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Temperature measurement: IR techniques
News Release from: Calex Electronics | Subject: Convir TL-TI
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 November 2006
Infrared temperature sensors with USB
interfaces
Calex Electronics are proud to announce three new additions to the Convir TL series of fixed-mount infrared temperature sensors, with USB interfaces for easier data-logging
Calex Electronics are proud to announce three new additions to the Convir TL series of fixed-mount infrared temperature sensors The new TL-TI models offer a USB interface for easy configuration and data logging via a PC
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 31 Aug 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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This new USB interface is available on the TL-TI14-09, TL-TI5-12 and TL-TI4-10 models.
Through the USB interface and AT-301U software the temperature range, emissivity value and response time of these sensors can be configured to meet the requirements of individual applications.
This software can provide a real-time display of not only the current temperature measurement of the TL-TI sensor, but also the maximum, minimum and average readings.
The AT-301U software also has a graph plotting function, and can save and export measurements as a text file.
The TL-TI14-09 operates at wavelengths of 8 to 14um and can measure temperatures from -32 to 900C.
This model offers a choice of close focus optics with measurement spot sizes down to just 2mm diameter at a distance of 100mm.
The TL-TI5-12 is a pyrometer with a narrow 5.14um spectral response, and is designed for use in the glass industry.
By operating at this wavelength it is able to measure a short distance into the surface of glass, which helps to cut out surface reflections that can otherwise affect temperature readings.
This model offers a temperature range from 100 to 1200C to allow it to cover most applications in glass manufacture, and also offers a selection of close focus optics.
The TL-TI4-10 has a 3.9um spectral response and a wide 100 to 1000C temperature range, allowing it to address many applications.
This specially selected wavelength allows it to measure through most flames, providing accurate and stable readings where other infrared temperature sensors cannot.
This wavelength is also useful for measuring low temperature metals, because it is long enough to allow relatively low temperatures to be measured, and at the same time short enough to help improve the apparent emissivity value of metal surfaces.
All of the TL-TI sensors offer 2-wire 4 to 20mA outputs and have detachable leads to allow them to be easily taken out of service and swapped without the need to remove all of their associated cabling.
These sensors also offer a high accuracy of 1% and a rapid response time of just 100ms.
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