A thermographic sensor is a device that detects and measures infrared radiation emitted by surfaces, converting it into thermal images. In practice, it reveals temperature differences invisible to the naked eye, allowing the identification of abnormal heating in electrical components. In predictive maintenance, it helps diagnose early-stage failures, preventing unplanned downtime and increasing asset reliability. Dynamox Lens enhances this process by providing high-precision thermal images, fully integrated with the Dynamox Platform, making diagnostics and asset history management easier.

A temperature sensor measures a specific point (usually fixed) on a component or structure. A thermographic sensor, on the other hand, captures multiple temperature points in a single image, creating a complete thermal map of the monitored equipment. When integrated, such as in the Dynamox Platform, both technologies complement each other and deliver more accurate diagnostics. For example, Dynamox Lens can be used alongside other Dynamox sensors to provide a comprehensive view of asset condition.

Yes. Today, thermal inspection can be automated and integrated into continuous monitoring systems. With connected sensors, such as Dynamox Lens, integrated with the Dynamox Platform, thermal images are automatically sent to the cloud wirelessly, analyzed together with vibration and temperature data, and stored in the asset’s history. This eliminates repetitive manual inspections and ensures continuous, intelligent tracking of equipment condition.

It depends on your maintenance strategy. A portable sensor is ideal for periodic and mobile inspections. They tend to be more flexible but expose technicians to hazardous environments more often. A fixed thermographic sensor is recommended for assets that require 24/7 continuous monitoring because they are critical or hard to access, but it works well for any asset that needs thermographic monitoring. Dynamox Lens was designed for fixed use, offering continuous and integrated monitoring, perfect for plants seeking automation and reliability in asset management.

Some key factors to consider when selecting a thermographic sensor include: temperature reading and detection ranges, thermal and optical resolution, measurement accuracy and continuity, robustness and ease of use, integration with monitoring and data storage systems, technical support and software updates. The ideal choice goes beyond capturing thermal images, it connects to your asset analysis and management strategy. Dynamox Lens does exactly that by integrating with the Dynamox Platform to deliver a complete predictive monitoring solution.

Thermal images from Dynamox Lens are sent to the Dynamox Platform, where they can be correlated with vibration data, temperature readings, and asset failure history. This enables you to view all condition indicators in a single platform, simplifying diagnostics and prioritization of interventions. The result is a unified view of asset health, eliminating isolated analyses, and accelerating maintenance decisions.