The Cutsforth Infrared (IR) Thermography system provides continuous, non-contact thermal assessment of critical electrical and mechanical equipment. By visualizing and trending heat patterns in real time, the system enables early detection of developing issues such as loose electrical connections, overloaded circuits, insulation breakdown, improper lubrication, and mechanical friction points. This proactive insight helps prevent unplanned outages, extend asset life, and improve operational reliability.
Designed for both periodic and always-on monitoring, IR thermography supports safe condition assessment in areas where manual inspection is hazardous or impractical. The system is ideal for generators, motors, transformers, pumps, turbomachinery, and breakers/panels, providing visibility into failure modes long before they escalate into critical faults.
At the core of the monitoring system is InsightCM™, Cutsforth's unified condition monitoring software. InsightCM integrates thermal imaging with other sensor data to generate automated temperature trends, correlate heat signatures with electrical and vibration indicators, and issue early alarms based on user-defined Regions of Interest (ROIs). Operators can monitor minimum, maximum, average, and differential temperatures across multiple ROIs, enabling precise detection of abnormal conditions.
The standard system utilizes the Optris Xi410 camera device and scalable multi-camera installations. With the ability to configure extensive ROIs and temperature deltas, facilities can tailor monitoring to specific assets and expand coverage across transformers, switchgear, and other high-value infrastructure.
Some of the common assets monitored with IR thermography:
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Generators
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Motors
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Transformers
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Pumps
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Turbomachinery
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Breakers/Panels
Some of the common failure modes managed with IR thermography:
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Loose or corroded electrical connections
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Overloaded or imbalanced circuits or phases
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Insulation breakdown and hot spots
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Improper lubrication
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Misalignment
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Mechanical friction points
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Cooling system inefficiencies
InsightCM can extract a multitude of features from hardware installed in the field. The calculated feature data from InsightCM can be transmitted to plant historians for integration into advanced pattern recognition (APR) models or other advanced machine learning platforms. For more information on InsightCM features, visit the InsightCM user manual on the Cutsforth Support webpage at support.cutsforth.com.
This manual applies to the EIRA product family. The following part numbers are available at the time of this document's publication; additional part numbers may be introduced in the future.
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Part Number |
Description |
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EIRA-001 |
Infrared (IR) Thermography Monitoring System (non-PoE), complete system |
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EIRA-002 |
Infrared (IR) Thermography Camera with Climate Controlled Enclosure |
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EIRA-002-PoE |
PoE-Powered Infrared (IR) Thermography Camera with Climate Controlled Enclosure |
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EIRA-003 |
Infrared (IR) Thermography Monitoring System (PoE), complete system |
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EIRA-004 |
Infrared (IR) Thermography Camera with Enclosure (non-climate-controlled) |
Note
EIRA-001 and EIRA-003 are complete monitoring system orders (camera, cRIO, and both enclosures) that differ by power scheme. EIRA-002, EIRA-002-PoE, and EIRA-004 are camera-and-enclosure components, typically ordered as spares or to expand an existing system with additional cameras.
The Cutsforth IR Thermography System consists of the following components:
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Component |
Description |
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cRIO-9055 Controller |
Ingests data from the connected camera(s) via Ethernet, then sends that data to InsightCM via Ethernet or fiber. |
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cRIO Enclosure (NEMA 4X) |
Houses the cRIO controller, power supply, and network switch. |
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Optris Xi410 Camera |
Captures thermal images and sends them to the cRIO-9055 via Ethernet cable. |
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Camera Enclosure, Climate Controlled (NEMA 4X) |
Houses the camera and active climate-control equipment. Used on EIRA-002 and EIRA-002-PoE. |
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Camera Enclosure, Non-Climate-Controlled |
Houses the camera with heating and air circulation only, no active cooling. Used on EIRA-004. |
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InsightCM |
Ingests data from the cRIO-9055 and allows the user to analyze and trend the data. |
Data flows as follows: each camera sends thermal image data to the cRIO via Ethernet; the cRIO forwards that data to the InsightCM server over Ethernet or fiber, where it becomes available for analysis, trending, and alarming.
