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Overview of IR/INFO 2010

Equipment Vendor

This is a compilation of pictures from 10, 11 and 12 January 2010, along with some audio from the internet radio show recorded on 12 January. Distributed by Tubemogul.

There are many more video compilations on YouTube.com and Animoto.com

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IR Thermography: Errors and Uncertainties

Calibration

A new book from John Wiley & Sons
In Infrared Thermography, the authors discuss the sources of uncertainty, including how to quantify these sources, associated with the use of thermal imagers.
This book explains the common misunderstandings in the interpretation of temperature measurements, and provides a metrological evaluation of commercially available infrared cameras.
It suggests how to [...]

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IEC/TS 62492-1 Ed. 1.0

IR Temperature

Industrial process control devices – Radiation thermometers Part 1: Technical data for radiation thermometers – Publication date: 2008-04-29
(Available at the online IEC Web Store).
Abstract:
“IEC/TS 62492-1:2008 applies to radiation thermometry. It defines the technical data, i.e. metrological data to be given in data sheets and operating instructions for radiation thermometers with one wavelength range and one [...]

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ISO 18436-3:2008: Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines… Part 3: Requirements for training bodies and the training process

Infrared Thermography

— Requirements for qualification and assessment of personnel –
ISO 18436-3:2008 defines the requirements for bodies operating training programmes for personnel who perform machinery condition monitoring, identify machine faults, and recommend corrective action.
Procedures for training of condition monitoring and diagnostic personnel are specified.
Number of Pages: 11
Edition: 1 (Monolingual)
Version & Pricing in Swiss Francs:
English PDF [...]

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ISO 18434-1:2008:Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines — Thermography — Part 1: General procedures

Emissivity

Abstract
ISO 18434-1:2008 provides an introduction to the application of infrared thermography (IRT) to machinery condition monitoring and diagnostics, where “machinery” includes machine auxiliaries such as valves, fluid and electrically powered machines, and machinery-related heat exchanger equipment.
In addition, IR applications pertaining to machinery performance assessment are addressed.
ISO 18434-1:2008: introduces the terminology of IRT as it [...]

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IEC 80601-2-59: On Performance of IR Imagers in Screening Humans for Elevated Body Temperature

Calibration

In late 2008, the International Electrotechnical Commission – IEC published the standard:
IEC 80601-2-59 Ed. 1.0 “Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-59: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of screening thermographs for human febrile temperature screening” .
Publication date 2008-10-21
IEC 80601-2-59:2008 applies to the basic safety and essential performance of screening thermographs intended to be [...]

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ISO/TR 13154:2009: Guidelines for Screening Humans with Fever by Thermal IR Imaging

Emissivity

ISO standard, ISO/TR 13154:2009 “Medical electrical equipment — Deployment, implementation and operational guidelines for identifying febrile humans using a screening thermograph”, document available as of: 2009-03-18.
Abstract
ISO/TR 13154:2009 provides general guidelines for the deployment, implementation and operation of a screening thermograph intended to be used for individual non-invasive febrile temperature screening of humans under indoor [...]

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Keeping the spread of viral infections under control

Equipment Vendor

The headline on this FLIR applications story is followed by the tagline:
“Infrared thermography helps to detect and contain the spreading of bird ?u and other viral diseases.”
Since these basic concepts apply equally to many other diseases, this appears to be a rapidly growing application of Infrared Thermography. It is backed up by two recent [...]

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ISO 18436-1:2004: Part 1: Requirements for certifying bodies and the certification process

IR Imaging

ISO 18436-1:2004 is about Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines — Requirements for training and certification of personnel.
Abstract
ISO 18436-1:2004 defines the requirements for bodies operating certification systems for personnel who perform machinery condition monitoring, identify machine faults, and recommend corrective action. Procedures for the certification of condition monitoring and diagnostic personnel are specified.
Language – Version [...]

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