In the realm of motor diagnostics, two standout tools are revolutionizing the industry: the ATPOL III™ Power Quality and Motor Analyzer and the ALL-TEST PRO 7™ Professional.
These devices offer unparalleled capabilities for ensuring the health and efficiency of motors, transformers, and generators, making them indispensable for industrial maintenance and reliability professionals.
ATPOL III™ Power Quality and Motor Analyzer
Dual Functionality: Acts as both a Power Quality Analyzer (PQA) and Electrical Signature Analyzer (ESA).
Rapid Testing: Delivers comprehensive assessments in just 60 seconds.
Data Logging: Extensive data tracking, including energy usage, harmonic analysis, and voltage/current charting
Early Fault Detection: Identifies issues early to prevent motor failure.
Versatile Analysis: Evaluates incoming power, control circuits, and driven loads.
Robust Software: ESA software for tracking, trending, and reporting motor conditions.
High Compliance: Meets CAT III 1000V and CAT IV 600V safety ratings.
Comprehensive Testing: Assesses both electrical and mechanical efficiencies of AC/DC motors, generators, and transformers.
ALL-TEST PRO 7™ Professional
Comprehensive Testing: Suitable for AC and DC motors, generators, and transformers.
Quick and Efficient: Conducts tests in less than 3 minutes.
Advanced Troubleshooting: Features like the Z/θ Test for identifying specific motor issues.
Condition Monitoring: Allows continuous monitoring and trending of motor health.
Patented Technologies: Uses TVS™ and Stator and Rotor Signatures™ for precise diagnostics.
Multi-functional Analysis: Detects a variety of faults, including stator, rotor, ground, winding faults, and open connections.
Why These are Essential:
Both ATPOL III™ and ALL-TEST PRO 7™ Professional are designed to enhance productivity, ensure safety, and provide accurate diagnostics. They are built to withstand industrial environments, making them ideal for field and on-site applications.
By incorporating the ATPOL III™ and ALL-TEST PRO 7™ Professional into your maintenance toolkit, you ensure that your motors and electrical equipment are in optimal condition, reducing downtime and improving overall efficiency.
Yellotec offer a comprehensive range of products and services for Motor Circuit Analysis, Electric Motor Testing, Electrical Signature Analysis, and other.
We are thrilled to invite you to the Yellotec Tech Tour, hosted in collaboration with esteemed guests from FLIR. This exciting event will take place at the CSIR Auditorium on the 18th of July, 2024.
Event Highlights: Don’t miss out on this chance to witness cutting-edge technology and gain valuable insights from the top minds at FLIR. Date: 18th July 2024 Location: CSIR Auditorium
Special Guests from FLIR: Matthew Hasty – Senior Global Product Manager Dr. Raphaël Danjoux – Application Support, Solutions, Sensors
Focus of the Tech Tour: The tour will center on the release of FLIR’s newly launched science cameras, offering a unique opportunity to explore the latest advancements in thermal imaging technology.
Join us for an insightful day filled with informative presentations, demonstrations, and networking opportunities with industry leaders and experts.
Please contact Alex Turpin at a.turpin@yellotec.com for reservations and any further information you may need.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Yellotec, the proud African Channel Partner of Teledyne FLIR, is excited to announce four new models in the X-series of science-grade thermal cameras.
Designed for research and development (R&D) applications, these cameras cater to both mid-wave infrared (MWIR) and longwave infrared (LWIR) spectrums. The new models, the X6980-HS high-speed series and the X8580-HS high-resolution series, enhance the FLIR X-Series’ performance capabilities.
The high-speed (HS) models feature 10GigE and CoaXPress (CXP) 2.1 interfaces for over an hour of rapid image streaming and data transfer. Additionally, they offer on-camera recording with a removable NVMe SSD, ensuring lossless recording of critical thermal events. A four-terabyte (TB) high-speed SSD is standard on all X-Series HS cameras, enabling hours of thermal data recording without frame drops.
Jerry Beeney, Business Development Director at FLIR, stated, “The FLIR X-series science thermal cameras have set the industry benchmark for applications requiring high-speed or high-resolution thermal data capture. With the new X-series HS infrared cameras, operators can benefit from lossless onboard recording, high-speed streaming, and proprietary trigger and synchronization for accurate recording.” When used with FLIR Research Studio software, the X-series HS infrared cameras allow for merging data sets and synchronizing multiple sensors, including other FLIR A-series, X-series, and T-series cameras, for comprehensive analyses and improved decision-making. Standardizing on the FLIR platform offers cost savings and interchangeability for various applications, including electronic board-level design and testing, defence research, and commercial and academic use. Stay ahead in your field with the new X-Series high performance infrared cameras from Teledyne FLIR, available through Yellotec.
