FLIR AX8 Thermal engine monitoring

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In this video I show integrating the FLIR AX8 camera with my Raymarine network to monitor the termperature of my Detroit Diesel 4-71 diesel engine. Using the camera I am able to see the engine temperature and set areas of interest to monitor and set alarms to notifiy me if any of my specified temperatures are exceeded.
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@Wollemand 2 жыл бұрын

From watching your Channel for fixing my recreational outboat.. I need to start watching during working hours.. Getting great ideas for for work now..

@dapoppa2256 2 жыл бұрын

WOW what a great idea!!! The skipper is able to peek in to see what state the important bits are..Love it.

@mhn3773 2 жыл бұрын

Mam i am glad Flir type cameras are becoming more and more affordable. E en just for a home this information is invaluable.

@firemark5 2 жыл бұрын

Too cool. The most techno old steel trawler in Australia! Cheers Stu.

@jeffjenkins8303 2 жыл бұрын

Another very interesting and informative video Stu. As always - very enjoyable to watch.

@Billestlà 2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing what you can do with that setup. Very interestng and you did a great job explaining!

@michaellacey7303 2 жыл бұрын

great tutorial Stu, thanks!

@anttiroppola4414 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up a bad injector on an engine when the other 5 headers were nicely blued from the heat while the bad cylinder was running somewhat cooler and was not blueing . Seeing the relative heat between the 4 cylinders will be handy. Early intervention is gold. Bus Greasemonkey just had a vid where one bank on a Detroit v8 got ruined when the thermostat on that bank failed.

@iancook9876 2 жыл бұрын

I think I just spied Renko moored off Great Keppel Island. Up here sail camping in my hobie cat. Come over to Humpy Island for a beer if you want. Would be great to shake the hand of Dangar Stu! Keep up the good work. U r a champion.

@billiondollardan 2 жыл бұрын

The configurable alarms makes for a very smart feature! I like it

@JustMike2791 2 жыл бұрын

I learn a lot from you Stu. Thanks very much for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge.

@assassinlexx1993 2 жыл бұрын

I watched a demonstration of flir for man lost overboard. Man showed clearly and at night shows wood piling clearly for navigation hazards. Great addition.

@buellb0y 2 жыл бұрын

I believe Stu has a thermal image camera already mounted on the mast. Perhaps not as advanced as the FLIR, but surely useful.

@assassinlexx1993 2 жыл бұрын

@@buellb0y That would be a great benefit.

@quarlow1215 2 жыл бұрын

Thats some pretty cool stuff Stu. Very handy.

@allthingsaustralia4861 2 жыл бұрын

Always love your videos. So much information. Thanks again 👍

@JoeTheLion60 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating and really useful info Stu - must give you a lot of confidence while running..in the non-marine world would be great to have on commercial buildings and farms etc constantly monitoring electrical boxes etc where bird and mice/rats play havoc chomping wires and building nests etc

@gary1887 2 жыл бұрын

thanks stu that was really informtive cant wait for the next trip

@claywalker2938 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Stu - You definitely need one of those monitors on the fridge to make sure the Coopers are not getting too warm 👍👍🤣 - Take care and keep safe - Best wishes - Clay (in the UK)

@amascia8327 2 жыл бұрын

Great point... obviously every boat alive needs 3 or 4 of these. 🖒🤠 PS: street price of system ~$1000us + ~$800us for each extra camera. Well worth it.

@andrewshackleton3700 2 жыл бұрын

@@amascia8327 it’s ok when you get them for free 👍👍

@amascia8327 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewshackleton3700 Yup... that's much better. But don't worry: in a few years prices will be much lower... if there are a few years, that is. 🤠

@RedneckCanadians 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting listening to this guy explain networking stuff, since its my job to do networks. Well done!

@scotttomlinson1057 2 жыл бұрын

Nice…. I would point one at engine and one at the electrical board where you have all batteries and relays and switches. Could definitely alarm if a short or overload situation occurs. Because if it overloads , heats up instantly and then pops…. At least you have a record of what popped and when. Great price of mind.

@ironichumorist 2 жыл бұрын

what a great piece of kit

@mongomay1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stu, Glad to see you investing in technology for Renko to make it more manageable for single person boating. Sure would be nice to have a vibration/accelerometer on your gear box that you could trend data from to monitor the gearbox and propshaft loading.😀🤓

@GavinY 2 жыл бұрын

most under rated tool for monitoring , lots of bean counters don't understand this

@martinworrall5888 2 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your vlogs ever since you have had Renco, and it has gone from very practical to very technical so now my brain is struggling Stu. It certainly has been a very interesting journey 👍

@thomasnichols7788 2 жыл бұрын

I am with you Martin. But it is so addictive!!!

