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Understanding Infrared Thermography Reading 3

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Common Mistakes in Instrument Operation<br />

Remembering a few key cautions regarding proper equipment application can<br />

help the thermographer to avoid some common mistakes. The following<br />

guidelines should be observed.<br />

1. Select an instrument appropriate to the measurement application in<br />

accordance with the guidelines reviewed in Chapter 3.<br />

2. Leam and memorize the startup procedure.<br />

3. Leam and memorize the default values.<br />

4. Set or use the correct emissivi ty and be particularly cautious with<br />

emissivity settings below 0.5.<br />

5. Make sure the target to be measured is larger than the measurement<br />

spatial resolution of the instrument. (FOV? or IFOV?)<br />

6. Aim the instrument as close to normal (perpendicular) with the target<br />

surface as possible.<br />

7. Check for reflections off the target surface ρ and either avoid or<br />

compensate for them.<br />

8. Keep sensors or sensing heads as far away as possible from very hot<br />

targets.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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