Product category:
Temperature measurement: IR techniques
News Release from: Banner Engineering | Subject: T-gage
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 September 2005
New non-contact infrared temperature
sensors
Banner Engineering has introduced new T-gage temperature sensors, that use infra-red sensing to detect objects that are either hotter or colder than the ambient condition and then trigger an output
Banner Engineering has introduced new T-gage temperature sensors These passive, non-contact temperature-based devices detect objects that are either hotter or colder than the ambient condition and then trigger an output
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 29 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Joe Dolinsky, Banner Magnetic and Temperature Sensor Product Manager commented: "Thanks to advances in manufacturing and reduced costs of thermopile components, Banner temperature sensors offer a low-cost, robust solution to what once was an expensive sensing challenge.
Priced as low as $229, Banner T-gage sensors cost half that of the nearest comparable product".
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Applications.
T-gage sensors are especially useful for monitoring production lines.
They operate even if the product isn't moving and can sense temperature changes as small as 3C.
T-gage sensors are ideal for a wide variety of applications in the process, food production, assembly, packaging, materials handling, and general manufacturing industries including the following.
* Detecting hot products such as baked goods, metals and bottles.
* Detecting cold products, including frozen foods, ice and dairy.
* Monitoring process equipment and fixture temperature.
* Monitoring packaging, binding and gluing thermal processes.
* Detecting hot parts and verifying ejection.
* Monitoring heated or chilled rollers.
Numerous features of the T-gage make it particularly easy to install and use.
* Fast 25 millisecond response time accommodates production line speeds.
* Small, self-contained package doesn't require an external controller.
* Setup is quick and easy using an on-board Teach push button or remote cable.
* Dynamic Teach mode allows the sensor to learn two sensing conditions on-the-fly and automatically set the switchpoint.
* Manual Teach mode allows the user to programme the sensor for two distinct temperature switchpoints.
* Stainless steel barrel construction and fully encapsulated electronics is rated IP67 for harsh sensing environments.
* Provides a wide temperature sensing range from 0 to 300 C.
* Advanced Monitor software allows for threshold adjustment and real-time information display through a PC.
Specifications.
The T-gage sensor operates from 10 to 30V dc.
It features solid-state bipolar outputs: one current sourcing (PNP) and one current sinking (NPN).
Output timing options include ON-delay, OFF-delay, retriggerable, one-shot, pulse stretches and more.
It is available with a 2 m or 9 m unterminated cable, or 5-pin Euro-Style quick-disconnect option.
Lens options include integrated lens for general purpose use, enclosed plastic face for food applications and germanium lens for narrow field of view.
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