Product category:
Temperature measurement: IR techniques
News Release from: Hawk IR International | Subject: Infrared (IR) Sightglasses
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 July 2006
Infrared Sightglasses keep
thermographers safe
The latest generation of "Arc-Resistant" Infrared (IR) Sightglasses from Hawk IR International have been designed and tested to withstand the massive forces associated with an electric arc-flash
The latest generation of "Arc-Resistant" Infrared (IR) Sightglasses from Hawk IR International have been designed and tested to withstand the massive forces associated with an electric arc-flash The coated, broadband optic is guaranteed never to degrade with moisture and will operate with any IR camera with a standard lens
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 24 Aug 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The first ever ATEX infrared sightglass arrives!
Permanently installed into electrical equipment, the Ex-port ATEX approved infrared sightglass enables thermographers to assess and monitor live components in an electrically hazardous area
Designed around NFPA70E requirements and exposed to extensive arc-fault testing to both ANSI and IEEE Standards, the UL recognised, Hawk IR Sightglass C-Range, not only helps prevent arc-fault triggers from occurring but can also protect your personnel from arc-blast injury should it occur.
Utilising a toughened crystal optic known as Clirvu, Hawk IR Sightglass "C-Range" can withstand arc-fault events in excess of 38kA (38,000A) without failure, maximising worker safety.
The Clirvu coated optic holds a lifetime warranty against moisture degradation and is totally flexible, operating with all IR cameras on the market today.
Importantly the C-Range IR Sightglass allows full use of both the infrared and visual capabilities built into many infrared cameras.
For systems with low incident energy levels, Hawk IR International also provide a UL recognised IR Port design.
Allowing operation with any IR camera, the IR port makes use of a series of small - 1/4'' (fingerproof) - holes which allow infrared to pass to the camera.
The IR Ports offer significantly less protection than IR Sightglasses but can provide a cost effective means of infrared scanning where the flash hazard risk is low.
For more information on fully tested infrared safety products contact Hawk IR.
Prices start at US$65. Request a free brochure from Hawk IR International ...
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