IEEE Sid 62-1995 IEEE GUIDE FOR DIAGNOSTIC FIELD TESTING OF ELECTRIC POWER APPARATUS Annex C (informative) Infrared temperature measurements C.1 General Infrared CR) temperature measurement systems can provide an effective noncontaet means for detecting the localized temperature anomalies associated with power apparatus. The use of IR emissions to measure object temperatures is based upon the fact tat IR emissions increase with temperature in a predictable way. Therefore, IR detectors “see” heat in the IR spectrum in the way that light can be seen in the visible spec- ‘rum, The systems offered! by manufacturers include spot radiometers, line scanners, pyroelectric vidicon ‘ube imagers, solid-state detector imagers, and radiometers. These systems are available with different levels of sophistication in controls and data presentation. ‘The following temperature rises above ambient have been found to be practical during infrared inspections: ‘Temperature rise above mt ee), Recommendation ‘Repair in regular maintenance schedule; litle probability of physical damage, Repais in near future. Inspect for physical damage. Repais in he immediate furure, Disassemble and check for probable damage. Critical problem; repair immediately.