Thermal imaging team member capturing data per Baseline workflow directive. Source: Fluke
The new Baseline workflow software from Fluke is designed to help thermal imaging teams automate their work, route execution, and reporting to optimize asset maintenance. Fluke claims that Baseline is the first cloud-based, thermal imaging system.
Images captured on Fluke Thermal Imager device are uploaded to the Baseline workflow software. Source: Fluke
Baseline software allows users access to the software from any smart device without installing a desktop app. The software supports technicians and their supervisor’s workflows to improve scheduling, planning, and tracking allowing service organizations to realize significant efficiency gains.
The following steps outline how Baseline can be used by supervisors to produce thermography reports:
First, asset details—including maintenance and service records—are entered into Baseline where they are stored and ready to reference when work events are built.
Next, a work event is created based on where the work will take place and for whom. The supervisor adds the relevant assets to be inspected. Once the work event is published, the supervisor assigns it to a specific technician who will perform the work.
Onsite, the technician simply pulls up the work event on their Baseline mobile portal via their phone or tablet where the pre-planned route is waiting for them. The technician then follows the instructions and records their observations and results as they work directly on their mobile device.
After the work is performed, the technician uploads the images, which are automatically synced to the correct assets in the report. The technician or manager can review and analyze images and indicate a result of the inspection such as pass, fail, watch, or skip, and fill in any recommendation. A PDF report can then be generated to share and distribute.
According to Fluke, by allowing supervisors to create work events with clear instructions, job details, and a planned route, the Baseline platform simplifies communication between supervisors and technicians, ensuring all necessary tasks are completed while reducing reporting time by up to 75%.
