The New Fluke Ti9 Puts the Power of Thermal Imaging in the Hands of Electricians and Technicians

Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, introduces the Fluke® Ti9, a high-performance, affordable thermal imager that is ideal for troubleshooting electrical installations as well as electro-mechanical, process, and HVAC/R equipment. The Ti9 delivers Fluke rugged, reliable performance in an imager that is so affordable and easy to use that every electrician and technician can now put the power of thermal imaging to use.

About Fluke Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools. Fluke tools deliver the testing and troubleshooting capabilities that are critical to keep commerce and industry running smoothly. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, metrologists and building diagnostic professionals who install, troubleshoot and manage industrial, electrical and electronic equipment and calibration processes for quality control and building restoration. In the past five years, Fluke tools won more than 50 industry awards, including Test and Measurement World Best in Test , Control Engineering Engineer's Choice and Plant Engineering Product of the Year . Fluke is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. For more information, visit the Fluke website.Fluke SmartView® professional IR analysis and reporting software is included with the Ti9. The suite of tools for viewing, annotating, editing and analyzing infrared images enables users to edit images and generate customized professional reports in a few steps using its report wizard.A virtual demo of the Ti9 is available at www.fluke.com/ti9virtualdemo and full product information available at www.fluke.com/ti9 .The Ti9 is built to work in the harshest industrial environments. It has an IP54 rating for withstanding dust and water, and is designed to survive drops of up to two meters. The built-in cover and lens guard protects the lens when not in use.Follow Fluke on Facebook , Twitter , YouTube or LinkedIn .Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1703322The thermal imager is easy to use, with an intuitive three-button menu that allows users to navigate with the push of a thumb. Simply point, focus, and shoot to capture an image.For more information: Leah Friberg Public Relations Manager (425) 446-5905 Email ContactThe Fluke Ti9 Thermal Imager comes complete with a 2GB SD memory card, multi-function memory card reader, rechargeable internal battery, AC charger/power supply, adjustable hand strap, soft carrying case, and a rugged hard carrying case.Pricing and Availability The Fluke Ti9 Thermal Imager is available now at a U.S. list price of $2,495.The Fluke Ti9 delivers crisp, clear images on a large widescreen full-VGA-color LCD display that allows technicians to get the full picture instantly. It features a thermal sensitivity of ≤ 0.20 °C at 30 °C target temperature (200 mK) to identify even small temperature differences that could indicate problems.

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Young people get paid to prepare in summer jobs program

The students pepper electrician Francis Vigil with questions: Is being an electrician dangerous? Is it hard? How much does the job pay? What do apprentices do?

"They've got to be decent at math and they have to have a good work ethic," said Vigil, who is the training director for the Colorado Springs Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, which trains the city's electricians.The class spends three hours each morning on school work, a mix of science, technology, engineering and math. After lunch, the students visit a different business each day. The employers range from AspenPointe, a behavioral health provider, to Sturman Industries, which designs electronic valves for engines, to Chico Basin Ranch, a working cattle ranch.Vigil said one student from the Industrial Revolution applied and was accepted as an apprentice - the union interviews 150 to 200 people a year and accepts only 10 to 20.Anthony Williams, a 19-year-old who wants to become a chef, said the job market is very tough for young people."It lets you talk with people and find out what they're looking for with employment," he said."If it could go through a full year, that would be amazing.""I was on the hunt for a job and there's none, really, or they're just minimum wage," the 21-year-old said. "This is like a one-stop shop. They really care about you and want you to succeed.""I wasn't really getting anywhere finding a job," he said. "I've applied for over 70, at least."The 4-year-old program is funded by the federal Workforce Investment Act. Students take an assessment test before and after the program and generally show improvements in their academic performance, said Jeanne Cotter, spokeswoman for the Pikes Peak Workforce Center."I think that young people get a lot out of it, tying academics to the real world," Cotter said.For instance, you need to know a fair amount of math to be an electrician.All in all, it's a pretty good summer job, said Tiffany Gavaldon.The Industrial Revolution program, he said, "answered my prayers."

Vigil said one student from the Industrial Revolution applied and was accepted as an apprentice - the union interviews 150 to 200 people a year and accepts only 10 to 20.

Electricians on strike

TWENTY Tyneside electricians and heating engineers were striking today in an escalating dispute over "bullying" claims.

In a statement Royal Mail said: "There are robust contingency plans in place aimed at ensuring no impact on our customers from planned industrial action.''He added: "The information is passed back. They want to know why you are idling in traffic, they want to know how long who stayed at the wholesalers to pick up stuff for a job. If they don't like the answer you can be disciplined."The Communications Workers Union formed a picket outside the Royal Mail centre in Gateshead this morning and will do again on Monday.Mr Dickson said that the engineers had tracking sensors in vans that allowed Romec to follow them from the moment they start the engine to clocking off time.It will be followed by a call out ban.CWU regional spokesman Frank Dickson said: "This is not about money. It's about the Big Brother attitude of management who have broken national agreements."

In a statement Royal Mail said: "There are robust contingency plans in place aimed at ensuring no impact on our customers from planned industrial action.''

Bringing power to the people

SPARKS may fly at a special event this week.

The talk, titled The Bringer of Electricity: Charles Hesterman Merz 1874-1940, will highlight the work of the Gateshead-born electrician.The talk on Wednesday begins at 2pm.Educated at Bootham School in York, and Armstrong College, Newcastle, he served his apprenticeship with the Newcastle Electric Supply Company. He was well known as the co-founder of the firm of consulting engineers, Merz and McLellan, established in 1902.He pioneered rail electrification, power stations and introduced the concept of a national grid at first locally and subsequently within the British Empire and beyond. He was known affectionately within the electricity industry as the Grid King.

