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Electrical
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Green
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Moisture
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Moisture
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 The clear advantage for
IR windows engineered to thermal imaging
live up to the Fluke name Fluke offers three IR windows, all of which are
UL and CSA certified. The CLKT is certified for
use both outdoor and indoor. CLKTO and CLV are
certified for indoor use. All models feature the
Fluke Infrared (IR) Windows make it exclusive Fluke ClirVu® coating that seals the
easier to comply with the NFPA 70E entire crystal optic—including the edges—making
safety standard. Their arc-resistant it impervious to moisture and vibration and
crystal optics are engineered and tested protecting it from the aging effects of UV expo-
to withstand the extreme pressures and sure. ClirVu optics are insoluble and guaranteed
temperatures of an electric arc-fault event never to degrade even when exposed to mild
up to 50 kA. Their unique Kwik Twist acids or alkalis. Of the thousands of Fluke CLKT
magnetic security cover further pro- IR Windows installed—many in very challenging
tects the viewing pane from accidental environments—not one has been returned due to
external impact, and is locked in place moisture or transmission degradation.
with a security access key. For added The antistatic properties of the ClirVu coating
convenience, the Kwik Twist cover mag- also help repel dust and grime to keep both
netically sticks to the metal panel. sides of the window clean for better IR transmis-
Even more remarkable is their sion. As a result, Fluke IR Windows transmit up
AutoGround™ feature, exclusive to Fluke, to 96 percent of the energy emitted, producing a
that automatically grounds the Fluke IR more detailed image.
Window upon installation, without any Not only do Fluke IR Windows deliver a clearer
additional steps or testing. The Auto- view of the equipment being inspected, they
Ground feature enhances worker safety also present a larger viewing area than other
and eliminates the need to separately windows on the market. Since the entire area of
ground each metal component of the the crystal optic is available for infrared trans-
window. mission, it provides optimum repeatable results.
It also provides a better view for visible light
inspections.

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 Maximum inspection Increased efficiency,
flexibility decreased costs Enhance the
Fluke is the only IR Window with Fluke IR Windows can save costs indoors and
Quadraband™ multispectral optics that every step of the way. It takes just
support most popular camera brands one person about 10 minutes to
and IR, UV, and visual inspection install a Fluke IR Window. This helps
modes. That means you can change to minimize installation labor costs
your camera without having to and system downtime. Just power
change your IR Windows. down, remove the panel cover, posi-
Quadraband optics transmit tion the window using the included
electromagnetic radiation in: template, drill the hole, and affix
• Longwave infrared the window with three self-tapping
• Midwave infrared screws. Because all the mounting
• Visual hardware attaches to the outside
• UVA and UVB ultraviolet of the panel there are no parts
inside that can work loose and cause
So whether you use longwave a short.
thermal imagers, midwave thermal Once installed, Fluke IR Windows
imagers, corona/UV cameras, or increase efficiency because main-
traditional visual cameras, you can tenance professionals can perform
take full advantage of the state-of- inspections quickly without requiring Fluke CLKT IR Window for
the-art Fluke IR Window features. electricians to reduce the power and outdoor/indoor applications—
50 ka arc-tested
remove the panel cover. Inspections
through IR Windows are conducted
at full power, so you don’t lose any
production time. The decreased
arc-flash risk provided by Fluke
arc-resistant, ClirVu® coated optics
also may reduce insurance costs.

Backed by the first

name in preventive
maintenance Fluke CLKTO IR Window
for indoor medium voltage
With Fluke IR Windows you get applications up to 38 kV
more than a premium quality
product guaranteed for the life
of the equipment. You also get
a strong support network to
work with you before, during,
and after the sale. Whether
you need help starting an IR
inspection program, planning
your IR Window installation,
or installing your IR windows,
Fluke expertise is just a phone
call away.

