Thermography Scanning
Thermographic Scanning is a reliable, cost effective and highly efficient way of predicting a variety of electrical faults conditions before they happen. It's a technique that saves time, money and guarantees required uptime of your data center. The various standards like ANSI/NFPA 708, ISO/IEC-24762 and SS507 recommend thermographic scanning of data center on an annual basis.
Thermal imaging cameras can be used to inspect a variety of electrical or power generation-related systems. Heat is an important indicator for defects in electrical installations. When current passes through a resistive element, it generates heat. Over time, the resistance of electrical connections can increase, due to loosening and corrosion for instance. The corresponding rise in temperature can cause components to fail, resulting in unplanned outages.
Thermal imaging cameras will help you to spot issues with:
- Overheated connections
- Overloaded or imbalanced circuits
- Damaged switches
- Faulty fuses
- Power supplies
- Battery systems
- Generator systems
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
- Transformers
- Electrical panels
- Resistive load banks
Next-Tier Technologies skilled technicians can interpret infrared imaging to determine any areas of concern and inevitably prevent havoc. Thermographic scanning must be a mandatory component of any Data Center Preventative maintenance program.
We provide clients with comprehensive, easy to understand reports that contain information on any faults that have been identified during thermographic testing/scanning. These reports also contain clear recommendations on restorative action that may be required and recommendations for future monitoring.