Thermal Inspection Ensures Sterility of Medical Devices
Thermal Inspection Ensures Sterility of Medical Devices
Keeping medical devices sterile is crucial, which is why a medical device manufacturer put in place a direct heat transfer seal as the final step in the process of sterilization to make sure all devices would successfully arrive to the operating room fully sterilized. Hank Hogan, from photonics.com, explains how the package sealing process works, which MoviTHERM designed the solution to, using thermal cameras from AT – Automation Technology. Markus Tarin, CEO of MoviTHERM, exclaims that “Our system is more objective than a human being because it is computerized.”
These cameras tend to run very hot as part of their normal operation. So it is very difficult to place these cameras into a standard thermal camera enclosure, as this may cause a thermal runaway situation. A thermal runaway is a situation where the heat from the camera warms up the surrounding air and the enclosure too quickly, causing the camera to eventually overheat. The Megalodon enclosure series addresses this issue with an advanced thermal management design, thus keeping the camera within the recommended operating range specified by the manufacturer.
When decision-makers seek to integrate new hardware into their automation process, they are often looking at a few key areas – the ease of use, price point, features, and the ability to utilize the hardware at multiple points throughout their system. The new A50 and A70 thermal cameras come in three options – Smart, Streaming, and Research & Development to fit the needs of professionals across a variety of industries – from manufacturing to utilities to science. The new cameras offer improved accuracy of ±2 °C or ±2% temperature measurement, compared to the previous accuracy of ±5 °C, or ±5% temperature measurement. The cameras all include an IP66 rating, along with a small, compact size with higher resolution options compared to previous versions.
Featuring a thermal resolution of 464 x 348 (A50) or 640 x 480 (A70), professionals can deploy the A50 or A70 cameras in a variety of capacities. These include condition monitoring programs to maximize uptime and minimize cost through planned maintenance, or when used in early fire detection applications to safeguard the lives of workers and secure the profitability of the business by protecting materials and assets. With improved temperature measurement accuracy of ±2 °C, professionals can rely on consistent readings over a period of time, or through varying environmental factors, eliminating any guesswork from data analysis.
“FLIR has developed a rock-solid entry-level IR platform for automation, condition monitoring, and early fire detection applications. MoviTherm is extremely pleased and excited to offer the FLIR A50 and FLIR A70 cameras as part of their integrated solutions!”
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