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recision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has launched a new portfolio of 100 per cent in-house developed non-contact infrared temperature sensors (pyrometers). The new portfolio represents a total refresh of 20+ year technology and consists of three core series – thermoMETER UC, thermoMETER SE and thermoMETER FI. These new models offer many technical and performance improvements as well as the integration of Micro-Epsilon software (sensorTOOL) and interfaces. The new pyrometers offer significant potential for industrial series applications and OEMs, particularly when it comes to sensor performance and customer-specific adaptations. With Micro-Epsilon’s direct sales model to machine builders and end users rather than selling through a distribution network, Micro-Epsilon is able to provide more competitive pricing to customers, combined with direct technical support and service from the product manufacturer.
Key updates at a glance
Faster response times for standard products – now from just 20 ms!
Best temperature compensation and EMC immunity
50 mK temperature resolution
Parallel digital and analogue operation without loss of data
M12 industrial connectors as standard Access to modern industrial fieldbus networks
INFRARED PYROMETERS FOR NON-CONTACT TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
In addition to being compatible with their predecessors, the new pyrometers are compact, robust and easy to mount, install and operate. They measure surface temperatures from -50°C to +1,100°C quickly, precisely and with extremely high signal quality and stability. The three variants differ in their design and therefore in their potential applications.
HIGH PERFORMANCE INDUSTRIAL PYROMETER
The thermoMETER UC (Universal Controller) is a high performance non-contact inline temperature measurement system with a wide range of functions. The system includes an extremely compact stainless steel sensor and an industrial- grade controller in an aluminium die-cast housing with minimum IP65 protection rating. The sensor can be used at high ambient temperatures up to 180°C without any cooling required and is ideal for industrial applications where measured values
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are to be processed digitally, such as process monitoring, temperature control and automation. Compared to its predecessor, the thermoMETER CT, the thermoMETER UC offers better connectivity via M12 connectors, improved temperature resolution (50 mK), a significantly faster measuring rate (20 ms), improved temperature stability and better signal stability due to higher EMC interference immunity. The thermoMETER UC controller is equipped with two alarm relays and an RS485 interface for digital communication as standard. Industrial Ethernet protocols such as ProfiNET, EtherCAT and Ethernet/IP are available via the optional Micro-Epsilon IF2035 Gateway module. The controller can be connected to a PC via an industrial USB cable with FTDI chip and configured using Micro-Epsilon’s sensorTOOL software. The integrated LCD display has been extended and now has two display lines and four input buttons for quick and easy operation. As with the old thermoMETER CT, the
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