Be Proactive with Infrared Scanning Infrared (IR) scanning is a safe non-evasive proactive method of detecting potential failures in your missions critical infrastructure prior to them actually causing an outage. IR scanning can be used to identify any number of possible electrical problems. Remember, early detection allows REX to take corrective action before a component fails, minimizing damage and reducing repair cost. Infrared scanning of electrical components and systems should be part of any preventative maintenance program and performed on a