International bowls for the disabled is hosting the world disabled bowls in Ekurhuleni from the 18-31 May 2024
In preparation for the tournament the lawn bowl greens profile/flatness needed to be tested. Yellotec rose to the challenge by performing a geometric alignment with the Pruftechnik level laser to assess the condition of the green at Kempton Park bowling club. The test area was however much larger than what is usually encountered in a machine base application that the system was designed for, and the technicians needed to perform unique post processing of the data after capturing (1296 measurements on a 36m2 surface).
Supporting our community, and disabled sportspersons to excel.The self-levelling, spinning laser in the LEVALIAGN Expert makes determining flatness and finding levels simple.
Key Features:
The LEVALIGN Expert can measure parallelism and perpendicularity, flatness and straightness, as well as the level of flanges and foundations.
The laser levels by itself, and rotates, allowing easy and efficient operation by a single person.
Sensor measurement range is 70mm at a resolution of 0.001mm and the laser reference range diameter is 200m.
Powerful PC software, “ALIGNMENT CENTRE” for professional reporting and measurement analysis.
Software functionalities include ability to compare two surfaces; for example, in a press. The measurement range for large surfaces can also be extended.
The LEVALIGN Expert communicates wirelessly.
For advanced industrial applications:
Flatness and parallelism of wind tower segment flanges
Leveling of machine foundations
Parallelism of rails
Flatness and straightness measurement in ship building
Leveling of reference surfaces and bases
Circular and rectangular surface profiles
This system will decrease production time when doing alignment on equipment as you have a geometrically flat base or surface to work from.
It will reduce soft foot probability as this can cause tension on the motor stator and will increase the power consumption, that will save energy consumption.
Yellotec helps international disabled bowling team to confirm flatness of bowling green.
Unlock your system’s full potential with the new PCB IMI IO-Link sensor!
As industrial automation systems become more complex and demanding, IO-Link technology has provided one of the simplest and most versatile ways to improve efficiency in the deployment of sensor networks. The universal, open-source communication protocol between sensors and actuators is the first to have been adopted as an international standard.
PCB Piezotronics’ latest line of ICP® (IEPE) accelerometers feature IO-Link compatibility, making it easier than ever to transmit machine vibration data to the systems you know and trust. Expand your condition monitoring network easily with IO-Link’s plug-and-play functionality, all while reducing costs associated with traditional maintenance runs.
PCB Piezotronics offers a variety of sensing solutions to streamline industrial monitoring and preventative maintenance.
RDI’s Motion Amplification Technologies are leading the way in utilizing cameras as the sensor of tomorrow. By employing visualization, their technology not only simplifies complexities but also ensures quicker and safer processes.
Their exclusive platform, powered by Motion Amplification, enables users to observe and gauge movement that was earlier undetectable to the naked eye and relied on contact sensors for measurement.
By integrating sophisticated cameras and software, RDI’s offerings transform intricate charts and graphs into straightforward video data, empowering users to expediently and securely tackle difficult challenges and convey the outcomes.
The patented technology used by RDI enables the measurement of deflection, displacement, movement, and vibration, which cannot be seen with the naked eye. To extract useful data, we combine video camera technology with our software and processing algorithms.
Why do you need Motion Amplification?
It aids in troubleshooting by sifting through data, and displaying movements at specific locations, and their associated frequencies, to pinpoint the root cause of a problem.
It allows for the detection of even minute displacements and amplifies the movement to a visible level.
To precisely gauge mechanical or structural issues that can be seen using a camera with the same level of accuracy as a displacement sensor.
Utilizing RDI’s Motion Amplification Technology, Yellotec has the capability to detect structural and vibrational malfunctions in machinery. By eradicating such problems, the expenses incurred due to subsequent breakdowns and idle time can be minimized, and plant productivity enhanced!
Yellotec is proud to present their in-house designed and constructed Automated Microscopic Particle Counter (AMPC) which measures solid particulate contamination of liquids to control the cleanliness of used and new oils.
Ultimately increasing equipment life and availability of all lubricated assets. Will measure accurately the results of the Oil Sample Analyzes by removing Human Error and Outside influence from the measuring
Utilizing RDI’s Motion Amplification Technology, Yellotec has the capability to detect structural and vibrational malfunctions in machinery. By eradicating such problems, the expenses incurred due to subsequent breakdowns and idle time can be minimized, and plant productivity enhanced!
Allow us to offer you similar benefits!
Why the AMPC is the ideal instrument for Oil Analysis
The Automated Microscopic Particle Counter is the ideal Oil Analysis Instrument that every plant needs due to its Versatility in Analyzing Different Oil Samples. As well as the ability to operate the instrument with full automated and Minimal User Interactions. Meaning that Human Error is not a factor when completing the analysis of the oil sample.
