Innovation in infrared thermometry simplifies process temperature measurement

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(2004), "Innovation in infrared thermometry simplifies process temperature measurement", Sensor Review, Vol. 24 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2004.08724aad.002

Innovation in infrared thermometry simplifies process temperature measurement

Innovation in infrared thermometry simplifies process temperature measurement

Keywords: Temperature, Infrared, Thermometers

Ircon has launched a completely new family of infrared thermometers. Available to customers during the third quarter of 2003, Modline five incorporates a wide range of design innovations that greatly simplify process temperature measurement (see Plate 2).

Providing a wide selection of optical resolutions from D/50 to D/300 and covering a focusing range from 102mm to infinity, the Modline five infrared thermometer series extends high accuracy temperature measurement across a real temperature range from 250 to 3000° C.

Plate 2 Modline 5 from Ircon

Housed in an elegant stainless steel IP66 rated housing and equipped with high temperature cables and totally sealed connectors, Modline five infrared thermometers have been designed to withstand the harshest industrial environments.

An option for Modline five infrared thermometers is Ircon's patented “dirty window” sensor technology which permanently checks the lens for any dust or debris that could cause a false temperature reading and outputs an alarm signal that the lens needs cleaning.

Modline five is focused by rotating the back of the housing and not the lens at the front. This means that the thermometer is free from the possibility of ceasing-up in adverse environmental conditions and does not need to be removed from the process for focus adjustments to be made.

Targeting the Modline five infrared thermometer is also straightforward. Users have a choice of visible through-the-lens sighting or integral laser sighting, which ensures that temperature sensor installation times are short.

The operator has easy access to Modline five temperature readings, alarms and settings via an integral rear mounted keypad and backlit display. Alternatively a remote digital indicator unit can be used, connected to the thermometer via its RS485 port, which can also be used to connect with plant wide computer systems. The thermometer also provides temperature measurements as an analog output.

The Modline five infrared thermometer will be launched with a complete range of accessories that includes mounting brackets, a water-cooling jacket and an air purge.

For further information, please contact: Paul Vincent, Ircon BV, Databankweg 6C, 3821 AL Amersfoort, Netherlands. Tel: 00800 800 47266; Fax: +31 33 450 4320; E-mail: info@ircon.nl; Web site: www.ircon.com