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News Release from: Flir Systems | Subject: FLIR Systems ThermaCAM
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 April 2004
ICW switches to 'uncooled' technology
for imaging
A long-established user of FLIR Systems ThermaCAM thermal imaging cameras, ICW has recently upgraded from cooled to uncooled technology: the latest generation of key equipment has brought benefits
As a company dedicated to providing complete power solutions to support its customers' critical businesses, ICW Power sees its continued investment in thermal imaging as an integral part of its growth A long-established user of FLIR Systems ThermaCAM thermal imaging cameras, ICW has recently upgraded from cooled to uncooled technology
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 9 Nov 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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This is in tune with the company's policy to employ the latest generation of key equipment and it has brought important new benefits.
In essence, ICW Power designs, manufactures, installs, commissions and services industrial and commercial power systems.
It also services other manufacturers equipment.
Typical customers are in finance, telecoms, disaster recovery, pharmaceuticals and public sector organisations.
Its new ThermaCAM P60 has taken on the work of its predecessor, providing thermographic diagnosis as part of the ICW 24/7 service for 365 days of the year.
"Unlike our cooled camera, our new ThermaCAM is ready to use within seconds of switch-on," explained Cliff Ebsworth, Director of Operations for ICW Power Service Division.
"We also have the digital attachment that allows us to take photos and thermal images with one piece of equipment; previously we had to use a separate digital camera".
In the type of businesses that ICW Power supports, the early detection of faults in electrical equipment is of paramount importance.
Major failures cannot be tolerated.
Cliff Ebsworth concludes, "Even relatively minor faults on fuses, circuit breakers and cables can cause havoc if left unchecked.
In the worse case they could result in a fire and cause significant server damage. Request a free brochure from Flir Systems ...
Our ThermaCAM leads us to these potential failures so that our clients can be assured of continuous voltage supply.".
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