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News Release from: Hawk IR International | Subject: IR Sightglasses
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 27 July 2006
"Arc-Resistant" Infrared Sightglasses
"Arc-Resistant" Infrared Sightglasses keep professional engineers and thermographers safe.
The latest generation of 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 Engineeringtalk on 25 Dec 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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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 Clivu 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 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. Request a free brochure from Hawk IR International ...
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