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Blinded by the Light

While it is often interesting to use a thermal imager to view ordinary objects, imaging the sun, arc welders and similarly hot objects should be avoided unless your imager has been built specifically for these applications. The reason for this is that the sensitive thermal detector that comprises the heart of any thermal imaging system can be destroyed by imaging very hot objects, even for brief periods of time.

To help avoid a costly detector replacement, only image objects whose temperatures are within the stated operating range of your imager.

Perhaps a sage corollary could be derived from Bruce Springsteen’s epic song, Blinded by the Light:

… Mama always told not to image into the sights of the Sun…

A ruined detector assembly is NOT where the fun is.

Equipment selection and use are two of the many topics covered in the Level I Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® training course. For information on thermographer training including our Distance Learning program, visit us online at www.infraspection.com or call us at 609-239-4788.