The AMPC technology has been designed so that it limits the interference of Moisture and Air during the Analysis, therefore, leading to zero influence over the count
The Typical Oil Samples that can be tested with the Automated Microscopic Particle Counter are as follows:
Hydraulic oils
Turbine oils
Automotive and Industrial Gear oils
Engine oils
Water-based hydraulic fluids
Phosphate ester-based hydraulic fluids
Fuels
Coolants
The Custom Yellotec Developed Particle Analysis Software ensures accurate and repeatable results even when the particulate contamination of the oil is high
The Benefits of the Automated Microscopic Particle Counter
Are you looking for a guaranteed Particle Counter or Consider adding the AMPC to your Plant Monitoring or Machine Condition Monitoring Equipment? We have put together a list of Benefits of choosing the AMPC
The AMPC has the capability to analyse up to 25 sample filter grams at fully automated.
The AMPC instrument and software were developed in-house to analyse used oils with contamination levels as high as ISO 4406 count of 24/23/22.
Results are automatically saved in a database file format which allows them to be imported into any LIMS system.
It is as simple as – Load samples, entering the batch number, pressing count and walking away.
System auto focuses before every image is taken to maximise particle recondition for accurate sizing and counting of particles.
The system can be set up to accommodate 25mm and 47mm filter gram patches.
No intensive training is required to operate the instrument. Save time by being fully automated.
Multi-levels of access can be set up to protect the configurable settings during routine operation
Licensing fee with updates on software included in the purchase price.
Robust design and well-built.
AMPC characteristics
High-resolution digital camera.
Automatic Particle recognition and sizing using Yellotec-developed propriety software.
The system allows four fully calibrated particle sizes and measuring
Fully automated X, Y, and Z sample stage (25 sample capacity).
Optically magnification Microscopic stage
LED light source for sample illumination.
Yellotec developed particle analysis software capable of recognizing and measuring wear and contamination particles for separate reporting purposes.
External joystick to manipulate the microscope when in manual mode
High-spec workstation PC with 24″ Monitor.
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Yellotec is one of the leading suppliers of the most effective and efficient technology in machine health and reliability monitoring equipment in Africa. As well as providing services that help plant and equipment managers predict all failures as well as prevent major failures in the future.
For expert advice and the latest in machine reliability technology Please feel free to contact us either by Contact Number, Email, Contact form or Visit us.
Yellotec has partnered with a number of industry leaders, to bring our customers the latest and most advanced brands.
At Yellotec, we offer a wide variety of high-quality products and aligned our organization with some of the leading global companies in the industry. Including Pruftecknik (FLUKE FRS), Teledyne FLIR, GILL Sensors, Omnitek, and U.E Systems. In this article, we highlight some of the best products that we offer from a number of industry leaders.
Pruftechnik
Pruftechnik is a leading maintenance technology manufacturer and solution provider. Well known for their solutions offered in condition monitoring, alignment systems, and non-destructive testing. The company offers a broad range of high-quality products, services, and training tailored to the needs of maintenance specialists. Many organizations worldwide trust Pruftechnik for their condition-based maintenance of rotating equipment and plant reliability.
At Yellotec we are excited about Pruftechnik as they have a passion for precision. There are a wide variety of products that we supply from Pruftechnik, such as their Shaft Alignment tools, Vibscanners, Vibxperts, Software, Pullalign, and more.
The new Shaftalign Touch is a laser alignment system that provides digital, cloud, and other advancements over the widely used dial indicator and feeler gauge of past decades.
This laser alignment device leverages single-laser technology to provide high-precision, high-performance alignment measurements.
There are various key benefits for the user when using the Shaftalign Touch:
High performance and precise results
Quick setup and intuitive user interface
Share data via the cloud
Thermal Growth Calculator.
Cloud-based transfer
Pruftechnik is a brand that is well-known and trusted by many! Prüftechnik helps to ensure that your machines run smoothly and generate an output of consistently high quality. This also includes systems for automatic process control and quality assurance that are integrated directly into your production process.
Teledyne FLIR:
Teledyne FLIR is the world leader in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of sensor systems. These systems enhance perception and awareness for a wide variety of users in the commercial, industrial, and government markets, internationally as well as domestically. FLIR’s focus includes infrared products and systems, thermal imaging technology, and radiometry devices.
FLIR’s advanced systems are used for a wide variety of thermal imaging, situational awareness, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, navigation, recreation, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, transportation safety and efficiency, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives threat detection. Yellotec has worked closely with Teledyne FLIR for many years and is excited about its innovative technologies, efficiency, and sustainability efforts.
At Yellotec, we supply a wide variety of Teledyne FLIR products. The FLIR C5 Thermal Imaging. The camera is an exciting and popular unit for condition monitoring teams. This thermal camera is expected to take your condition monitoring to the next level. The FLIR C5 will be your go-to tool for all building inspections, facilities maintenance, HVAC/R, electrical repair, and many other trouble applications. With this thermal camera in your pocket, you’ll be ready to monitor all hot fuses, air leaks, plumbing issues, and many more.
Gill Sensors & Controls:
Gill Sensors & Controls is a leading UK-based manufacturer of innovative sensors used in the Construction, Agriculture, Motorsport, Defence, Marine, and Material Handling industries. Gill has a strong reputation for the innovation, quality, and reliability of its instruments.