@martinworrall5888 2 жыл бұрын

@@thomasnichols7788 👍

@Zombiereaper1 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool technology!

@mallow173 2 жыл бұрын

That's really cool!! and an excellent idea...got more ideas now. Lookin good baby!!

@sanitymaintenance1585 2 жыл бұрын

FLIR really knows there stuff !! Below freezing one night with workers going after 3 men that the dogs couldn't track. Some kid pulled one out that worked with the local FD . We froze for hours looking on our own. When he turned it on 15 mins later we had them . Good investment on your part no matter how you use it !!

@buellb0y 2 жыл бұрын

*their

@tihspidtherekciltilc5469 Жыл бұрын

@@buellb0y They're there wanting their hair.

@lancer2204 2 жыл бұрын

That's one slick bit of kit.

@davidwoods7720 2 жыл бұрын

awesome as always Stu especially as marine electronis is my bent,take care and stay safe

@johnkinnane547 2 жыл бұрын

G'day Stu very interesting that set up and the great thing about the system is you can monitor what the engine is doing or not doing from the wheel house. Terrific idea and could save a disaster happening anyway Renco is a really lovely boat kind regards John

@rootsblowersanddetroits7419 2 жыл бұрын

Love it I have been showing some My customers !! They like !

@graham6229 2 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary

@fredflintstone8048 2 жыл бұрын

Nice addition since one of the greatest enemies of the Detroit diesel engine is heat (overheating).. It doesn't take a lot of time for a blockage or some other impediment to the cooling system for damage to occur in the Detroit. In general heat is the enemy off all rotating machinery. Those cameras are also an excellent troubleshooting tool for all kinds of equipment, machinery, electronics, etc. At around $1000 it's a bit on the pricey side, but the savings in repairs it may help prevent could end up paying for it.

@JimLahey21 2 жыл бұрын

Mate the enemy of any engine is overheating

@JimLahey21 2 жыл бұрын

Good coolant will stop shit blocking up coolant ports.. unless it's been running on straight water for years... if that's the case head off and get the drill and Dremmel out

@fredflintstone8048 2 жыл бұрын

@@JimLahey21 Detroit diesels are especially susceptible to overheating. Heat is the enemy of all engines but more some than others and it doesn't take over heating for very long on a Detroit to do real damage. In a marine application you typically have two cooling systems with a heat exchanger in between. The outer system uses sea water and it can be easy for that system to get plugged up with debris.

@JimLahey21 2 жыл бұрын

@@fredflintstone8048 uhh no there not....

@z_actual 2 жыл бұрын

Speakers make great sources for powerful magnets camera threads are UNC 1/4" by 20 threads per inch

@markmessner4554 2 жыл бұрын

@dangar marine Welcome to the FLIR family. I’ve been working for FLIR for many many years. I’m happy to see our camera being used (FLIR also own Raymarine). I ocean fish too and I’ve brought my thermal hand-held camera with me a few times and it’s has been very useful. You can also use the camera to look for electrical shorts in your wires even though the wires are covered with insulation. Sure saves a lot of probing! Looking forward to seeing other uses from you.

@chrisk8208 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, exactly what I was going to say. Also a neat way to find bad (high resistance) connections, terminations and crappy contactors and switches and under rated or failing conductors. Lastly, and most importantly, they'll let you know if your Esky has a heat leak and you risk having warm beer. :)

@53jed 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisk8208 Like Coopers.

@sidvak9700 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing amount of info. Not that long ago all we had was a oil and water temp guage!

@danmadden1080 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid - thank you.

@diamondmotorservice9752 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I like your videos and they are usefull for me. Thx!

@Ckktopa 2 жыл бұрын

very cool

@JeffinLowerAlabama 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great way to monitor heat, I'd say that is a fantastic toot Stu, smooth travels, Jeff in LA USA

@chadstinson9886 2 жыл бұрын

Nice upgrade 👌 👍

@garybaris139 2 жыл бұрын

I have a CAT S62 Pro phone with the Flir infrared camera built in and it is awesome.

@ImnotChuck. 2 жыл бұрын

Stu, you're getting to be quite the computer geek. I am impressed! Frankly, I learned a lot as well. I don't have an engine I need to monitor, but a camera on my ham radio gear could save me from overheating a power supply or the tubes in my final amplifier.