The talk on Wednesday begins at 2pm.

Devastated family pays tribute to Dad; Outgoing family man had heart problems

Byline: EMMA KING

CAPTION(S):TRIBUTES have been paid to a dad-of-three who suddenly collapsed and died. It is understood that 43-year-old Mark Johnston died as a result of an enlarged heart - a problem he was unaware of.WITH HIS BOYS Mark with sons Liam, left, and Mark FAMILY MAN Mark Johnston, who collapsed and died, pictured with his daughter LeanneMark's funeral was held at West Road Crematorium on May 31."He was the first up on the dancefloor at a party. He lived life to the full. Nobody expected him to be taken from us at such a young age. I just can't believe he's gone. Life will never be the same.""Around Christmas time he decided to join the gym. It was something he'd wanted to do for a while and he really enjoyed it. I don't know if the exercise was what triggered his collapse.Mark, who was known by his friends as "Johnna" trained as an electrician after leaving school and worked for Newcastle City Council."He was so down to earth and straightforward. Mark would tell you it how it was. He was so friendly. He didn't have a bad bone in his body."But apparently you don't get any symptoms with an enlarged heart. Mark had been relatively healthy and he hadn't been unwell. That's why his death was so unexpected."The electrician passed away on May 22 at his mam's house in Walker, just round the corner from the house he shared with Dawn White, his partner of 21 years, and their three children."He was a popular man. He had a lot of friends who he went out drinking with often to the Crocketts Hotel, The Stack and The Jubilee in Walker.Dawn, who works as a cleaner at the Lightfoot Centre in Walker, said: "Mark was loud, boisterous, outgoing. He just loved having a laugh and a joke."He loved watching football and was a huge Newcastle United fan. He used to take our youngest son Liam to some games. He doted on his kids, Liam, 11, Mark, 14 and Leanne, 18.Dawn said: "Everyone has been devastated by his death. It feels like he's just gone away somewhere for a few days and I'm waiting for him to walk back through the door.

WITH HIS BOYS Mark with sons Liam, left, and Mark FAMILY MAN Mark Johnston, who collapsed and died, pictured with his daughter Leanne

Fluke Introduces Low Voltage, Indoor IR Window

Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, introduces the CLV IR Window, an affordable 3-inch indoor IR window that allows electricians to perform NFPA 70E compliant infrared inspections without opening panel doors or powering down equipment. The CLV, the latest in the series of Fluke IR windows, allows infrared measurements on equipment up to 600 V in industrial, plant, power generation, hospital, petrochemical and commercial building environments.

All Fluke IR Windows are supplied complete, assembled and ready for installation. Each carton contains an installation CD with an installation video, self-adhesive drilling template, security access key and warranty statement.Pricing and Availability The U.S. list price for the Fluke CLV IR Window is $225. For more information, visit the Fluke IR Windows website.The UL 50V and 1558-certified CLV features CLIRVU® technology, which provides clear, unobstructed visual and IR inspections. The Kwik Twist cover magnetically sticks to the panel when removed and the window's identification plate provides unique, onsite numbering for rapid location confirmation and faster repairs.Fluke IR Windows also make NFPA 70E compliance easier because measurements can be taken much more quickly and easily -- as well as more frequently -- without compromising worker safety.Follow Fluke on Facebook , Twitter , YouTube or LinkedIn .Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1647233Fluke Thermography Fluke offers a full range of thermal imagers for industrial/electrical, process and building diagnostic applications. For more on Fluke thermal imaging products, contact Fluke Corporation, P.O. Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206-9090, call 800-760-4523, fax 763-551-0038, e-mail thermography@fluke.com , or visit http://www.fluke.com/thermography . Also visit the Fluke Thermography blog at www.thermal-imaging-blog.com , on Twitter and on Facebook .About Fluke Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools. Fluke tools deliver the testing and troubleshooting capabilities that are critical to keep commerce and industry running smoothly. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, metrologists and building diagnostic professionals who install, troubleshoot and manage industrial, electrical and electronic equipment and calibration processes for quality control and building restoration. In the past five years, Fluke tools have won more than 50 industry awards, including Test and Measurement World Best in Test , Control Engineering Engineer's Choice and Plant Engineering Product of the Year . Fluke is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. For more information, visit the Fluke website.For more information: Leah Friberg Public Relations Manager (425) 446-5905 Email Contact

For more information: Leah Friberg Public Relations Manager (425) 446-5905 Email Contact

Celebration for golden charity pair

A COUPLE who raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for Chernobyl victims have celebrated their golden wedding.

The pair became an item within days and married at Woodhouse Church, Sheepridge, on June 17, 1961, after David had completed his national service in Germany.CAPTION(S):* HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: David and Marjorie Heaton, of Lindley, and, far left, on their wedding day in 1961 (JH160611Gheaton-01)David, an electrician, had come to rewire the mill when he met Marjorie who worked there winding electric motors.David said: "We work together - that's the main thing. We do lots together rather than separately."The couple, who have two children, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren, met at Brook and Woodhouse Motors in Lockwood.The couple say their common interests and views have kept them happy for over 50 years.David and Marjorie Heaton, both 74, from Lindley, marked 50 years of marriage with family and friends at the Durker Roods Hotel, Meltham.David continued his role as an electrician for the Post Office and eventually became director of Romec, which managed building and engineering services for Royal Mail.

* HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: David and Marjorie Heaton, of Lindley, and, far left, on their wedding day in 1961 (JH160611Gheaton-01)