Selecting the Right IR Imaging System

Once the basis for acceptance and rejection of each of the samples is established, then the performance characteristics for the thermographic equipment can be determined. To be effective, thermographic equipment should offer resolution, sensitiv- 

In the test shown, a mirror configuration is used to produee three simultaneous views of the test sample, with each view covering 1/3 of the periphery. A surface ehafe ean be seen at the left end, and cracks can be seen at the left and center. 

For rn-situ cable assemblies, it is often undesirable to injeet current or to access eable terminations. In those instances external heat injeetion is necessary, which adds to the complexity of fixturing and controlling the thermal energy source. 

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