Yellotec is partnered with Gill Sensors, to supply condition monitoring sensors to our customers in Sub-Sahara Africa. Continuous real-time monitoring via sensors is a vital element of Condition-based or predictive maintenance, and the condition monitoring sensor range by Gill provides an innovative insight into the health of gearbox and transmission systems.
The 4212icms is an Oil Condition Monitoring Sensor that offers continuous real-time monitoring of ferrous wear and failure particles in the oil, combined with water in oil contamination, providing Plant Engineers with warnings of the most common causes of machinery failure. This capability is further enhanced with a third output channel indicating oil temperature or oil presence (loss of oil).
Contained within one easy-to-install probe, the sensor delivers a low cost of ownership by helping to maximise equipment availability and increasing reliability. There are many benefits when using this oil sensor:
Local indication display
4 measurement options
Reduce unplanned downtime
Captures and retains ferrous debris
Continuous real-time monitoring
Easy installation
Omnitek:
Over the past 10 years, Omnitek has increasingly focused on the analysis of oil and lubricants. With their strong product line of S-flow viscometry systems, they are trusted by many laboratories worldwide. Omnitek focuses on lubricant, fuel, and plastics testing equipment and they provide testing solutions for oil, condition monitoring, and plastics as well as professional laboratories and maintenance service departments. Omnitek is a manufacturer of kinematic viscometers and moisture analysers.
Yellotec is excited about the S-flow lV+ Kinematic viscometry system for the analysis of petroleum products. This viscometry system complies fully with ASTM D7279 and as such, gives full correlation to ASTM D445. It is the ideal system for used oil analysis labs that need to test a wide range of lubricant viscosities.
The latest generation of S-flow builds on the strong foundation of its predecessors to offer the ultimate in automatic viscosity testing of Newtonian samples such as petroleum products. The system offers all the tried and tested advantages of a Houillon-type tube design such as short process times, small sample volume and low solvent consumption, but now also includes an optional auto-sampler to allow for fully unattended operation.
Some of the S-flow lV+ Kinematic viscometry system’s exciting features include:
Optional autosampler
Simultaneous tests at 2 temperatures
High throughput: up to 80 samples per hour
Fast & easy tube replacement
U.E Systems:
UE Systems – Your Partner in Ultrasound
For over 40 years, UE Systems has produced thousands of ergonomically designed portable and accurate airborne/structure borne ultrasonic instruments. Used primarily for leak detection, mechanical analysis, and electrical inspection, these instruments have saved clients tens of thousands of dollars in premature failure detection, elimination of downtime, increased productivity, and overall replacement costs. Ultrasound can help eliminate most of your challenges, and every day we strive to make our products more and more robust – enabling inspectors to truly have an entire Condition Monitoring lab in the palm of their hand.
Yellotec enjoys working with U.E Systems, recognized as the worldwide leader in the technology of airborne ultrasound. We strive to provide our clients with the best products, support, and guidance when it comes to their condition monitoring and plant maintenance.
The Ultraprobe 15000 touch is the most efficient ultrasound data collection, inspection, and analyses instrument available. With the Ultraprobe 15000 touch, you can use onboard spectrum analyses, record, take pictures and take temperature readings all with one touch. The development engineers at UE Systems have been working on a super detection system that combines state-of-the-art technology with each and every known plant inspection requirement in order to create an entire ultrasonic condition monitoring laboratory to fit in the palm of your hand.
Yellotec is here to provide you with the best products, services, and training programs. We want to assure you that you are in the right hands! Allow us to support your condition monitoring/predictive maintenance program with the tools, techniques, training, and resources you require to satisfy all of your plant maintenance goals.
Contact Yellotec
For more information on this article or AMPC, feel free to contact us.
Yellotec is one of the leading suppliers of the most effective and efficient technology in machine health and reliability monitoring equipment in Africa. As well as providing services that help plant and equipment managers predict all failures as well as prevent major failures in the future.
For expert advice and the latest in machine reliability technology Please feel free to contact us either by Contact Number, Email, Contact form or Visit us.
At Yellotec, our mission is to provide Condition Monitoring and Machine Reliability Tools and Services that only not only helps keep plants and equipment safe but also productive and running at 100% Capacity. This is why we partner with the biggest producers and suppliers in the industries.
In this article, we will be taking a closer look at one of Yellotec’s biggest suppliers and why we enjoy using their technology.
Who is Teledyne FLIR?
Teledyne FLIR is the world leader in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of sensor systems. These systems enhance perception and awareness for a wide variety of users in the commercial, industrial, and government markets, internationally as well as domestically. FLIR’s focus includes infrared products and systems, thermal imaging technology, and radiometry devices.
FLIR’s advanced systems are used for a wide variety of thermal imaging, situational awareness, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, navigation, recreation, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, transportation safety and efficiency, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives threat detection.
