In the past, round, Infrared (IR) windows were typically no larger than 4 inches due to the inherent limitations of crystal materials used in the manufacturing of windows...i.e., the larger the crystal, the more fragile it becomes. Our Innovations in the materials used in the IRISS VPFR series, "The World's Only Industrial-Grade Infrared Window" combined with the inherent durability and transmission stability are the cornerstone of the IRISS CAP Range of products. Today, because of the stability of design and transmission, IRISS is producing and engineering IR windows that are customized to the application - rather than trying to manage the application to the limitations of the size or shape of the IR windows readily available for use. The IRISS CAP series of Infrared windows now come in standard sizes of 6, 12 and 24 inches and allows for more freedom to inspect multiple components through one Infrared window, thus reducing the number of IR windows required and the installation time and costs associated with them. At IRISS, your safety and compliance with regulations and protocols is always at the forefront of our Research and Development. The full IRISS CAP Range offers innovation to create products that are simply "safer by design". World's first impact resistant Infrared and Visual Inspection Window When you require a visual inspection at the same time as your IR inspection, the IRISS CAP-V Series should be your window of choice. There are a number of tests that have to be completed to allow the assembly to comply with the mandatory requirements of IEEE C37 20.0.a.3.6 and UL746C and the IR lens incorporated in the IRISS CAP series was designed to comply with these standards. IRISS now incorporates an impact resistant clear poly carbonate lens in the CAP-V that meets these mandatory impact, load and flammability requirements. (Something that NO crystal IR window can accomplish.) CAP V Dimensions: Include Steel Covers for Added Durability and Protection... The IRISS CAP-VC series offers the ability to specify locking protective covers for your IR Window. These are especially useful in areas of high traffic and protect the IR and visual viewing panes from impact, flying debris and dust. Standard hinged covers offer locking capabilities and protect the IR Viewing panes and are available in the entire CAP series. Because of the customization available in the IRISS CAP series, we have the CAP-VCH range to offer Protective covers for the IR inspection and visual viewing pane with a single door. For more information on this and the entire CAP series please contact: CTS (702)-900-4287 CAP VC Dimensions: Specification Summary: |
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Why Use IR Windows?
more efficient access to
the thermographic data recommended in NFPA 70B:
“Dependability can be engineered and built into
equipment, but effective
maintenance is required to keep it dependable.
Experience shows that
equipment lasts longer and performs better when
covered by an EPM
(Electrical Preventative Maintenance) program.” …
“Infrared inspections
of electrical systems are beneficial to reduce the number
of costly and
catastrophic equipment failures and unscheduled plant
shutdowns.” …
“Routine infrared inspections of energized electrical
systems should be
performed annually prior to shutdown. More frequent
infrared inspections, for
example, quarterly or semiannually, should be performed
where warranted
by loss experience, installation of new electrical
equipment, or changes in
environmental, operational, or load conditions.” …
“Infrared surveys should
be performed during periods of maximum possible
loading but not less than
40 percent of rated load of the electrical equipment
being inspected.”
NFPA 70E lists removal of panels on electrical
equipment as one
of the riskiest activities that a worker can perform on
that piece of
equipment. The risk is elevated because the most
common arc triggers
occur either because the panel covers are open or as a
result of removing
the panel covers. Closed-panel inspection using
infrared windows will
eliminate 99.9% of arc flash triggers during inspection.
Therefore, the core
benefit of IR windows is that they comply with the
OSHA and NFPA 70E
focus on removing the risk of an accident—protection
with PPE is only
used as a last resort, and the implementation of
engineered controls is
only used where risk elimination and substitution are not
feasible.
more efficient access to
the thermographic data recommended in NFPA 70B:
“Dependability can be engineered and built into
equipment, but effective
maintenance is required to keep it dependable.
Experience shows that
equipment lasts longer and performs better when
covered by an EPM
(Electrical Preventative Maintenance) program.” …
“Infrared inspections
of electrical systems are beneficial to reduce the number
of costly and
catastrophic equipment failures and unscheduled plant
shutdowns.” …
“Routine infrared inspections of energized electrical
systems should be
performed annually prior to shutdown. More frequent
infrared inspections, for
example, quarterly or semiannually, should be performed
where warranted
by loss experience, installation of new electrical
equipment, or changes in
environmental, operational, or load conditions.” …
“Infrared surveys should
be performed during periods of maximum possible
loading but not less than
40 percent of rated load of the electrical equipment
being inspected.”
NFPA 70E lists removal of panels on electrical
equipment as one
of the riskiest activities that a worker can perform on
that piece of
equipment. The risk is elevated because the most
common arc triggers
occur either because the panel covers are open or as a
result of removing
the panel covers. Closed-panel inspection using
infrared windows will
eliminate 99.9% of arc flash triggers during inspection.
Therefore, the core
benefit of IR windows is that they comply with the
OSHA and NFPA 70E
focus on removing the risk of an accident—protection
with PPE is only
used as a last resort, and the implementation of
engineered controls is
only used where risk elimination and substitution are not
feasible.
