Not Magic... Impressive Technology
Infrared radiation (IR) is emitted by every object above a temperature of -273°C. The human eye cannot detect infrared radiation, but an infrared camera can. It can take pictures of objects to show the amount of heat they are emitting. Such pictures consist of a map of colours that show surface temperatures of the object. An infrared camera is thus an invaluable diagnostic tool in a variety of industries, as it can detect abnormally hot or cold areas or components. In other words, you can detect problems that are not normally visible with the naked eye.
The Benefits of Infrared
An infrared camera is a powerful maintenance tool, as in many instances equipment failure is preceded by a period of increasing heat. An infrared camera is also an excellent building inspection instrument, as it quickly scans and identifies problem areas that can't be seen by the naked eye. It is also used for repair verification and insurance purposes.
An infrared camera gives you the following benefits:
- Detect hidden problems, make quick damage assessments and perform preventive inspections
- Survey buildings to find moisture and leaks
- Identify energy losses and poor insulation
- Spot electrical faults before it is too late
- Produce instant infrared images of your findings
- Create reports, analyse and document your findings with the easy-to-use software
Electrical & mechanical applications:
- Safety inspections
- Spot loose connections
- Insulation failure
- HVAC problems
- Component failure
- Verify after repair
Building applications:
- Underfloor heating
- Poor insulation
- Air leakage
- Water damage
- Windows (air leakage, energy)
- Radiators and pipes
Features of the FLIR i5
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Flexible recording and PC connectivity:
- Single image JPEG storage to SD Card
- USB file transfer to PC
- Compatible with FLIR Reporter 8 and FLIR QuickReport software
- Measurement:
- Full temperature measurement ranges up to 250°C as standard
- Standard range of measurement tools:
- Spotmeter
- Correction for emissivity and reflected temperature
- Emissivity table
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