Why do we prefer Teledyne FLIR?
At Yellotec, we align ourselves with partners who are reliable, professional, and leaders in their industry. Teledyne FLIR is an innovative company that supplies high-quality products and provides services with top-quality equipment. We recognise Teledyne FLIR as being the top leading global company in infrared thermography. With their wide product range, it allows for us to supply products to various clients, whether it be a higher income client with large infrastructure or smaller clients who want to ensure that they adopt preventative maintenance at their smaller plants or infrastructure. By supplying Teledyne FLIR products, Yellotec can cater to many different types of clients and can offer these clients great quality products that are well suited to their needs, at an affordable price.
Same as Yellotec, are the primary objectives at Teledyne FLIR aligned towards innovative technologies while ensuring a safer, more sustainable, and efficient future. Teledyne FLIR is a globally recognised company and is known for its superior products.
What areas do we choose Teledyne FLIR products for?
Condition Monitoring:
FLIR products are known to be used for Condition Monitoring.
The FLIR C3 camera is a full-featured, pocket-sized thermal camera designed to be your go-to tool, whether your work is building inspections, facilities maintenance, HVAC, or electrical repair. Keep it on you so you’re ready anytime to find hot fuses, cold air leaks, plumbing issues, and more. This slim camera fits easily in your pocket so you can take it anywhere. Its integrated touch-screen is a snap to learn, so you can quickly get to the job of finding hidden problems, documenting repairs, and sharing images over Wi-Fi.
The C5 camera is another example of a thermal camera that is often used in Condition Monitoring. The FLIR C5 compact thermal camera is your go-to tool for building inspections, facilities maintenance, HVAC/R, electrical repair, and other troubleshooting applications. This powerful tool makes it easy to identify hidden problems and with the FLIR C5 in your pocket, you will be ready anytime to find hot fuses, air leaks, plumbing issues, and more.
The FLIR Ex series cameras are also great tools for Condition Monitoring as this range is advanced and affordable. The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications. The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a thermal image with temperature information in every
FLIR T-Series thermal imaging cameras are great for Condition Monitoring as they offer outstanding range, resolution, and image clarity paired with the ergonomics professional thermographers need for a full day of inspections. These professional-level cameras offer features such as crisp 640 x 480 thermal imagery (T640/T660) or a 180° rotating optical block (T530/T540). The T-Series offer superior sensitivity and state-of-the-art connectivity, so you can find hot spots or potential faults, and report them quickly for immediate repairs.
Automation:
FLIR products are known to be used for Automation.
FLIR thermal imagers offer affordable, fully integrated thermal imaging and measurement solutions for applications such as process development and optimization, industrial process monitoring, product verification, quality assurance, safety applications, and more. An infrared camera can detect even small temperature differences in most operating conditions, including when there is smoke, fog, or steam involved in the measurement situation.
The FLIR A400/A700 Smart Sensor features automation solution providers needed for complex monitoring applications, including elevated skin temperature screening. The FLIR A400/A700-Series, when configured for Smart Sensor capabilities, offer advanced thermal imaging paired with edge computing and industrial internet of things (IIoT) for simplified inclusion in new or existing networks. Automation system solution providers get a running start with a camera that is easy to add, configure, and operate in HMI/SCADA systems.
FLIR A400/A700- Series cameras can be used for a wide range of applications, including screening for elevated skin temperature as an adjunct to other body temperature screening tools, monitoring critical infrastructure, assessing product quality, or detecting potential signs of heat build-up. This camera enables quicker decision-making, reduces downtime, and improves product quality.
The FLIR AX8 combines thermal and visual cameras in a small, affordable package, the AX8 provides continuous temperature monitoring and alarming for uninterrupted condition monitoring of critical electrical and mechanical equipment. The AX8 provides early detection of temperature-related issues in electrical and mechanical equipment, making it the ideal temperature sensor for continuous condition monitoring and hot spot detection for electrical cabinets, process, and manufacturing settings, data centres, mass transit facilities, energy generation plants, and storage facilities.
OGI cameras can be ordered as a fixture or a portable device. It is best to ask the Yellotec experts which device will suit your needs. Fixed OGI cameras are used for continuous gas monitoring where portable OGI cameras are easier to carry around, can be quicker and more effective than sniffers.
Fixed Optical Gas Imaging cameras from FLIR can visualize and pinpoint gas leaks without the need to shut down the operation. With an OGI camera, it is easy to continuously scan installations that are in remote areas or in zones that are difficult to access. Continuous monitoring means that you will immediately see when a dangerous or costly gas leak appears so that immediate action can be taken. Different OGI cameras detect different gases. It is important to discuss these cameras with the Yellotec team to ensure that you are purchasing the OGI camera that is best suited to your needs.
