Using Imaging Equipment to Locate Issues

VISTA, Calif. - July 3, 2024 - PRLog -- Transcat | Axiom Rental Equipment, an electronic test equipment rental company has published a new blog post that covers how thermal imagers can be used to detect temperature overloads in electrical and mechanical equipment, and what to look for when selecting the one for your project.

Electronic performance is affected by temperature, with heat sources inside and outside a device or system. High-power amplifiers exhibit rises in temperature from the heat of semiconductors and must be equipped with cooling for safety and longevity. Other electronic designs can suffer performance degradations when placed too close to heat sources or even when exposed to sunlight. Fortunately, the temperatures of electronic equipment can be measured quickly and accurately without making physical contact, with the aid of infrared (IR) temperature sensors and cameras among other tools.

Choosing a thermal imaging camera can take time. Although small, these digital cameras often provide a host of functions in addition to their thermal characterization capabilities. Basic capabilities for IR cameras include their temperature measurement range, operating temperature range, temperature measurement accuracy, the distance-to-spot (D:S) ratio or distance to a target to be measured, the size of a target, and the operating time with a rechargeable battery. In addition to these basic parameters, computer interfaces and wireless connectivity can add to a thermal imaging camera's usefulness. To learn more about how to find the right unit for your project read the full blog post on Axiom's website:
https://www.axiomtest.com/blog/Using-Imaging-Equipment-to...

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