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24/7 Thermal Monitoring for Switchgear

From Exergen Corp.

For many organizations a power failure can have catastrophic economic and/or safety consequences. New IR technology now provides 24/7 thermal monitoring for switchgear. At particular risk are those involved in IT, financial services, transport, media, large scale production, and of course government defense locations.

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Temperature Sensors
Temperature sensors are measurement devices that infer temperature by sensing some physical characteristic (i.e. resistance, emf or thermal radiation).
Noncontact Infrared Temperature Sensors
Noncontact infrared temperature sensors absorb ambient infrared (IR) radiation given off by a heated surface. They are used in applications where direct temperature measurement is not possible.
Temperature Probes
Temperature probes are devices used to sense and measure temperature. Probe technology options include thermocouple, RTD, thermistor, and solid state types.
Thermocouple Temperature Probes
Thermocouple temperature probes are bimetallic probes that are used in various temperature-sensing applications. They consist of two wires, each of which is made of a different metallic element or alloy.
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