overheating.
In short, regular inspections with thermal imaging cameras can help maintenance staff to:
• Find and fix hidden problems before they turn into unplanned downtime.
• Reduce the chance of component degradation going unnoticed due to overloaded circuits or loose connections.
• Prevent equipment breakdowns
• Optimize energy management and space allocation
What is thermal imaging?
A thermal camera is a non-contact device that detects infrared energy( heat) and converts it into a visual
image. Infrared radiation lies between the visible and microwave portions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Any object that has a temperature above absolute zero(-273.15 degrees Celsius or 0 Kelvin) emits radiation in the infrared region. Even objects that we think of as being very cold, such as ice cubes, emit infrared radiation. Thermal cameras turn this invisible energy into something that can be seen on a screen and measured.
no matter how small this might be. They also allow you to compare temperatures of components in the same environment more easily.
Save time and costs
Maintenance of data center installations can be laborintensive. Because they can easily see larger surfaces, thermal imaging cameras can be the solution to reduce maintenance time speed up inspection rounds, and still see all impending failures, before they turn into costly defects.
Inspect without shutting down
Thermal imaging is a non-contact technology. This is a safe method, because maintenance personnel can
keep a distance without having to touch hot items. But it also means that inspections can easily be carried out while the equipment is still running or under load. There’ s no need to foresee costly downtime. Some inspections, for example rotary UPS systems, can only be done during operation, which makes the thermal imaging camera an ideal tool for online inspections.
Report like a pro
Thermal imaging cameras allow users to make professional, more insightful reports of their inspections that also look great for management and customers. Users can compare current inspections with historical data and discover trends. Features like templates, batch processing, image editing and route planning further enhance the use-friendliness of today’ s reporting solutions.
Thermal imaging applications
Thermal imaging is the perfect technology to tackle the wide range of maintenance and inspection jobs for data centers.
Electrical and mechanical systems
The themal spectrum
The benefits of thermal imaging
Why would you choose a FLIR thermal imaging camera? Sure, there are other technologies available to help you measure temperatures – infrared thermometers or thermocouples to name only two. But no other tool is as powerful and efficient as a FLIR thermal imaging camera.
See the whole picture
Unlike IR thermometers or thermocouples, thermal imaging cameras enable you to scan large areas for hot spots or temperature differences. Without a thermal camera, it’ s easy to miss critical parts like air leakages, areas with insufficient insulation or water intrusion. A thermal imaging camera can scan entire electrical installations, buildings, heating or HVAC installations. It never misses a potential problem area
Thermal imaging cameras can be used to inspect a variety of electrical or power generation-related systems. Heat is an important indicator for defects in electrical installations. When current passes through a resistive element, it generates heat. Over time, the resistance of electrical connections can increase, due to loosening and corrosion for instance. The corresponding rise in temperature can cause components to fail, resulting in unplanned outages.
Electrical systems can also suffer from load imbalances and increases in impedance to current. Thermal inspections can quickly locate hot spots, determine the severity of the problem, and help establish the time frame in which the equipment should be repaired.
Thermal imaging cameras will help you to spot issues with:
• Overheated connections
• Overloaded or imbalanced circuits
• Damaged switches
• Faulty fuses
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