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safety and speed of IR inspections— Quick installation
outdoors

Fluke CLKT IR Windows Fluke CLKTO IR

for outdoor/indoor high Windows for indoor
voltage applications medium voltage
Whether your electrical inspection applications
program takes you to the temperature The Fluke CLKTO IR Window was
extremes of a northern Canadian designed specifically for installation
winter or the California desert, the on indoor equipment. It includes
corrosive conditions of offshore oil the exclusive Fluke ClirVu® coat- Position with template
rigs, or anywhere in between, you ing, Quadraband optic technology,
can count on Fluke CLKT IR Windows and AutoGround installation of our
to stand up to the challenge. With outdoor IR Window, along with spe-
their heavy-duty aluminum housing cific features appropriate for indoor
and arc-flash resistant design you’ll applications.
find they perform their best under
even the worst conditions to increase • Features a 3 inch diameter
the speed and safety of your IR impact-resistant viewing pane
inspections. Here’s why: that complies to ANSI C37.20.2 for
indoor switchgear up to 38 kV
• Engineered and tested to withstand • Holds environmental certification
an electric-arc up to 50 kA for 30 that meets and exceeds UL50/
cycles. NEMA Type 1 certification for use Drill hole
• Certified by UL and CSA for Type in indoor environments in North
3/12 outdoor environments in America
North America • Tested to withstand the long term
• Certified by SIRA IP65 for outdoor aging effects of UV exposure
environments in Europe • Includes an identification plate for
• Tested to withstand long term unique, onsite numbering for rapid
aging effects of UV exposure location and faster repairs
• Available in 2, 3, or 4 inch • Comes complete with a security
diameters access key, installation instructions,
• Equipped with an identification and self-adhesive drilling template.
plate to provide unique onsite
numbering for rapid location and Fluke CLV IR Windows
faster repairs. Peel to expose self adhesive
for indoor low voltage
• Includes a security access key,
installation instructions, and self-
applications
adhesive drilling template • For equipment up to 600 V
• Industry’s first IR Window tested to
UL1558 Standard for Low Voltage
Switchgear
• Available in 3 in diameter
• Certified by UL and CSA for Type 1
– indoor use only

Affix the window

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 Why open enclosures and expose yourself to
arc flash hazards when you don’t have to?

Infrared (IR) thermography is a Make the safer choice with Fluke IR Windows
critical technology in successful Before choosing an IR Window you need to consider several factors:
preventive maintenance pro- where it will be installed; what conditions it will be exposed to; how
grams for electrical systems. By many people are required to install it; and any certifications it holds.
measuring the amount of heat When you choose a Fluke IR Window you’re making a safer choice
emitted from electrical compo- related to all of those concerns. For more than 60 years Fluke has led
nents, maintenance professionals the way in engineering durable, reliable, and accurate tools for indus-
can detect malfunctions before trial troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
they cause a major failure. In 2009 Fluke extended that commitment to IR windows when it
However, by inspecting live acquired Hawk IR International—the world leader in infrared windows
equipment, technicians expose and other safety products. Hawk IR Windows set the standard for safety,
performance, and dependability with several innovations, including, the
themselves to the potential
first supplier to offer a 50 kA arc-resistant IR Window. Fluke is still the
danger of an “arc flash”, electric only supplier that offers:
shock, or explosion every time
they open a panel cover. • UL- and CSA-recognized window with ClirVu® technology
• Totally insoluble ClirVu® crystal optic IR window
To address that hazard, in
• Revolutionary AutoGround™ safety system
2012 the NFPA 70E Standard
for Electrical Safety in the Work- Now part of the Fluke family, these IR Windows provide a clear view
place, (the leading internationally of motors and switchgear through infrared, ultraviolet (UV), and visible
light inspections. You’ll find Fluke IR Windows in a broad range of appli-
recognized workplace standard)
cations—from industrial plants to commercial buildings, from hospitals
was revised by the National Fire to electric and water utilities. These windows provide a combination of
Protection Association (NFPA) exclusive features that deliver a higher level of safety, performance, and
to reduce the risk to workers in efficiency than any IR Window on the market.
arc-flash hazard zones. Installing
properly certified IR windows to
inspect switchgear and motors
can make it easier for companies
to comply with NFPA 70E because
IR windows allow a technician
to inspect the equipment with-
out removing the panel cover
reducing the exposure risk. This
reduced exposure risk may also
reduce the amount of personal
protective equipment (PPE) that
the inspector must wear. Please
consult PPE regulations to obtain
accurate requirements for your
environment.

