Materials Handling
Thermal imaging: faster diagnostics, quicker solutions
From over-heating pipe joints to metal processing, the ability to identify and solve problems quickly is crucial. Sean Ottewell reports.
Ob bei überhitzten Rohrverbindungen oder in der Metallverarbeitung – die schnelle Erkennung und Lösung von Problemen ist entscheidend. Sean Ottewell berichtet.
De la surchauffe de raccords de tuyauterie à la transformation des métaux, la capacité d’identifier et de résoudre les problèmes rapidement est primordiale, selon Sean Ottewell.
waste. Much of this is due to heat loss and it is here that thermal imaging is having a major impact. In order to further help users improve diagnostics, enhance productivity and increase connectivity, FLIR has introduced a new line of test and measurement tools. The new FLIR VS70 is a rugged videoscope with intuitive handset controls that let users manoeuvre the camera probe into tight areas to deliver clear video and images to a large 5.7-im colour LCD display. It features wide-angle 180° and standard 90° camera views, SD card storage of video, image and audio files, a six-to-eight hour battery life, USB port for convenient battery charging, and the included headset allows for voice annotations during inspections to clarify findings (Fig. 1). Three new electrical meters, with large
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LCD displays and dual-LED worklights, can wirelessly connect with the company’s thermal cameras so that electrical readings can be
ccording to LumaSense, industry loses upwards of $1 trillion worldwide every year as a result of process inefficiencies and unwarranted
embedded into IR images in real time. A new 1000A clamp meter, the FLIR
CM78 is aimed at complex machinery and combines the capabilities of a digital multi meter and clamp meter with those of a non-contact IR thermometer and type K thermocouple. Also new is the FLIR MR77, a rugged
moisture meter that features a pinless sensor and an external pin probe to capture moisture readings up to 19mm below the surface of various materials. This meter also includes a field-replaceable temperature/humidity sensor and spot IR thermometer with laser pointer. The company has also been adding to its
portfolio of thermal imaging cameras with the launch of an updated version of its Exx series. FLIR says this offers industrial professionals an affordable, yet ergonomic and feature-rich thermal imaging camera that will significantly speed up electrical and mechanical inspections. The new cameras are equipped with
Meterlink and Bluetooth connections that allow inspections to be carried out quickly and accurately. Connecting thermal imaging cameras with other devices or measurement
Fig. 1. The FLIR VS70 videoscope lets users manoeuvre the camera probe into tight areas to deliver clear video and images to a large 5.7-in colour LCD display.
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