What is Thermal Imaging? Thermal Cameras and How They Work
An infrared camera (also known as a thermal imager) detects and measures the infrared energy of objects. The camera converts that infrared data into an electronic image that shows the apparent surface temperature of the object being measured.
Infrared thermal imaging cameras - Fluke Corporation
Fluke infrared thermal imaging cameras provide you with high-quality thermal images for industrial inspection. You can discover faults and failures before they become a problem – and enjoy the ease of a high-resolution, high temperature sensitivity, rugged thermal camera, ready for the toughest industrial environments.
What you need to know about emissivity and infrared energy
The imager senses the infrared energy from the surface of the object and uses this data to calculate and estimate temperature value. All objects radiate infrared energy. The quantity of energy radiated is based on the actual surface temperature …
Wind Effects on Thermal IR Images | Fluke - Fluke Corporation
When you use a thermal camera to inspect an object—inside or outside—you need to pay special attention to the environment. You need to be aware of forced convection, whether from wind, a fan or even a pump, because it will affect the target temperature.
How to Choose a Germanium Lens for Thermal Camera | Fluke
Learn how to choose the right IR lens for your thermal camera and why germanium is used in thermal camera lenses.
Best Thermal Imaging Cameras for Electrical Inspections
Fluke thermal cameras include IR-Fusion technology that fuses a visual or visible light image with an infrared image for better identification, analysis, and image management. The dual images are accurately aligned at any distance, heightening details so problems are easier to spot.
Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC) for Thermal Camera Sensors
A NUC enhances thermal image accuracy by measuring the internal infrared radiation from the camera's own optics and adjusting the image accordingly. To perform a NUC, most IR cameras temporarily block the IR optical path inside the camera by swinging a shutter component with a flat, high emissivity surface in place.
Power Transformer Infrared Inspections | Fluke - Fluke Corporation
Thermal cameras are ideal for inspecting cooling tubes banks because they’re usually several feet tall and several inches wide which provides a large surface area. This makes it easier to gain line of sight access to so you can scan them with a thermal camera from well outside the hazard zone.
10 things you need to know about thermal imagers - Fluke …
A camera that lets you change lenses increases your versatility, allowing you to inspect many more types of equipment and situations. There are lots of choices for lots of applications—standard, wide angle, telephoto, and macro.
Understanding NFPA 70B: How Thermal Imaging Supports …
For many organizations, infrared (IR) windows are a critical piece of equipment for thermal inspection programs. Fluke IR windows allow maintenance professionals to conduct thermal scans without opening electrical panels, providing a safer and more efficient inspection process.