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IR monitoring in swgr

IR monitoring in swgr

IR monitoring in swgr

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Has anyone had any experience with an installed IR monitoring system (Like Exertherm). The concept seems great, I just have not spoken to anyone who has a system installed.

Any problems encountered?

Is it worth the initial investment compared to annual IR scanning?

RE: IR monitoring in swgr

As in imaging IR?

If you do, be prepared to do maintenance on the camera about once a year.  The cryocoolers for the high-end systems are only rated for about 10,000 hrs of life.

Now an uncooled bolometer camera might be a better choice, as there is no mechanical wearout failure.

TTFN



RE: IR monitoring in swgr

(OP)
No, these are permantly mounted IR sensors that can send data to a computer or SCADA system if a high temp (Delta T) condition occurs.

Apparantly they are popular in the UK and are just hitting the market in the US.

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