Question 130Electricity & Electronics - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is C) The infrared camera recording is taken immediately after de-energizing and isolating in accordance with safety procedures. This is the correct answer because to obtain accurate thermographic readings without a specialized enclosure, the equipment needs to be de-energized and isolated first. Taking the readings immediately after this process ensures the equipment has not had a chance to cool down significantly, providing the most accurate temperature data. Safety procedures must still be followed to protect the operator. The other options are incorrect because B) taking the readings before de-energizing would not provide accurate data, A) waiting too long after de-energizing would allow the equipment to cool down, and D) taking readings while energized with the enclosure open could be unsafe for the operator.