The third key element of a controlled breathing system is a humidity indicator, which indicates when to replace a desiccator when it’s saturated and humidity levels begin to rise. The use of a humidity indicator is particularly important because it allows personnel to know when the system is working properly and keeping the equipment inside a container dry.
While the moisture problem in shipping containers has long been solved with the use of these controlled breathing systems, the field of battle is evolving again. For mission-critical functionality, reliability, and longevity, the leading edge of moisture control is moving from inside the container to inside the equipment.
“Reducing moisture in the presence of electronics and optical imaging systems is critical for performance and longevity,” says James Weaver, a Mechanical Engineering Manager at Flir Systems, a world leader in thermal imaging with a growing presence in government, military, and defense. “With superior moisture control in the shipping container and even the equipment enclosure itself, you can operate longer and more reliably in harsher and harsher environments.”
“Everything is demanding higher definition, more functionality, and more processing capability in a smaller, more rugged package,” adds Weaver. “For us, every inch and every ounce must provide functionality. We didn’t have the luxury of using a large panel to put three separate, controlled breathing system modules in our device. To free up space for enhanced capabilities on the Star Safire® HD system, we sought to combine the moisture control modules.”
By jointly developing the compact, controlled breathing systems for use in the actual equipment, not just the storage container, the TA340 can deliver more value to our customers, while they delivered more value to us.”
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