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News Release from: Micro-Epsilon UK | Subject: Handheld infrared temperature measurement
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 March 2007
Handheld infrared temperature
measurement
Sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has launched its handheld infrared temperature measurement device, the ' optris MiniSight Pro', offering engineers a low-cost alternative to thermal imaging cameras.
At this year's Maintec 2007 exhibition (20-22 March 2007), sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon (stand J12) will be officially launching its handheld infrared temperature measurement device, the ' optris MiniSight Pro', offering engineers a genuine, low-cost alternative to thermal imaging cameras Priced at just GBP199, the 'optris MiniSight Pro' handheld thermometer requires little training
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The engineer simply aims the device at the target and presses the button.
The temperature is then displayed on an LCD.
Service engineers and maintenance technicians can use the device to measure the surface temperature of objects between - 32degC up to 760degC.
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The optical resolution of the unit is 40:1, providing an accuracy of +/-1% (or +/-1degC between 0degC and 760degC).
The user can even programme the device to compensate for the emissivity (the intensity of infrared radiation emitted by every material or body) of different target materials.
The 'optris MiniSight Pro' comes with onboard data logging capabilities that can handle up to 20 different values, a thermocouple input, alarm functions and a USB interface.
' optris Connect' software is also provided, which enables the user to set parameters and record temperatures.
The unit is supplied with a tripod and carrying pouch as standard.
The 'optris MiniSight Pro ' also benefits from a slimline, ergonomic design and is no larger or heavier than a standard TV remote control device, and so fits neatly into an engineer's pocket.
Ideally suited to preventive maintenance applications, quality management, RandD and electronic design, the ' optris MiniSight Pro' can be used to check electrical equipment; to detect 'hot spots' on bearings, motors and power transmission equipment; to measure the temperature of moving objects in manufacturing processes; to detect energy losses on heat insulations; and to inspect critical components on vehicles.
Also on show at Maintec 2007 will be the company's 'optris LaserSight' temperature measurement device, which has 75:1 optics and sells for just GBP475.
Users can therefore measure smaller targets that are further away.
Most competing products on the market only use an 8:1 ratio.
The 75:1 resolution is achieved by Micro-Epsilon's worldwide-patented laser sighting with special, narrow beam aiming.
The unique laser crosshairs sighting system supports precise temperature measurements at any distance.
The crosshairs exactly mark a measuring spot in its real size of 16mm at a distance of 1,200mm or 1mm at 62mm in 'close-focus' mode.
A switch enables the user to shift into a 'close-focus' mode: two single laser beams cross each other at the smallest measuring spot, just 1mm in diameter.
An integrated position sensor flips the LCD display into the most convenient viewing position, so the device can be used in vertical or horizontal measuring mode, the only device of its kind in the world to offer this type of functionality.
This means the device is ideally suited to measuring manifold temperatures.
The measuring range of the device is from - 35degC up to 900degC.
A USB interface and graphics and reporting software with oscilloscope functionality helps to process and record up to 20 measurements per second.
The 'optris LaserSight' is ideally suited to preventive maintenance applications, quality management, research and development and electronic design.
At Maintec 2007, Micro-Epsilon will be showcasing its complete family of 'optris' non-contact infrared temperature measurement products.
Prices for handheld infrared thermometers start from as little as GBP59 for 20:1 optics, GBP99 for 20: 1 optics with adjustable emissivity, up to GBP475 for the 'optris LaserSight'.
As well as handheld units, Micro-Epsilon will also demonstrate its range of programmable, compact infrared temperature sensors: the optris ' CS' and 'CSmicro', 'CTex' and 'Ctfast'.
The 'optris CS' and 'optris CSmicro' sensor series are ideal for industrial OEM users and combine high quality and accuracy of metrological parameters with a rugged, high-grade stainless steel housing and an attractive price per measuring point.
The sensors are approximately half the price of the company's standard infrared temperature sensors.
The technology was designed specifically for OEM customers, who to date may have avoided infra-red measurement due to its relative high cost.
The 'optris CS' is therefore compact, with an M12 thread and a diameter of 14 mm and a length of 87 mm.
The sensor also comes with integrated electronics, an LED display and a smart sighting support.
The 'optris CS' is a rugged device, benefiting from coated silicon optics and so can be used in ambient temperatures of up to 75degC, without cooling.
Further features are: a scalable analogue output of 0 - 10 V or 0 - 5 V, adjustable signal processing, short circuit and polarity reversal protection, USB programming interface with software and a wide power range of 5 - 7 or 12 - 28 V DC.
The 'optris CSmicro' is even more compact and measures just 14 mm in diameter by 28 mm in length, with an M12 thread.
Again, the sensor is housed in stainless steel but the processing electronics are integrated in the sensor cable itself, which facilitates small sensor dimensions.
In addition to providing all the features of the 'optris CS', the 'optris CSmicro' goes further and provides a programmable simultaneous alarm output for fast analysis and switching operations.
A very fast response time of 30ms (CS and CSmicro) demonstrates the level of technical innovation these sensors bring to the infrared temperature sensor market.
The sensor can also be used in ambient temperatures of up to 120degC without having to cool the sensing head. Request a free brochure from Micro-Epsilon UK ...
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