot Spot Finder HSI1200 provides real-time thermal image for fault detection combined with center spot, non-contact temperature measurement function. Designed for self-contained use, handheld unit features trigger-activated laser pointer and 20° x 20° Field of View. Its 16 x 16 pixel array can display thermal images on backlit 3.5 in. color LCD, and report writing software supports insertion of multiple images with data. Temperature is measured for all 256 pixels displayed on camera.



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Wahl's Thermal Imager Locates Hot Spots Fast - at an Affordable Price



Asheville, NC - April 11, 2007 - Wahl Instruments Inc. announces the addition of a new Hot Spot Finder to its line of Wahl Heat Spy® Thermal Imaging Cameras. It is the ideal tool for all users wanting temperature measurement and display, at an affordable price. The model HSI1200 offers features not found in other cameras for under $2,500. Designed for self-contained use, the camera finds hot spots easily and fast.

This innovative new camera, encased in the same impact resistant housing as our HSI3000 Series, provides the user with a real-time thermal image for quick fault detection combined with a center spot, non-contact temperature measurement function. A trigger activated laser pointer insures pinpoint identification of hot spots. Report writing software allows the user to easily insert multiple images, with data, taken during a site survey to produce an inspection report. The HSI1200 measures the temperature of all 256 pixels that are displayed on the camera.

This affordable thermal imager is light (1.54 lbs), compact, easy to operate, and designed for hand-held use. It also features a tripod mount for remote use. The HSI1200 Hot Spot finder is used as a detection and diagnostic tool for many industrial, commercial and domestic applications including electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration. Customers are encouraged to attend FREE training classes at Palmer Wahl, a $450 value, in order to maximize their use of the camera.

The HSI1200 features a 16 x 16 pixel array, capable of displaying high-resolution, real time, thermal images on a bright 3.5" color LCD display with backlight. The user may select from among three color palettes: Red-Blue, Green-Blue, or Grayscale. It has a 20° x 20° Field of View, and offers user selectable image integration, emissivity values and reflected temperature. The HSI1200 imager is powered by a long life LI-ion rechargeable battery which is field replaceable and rechargeable.

Standard accessories included with the HSI1200 Series are: battery, AC adaptor, user manual and carrying case.

For additional information please contact us at sales@palmerwahl.com or call 1-800-421-2853, fax 828-658-0728. Write to Palmer Wahl, 234 Old Weaverville Road, Asheville, NC 28804. Visit our web site to learn more about the HSI1200 Thermal Imager.

About Palmer Wahl
Palmer Instruments, started as America's first thermometer company in Cincinnati, OH in 1836. Since that time, Palmer has steadily evolved through product development geared exclusively towards industrial process measurement, test and calibration.

Wahl Instruments founded in Culver City, CA, in 1953, manufactured precision temperature instruments for industry, and developed the first portable digital platinum-RTD contact thermometer system. Since then, Wahl has introduced many technical innovations in portable temperature instruments.

Together Palmer Wahl, with over 172 years of continuous product innovation, offers the finest selection of Industrial Instrumentation products in the world, and is uniquely qualified to provide application/technical support, installation, calibration services and product selection from an extensive line of the finest instrumentation products. For more information, visit www.palmerwahl.com.

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