VP12 Ultrasound Port

Versatile Port for Ultrasound Inspections

A standard and systematic approach to data collection is a hallmark of a establishing a repeatable and reproducible Condition Based Monitoring program. The VP12 from IRISS provides a standardized location and method for accessing acoustic data. Now consistent, quality data can be accessed regardless of technician experience or enclosure rating.

Ultrasonic detection is a proven technology for identifying faults such as Arcing, Tracking and Corona in electrical distribution systems and switchgear. The VP12 allows workers to identify these potentially hazardous faults during routine inspections and prior to exposing themselves to energized components. In vented gear, the ports provide a standardized measurement point; but in NEMA rated enclosures, they may supply the only access which technicians will have to this valuable data.

As when opening any port or grill, proper PPE should be identified and worn, since opening the cover removes the barrier between energized  conductors and personnel outside the enclosure.

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VP12 Features

• 12.9 mm (1/2") grill opening complies with IP2X standard for maximum hole size in switchgear to prevent accidental insertion of tools and body parts
• Lockable cover maintains IP65/NEMA 4 seal when closed
• Manufactured using non-conductive, UL94 "switchgear-grade" plastics, insulated to 30kV/mm.  Impact resistant and flame resistant per UL and IEEE standards

Industrial-Grade Performance

IRISS customers are using the VP12 extensively to detect corona and tracking using all brands of ultrasound detection equipmentin:

• Mining applications
• Oil Platforms
• Refineries
• Paper Mills
• Utilities
• Pharmaceuticals
• Computer Data Centers
• Steel Mills
• Aluminum Plants
• Etc