Infrared Sight Glasses, Windows and Ports National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) specification NFPA 70E establishes guidelines for safe work practices around live electrical components. This is changing how thermographers can conduct thermal inspections of low, medium and high voltage electrical equipment.
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Scanning without opening enclosures greatly reduces the risk of Arc Flash. Infrared Sight Glass, Windows and Ports make inspection faster, and remove the triggers of an arc flash.
The Hawk IR Range of Infrared Sightglasses, Infrared Ports, and Infrared Windows are available in three sizes:
- 2” (50MM)
3” (75MM)
4” (100MM)
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- C-Range: The World's Only Arc-Resistant Infrared Sightglass
M-Range: High Value Viewing Ports for Low Voltage Equipment
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C-Range: The World's Only Arc-Resistant Infrared Sightglass
The C-Range IR Sightglasses are designed for installation into equipment located both indoors and outdoors at all voltages. Utilizing the unique CLIRVU coated crystal optic, the C-Range Hawk IR Sightglasses are the only product to be Arc-Resistant and totally insoluble.
Arc-Resistant
Designed for maximum safety, the C-Range IR Sightglasses have been Arc-Flash tested to both IEC62271 and ANSI C37.
Insoluble
Using the unique CLIRVU broadband crystal optic, the C-Range IR Sightglass is totally insoluble and guaranteed for the lifetime of the installation.
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Compliant with UL impact test requirements for maximum resilience.
Environmental - Independently tested IP65 to EN60529 and Type 3/12 to UL50/NEMA, providing an all-weather capability.
With the Hawk IR Sightglass, C-Range installed, infrared inspection has never been safer. Make sure your electrical thermography is to code!
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M-Range: High Value Infrared Viewing Ports for Low Voltage Equipment
The M-Range IR Port is designed as a low cost option for industrial electrical equipment with louvered doors and/or IP2X guarding. The M-Range is recommended for use on indoor equipment operating at 480V or less.
Arc-Flash Protection
As with any port, the Hawk IR M-Range consists of a hole or series of holes which prevent human contact with live components – finger proof – however, this concept requires that there is a direct path to arc for a potential thermographer. If your electrical equipment has as similar protection concept then the use of PPE should be equivalent to the host switchgear with the covers in place. Otherwise Arc-Flash PPE should be worn.
Low Voltage
Due to the clearance requirements dictated by ANSI C37, the Hawk IR M-Range should be used primarily on Low Voltage indoor equipment. Installation into medium voltage equipment can be achieved but extreme care must be taken.
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The Hawk IR M-Range port is designed to comply with EN60529 Ingress Protection (IP) Rating of 2X. IP2X is required by IEE 413.02.01 regulations that dictate electrical guards should be IP2X – commonly referred to as finger proof – to prevent contact between personnel and live components.
The size of the M-Range opening is 5mm and the pattern is designed for operation with all infrared cameras.
With the Hawk IR Sightglass, M-Range installed, infrared inspection of low voltage indoor equipment can be achieved quickly and with low risk. Hawk IR can help you make sure your electrical thermography is to code!
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