The FLIR G300 camera allows for continuous gas monitoring. This camera detects the following gases: Benzene, Ethanol, Ethylbenzene, Heptane, Hexane, Isoprene, Methanol, MEK, MIBK, Octane, Pentane, 1-Pentene, Toluene, m-xylene, Butane, Methane, Propane, Ethylene, and Propylene.
FLIR A6604 is a cooled detector for the highest resolution imaging. This camera detects the following gases: Benzene, Ethanol, Ethylbenzene, Heptane, Hexane, Isoprene, Methanol, MEK, MIBK, Octane, Pentane, 1-Pentene, Toluene, Xylene, Butane, Ethane, Methane, Propane, Ethylene, and Propylene.
The FLIR G300 pt Thermal Imaging Camera lets you monitor vital gas pipelines or installations 24/7. You will immediately see if a dangerous and costly gas leak appears. You do not have to rely anymore on periodic inspections. Monitoring is done from a safe distance without the need to send technicians into potentially dangerous areas. FLIR G300 pt detects the following gases: Benzene, Ethanol, Ethylbenzene, Heptane, Hexane, Isoprene, Methanol, MEK, MIBK, Octane, Pentane, 1-Pentene, Toluene, Xylene, Butane, Ethane, Methane, Propane, Ethylene, and Propylene.
What are the more popular Teledyne FLIR products?
We implement all of Teledyne FLIR’s thermal imaging products but we have selected these four products that are most popular among our Mining and Manufacturing Customers.
The FLIR C5 Thermal Camera: This pocket-sized Thermal Camera will take your Condition Monitoring to the next level. This best-seller is your go-to tool for building inspections, facilities maintenance, HVAC/R, electrical repair, and other troubleshooting applications. The powerful FLIR C5 makes it easy to identify hidden problems and troubleshoot problems faster with the 160 × 120 true thermal imagers and 5-megapixel visual camera. Take the portable, affordable C5 with you to every job – it’s the perfect tool for every person on your team.
Then we have the FLIR E6xt: The FLIR E6xt is the perfect tool for affordable and professional Thermal Imaging. The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the cameras incomparably easy to use. The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
The FLIR T865: The FLIR T865-14 is a Thermal Imaging Camera with a 14° lens, 640 x 480. This camera is a non-contact inspection tool with a 180° rotating optical block that allows users to safely and comfortably assess the condition of critical electrical and mechanical equipment in utility and manufacturing applications. The FLIR T865-14 offers comfort, efficiency, and outstanding performance. You can now improve system efficiency and reliability with this Thermal Imaging camera that offers such advanced functions as the 1-Touch Level/Span contrast enhancement and sharp laser-assisted autofocus. With interchangeable lenses, this camera effortlessly switches between the scanning of wide areas to inspecting distant targets.
Finally, the FLIR GFx320: The handheld Optical Gas Imaging Camera is used for detecting Methane, Hydrocarbons, and VOCs. The Optical Gas Imaging Camera has third-party certification for use in hazardous locations, the Intrinsically Safe GFx320 represents ground-breaking technology for surveying critical zones that were created to keep workers safe. The oil and gas market has long awaited this gas detection solution, as its Intrinsically Safe designation allows the user to work quickly and confidently, and scan for fugitive emissions in more areas than ever before. This camera is ideal for; Offshore platforms, Liquid natural gas shipping terminals, Oil refineries, Compressor stations, Natural gas processing plants, Bio-gas, and power generation plants.
Wrapping it up:
For 20 years, Yellotec has formed partnerships, provided products, training, and full services. We ensure that we align our company with leading global suppliers and technologies. Yellotec can contribute and offer unmatched value-based solutions within the Sub-Sahara Africa region as we continue to provide Engineering Solutions to the Mining and Manufacturing Industries. Offering effective and efficient technological solutions to increase equipment reliability.
If you wish to measure temperature with our thermographic cameras, detect fever, make the invisible, visible or if you want to detect invisible gas leaks with Optical Gas Imaging (OGI), Yellotec is your preferred distributor for Teledyne FLIR thermal imaging, night vision, OGI, and infrared camera systems.
We have a great team that will be able to assist you with all your Teledyne FLIR needs. Don’t hesitate to contact us to find out more about the full range of available Teledyne FLIR products.
The first Kiln monitoring system that Yellotec installed is still in operation since 2013 which makes it a very reliable solution. The system detected faults and prevented catastrophic failures and saving our customers millions of Rands since the installation. The Kiln Monitoring system is inexpensive compared to possible failures and is very low in maintenance cost. The team at Yellotec are very proud to build and supply the complete solution for continuous kiln shell monitoring.
A recap of our previous article:
In the previous article that was written in 2014, we looked deeper into the world’s first Kiln Shell Monitoring System based on Microbolometer Infrared Camera Technology.
IRT KilnMonitor® is a full-featured computer system that allows you to monitor, process and trace data from rotary cement kilns. Unlike existing solutions, it is based on standard microbolometer radiometric infrared cameras, as used in a variety of different applications.
