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Infiniti Red Bull Racing selects FLIR

John ThorntonBy John ThorntonJanuary 5, 20155 Mins Read
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In Formula 1, race teams are always pushing the boundaries of technology in search of higher performance and reliability. Infiniti Red Bull Racing team recently called upon FLIR Systems to help them gather critical temperature data for a variety of trackside and factory activities

The team has been working together with FLIR to gather temperature data from its 2014 challenger, the RB10. Through the partnership, FLIR is developing solutions using its world-class miniature thermal cameras, like the FLIR Lepton core, to provide the Infiniti Red Bull Racing team with unique insights into the thermal characteristics of their cars’ components and operations. Managing car temperatures effectively is a key aspect of ensuring reliability.

Commenting on the collaboration, Christian Horner, team principal of Infiniti Red Bull Racing, says, “This year sees the most fundamental changes to Formula 1 in well over a decade. The team which is most efficient in gathering the relevant data, learning effectively and adapting accordingly will be the one which triumphs in this season of transition. The insights which FLIR technology can give us will be critical to our understanding of the new car and could give us a key edge over our rivals.

“Thermal imaging has become a vital tool for controlling temperature management and tire performance. FLIR’s considerable expertise in this area will be a crucial factor in making the technology work in the demanding environments experienced in modern Formula 1 racing.”

Factory activities

Infiniti Red Bull Racing is not only using thermal imaging trackside. The same drive for performance and reliability is felt at the Infiniti Red Bull Racing headquarters in Milton Keynes, UK. Also here, thermal imaging cameras from FLIR Systems help to monitor critical temperatures for the company’s assets. To this end, the Infiniti Red Bull Racing team purchased a variety of thermal imaging cameras and test and measurement equipment.

“As our partnership with FLIR has grown, we have taken advantage of FLIR’s vast experience with electrical measuring equipment and thermal imaging technology to help us off track as well,” says Alan Peasland, head of technical partnerships. “So we have trackside technology, but we also have FLIR helping us in and around our factory.”

Quick and reliable inspection with FLIR cameras

“The FLIR E4 & E8 cameras have vastly improved the way we perform electrical and IT maintenance and inspection activities,” explains Steven Geary, maintenance manager at Infiniti Red Bull Racing. “When inspecting large arrays of electrical switches and junction boxes at the factory, we are able to thermally look for hot-spots and problem areas when the live wiring is exposed. Being able to do this without physical contact has clearly improved the safety of our team. But it has also increased the speed and reliability with which we can perform this kind of maintenance activity, which results in less downtime in the factory.

“One of the really good features of the FLIR E-Series cameras is the MSX mode. It allows us to see really good detail underneath the actual image so we can see labeling, numbers of circuit breakers etc. in the actual thermal image.”

Accurate test and measurement with FLIR equipment

Next to its existing range of Extech test and measurement equipment, FLIR Systems also launched a new line of test and measurement products in 2014. These new T&M tools were engineered from the ground up to include world-class capabilities – advanced diagnostics, enhanced productivity, and increased connectivity. The Infiniti Red Bull Racing team also included a variety of these products in its maintenance toolkit.

The new FLIR DM93 is a rugged digital multi-meter designed with advanced VFD filtering and shielding. The DM93 is now in use at both the Infiniti Red Bull Racing electronics and site facilities departments. Paul Everington, head of electronics at Infiniti Red Bull Racing, reports, “An extremely accurate and versatile tool that is now in daily use within our team. With Bluetooth connectivity we’ll soon be able to send test results remotely from the race track back to our headquarters in the UK via our mobile devices.”

The Infiniti Red Bull Racing team is also using the FLIR CM83 power clamp meter. Maintenance Manager Geary, says, “Precision and accuracy are a key factor in every area of our Formula 1 business. The clamp meters are now a key piece of equipment in the toolset for my electrical and maintenance engineering team, and are offering an excellent level of quality and reliability.”

The team also purchased the FLIR VP52 voltage pen and is using it for electrical installation and fault finding within the multiple buildings on site. “The intelligent design of the voltage pen has been a big hit with all of my team,” says Geary. “We always keep one FLIR VP52 on us. It enables my electricians to check electrical circuitry very quickly before they’re working on it, which means they are working very safely. It also has a very handy torch on it. When we are working in very confined switch panels, fuse boards, etc. it helps us out a great deal.”

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John joined UKi Media & Events in 2012 and has worked across a range of B2B titles within the company's automotive, marine and entertainment divisions. Currently editor of Automotive Testing Technology International, Crash Test Technology International and Electric & Hybrid Marine Technology International, John co-ordinates the day-the-day operations of each magazine, from commissioning and writing to editing and signing-off, as well managing web content. Aside from the magazines, John also serves as co-chairman of the annual Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards and can be found sniffing out stories throughout the halls of several of UKI's industry-leading expo events.

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