How to Turn Your Existing Fixed Mount Thermal Camera into a Smart Condition Monitoring System

Unlock Real-Time, Continuous Monitoring with Your Existing Camera

If you already own a fixed mount thermal camera, you might be using it for basic viewing, manual inspections, or simple temperature checks. These cameras are valuable, but most facilities only use a small fraction of what they can do. What many teams do not realize is that certain fixed mount thermal cameras can be upgraded into a full condition monitoring system without replacing the hardware you already paid for.

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By pairing a compatible thermal camera with iTL, you can unlock real time alerts, historical temperature trends, automated reporting, and 24/7 visibility across your equipment. The camera you currently own can become a powerful reliability tool instead of a standalone sensor.

Why Traditional Fixed Thermal Cameras Are Underused

Many facilities treat fixed thermal cameras like visual sensors. They stream an image, maybe show a temperature overlay, and that is where it ends. Without a monitoring platform behind them, the cameras cannot alert you or document what is happening.

Here is what typically gets missed:

No automation

Someone has to manually check the feed or wait for a visible temperature change.

No real time alerts

If something overheats at night, no one gets notified.

No historical data

A simple video stream does not show trends or long term changes.

No documentation for maintenance or insurance

If something overheats at night, no one gets notified.

This is where pairing your existing hardware with iTL changes everything.

Compatible Cameras That Can Be Upgraded

iTL works with select industrial grade fixed mount thermal cameras that support continuous temperature streaming. If you already own any of these, you can begin monitoring immediately:

Compatible Thermal Cameras
  • FLIR AX8
  • FLIR A40, A50, A70
  • FLIR A400, A500, A700 Smart Sensors
  • Seek G300
  • Plank Vision TNC Series
  • AT Sensors IRSX Smart Cameras

If you recognize one of these models in your facility, you already have the hardware needed for a smart monitoring system.

How iTL Upgrades the Camera You Already Have

Once your compatible camera connects to iTL, it gains capabilities it never had on its own. The platform automatically converts your camera into a complete condition monitoring system.

iTL provides:

  • Real time temperature alerts
  • SMS, voice call, and email notifications
  • Continuous temperature data
  • Automatic event snapshots
  • Incident timelines and logs
  • Downloadable reports
  • Trend graphs and historical analysis
  • Remote viewing from anywhere

Instant alerts

If a motor, panel, or machine begins to overheat, iTL notifies the right people immediately.

Temperature history

Strong reporting does more than satisfy insurers. It helps facilities protect themselves.

Visual evidence

iTL captures thermal snapshots during events so you can see exactly what happened.

Maintenance and insurance support

Every event includes timestamps, logs, and images that help with reliability planning and risk documentation.

Why Upgrading Makes More Sense Than Replacing

If your goal is continuous monitoring, you do not need a brand new camera. You need the software that unlocks the features your hardware was built for.

Save money

You avoid buying new sensors or redesigning your setup.

Get value faster

Your compatible camera can be connected to iTL in minutes.

Icrease the return on your
existing investment

You already paid for the hardware.
Now you can actually use its full potential.

 

Expand later if needed

iTL supports multi camera systems, so you can scale as your facility grows.

What You Can Monitor with a Smart Thermal System

Once your camera is upgraded, you can continuously watch for early signs of issues across:

  • Motors and bearings
  • Electrical cabinets and switchgear
  • Pumps and compressors
  • Charging systems
  • Conveyor belts
  • Production lines
  • Battery systems
  • Industrial machinery

Any area that generates heat is a candidate for condition monitoring.

How to Get Started

Thermal Monitoring System

Your Camera Has More Potential Than You Think

Most facilities already own the hardware they need for smart condition monitoring. They simply have not connected it to the right platform. With iTL, your fixed mount thermal camera becomes a powerful, automated monitoring system that works around the clock and delivers the alerts, visibility, and reporting you need to stay ahead of failures.

About moviTHERM

moviTHERM – Advanced Thermography Solutions was founded in 1999. The company offers solutions for plastic welding, package sealing, and non-destructive testing. In addition, moviTHERM provides IoT Cloud monitoring solutions for thermal imaging applications for early fire detection, machine condition monitoring, and other applications. moviTHERM is a Teledyne Flir Premium Partner and master distributor for FLIR Thermal Cameras for automation and science applications.

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