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Electrical PDM
Mechanical
PDM
Home Energy Audits
Mold Spore Detection
Block Wall Construction
Flat Roof Inspection
Surveillance
Search and Rescue
Wild Fire
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Electrical PDM
This
is easily the largest application for thermal infrared cameras.
Virtually any electrical component can be surveyed with an
infrared camera. You can inspect common breaker panels, switchgear,
motor control centers, and bus bar connections. Thermal Imaging
systems can easily survey electrical generation and distribution
facilities. You can quickly scan all types of transmission
lines, pole mounted transformers, large substation transformers,
knife disconnect switches, and any other electrical connection.
An infrared camera can reveal loose/dirty connections, unbalanced
loads / phase problems, overloaded circuits, and even non-electrical
problems like oil level in oil filled transformers. The value
of infrared inspections of electrical systems has been proven
time and again. The ROI for this type of equipment has been
accelerated dramatically with the introduction of our new
low cost PDM packages. For more information regarding infrared
inspection programs including detailed Return On Investment
examples check out this Predictive
Maintenance article. For a walkthrough of a typical electrical
inspection including reporting examples and proper procedures
check out this Predictive
Maintenance site.
Cameras
for this application include:
 The
NEW Palm IR 500D
The NEW Palm IR
400D PRO
 The
Proven Palm IR PRO
 The
NEW Low Cost Solution
Mechanical PDM
This application goes hand in hand with electrical maintenance
in keeping facilities up and running nonstop. The IR 500 D
will give you the edge in mechanical PDM by providing you
not only with a crisp vivid thermal image, you also get accurate
temperature measurement onboard. You can inspect motors, shafts,
bearings, ovens, boilers, and any moving part. Almost all
mechanical failures are a result of friction. Friction is
indicates by in increase in temperature that thermal cameras
can easily spot far before failure occurs. For a less expensive
solution that provides all the necessary features for mechanical
predictive maintenance inspections try the IR PRO. This is
the premiere qualitative infrared camera with color imaging
and digital image storage. For more information on other infrared
camera systems check out this site.
IR
Systems for this application include:
The
NEW Palm IR 500D
The NEW Palm IR 400D Pro
The
Proven Palm IR PRO
The
NEW Low Cost Solution
Home Energy Audits
The Palm IR PRO is the most popular choice
for this application. The light weight, ease of use, and crisp
imagery produced combine to make your job easy. The basics
of the energy audit application involves a scan of the structure
with the inside and outside temperatures having a difference
of at least 15 degrees. You can detect voids around windows
and doors or missing damaged insulation. The Palm IR 500 is
a great tool but is not recommended if this is your primary
application. The IR PRO is a great tool for this application.
The classic home / residential energy
audit scan.
Another energy audit image shows the infiltration of
heat into the structure. The yellow and red area to
the left of the shutters indicates an area of increased
infrared energy penetrating the building envelope. There
is a good chance that this pattern indicates an
area of damaged or missing insulation.
A commercial scan can be done with the IR PRO.
A variety of available optics allow you to
scan almost any size structure from almost any distance.
There is no other economical way to gather the
same data as you would from the camera. For detailed step
by step instructions on the proper procedures for a thermal
energy audit check out this infrared
energy audit
Cameras
for this application include:
The NEW Palm IR
400D PRO
The
Proven Palm IR PRO
 The
IR-250 Digital
The
NEW Low Cost Solution
Mold Spore Detection and Abatement
We have all heard about the "sick building syndrome"
plaguing people in North America. One of the leading causes
of this is bacterial growth in buildings with improper construction
or damaged insulation. Mold is a very serious problem that
has forced people to abandon homes, offices, and schools.
Mold growth typically occurs in areas of a specific temperature
and more importantly moisture content. The Palm IR PRO camera
can detect the infrared signature caused by moisture damage
to drywall, insulation, and other building materials. Once
moisture penetrates the building envelope it becomes trapped
inside areas with little or no ventilation and subsequently
never dries. This creates the ideal environment for mold spore
growth.
The black area on this HVAC vent is very cold
while the red and yellow area are much warmer.
The area around the vent is damaged by moisture.
Moisture damage from an old water leak. This
moisture will remain in the drywall and insulation
for a long time. This wet area creates an environment
that is conducive to deadly mold spore growth.