@markolav70 2 жыл бұрын

Stu has a background in IT

@ImnotChuck. 2 жыл бұрын

@@markolav70 I didn't know that. Thanks.

@TheadventuresofSherylandPaul 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the camera magnet tip Stu. Has given me some options I thought I was going to have to pay some big dollars for.

@bobjoncas2814 2 жыл бұрын

....good one, stay well and have a great weekend...

@gregorythomas333 2 жыл бұрын

Damn nifty camera!

@bwyyy7306 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting!

@53jed 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful world.

@steveshoemaker6347 2 жыл бұрын

l like that camera deal very well....📹🌡😁👍👀...Thanks very much....!

@KowboyUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet monitor upgrade for Renko.

@MeaHeaR 2 жыл бұрын

Morning Stu 👍👍

@fishingwithfilitsa 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@jfv65 2 жыл бұрын

I've used a FLIR camera to find heat leaks on my house. Great to know exactly where to apply isolation material.

@Lanxe 2 жыл бұрын

I originally read that as "heat leaks on my horse" which was an amusing mental image heh

@joecucch8261 2 жыл бұрын

It just isn't real without the chickens at the end.

@ImnotChuck. 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy that part as well.

@thomasnichols7788 2 жыл бұрын

LOL! I just came down to the comments to ask about the chickens too!!!! We must insist on chicken feedback with all this camera tech.

@dondraper2488 2 жыл бұрын

Dangler Stu is back.... :-)

@Mike500912 2 жыл бұрын

In order to get an accurate temperature, you will need to set the emissivity for the camera. This basically tells the camera what material it is measuring. I'm sure you'll find a menu item for this. You also have to ensure you aren't pointing it at a very reflective surface, else you'll be measuring whatever is reflected in the surface :o)

@nvennard 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stu, you should be able to log into the camera directly from your phone without having to screen share from your computer.

@pwbpeter 2 жыл бұрын

Good video I have not been receiving notifications I thought you had been cancelled !

@Roly679 2 жыл бұрын

I've got CAT S60 phone with in built flir camera. Got to admit hasn't been used that much, for work I do general domestic and electrical maintenance. We have quite a lot brick sometimes stone houses, about 130 years old from Victorian era in the UK. People always say they are damp due to black mold, the flir camera shows up the cold spots really well, hence condensation forms causing black mold to grow. From using the flir camera it shows it doesn't take much temperature difference for condensation to form. From this I can then tell tenants they need to use the central heating more. Have seen an inhibitor used in paint to stop black mold growing, suppose it's equivalent to anti foul (perhaps not great for your health??). Went in one house where all the walls had been painted with inhibitor, the black mold grew on the tenants shoes instead.

@pgprentice 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome camera. I hope you had an enjoyable trip through the Narrows. It can be a bit hairy at times.

@franckrene- 2 жыл бұрын

i believe that it's a good thing effectively ,and nice tee shirt :)

@chuxmix65 2 жыл бұрын

Flir. AvE and This Old Tony approved. More data is good.

@Antipodean33 2 жыл бұрын

That tech is brilliant for warning of possible engine destruction, if you can get one it would be a perfect tool. Technology today eh, fekn' brilliant

@buellb0y 2 жыл бұрын

I would suggest you closely monitor EGT’s closely. Exhaust gas temperature fluctuation can be used as an early warning of potential problems/failure.

@robertfulton9852 2 жыл бұрын

I agree !

@waynecummins9713 2 жыл бұрын

That was a very interesting video UK 🇬🇧 🤔

@BenMitro 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea, now to do it in a cheaper, feasible way.

@leonwayne7657 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Stu, Saw the "Coopers" beer yacht passed by you on marine traffic when you were in Gladstone, Some worthwhile sponsorship opportunity to catch up there. Think they were in Brisbane in no time at all... must have been blowing those few days..

@graym22 2 жыл бұрын

thermo camera mounted on the chook shed back home - must do

@vhostovich 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You have become quite familiar with consumer electronics, electronic gadgets, electronic systems, computers, and electrical systems.

@renem6441 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you have taken Renko to the 23rth century!!

@gavinspring1350 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Great tool to have. What type of alternator did you install Stu? Was it a high output to charge the lithiums quickly?

@johnduncan9749 2 жыл бұрын

Cylinder 1 is most likely cooler because that's where the coolant comes in after going through the heat exchanger.

@markwilkins8314 2 жыл бұрын

Yes a vid

@richardmorley7439 2 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable what science does love nz

@davidmedley9652 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Stu, can you put one in the Esky to check the temp of the Coopers?

