Where are the main areas of use of infrared thermometers
Infrared thermometers have been proven to be effective tools for detecting and diagnosing electronic equipment failures. It can save a lot of expenses. With an infrared thermometer, you can continuously diagnose electronic connection problems and detect the functional status of the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) by searching for hotspots at the output filter connection on the DC battery. You can inspect the battery components and power distribution panel wiring terminals, switch gears or fuse connections to prevent energy consumption; Due to the heat generated by loose connectors and combinations, infrared thermometers help identify insulation faults in circuit breakers Or monitor electronic compressors; Daily scanning of transformer hotspots can detect cracked windings and wiring terminals.
How to measure temperature with an infrared thermometer
-The following are three temperature measurement techniques of Raytek non-contact thermometer:
Point measurement: measuring the temperature of the entire surface of an object, such as an engine or other equipment
Temperature difference measurement: Comparing the measured temperatures of two independent points, such as connectors or circuit breakers
Scanning measurement: detecting changes in targets over a wide or continuous area. Like refrigeration pipelines or distribution rooms.
The main consideration when choosing an infrared thermometer is
-Temperature range: The temperature range of Raytek products is -50~3000 degrees (segmented), and each model of thermometer has its specific temperature measurement range. The temperature range of the selected instrument should match the temperature range of the specific application.
Target size: When measuring temperature, the target being measured should be larger than the field of view of the thermometer, otherwise there may be measurement errors. It is recommended that the size of the target being measured exceed 50% of the field of view of the thermometer.
-Optical resolution (D: S): The ratio of the thermometer probe to the target diameter. If the thermometer is far away from the target and the target is small, a high-resolution thermometer should be selected.