The system has major advantages over other methods. Including, reduced maintenance costs, high-resolution thermal profiles, and internal refractory profiling via 3D modelling, significantly reduced capital costs, and maximised up times – the revolution has finally started.
Key features of the Virtual 3D Kiln Display:
Kiln “pipe” with infrared image on the surface.
The kiln is rotating at a real speed.
Rings and other shadow zones.
Position of the top-kiln.
Real coordinates ruler with the kiln refractory and shadow zone’s structure.
And many more!
Staying up to date with Kiln Monitoring:
Kiln monitoring is important, and you must monitor the degradation of the material and detect damaged or fallen bricks. The easiest way to do this is to monitor the temperature of the kiln shell. Infrared technology has been favoured in the past to perform this task. Sophisticated user interfaces have been designed to make the data easier to analyse and understand. Recently, high demands have led to the development of more complex products that do a lot more than just measure temperature.
The Thermal Imaging Cameras of the Kiln monitoring system provide accurate temperature measurements in a visual format, with high detector resolution. This enables the user to extend equipment life and allow money-saving on maintenance programs. This infrared technology contributes to improving production in quality and quantity while reducing downtime and energy consumption.
Benefits of Kiln Monitoring:
Higher field of view for new larger kilns (up to 4 thermal cameras with 110º view angle)
Higher resolution (up to 3.200 measuring points per line) for refractory detail
High sensitivity to identify even the smaller temperature changes and hot spots.
Easy integration and communication of all data to Plant Control System.
Pre-wired and pre-tested for an easy installation.
Calibration checks are not required.
Fibre optic communication
Training and commissioning support by a highly qualified and experienced team.
What Yellotec offers in terms of Kiln Monitoring Technology:
Yellotec partnered with Grayess, who is an Infrared Thermography Software Developing Specialist with software that is:
easy to use,
highly sophisticated,
high compatibility,
ease of data exchange and
has more than 3000 installations worldwide!
Today, it is impossible to imagine the building industry without cement. Cement is one of the most valuable and useful products in the world. It is an important part of mortar, concrete, manufacturing and more. Cement production is a complex process, in which one of the steps consists of blending limestone with other components in big rotary furnaces. These furnaces or kilns are a critical asset of a cement production plant, heating their contents to temperatures up to 1,500 °C. There is a risk of overheating, which can cause serious damage to the kiln shell. It is important to monitor this delicate heating process and prevent possible damage to the kiln. Thermal imaging cameras are great to use in this situation as they are used to measure temperatures on a 24/7 basis.
The IRT KilnMonitor® system is an advanced computer system that allows cement production operators to monitor, process and trace data from several kilns at once. IRT KilnMonitor® systems protect your plant and machinery constantly. Yellotec is proud to be able to provide this dependable turnkey solution. We have trust in the brands that we represent and the solutions we can create with our partners. If you would are interested in Kiln Monitoring equipment. Please feel free to contact us by visiting, calling, emailing or filling in the contact form and one of our experienced team will get back to you with everything you need.
Understanding Motion Amplification and why it is the perfect tool for vibration monitoring
In this article, we will be looking at what is motion amplification and how it works. Yellotec offers a variety of instruments to perform motion amplification and this article will provide more information for each product.
What is motion amplification?
With motion amplification, vibration problems are made visual. This technology implements a video-processing method that detects very small movement and amplifies it. Motion amplification is used to help you visualize vibration issues that may not be visible to the naked eye. This tool can save time and costs in vibration analysis, routine condition monitoring programs, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
As industrial equipment, machinery, and other components operate, they produce very small vibrations and movements. These vibrations are at times extremely small that they can often go undetected and can be destructive to your machinery and equipment. As pieces of machinery vibrate, components can become misaligned, imbalanced, loose, cracked, or worse. These unnoticed movements and vibrations can significantly reduce the efficiency of the machine and can often lead to catastrophic failures.
By using motion amplification technology, it is possible to detect these subtle movements. It provides a better understanding of the existing defects and the increased failure risk on the equipment. Motion amplification will enable you to visually see what the immediate impact on your machinery is.
Reliable machine monitoring systems?
Motion amplification technology can help in many industries as it enables people to visualize machinery and structural movements, accurately measure displacement data that is generated by millions of camera pixels and solve underlying problems.
With motion amplification, you can easily visualize and quantify data. It also enables you to receive data on machinery detection and early prevention of structural inefficiencies, imbalances, wear, and other faults that affect operational safety, efficiency, and output.
Motion amplification in the Aerospace and defence industry:
By visualizing and measuring movements happening at microscopic levels, motion enhancement technology ensures that the latest aerospace and defence technology performs at higher levels. The aerospace and defence industries demand rigorous testing and development standards. Having the right tools to evaluate equipment and technology is critical and understanding their applications or potential.
