Infrared Inspection
Infrared Testing is
a Vital Component
of a Complete
Service Program
Services
For Business-Critical Continuity™
Some Problems Go Undetected By Traditional
Maintenance Activities Until There is an
Operating Failure
Infrared testing is a useful, practical tool for identifying defective
Enables planned
maintenance rather
than emergency repairs.
Conducted while
equipment is energized
and operating, avoiding
disruption of operations.
Eliminates potentially
catastrophic losses due
to equipment failures
from electrical fires or
other serious results
when problems are not
found with traditional
maintenance methods.
Extends equipment
lifecycle through
early diagnosis and
subsequent repair.
Promotes safety in the
workplace since personnel
are not exposed to faulty
equipment.
Reduces equipment
failures, protecting
your capital equipment
investment.
components and other conditions that could result in a fire or
electrical breakdown. Typically, traditional maintenance activities
do not uncover these types of problems and most go undetected
until there is an operating failure. Such failures can cause
extensive damage resulting in significant business interruption
and financial losses.
Most electrical equipment
generates heat during normal
operations. Usually, this heat
is safely dissipated on its own.
However, problems can
develop when components
generate excessive heat
due to corrosion, loose
connections or overload.
Infrared inspection by
Liebert Services identifies
these abnormal thermal
rises in electrical and
mechanical equipment
before an unplanned
outage occurs.
As Part of a Planned
Maintenance Program,
Infrared Inspection
Detects Trouble Spots Early
Components routinely tested by
infrared inspection include:
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Transformers
Capacitor Banks
Switches
Fuses
Circuit Breakers
Busbars
Cable Splicing
Motors
Equipment that should
be inspected:
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UPS
Batteries
Cooling
Generation
Switchgear
Power Conditioning
DC Power
Report of Findings
As a critical part of a complete
predictive or condition-based
maintenance program, infrared
inspection findings are carefully
documented in a comprehensive
electronic and/or paper report
that includes:
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High-resolution color
digitized photographs
and thermograms.
Recommendations for
correction or repair.
Timely delivery of results
prior to scheduled
maintenance shutdown.
Identify Problems Before
They Become Disasters
No Downtime
Infrared inspections are performed while your
system is energized and operating, avoiding any
disruption of operations.
Non-Intrusive Testing
Unlike many predictive maintenance tests, infrared
inspection does not require physical contact with
the equipment. Two simple requirements are
necessary for testing:
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Recommended by ANSI/NFPA
70B Electrical Equipment
Enclosures must be open allowing equipment to
be in a direct line of sight.
Maintenance Standard and
Equipment must carry a load current during
inspection.
annual infrared inspections
most insurance companies,
can identify potential problems
before an incident or failure
occurs, avoiding costly
Performed by Professionals
unscheduled downtime and
Two factors significantly affect the accuracy of an
infrared survey:
business interruption. When
included as part of a planned
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the testing equipment and
maintenance program from
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the thermographer performing the test.
Liebert Services, it allows you to
identify and deal with emerging
It is important to choose a reputable company with
the necessary qualifications, equipment and experience to perform an accurate infrared inspection.
Liebert Services, leveraging the overall expertise of
our parent company, Emerson, has over 30 years
experience delivering infrared scan solutions. We
are equipped to provide single point solutions for
every area associated with infrared scans including
electrical testing, maintenance and engineering
services.
problems early enough for maintenance to be performed, reducing emergency repair and maintenance costs, improving overall system reliability and
extending the life of equipment.
The Largest Service Organization
in the World Dedicated to Maximizing
Availability of Infrastructure Required for
Mission-Critical Systems
Emerson Network Power
Liebert Services
610 Executive Campus Drive
Westerville, Ohio 43082 USA
614 841 6400 Phone
614 841 6405 FAX
LiebertServices@Emerson.com Email
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