Seeing the Unseen: Acoustic Imaging Camera is Revolutionizing Industrial Maintenance
In the industrial world, what you can’t see—or hear—can cost you a fortune. Hidden compressed air leaks, volatile gas emissions, and early-stage electrical partial discharge (PD) are “silent killers” of productivity. They waste energy, cause unplanned downtime, and pose significant safety risks.
Traditionally, locating these issues was a slow, labor-intensive process. But imagine if you could simply “see” the sound of a leak or a fault in real-time on a crystal-clear display.
At Instrumetrics, we specialize in providing the industrial sector with the world’s most advanced diagnostic tools. We are proud to be the leading professional partner for CrySound technology in Israel, bringing you the pinnacle of predictive maintenance: the Cry8124 Advanced Acoustic Imaging Camera.
What is an Acoustic Imaging Camera?
An acoustic imaging camera, often called a “sonic imager,” is a cutting-edge device that combines high-definition optical imaging with advanced microphone array technology.
The Cry8124 features 200 ultra-sensitive microphones (the most in the industry). These sensors capture sound waves, including those in the ultrasonic range (beyond human hearing), generated by air/gas turbulence or electrical discharge. The device then processes this data and overlays a vibrant “heat map” of the sound onto the live video feed.
With the optional thermal camera accessory, the Cry8124 delivers simultaneous thermal and acoustic imaging, allowing you to detect heat and sound anomalies in one view for faster, more accurate diagnostics.
The result? You see a bright spot on the screen exactly where the problem is located—even from a distance and in noisy factory environments.
Critical Applications for Modern Industry
As the official gateway to this technology in Israel, Instrumetrics ensures that your team is equipped to solve the industry’s most expensive problems:
1. Compressed Air & Gas Leak Detection
Compressed air is one of the most expensive utilities in a plant. Statistics show that up to 30% of compressed air is lost to leaks.
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The Solution: The Cry8124 allows technicians to scan entire production floors at walking speed. It isolates the specific ultrasonic frequency of a leak, pinpointing it instantly.
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The Benefit: Immediate energy savings and reduced wear and tear on your compressors.
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Beyond standard air, the system is highly effective at pinpointing a wide variety of industrial gases, including:
Nitrogen (N2), Hydrogen (H2), Argon (Ar), Helium (He), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Specialty Fuel Gases.
2. Partial Discharge (PD) Detection in Electrical Systems
Electrical faults like corona, tracking, or arcing in high-voltage assets are serious safety hazards.
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The Solution: With the Cry8124, electrical teams can scan transformers, insulators, and switchgear from a safe distance. The camera identifies PD long before a thermal camera would detect a rise in temperature.
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The Benefit: Prevention of catastrophic failures and ensuring personnel safety.
Conclusion: Local Expertise, World-Class Technology
The shift from reactive to predictive maintenance is the key to industrial efficiency. By bringing the Cry8124 Acoustic Imaging Camera, you gain rapid Return on Investment (ROI)—often paying for itself in a matter of weeks through energy savings alone.
Don’t let your profits leak away. Contact the Instrumetrics expert team today for a consultation or a live demo of the Cry8124 at your facility.