Arc Flash Channel

It has been sixteen years since IEEE 1584 Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations was first published in year 2002. This standard was highly celebrated back then because for the first time there was an internationally recognized standard that provided a method to calculate the arcing short circuit current, incident energy and arc flash boundary. The results of these calculations are often listed on arc flash labels and have become an integral part of arc flash studies and risk assessments globally.

Now the much anticipated publication of the 2018 Edition of IEEE 1584 Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations has arrived. The new edition is based on more than 2000 tests spanning a wide range of voltages, configurations and parameters, and features more detailed model and new equations.

New ARCAD's arc flash calculation software program version 6.0 conforming to the new 2018 - IEEE 1584 2nd Edition guide has also been released. Please visit  AFA V6.0 product page online at https://arcadvisor.com/arc-flash-software to review the program features and capabilities, and to download free demo.

17 March 2022 Lakewood Ranch, Florida – IRISS, the world leader in electrical maintenance safety devices and reliability technologies, has purchased the UK-based company, Safe-Connect. The announcement comes just six months after the two companies started a strategic distribution partnership.

Safe-Connect’s award-winning products join the IRISS ecosystem of reliability products and technologies to increase asset monitoring and inspection capabilities further. The thermochromic components in these products cause a color change based on temperature ranges, providing 24/7 safety monitoring to give a predictive warning on overheated equipment. In addition, the permanent quality of the change highlights possible issues in straight and non-continuous load applications, protecting against electrical fire or equipment failure.

IRISS will keep the name “Safe-Connect” for the product line, including ThermoClips, ThermoWraps, ThermoSpots, and ThermoSpot-Bs. These products complement the patented polymer-based IR windows as a visual indicator between IR inspections, mitigating the risk of costly operational interruptions. Thememory-effect technology records overtemperature issues in low/medium/high/varying voltage equipment.

“We are excited to add the Safe-Connect range of products to our current electrical maintenance safety devices. The patented color-lock technology used in safe-connect products adds a unique dimension of protection to electrical asset management, giving both a visual and historical reference to cables and
switches that are currently in an over-temperature condition or may have gone over-temperature between inspections. We are also pleased that the management team from Safe-Connect UK have joined the IRISS family to aid a smooth transition of the existing products and assist in developing new product solutions to add to our EMSD product offerings”, said IRISS Founder/CEO Martin Robinson.

For companies that want to protect their workers and assets, this announcement brings access to cost-effective strategies and operational solutions to safeguard operations and workers. Contact the experts at IRISS for more product information or a free consultation on your electrical maintenance program by visiting IRISS.com.

ARCAD INC. is happy to announce the release of universal web app for arc flash hazard analysis and labeling.

Advantages:

+ A truly universal web app that can be accessed, operated and shared from anywhere, anytime, on any platform connected to the Internet
+ Use it individually or share with your trusted team while working on same or multiple projects at a time
+ Forget about software installation, system compatibility, data loss or virus threat issues
+ Access to most recent services, updates and the most competitive price in the industry
+ Total transparency including but not limited to no subscription, no hidden fees nor contracts policy

Capabilities:

+ Perform arc flash calculations using new IEEE 1584 year 2018 guide procedure
+ Save, edit equipment input configurations
+ Perform analysis using metric, imperial units
+ Calculate initial arc blast explosion pressure and arc flash explosive equivalent
+ Add fuse and circuit breaker data including time-current characteristics for the devices that are not already listed in the built-in protection device library
+ Chart, save fuse tcc and breaker trip characteristics
+ Save calculation results, equipment configuration, units of measurement in JSON, text format
+ Customize, save, print arc flash warning label
+ Perform arc flash boundary calculations based on 1.2 cal/cm2 (5 Joules/cm2) onset energy to second degree burn for bare skin exposure per IEEE 1584 Guide and other incident energy levels as well, such as the rating of proposed personal protective equipment, or evaluated onset to second degree burn energy

Billing strategy:

+ Sign-up free of charge and explore all functions listed above with the exception of system voltage input limited to 208 Volt in free demo or expired version of the app
+ Purchase year long access to the app with the possibility of purchasing more than one year access in advance
+ Check billing status, get notified when your account is close to expiration
+ Check billing history

SIGN UP FREE today at app.arcadvisor.com and purchase your year long access to the resource today.

S.M.A.R.T. Certifications for CAT-2 Ultrasound are now available!

BRADENTON, FL, 16 March 2020: IRISS Inc., the global provider of Electrical & Mechanical Asset Management Solutions that increase safety and reliability, announces today that The Safety and Maintenance Academy of Reliability Technologies® will now offer Cat-2 ASU online training and certification. Continuing with its dedication to providing innovative solutions, this online training platform offers a safe and effective way to train staff.

The online certification programs provide a more accessible and affordable opportunity for professional development. Through video-based training modules, homework assignments, and online quizzes & examination, students will gain the knowledge and practical experience necessary to complete their inspections safely and efficiently. These courses, designed to meet and exceed ISO and ASNT Standards, allow the student to learn at their own pace and progress on their own time schedule.

IRISS Founder & CEO, Martin Robinson, stated “I have always believed that training is the glue that holds condition-based reliability programs together.  To support this idea, the IRISS training platform has been designed to develop multiple condition-based inspection technology training courses.” 

“Our affordable, on-line training courses utilizing an easy to use, distance learning platform that has been designed by practitioners for practitioners that are supported by on-line instructors to help our students through their training journey.  We are excited about adding another course offering to our unique training platform, which is just another way in which IRISS are meeting the needs of our global client base.”

In an industry where advanced technology is being adopted for inspection and maintenance practices, the proper training is crucial to making their use as effective as possible. IRISS Inc.’s mission of leading in both technology and education comes to fruition through the launch of their online training and certification platform.

For more information, visit https://smartirtraining.com/

About IRISS, Inc.

IRISS Inc. is the global provider of Electrical & Mechanical Asset Management Solutions that increase safety and reliability, while decreasing costs and human error in the inspection and maintenance process. Through unmatched research and development, we harness advanced technology to design and manufacture reliable Infrared, Ultrasound, Intelligent Asset Management, and Wireless Temperature Monitoring solutions.