Product category:
Temperature sensors
News Release from: Hawk IR International | Subject: Ex-CAM AF IR camera
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 16 April 2008
IR camera spots explosions waiting to
happen
Ex-CAM AF IR camera can detect potential equipment failures which could result in plant downtime or even catastrophic explosions.
Hawk IR International has released the Ex-CAM AF-series FM-approved explosion-proof (XP) infra-red camera Based on a robust infra-red camera design, the Ex-CAM AF series can detect potential equipment failures which could result in plant downtime or even catastrophic explosions
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 30 May 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Inspection windows meet LSF specifications
Cockburn Thermal Imaging has a new range of thermographic inspection windows for applications which require equipment and components to generate low smoke and fumes in a fire.
Sightglasses allow safe infra-red inspection
CTI Cyclops infra-red sightglasses and ports allow infra-red surveys of electrical equipment to take place without the need to expose the thermographer to the risks of electrical discharges.
"Unlike standard infra-red cameras aimed at the automation market, Ex-CAM AF series is designed specifically for explosive areas".
"In order for equipment to be acceptable for this kind of installation and application rigorous third-party testing and certification must be completed" according to Tony Holliday, Director of Sales and Marketing for Hawk IR International.
"In Europe, explosive areas are classified by Zones and covered by the ATEX Directive, in North America explosive areas can be Zones or alternatively Classes and Divisions, dictated by the relevant National Electric Code standard".
"Thanks to this latest FM Approval, Ex-CAM AF series now holds certification for installations into ATEX Zone 1 and NEC Class I Division 1/Class II Division 1 areas".
Hawk IR's Ex-CAM AF-series is "maintenance free" once installed.
Constructed from stainless steel and using the CLIRVU-Ex optic material, the Ex-CAM AF-series enables plant managers and process operators alike to thermally inspect equipment and plant areas within the explosive atmosphere in real time.
Coupled with factory fitted and certified pan/tilt modules, the Ex-CAM AF-series is capable of scanning large areas remotely.
The Ex-CAM AF-series delivers real-time, high-resolution thermal images which can be displayed via an existing CCTV interface for fast and simple information dissemination.
"Every explosive atmosphere has an inherent cost of ownership, infra-red thermography can be used to reduce that cost and increase safety by reducing downtime and complying with legal requirements quickly and efficiently".
"Until now, infra-red camera systems have been rarely used within explosive atmospheres due to the inherent dangers associated with the delicate safe area equipment previous available which could actually cause an explosion rather than prevent one" Holliday said. Request a free brochure from Hawk IR International ...
• Hawk IR International: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Engineeringtalk email newsletter
• Engineeringtalk Home Page
