Electrical systems
FLIR and Fluke-assisted inspection of switchgear, UPS systems, ATS and STS systems, generators, panels, terminations and distribution assets.
Infrared insight for mission-critical environments
See risk before
it becomes failure.
Engineering-led, in-person thermal surveys and clear technical reports for data centres, electrical infrastructure and critical facilities across Europe.
Non-contactinspection
Operationalasset scanning
Actionabletechnical reports
LIVE THERMAL ANALYSIS
SCANNING
01 Thermal anomaly detected
02 Evidence captured
European project experience
PARISMADRIDFRANKFURTMILANAMSTERDAM
01 — INFORMATION
Temperature tells a story.
We turn it into a decision.
Infrared thermography converts emitted infrared energy into a visual temperature map. It allows trained personnel to examine equipment quickly and without physical contact, revealing abnormal heat patterns that ordinary visual checks can miss.
For data centres, where power continuity and cooling performance are fundamental, thermal surveys add a valuable layer of condition monitoring across electrical and mechanical systems.
Cooling & airflow
Data-centre cooling and airflow assessment, including hot and cold aisle performance, CRAC and CRAH systems, fan motors, pumps and pipework.
Evidence & reporting
Reports containing the measured evidence and engineering context clients need when considering maintenance, investigation or operational changes.
02 — THE SCAN
01Establish
Establish
the baseline.
Capture assets under representative operating load and document the environmental conditions that affect interpretation.
02Reveal the
Reveal the
invisible.
Compare thermal patterns across phases, components and similar assets to identify meaningful temperature differences.
03Prioritise
Prioritise
the response.
Translate observations into an engineering report that helps the client investigate, plan maintenance and retain evidence.
ASSET / LV-SWGR-03SCAN 00%
ΔT +27.9°C
03 — WHY IT MATTERS
Small thermal differences can signal
large operational consequences.
Reduce unplanned downtime
Find developing electrical, mechanical or cooling issues before they have the opportunity to disrupt critical operations.
Plan maintenance intelligently
Use measured evidence to support investigation, prioritisation and targeted maintenance rather than relying on guesswork alone.
Create a trendable record
Repeatable scan routes and consistent reports help teams compare asset condition over time and verify post-repair results.
Strengthen documentation
Clear image pairs and temperature data provide a practical audit trail for facilities teams, clients and relevant stakeholders.
04 — EXAMPLE WORK
From scan to
actionable evidence.
Illustrative examples of the observations and reporting format an in-person thermal survey can provide.
PANEL A / PHASE L267.8°C
Priority review
Abnormal phase heating
A comparative temperature pattern that may justify further electrical investigation under an approved safe system of work.
Discuss a similar survey ↗RPP 02 / TERMINATION59.1°C
Monitor / investigate
Localised connection hotspot
A concentrated thermal signature at a termination, recorded with context, temperatures and a clear equipment reference.
Discuss a similar survey ↗COLD AISLE / RACK 1424.6°C
Performance insight
Airflow distribution pattern
A wider-area thermal view used to help identify temperature distribution and potential hot-air recirculation.
Discuss a similar survey ↗Demonstration imagery only — not evidence from a completed client survey.
CATAB
THERMOGRAPHIC SURVEYMAX68.7°C
REFERENCE40.8°C
ΔT+27.9°C
OBSERVATION 01Priority technical review
05 — THE DELIVERABLE
A report built for the people who need to act.
Each finding is structured to make the evidence easy to understand, locate and pass to the appropriate engineering or maintenance team.
- 01Asset and location references
- 02Visible and thermographic image pair
- 03Measured temperatures and relevant comparison
- 04Observation, context and suggested priority
- 05Clear digital report for client records
06 — QUALIFICATIONS & EQUIPMENT
Engineering judgement,
supported by specialist tools.
Our attended inspection approach combines infrared thermography, power-quality analysis and practical engineering experience across critical power and data-centre infrastructure.
POWER QUALITY ANALYSIS
Fluke 1777
High-speed three-phase power-quality analysis for capturing transients, harmonics, dips, swells and electrical-system performance.
THERMAL IMAGING
FLIR E96
High-resolution 640 × 480 thermal imaging for detailed inspection of electrical, mechanical and critical-infrastructure assets.
ON-SITE POWER QUALITY
Elspec G4500
Attended power-quality recording with continuous waveform capture and detailed event analysis during agreed on-site investigations.
Thermography-led inspection
Thermal findings are captured in person and interpreted in an engineering context, with clear asset references and measured evidence.
Critical power systems
Experience across UPS, ATS and STS systems, generator sets, switchgear, distribution equipment and supporting infrastructure.
Attended site surveys
Services are delivered through planned in-person scans using professional FLIR, Fluke and Elspec equipment.
On-site connectivity
Industrial router connectivity can support secure instrument communication and data transfer during attended investigations where required.
Verified leadership credentials
Public professional credentials include Engineering Council UK Incorporated Engineer registration, MIET membership, BCIA Advanced Certificate Building Controls 01–06 and PE AQPE Spain recognition.
Critical-infrastructure delivery
Leadership experience covers electrical commissioning, power quality, thermography and data-centre critical infrastructure across Europe.
CEO / INCORPORATED ENGINEERIULIAN CATALIN TABACU
07 — LEADERSHIP
“A useful survey does more than show a hot spot. It gives the client clear evidence, technical context and a practical next step.”
CATAB&CO Ltd combines data-centre engineering experience with structured infrared inspection and concise reporting. The aim is straightforward: provide decision-makers with dependable information before a developing issue becomes an operational problem.
Critical infrastructureEuropean project experienceTechnical reporting
START A CONVERSATION
Make the invisible
actionable.
Tell us about your facility, asset scope and reporting requirements. Emergency and out-of-hours attendance may be arranged, subject to engineer availability and an enhanced call-out rate.
Contact CATAB&CO Ltd