Motion amplification in the Automotive industry:
The automotive industry is always at work on new designs, components, technologies, and processes that make automobiles safer, faster, and more efficient. The automotive industry requires a lot of testing and evaluation as they incorporate many components such as auto bodies, engines, myriad parts and all the pieces in between.
Motion amplification technology can play a critical part as you can detect vibrations throughout an automobile’s body, or within a specific component, or even a specific portion of a vehicle. This can offer insight into the automobile’s performance, health, and comfort in terms of the driver.
Motion Amplification in the Manufacturing industry:
Motion amplification cameras can help keep an eye on the machinery and components that are needed for any manufacturing site. The motion amplification, Iris M, takes millions of measurements in a fraction of a second, making it a one-of-a-kind system for equipment monitoring or root cause analysis.
Manufacturing relies solely on productivity for its success. Therefore, it is important to minimize equipment downtime and costly repairs. To do this, it is essential to make predictive maintenance your top priority. All those pieces and components are often subjected to common issues and failures. Such as looseness, misalignment and imbalanced machinery. Time will pass, and equipment will age, but maintaining machinery is the only way to keep small problems from becoming catastrophic failures.
Keep your manufacturing site running efficiently and smoothly by letting motion amplification technology see the problems before you do.
Motion Amplification in the Oil and Gas industry:
The power generation industry involves many types of industries, commodities, and resources. There are traditional fossil fuels, nuclear power, wind energy, hydropower, and other sources of energy to power our world. Almost all of these resources involve large machinery that contains pumps, turbines, and other rotating components that are subject to frequent vibrations.
It is essential to track and monitor vibrations in the power and generation industry, as any power plant needs to be reliable and capable of continuous operation. Downtime can have huge effects on downstream consumers, which includes essentially all other industries, and anyone connected to the power grid. Downtime at a power station often results in increased load shedding.
The motion amplification, Iris M, the camera has been deployed to several power plants to help route out the underlying causes of vibrational problems. Looking at various types of power plants and the extent of their issues involving vibrational forces solidifies the importance of motion amplification vibration analysis and monitoring for this critical industry.
Motion Amplification in the Oil and Gas industry:
At Yellotec we sell a variety of RDI motion amplification products. Our vibration analysis and monitoring equipment now also include:
The IRIS M platform monitors critical manufacturing machinery, operations, process lines, structural components, quality control, and other factors that affect plant reliability and productivity.
RDI’s patented technology measures deflection, displacement, movement, and vibration not visible to the human eye. It utilizes video camera technology in conjunction with software and processing algorithms to extract meaningful data.
By turning every pixel in the camera into a sensor, Iris M takes millions of measurements in a fraction of a second. This is done with no physical connection or disruption to your operations, machinery, or plant assets.
The results lend themselves to a visualization of the motion. You can measure and quantify any structural assets that the camera can see. Motion amplification is an exclusive video processing algorithm that detects subtle motion then amplifies that motion until it is visible to the naked eye and enhances the understanding of the components and the cause of the motion or vibration.
What differentiates Iris M from traditional tools is that it simultaneously monitors all points of your process and machinery, and it does this with no impact on your flow of business. Iris M is completely non-contact and provides a comprehensive analysis while the machinery is operating. With Iris M, you move well beyond data collection to problem-solving.
IRIS MX
The IRIS MX from RDI Technologies expands upon its revolutionary Iris M product to open the world of motion amplification to high-speed applications. Like the Iris M, the Iris MX utilizes millions of pixels to measure deflection, displacement, movement, and vibration normally not visible. The Iris M can detect a wide range of possible defects in machine condition monitoring. With the Iris MX, we have you covered no matter what the speed of your machine.
The software module allows you to draw regions of interest and return a time waveform and spectrum in both the horizontal and vertical directions from those locations. Also included are new features in the acquisition software that assist in making measurements of displacement.
This allows you to manage all your motion amplification data from one place. You will now be able to preview your recordings, organize your data in a hierarchical structure, and associate files such as PDFs and MP4s with your recordings.
IRIS CM
The IRIS CM is the power of motion amplification with the benefits of continuous monitoring. Iris CM is a continuous monitoring system that records millions of measurements with no physical connection to your machinery or equipment. With Iris CM, you are now able to see what is happening to your machines 24/7. Even when you are away.
Once configured, Iris CM can continuously monitor your asset with live motion amplification, trigger, and store recordings, and provide all the data analysis using motion amplification software. Best of all, once you solve the problem with your asset, just move the system to the next asset and start all over. Solve your toughest problems. Solve your intermittent problems. Solve it with Iris CM.
Final Thoughts:
Yellotec believes that it is vital to use predictive maintenance on your machinery, equipment, and assets. Motion amplification can save time and costs in vibration analysis, routine condition monitoring programs, troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Motion amplification has a wide array of uses, including vibration analysis and predictive maintenance.
At Yellotec we take pride in the products that we sell and want our customers to get the very best! If you would like to know more about Motion Amplification and about the products we offer that are perfect for motion amplification. Contact us today
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