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Catalog Number |
Dimensions (in. (mm)) |
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SNB-3736 |
15.75 (400) x 11.81 (300) x 7.87 (200) |
Specifications:
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UL 508A Listed Type 1, 2, 4, 4X, 12, and 13
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IP Rating: IP65 and IP66
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RoHS Compliant
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Powder Coated Steel
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Catalog Number |
Dimensions (in. (mm)) |
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ST-CD-HBX-24V-SS |
20.9 (531) x 7.5 (191) x 6.7 (170) |
Specifications:
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Active cooling (400 BTU) and heating (65 Watts), both thermostatically controlled
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25 CFM fan (always on)
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UV-resistant polycarbonate body
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Stainless steel mounting arm
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IP Rating: IP66
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IK Rating: IK10
EIRA-004 uses the Optris outdoor protective housing (Optris part number ACXIOPH24). Unlike the climate-controlled enclosure used on EIRA-002 and EIRA-002-PoE, this enclosure provides heating and air circulation only; it does not include active cooling.
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Catalog Number |
Dimensions (in. (mm)) |
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ACXIOPH24 |
19.1 (485) x 5.5 (140) x 4.7 (120) |
Specifications:
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Environmental Rating: IP66
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IK Rating: Not specified
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Thermal Management: PTC heater (auto-starts below 15°C / 59°F) and fan for even heat distribution; no active cooling
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Air Purge Collar: Integrated
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Material: Aluminum
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Weight: 4.4 lb (2.0 kg); 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) with wall mount bracket
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Max Field of View: 90° (HFOV)
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Mounting: Wall mount bracket (mandatory for this enclosure)
Note
Product certifications in Product Certifications were tested against the standard (climate-controlled) system configuration. Certification status for the EIRA-004 non-climate-controlled enclosure should be verified separately if required for a specific installation.
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Parameter |
Value |
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Plant-supplied power source |
120 V, 60 Hz or 240 V, 50 Hz |
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Circuit breaker |
Internal 120 V, 5 A |
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Maximum power consumption |
72 W |
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Input Voltage Range |
100 to 240 VAC |
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Input Frequency Range |
50 to 60 Hz |
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Input Power Rating |
150 W |
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Overvoltage Category |
II; according to EN62368, EN61558, EN50178, EN60664-1, EN62477-1 |
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Input Wire Connection Type |
DIN, screw-down terminal block |
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Input Wire Size |
26 to 10 AWG |
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Parameter |
Value |
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Plant-supplied power source |
120 V, 60 Hz or 240 V, 50 Hz |
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Circuit breaker |
N/A |
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Maximum power consumption |
165 W |
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Input Voltage Range |
90 to 305 VAC |
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Input Frequency Range |
47 to 63 Hz |
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Input Power Rating |
240 W |
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Input Wire Connection Type |
Butt splice, wire nut |
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Input Wire Size |
22 to 14 AWG |
Cutsforth LLC
5160 Industrial Place #101
Ferndale, WA 98248
Customer Support: support.cutsforth.com
Website: Cutsforth.com
The following certifications apply to the standard system configuration (cRIO enclosure and climate-controlled camera enclosure).
Table 1. North America
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Category |
Details |
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Safety |
Conforms to UL 508A and CSA C22.2 No. 286 |
In accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), the following marking requirements apply:
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The directive applies to electrical and electronic equipment falling under Annex I, Category 9 of Directive 2012/19/EU.
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Products must include markings that clearly identify the producer and indicate that the equipment was placed on the market after 13 August 2005.
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The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol signifies that the equipment must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. End users are required to follow applicable local recycling and disposal procedures for electrical and electronic equipment.
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The marking affixed to the product confirms that it falls within the scope of this directive.
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Parameter |
Value |
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Storage Temperature |
-40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
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Operating Temperature |
-20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F) |
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Storage Humidity |
5% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing |
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Operating Humidity |
10% RH to 90% RH, non-condensing |
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Maximum Altitude |
2,000 m (6,500 ft) |
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Pollution Degree |
2 |
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Weight |
11.34 kg (25 lbs.) |
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Indoor / Outdoor Use |
Both |
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Parameter |
Value |
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Storage Temperature |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
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Operating Temperature |
-25°C to 65°C (-13°F to 149°F) |
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Storage Humidity |
10% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing |
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Operating Humidity |
10% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing |