Exiscan/Fotric P-MiX Acoutherm Camera & Exiscan IR WIndows

Summary

In this video, Dixon Smith from Electric Spline Equipment speaks with Jack Roar from Exascan about their advanced hybrid imager. The device combines thermal and ultrasonic capabilities, allowing for comprehensive inspections of electrical equipment, in line with NFPA 7B standards. It features a 640x480 thermal resolution and a 162 MEMS microphone array for ultrasound. Key features include air leak detection, AI-driven partial discharge analysis, and a thermal imaging mode with customizable ROI. The software, Nav PDM, offers powerful asset management and reporting tools, and Exascan’s durable IR windows further enhance safety and efficiency. Exascan’s wide range of products ensures innovative solutions for electrical inspections.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Exoscan hybrid imager combines thermal, ultrasonic, and visual inspection capabilities into one device, allowing for efficient inspections of electrical equipment.
• 😀 It features a 640x480 resolution for thermal imaging and a 162 MEMS microphone array for ultrasonic detection, powered by a Qualcomm processor running Android software.
• 😀 The imager supports NFPA7B's three required inspections (visual, ultrasound, and IR) for electrical equipment, streamlining maintenance processes.
• 😀 The ultrasonic part of the imager includes a partial discharge mode, air leak detection, and the ability to calculate the cost of air leaks using parameters like energy cost and flow rate.
• 😀 The thermal imaging feature uses an algorithm that maintains accurate temperature values while enhancing image contrast, with a resolution of 1280x960.
• 😀 Magic Thermal mode allows users to focus on specific areas of interest (ROI) and retain only the relevant temperature values for more precise analysis.
• 😀 The Exoscan imager includes an IR window hotkey for quick access to transmission rate presets, ensuring accurate IR window compensation.
• 😀 The included Nav PDM software allows for easy asset management and route planning, with unlimited seats and free access.
• 😀 The QR code scanner within Nav PDM allows users to scan QR codes on assets and quickly jump to related routes, saving time in the inspection process.
• 😀 The imager comes with free software, a hard case, three batteries, a charger, and a 128GB SD card for data storage, ensuring a complete inspection kit.
• 😀 Exoscan also offers standalone thermal and ultrasonic imagers, as well as IR windows in various shapes and sizes, designed for long-term durability and efficient use in the field.

Q & A

What is the unique feature of Exoscan's hybrid imager?

Exoscan's hybrid imager combines thermal imaging and ultrasonic capabilities in one unit, offering 640x480 resolution for thermal imaging and a 162 MEMS microphone array for ultrasound. It is powered by a Qualcomm processor running Android software, which allows for sophisticated software features.

How does the ultrasonic mode in the Exoscan imager work?

The ultrasonic mode is activated with a button press, allowing users to switch between detection modes such as partial discharge, air leak detection, and evaluation. The imager uses AI algorithms to detect electrical issues like corona arcing, tracking, and provides insights into air leak costs.

What is the significance of the partial discharge mode in the ultrasonic imager?

The partial discharge mode detects corona arcing or tracking, displaying a graph that indicates the certainty level of the issue being detected. It uses AI algorithms with known values of electrical incidents to provide more accurate diagnostics.

How does the thermal imager in the Exoscan unit enhance image quality?

The thermal imager autofocuses quickly and employs an algorithm to maintain accurate temperature readings while enhancing the image's sharpness and contrast. This results in a higher resolution and clearer thermal images.

What is 'Magic Thermal,' and how does it improve thermal imaging?

'Magic Thermal' allows users to focus on a specific region of interest (ROI) by creating a box around a target, such as a pole or motor, and retain only the relevant temperature values. This helps to streamline the analysis and improves accuracy.

How does Exoscan address the challenge of IR window compensation?

Exoscan includes a hotkey for IR window compensation, ensuring users can easily adjust for the transmission rate when using IR windows. This feature includes presets for Exoscan and Crystal windows to facilitate quick adjustments.

What software options are available with the Exoscan imager, and what do they offer?

The Exoscan imager comes with two free software options: reporting software and Nav PDM. Nav PDM is a powerful route planner that integrates with CMMS, helps track assets, provides QR code scanning, and includes onboard trending to track asset performance over time.

What makes the Nav PDM software especially useful for asset management?

Nav PDM allows users to create routes, scan QR codes on assets for quick navigation, and track the progression or degradation of assets over time. It integrates seamlessly with CMMS, making asset management more efficient and organized.

What comes with the purchase of an Exoscan hybrid imager?

When purchasing an Exoscan hybrid imager, customers receive free access to both software programs (Nav PDM and reporting software), a hard case, three batteries, a charger, cables for computer connections, and a 128GB SD card.

What are the size options for Exoscan's XLF IR windows, and how do they help improve safety and efficiency?

Exoscan's XLF IR windows come in sizes of 5, 10, 15, and 20 inches. These polymer optics ensure stable transmission rates, allowing for a larger field of view. The design helps eliminate the need for multiple windows, making it easier to access electrical equipment without opening panels, improving both safety and efficiency.