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 General specifications
Indoor, medium Indoor, low
Outdoor/indoor, any voltage, arc tested
voltage voltage
FLK-50-CLKT FLK-075-CLKT FLK-100-CLKT FLK-075-CLKTO FLK-075-CLV
Crystal insert diameter 50 mm (1.97 in) 75 mm (2.96 in) 100 mm (3.94 in) 75 mm (2.96 in)
Viewing aperture diameter 43 mm (1.7 in) 68 mm (2.7 in) 89 mm (3.5 in) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Viewing aperture area 1452 mm2 (2.25 sq in) 3632 mm2 (5.63 sq in) 6322 mm2 (9.79 sq in) 3632 mm2 (5.63 sq in)
Thickness 2 mm (0.08 in) 4 mm (.16 in) 2 mm (0.08 in)
ClirVu® Coating Yes
Arc-tested 50 ka for 30 cycles @ 60Hz (IEEE C37.20.7) —
Voltage limit Any 38 kv 600 V
Shortwave IR, Midwave IR, Longwave
Yes
IR, Ultraviolet (UV) capable
Visual and fusion capable Yes
Maximum Gaskets 250 °C (482 °F)
Temperature Body 659 °C (1218 °F) 200 °C (392 ° F)
Optic 1400 °C (2552 °F)
Viewing pane — 150 °C (392 °F) —
UL rating UL 50 environmental Type 3/12 Type 1
UL746C N/A polymer free Yes
UL94 N/A polymer free Yes
UL1558 — Yes
CSA rating Environmental Type 3/12 Type 1
IP Rating IP65
Lloyd’s Register Up to 11 kV marine switchgear, indoor or outdoor (offshore only) —
Pull out strength Up to 1388 lb (630 kg) —
Warranty Lifetime replacement against manufacturing defects
For more detailed specifications download datasheets at www.fluke.com\irwindows

Frequently asked questions about IR windows

Q. Aren’t IR windows that are made of polymeric A. All IR windows do not have the same certification, which means
materials more durable than those made of crystal? that they offer different levels of risk reduction. Some are certified for
indoor use only and so do not offer the same degree of risk reduction for
A. No. Polymer IR Windows can’t withstand the outdoor applications. One of the most widely accepted testing labora-
high temperatures and pressure of an arc-flash and tories for electrical equipment is Underwriters Laboratories (UL), which
therefore could become a molten projectile. In addi- has standards and codes that apply to all types of electrical components,
tion, polymeric materials can degrade over time due to including IR windows. All Fluke IR Windows hold the UL50 environmental
UV exposure, making them brittle and easily broken. rating—CLKTO and CLV meet the UL50 Type 1 rating (indoor) and the CLKT
Fluke IR Windows feature arc-resistant crystal optics has the UL50 Type 3/12 rating (outdoor). These ratings recognize Fluke IR
designed to withstand an electric arc flash up to 50 kA Windows for maintaining their integrity in the environment for which they
for 30 cycles. are designed.
Q. Won’t a crystal optic absorb moisture and degrade Q. Will installing an IR window in my electrical panel derate the envi-
over time? ronmental integrity of my equipment?
A. Not if the crystal optic is protected. Fluke ClirVu® A. As long as you match the
coating seals the entire optic—even the edges—making NEMA/UL50 rating of the equip-
it insoluble and guaranteeing it never to degrade from ment with the NEMA/UL50 rating of
moisture, or exposure to mild acids, alkalis, or UV rays. the IR window and install according Fluke. Not just infrared.
to the instructions included with Infrared you can use.
Q. Why do I need an IR window for my low voltage
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the product, you will not “derate”

equipment?
the environmental integrity of the Fluke Corporation
A. Arc-flash is not based only on the voltage level of cabinet. Fluke IR Windows are UL PO Box 9090, Everett, WA 98206 U.S.A.

your equipment. After conducting an arc-flash hazard Recognized for installation in indoor Fluke Europe B.V.
(CLKTO and CLV) and indoor and PO Box 1186, 5602 BD
analysis, as called for by the NFPA 70E safety standard, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
you may find that the available fault current on your outdoor (CLKT) equipment.
For more information call:
low-voltage equipment is as high, or higher, than on
your medium and high-voltage equipment.
Q. Where do I install IR windows In the U.S.A. (800) 443-5853 or
Fax (425) 446-5116
in a panel? In Europe/M-East/Africa +31 (0) 40 2675 200 or
Q. If all IR windows meet safety standards why A. The IR window’s field of view
Fax +31 (0) 40 2675 222
shouldn’t I pick the one with the lowest cost? In Canada (800)-36-FLUKE or
varies based on window size and Fax (905) 890-6866
distance to target. For detailed From other countries +1 (425) 446-5500 or
Fax +1 (425) 446-5116
information on field of view, please Web access: http://www.fluke.com
visit, www.fluke.com/irwfov
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