Thermal camera learning resources

[darekelec]

Good morning/afternoon
I got myself a FLIR one pro IR camera recently and I got my first success using it.
I convinced my helper a panel board replacement is necessary, haha. (I had to prove it to the guy).
A loose connection of stab lok breaker to the bus generated a lot of heat.
I would like to learn how to take and interpret the images of IR camera.
Do you know any good recourses - videos, classes, articles on how to become more proficient in using the camera?

 

[ptonsparky]

Now, to me it looks like a loose termination.
I would have done a FOP test as well.

I would think Flir and others would have some videos out there.

 

[darekelec]

What is a FOP test?
The loose connection appeared where stab lok meets the bus.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

If those numbers are the actual temperatures in F, not sure that it indicates an actual problem, but more investigation would be needed.

 

[jim dungar]

If those numbers are the actual temperatures in F, not sure that it indicates an actual problem, but more investigation would be needed.

Yep.
It is important to learn what is not a problem.
Know how much load is on a breaker versus its neighbors. Also the hottest part of a breaker should be its handle/mechanism area. Lugs are often the coolest.

 

[mtnelect]

https://www.infraspection.com/

 

[ptonsparky]

Fall Of Potential.
Using a meter with millivolt scale measure the VD from line buss to load terminal or conductor if accessible. Then load terminal to conductor. Make sure the load isn't changing from one test to the next. I don't have a Flir and mine is not top of the line so I tended to verify with hands on.

Your camera is the safer way.