Stachybotrys Chartarum is the toxic indoor mold. Over the
past 20
years evidence has mounted indicating that this mold is one
of the
leading causes of so called "sick building syndrome".
The IR PRO can
easily detect moisture damage inside walls and ceilings which
is where
this toxic bacteria lives.
Systems
for this application include:
The NEW Palm IR 400D PRO
The
Proven Palm IR PRO
The
IR-250 Digital
The
NEW Low Cost Solution
Block Wall Construction
New and existing block wall constructions can be scanned for
a variety of defects. The technology is applicable to almost
all types of masonry including brick, cinder block, stone,
man-made materials, and more. With the right system you can
investigate for problems like improper fill in blocks, voids
in blocks, structural defects, and inadequate materials. This
is a relatively new and exciting application. Developments
are taking shape daily. Contact
one of our representatives to discuss the latest advances.
Cameras
for this application include:
The NEW Palm IR 400D PRO
The
Proven Palm IR PRO
The
IR-250 Digital
The
NEW Low Cost Solution
Flat Roof Inspection
Moisture infiltrates flat roof structures and finds its way
into the insulation. This insulation has no ventilation and
therefore can never dry out. Eventually, this causes the roof
to rot and will ultimately shorten the life of your structure.
This application has a long and proven track record. For more
detailed application information check
out this page on another site.
Units
for this application include:
The NEW Palm IR 400 D PRO
The
Proven Palm IR PRO
The
IR-250 Digital
The
NEW Low Cost Solution
Surveillance
Thermal imaging is the perfect technology for short / medium
/ long range nighttime / daytime surveillance. Focus the lens
and see the hidden world that an infrared camera will reveal.
With today's climate of increased security this technology
is ideal for surveillance of perimeters, suspect pursuit /
capture for law enforcement, security monitoring of mission
critical installations such as telecoms. / Oil and gas production
facilities / nuclear plant / ship building / train stations
/airline airport security / etc. The newest systems offer
enhanced digital imaging with 2x zoom adding to the range
of these systems making them ideal for military target threat
assessment, longer range surveillance, and other scenarios
that require distant observation in adverse conditions. Thermal
cameras are much more than simple night vision aids. The thermal
imaging detector in our units gives you access to the hidden
infrared energy in the world around you all the time. With
systems like the IR250D you can easily tell if a vehicle was
recently driven. You can gain valuable clues about the inside
of a building by interpreting the thermal signature you see
from the outside of the structure. The surveillance uses for
this unit are to numerous to mention here and are really only
limited by your imagination. Contact
a representative to discuss your options.
Systems
for this application include:
The
Proven Palm IR PRO
The
IR-250 Digital
The
NEW Low Cost Solution
Search and Rescue
The thermal imager is a proven asset in the world of search
and rescue. It is an ideal system for Nighttime or Daylight
SAR or search & recovery missions. The convenient auto-adjustment
feature of the 250D allows you to concentrate on finding your
target instead of on your equipment. The lower cost of the
250D infrared cameras allow more
tools to be placed in the field. This blanket coverage approach
increases the chance of quick victim location. Time is a critical
factor in all SAR applications and can often mean the difference
between life and death. The most valuable SAR targets are
people or animals that we care about. These targets emit a
thermal signature that is almost always significantly different
than the background because of their body heat. The human
thermal signature is highly visible against the even background
of snow, water, or earth. Don't forget the handy 2x zoom on
this unit brings the subject closer to you for more critical
analysis. More:
Infrared Cameras
Thermal Imagers
Predictive
Maintenance
Thermal Infrared Imaging
Thermal Weapon Sight
Military thermal
imaging
Imagers
for this application include:
The
Proven Palm IR PRO
The
IR-250 Digital
The
NEW Low Cost Solution
Wild Fire
Our new technology digital thermal detection systems can be
used in all aspects of wild fire fighting and prevention programs.
Our lightweight systems can be used from helicopters, fixed
wing aircraft, mobile mounted vehicle models, and handheld
man portable systems. These tools can be used on their own
or in conjunction with a more extensive fire mapping program.
Contact us today to discuss your options
Units
for this application include:
The
Proven Palm IR PRO
The
IR-250 Digital
The
NEW Low Cost Solution
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Infrared
Cameras give you valuable information hidden in the non-visible
portion of the Electromagnetic Spectrum