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Citation
McDougall, T. (2002), "High temperatures, low cost", Sensor Review, Vol. 22 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2002.08722aad.002
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2002, MCB UP Limited
High temperatures, low cost
High temperatures, low cost
Keywords: Infrared, Temperature
Land infrared has introduced a new range of compact infrared radiation thermometers for economical, easily implemented non contact temperature measurement (Plate 2).
Plate 2
Collectively, the four models in the new CF Series are capable of measuring higher process temperatures from 300 to 2,5000°C, achieving an accuracy of ±0.5 per cent ±1K at an ambient 23°C.
Possible applications include secondary metal processes, such as hardening, forging, soldering and sintering.
The task of aligning the thermometer is simplified by a powerful, built-in LED that projects a red light indicating the location of the temperature measurement spot on the target.
It is also possible for the user to configure key operating parameters from a PC via a serial interface and Land's optional set-up software. This allows a specific temperature measurement span to be selected within the range of the instrument-complete with automatic scaling of the 4 to 20mA output – and permits adjustments to the target emissivity value, response time and peak picker decay rate.
The CF thermometer's versatility is further enhanced by ruggedised accessories designed for industrial conditions, including: cooled and uncooled protection jackets, fixed and adjustable mountings, quick release sleeve, water/air cooled radiation shield and air purge unit.
Reader enquires: Tom McDougall, Land Infrared, Dronfield, S18 1DJ, England.
Tel: +44 (0)1246 417691; Fax: +44(0) 1246 410585; E-mail: infrared@landinst.com; URL: http://www.landinst.com