Posted to News on 2nd Oct 2012, 15:47
IR temperature sensor has touchscreen display and data logging
The PyroMini infrared pyrometer from Calex Electronics has many new features. Its miniature sensing head measures just 18mm × 45mm, making it suitable for mounting in tight spaces. A high ambient version is capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 180degC without water or air-cooling, allowing significant energy and cost savings to be made. Manufactured from stainless steel 316 and sealed to IP65, the PyroMini sensing head is suitable for food and pharmaceutical applications among many others.
A wide selection of optics allows the PyroMini to focus on small or large targets at short or long distances. A low-noise interconnecting cable is resistant to interference from movement, making the sensing head suitable for mounting on robot arms. It can be supplied in lengths from 1-30m.
The electronics module is also available with a number of different options. The backlit touchscreen interface provides a large, bright display of the measured temperature in digital format and a graph view that shows the history of the measured temperature. It also enables full configuration of the sensor including temperature range setting between -20degC and 1000degC, adjustable filtering, peak or valley hold processing, emissivity setting and reflected energy compensation. In alarm conditions, the whole display changes colour to provide an immediate and obvious alarm indication. Alarm modes and levels can be configured via the touchscreen.
When fitted with a MicroSD card, the PyroMini also functions as a data logger, providing a useful means of recording process temperatures for quality assurance and traceability. The user can select the sample rate and the number of samples to be taken and schedule the data logging to start at a certain time. With a 2GB card, the user can store 28.4 million time and date-stamped readings, which provides almost 1 year's worth of data at the sample rate of one per second.
Output options include 4 to 20mA, RS485 Modbus and alarm relays, which are rated 24V DC so there is no need for a separate trip amplifier. Other options include mounting brackets, an air purge collar, protective lens cover and lasersighting tool.
For further information about the PyroMini infrared pyrometer, please email [email protected].
