Acoustic Camera for Sound Source Localization

Combining beamforming and thermal imaging in an acoustic camera (soundcam) to locate and visualize acoustic signals in the audible and ultrasonic ranges for preventive maintenance applications.
Using acoustic cameras for regular inspection of compressed air systems or electrical plants helps reduce costs and save energy.

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  • Visualize sound emissions in real time with acoustic images and videos
  • Detect leaks in compressed air systems or partial discharges in electrical systems
  • Detect problems at an early stage and avoid cost and failures
  • Increase your energy efficiency, operational safety and system reliability

Discover our SONASCREEN® series and revolutionize your preventive maintenance process with our acoustic camera!

Applications of Acoustic Imaging Cameras

SONASCREEN for partial discharge detection in an industrial environment

Partial Discharge Detection

Detect partial discharges at an early stage and increase operational reliability.

SONASCREEN for leak detection in an industrial environment

Ultrasonic Leak Detection

Reduction of energy costs for compressed air by up to 30 percent.

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Our acoustic camera equipment

PDReport Software for SONASCREEN

Software to create and edit reports with location description, loss estimate and repair status

LeakReport Software for SONASCREEN

PC Software for leak report and cost calculation

Acoustic Imaging Technology

Advantages of Ultrasound Cameras at a Glance

Non-invasive equipment monitoring allowing maintenance teams to diagnose issues without interrupting operations
Precisely localizable and separable sound signals even in noisy industrial environments
Quick, intuitive and simple to understand – Colored real-time visualization of sound sources as acoustic image or video
See and hear (ultrasound) sources such as leaks or partial discharges
Eliminate problems and prevent major failures or safety hazards and protect both workforce and facility
Handheld device - locate defects while moving and real-time sound intensity mapping
Audio converting: For precise monitoring of the visually displayed ultrasonic signal
Clear and immediate picture of system condition with intuitive Software for data analysis and reporting
Real-time intensity mapping and precise differentiation of the smallest sound sources, even when larger ones are present

Our Acoustic Camera SONASCREEN® 2 combines multiple technologies for optimal defect detection

Acoustic images from the audible and ultrasonic frequency range

Acoustic imaging camera localize sound sources using beamforming and visualize complex acoustic information as an acoustic photo or video. With its high dynamic range and the real-time visualization of defects with 100 frames per second, the SONASCREEN® 2 is the most advanced acoustic camera on the market, while also being simple, intuitive and fast.
 

Hear inaudible ultrasound emissions and detect damage and faults

In addition to the visual results, the camera provides acoustic feedback via a hearing protection headset, so the user can quickly locate sound sources in their surroundings visually and evaluate their acoustic characteristics at the same time.
 

Combination of acoustic and thermal imaging with infrared

The built-in IR module allows the combination of acoustic and thermal imaging, which enables a deeper understanding, as well as a more comprehensive diagnosis and analysis of recorded events.

LEAKAGE Mode with Acoustic Image for Sound Emission Detection
Acoustic image of the detected leak in the LEAKAGE Mode
PARTIAL DISCHARGE Mode with Acoustic Image for Sound Emission Detection
Acoustic image of a detected partial discharge in a power plant

FAQ

Acoustic imaging is a technique that transforms sound signals into visual images. Put simply, it lets you see sound.

Defects such as gas leaks or partial discharges often generate ultrasonic sounds that are inaudible to humans. Acoustic imagers are equipped with a large number of microphones to detect and precisely localize these signals. The acoustic image of the sound source generated by the microphones is combined with a camera image of the visible surroundings, for example within an industrial plant. By visualizing the recorded sound signals, ultrasound cameras make defects in compressed air systems or electrical systems visible, turning them into valuable tools for preventive maintenance.

An acoustic image or video provides a visual representation of sound. Typically, the acoustic image is layered on a visual image for context, allowing you to see the location and intensity or loudness of sound sources within the field of view in real-time. Besides, the acoustic camera provides information about the frequency components of the sound, helping to distinguish between different types of noise or sound emissions.

An ultrasound camera uses a microphone array consisting of many individually arranged microphones. This allows the camera to capture sound waves from different directions. Using beamforming, the acoustic camera can control the directional characteristic of the microphone array. This means that the camera is able to focus sound from a certain direction and suppress sound from other directions. The beamforming technology therefore enables the camera to display the exact position of sound sources on a visual map - the acoustic image. This is done by analyzing the differences in the time of flight of the sound waves between the microphones. The acoustic image then shows where the sound is coming from and how intense it is.

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Florian Starnitzky

Sales Manager ǀ Preventive Maintenance
+49 345 13317-837