@royboydanny1415 2 жыл бұрын

Hi great video, would it be possible to remotely control the camera with a 180° servo and monitor several area's of the engine. 🎥👍

@AM-ni3sz 2 жыл бұрын

You need to install one on the nesting box to monitor the D squad

@postimulle 2 жыл бұрын

I subscribed a channel showing restoring a boat. Ended up with a tv shop.

@user-tv5dt3nm9y 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff I would be curious to know if you had a practical experience of a temperature anomaly while underway (yes, I’m using the special words today)

@DangarMarine 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Mostly just the difference in cylinders probably caused by a dodgy injector. So far no overheating fortunately.

@captaintoyota3171 2 жыл бұрын

Can you get a big buss style alternator for that 6-71? I duno if u have the same style gear drive

@McTroyd 2 жыл бұрын

Really neat! And it's probably worth more than my (old, beat up) car. 🤑👍 Are those RayNet/SeaTalk cables customizable at all? For example, with a "normal" Ethernet cable, I'd just cut off the end with too much slack and crimp on a new RJ-45.

@RIPPERTON 2 жыл бұрын

Exhaust gas temp is a better indicator of cylinder performance.

@50shadesofrust65 2 жыл бұрын

Toys and more toys. Lucky you.

@pradolover 2 жыл бұрын

What's the stuff 'leaking' out of the bottom of the cyl. no. 2 cover (16:06). Interestin bit of kit!

@stevenholton438 2 жыл бұрын

Do they make one of these that you can rotate remotely in various planes i.e. web interface ?

@philderrderr616 2 жыл бұрын

All well and good. But...what is your fire supperaion system?

@scofab 2 жыл бұрын

Neat stuff... very nice. Worth monitoring battery temps to check for overcharging? I do on my system here, although a bit more simply. Cheers.

@chrisk8208 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Although the installation of a DC DC charger should limit problems there. They're so much better (and more expensive) than VSR.

@emtjloghry 2 жыл бұрын

Great info thanks. I was wondering how have the current covid restrictions in Australia affected the average sea travels?

@iantyler4045 2 жыл бұрын

I think the thermal alarm feature will be very valuable. You may well find a problem before it becomes a major one. With POE be very careful not to accidently plug a non POE device into the RJ45 socket. Lots of blue smoke if you do. Don't ask me how I know.

@michaelmcclure8673 2 жыл бұрын

I can see it now, thermal scans of the birds dropping breakfast nuggets. 🤔🤣🤣🤣😅 And in 2013 I was in a test group doing high speed thermals on gun barrels using Flir.

@rickvangunten4800 2 жыл бұрын

Boys and their Toys......Really interesting bit of technology.................>

@alexfehlberg1065 2 жыл бұрын

How about velcro with double sided sticky backing? Put the soft on the locations and the rough on the camera. Thats what we do in the R/C.

@MyPinky1986 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Stu I saw in a earlier video that you were running out of electricity. I have a 24V- V belt alternator that i know longer need you are more then welcome to have it. If you want to organise picking it up on your way through Bribie island or i can post it to wherever you like

@anthonyolsen3348 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stu I'm not a subscriber but I've followed your journey with this boat I'm in Ayr in nth Queensland just sof Townsville I would really love to see what you have done because myself and my father restored A timber boat years ago and I would really like to meet you If you have the time it so interest me in what you do and I hope you enjoy this part of Queensland as I traveled all the way from Townsville to the Torres strait many years ago and it was a great experience hope to hear from you

@JuzzyQld 2 жыл бұрын

Love how even though there are plenty of waterproof rj45 connectors around, raymarine made their own so they have the monopoly. Bit sucky

@davidduffy9806 2 жыл бұрын

You should be helping Capt Doug launch SV Seeker

@thestruggler3338 2 жыл бұрын

all u need now is a 15m ethenet cable to so Renko can pull up and assess other vessels engines/box

@jeremykamel9655 2 жыл бұрын

Is it an option putting the FLIR in a corner of the engine bay to be able to see more of the engine, gearbox, cooling system, alternator and such all at once?

@TechGorilla1987 2 жыл бұрын

@1:25 - Is that the stem of a tobacco pipe sticking out of that insulated cup?

@mgwatson0 2 жыл бұрын

It's a bombilla, used for drinking Yerba Mate.

@SoundzAlive1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stu, just an idea. The alternator pulley did not seam like it was moving, it looked ceased. Maybe you could paint a radial stripe on it so it shows in the FLR as moving. Maybe you could monitor the exhaust pipes temp as a better idea of what the cylinder temps are. André in Sydney