Arc Protection Ports Allow Thermographic Inspections On Electrical Equipment Without Opening Panels

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 19, 2009 – NFPA 70E requires that all thermographic inspections of electrical equipment be performed using the proper personal protective equipment.  Due to increasing concern for safety of inspectors and electricians Infrared Cameras Inc. has developed the Arc Protection Port to aid with the thermographic inspection of all low and high voltage electrical equipment.  This AP Port allows the inspector, using an infrared camera, to view electrical gear, under load, without opening or removing the panel.  This saves a company time and money by allowing easy thermographic inspections of equipment by personnel while improving safety conditions.

    “I believe we’ve designed and constructed an industrial grade port that will give an inspector real confidence and comfort during a routine inspection”, says Gary Strahan of Infrared Cameras Incorporated. This AP Port can be placed into high voltage switchgear while maintaining the enclosure rating of the cabinet. The AP Port’s rugged, anodized aluminum design also allows it to be used on both indoor and outdoor electrical equipment.  

    Infrared Cameras Inc. builds both handheld and stationary cameras for predictive maintenance and began producing the AP Port to assist thermographers in performing faster and safer electrical inspections. The growing demand for safe electrical inspection solutions lead Infrared Cameras Inc. to produce this Arc Protection Port adding cost savings to companies that require regular electrical inspections.  

    The AP Port is available directly through Infrared Cameras Inc. and its distributors worldwide.  The main office of Infrared Cameras Inc. is located at 2105 West Cardinal Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77705. For more information please call (U.S.) 1-866-861-0788 or (International) 409-861-0788.