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Temperature sensors
News Release from: Raytek Corp | Subject: Raytek XR infra-red thermometer
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 17 September 2007
IR sensor handles large temperature
range
The Raytek XR infra-red thermometer measures temperatures from - 40 to 1650C and comes with an IP65 rating.
Raytek has released the Raytek XR infra-red (IR) thermometer Designed to optimise continuous temperature monitoring in a broad range of manufacturing processes, this sensor is a rugged, IP65 sealed single-piece system
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 13 Aug 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Raytek XR infra-red thermometer measures temperatures from - 40 to 1650C.
According to Frank Schneider, Raytek Worldwide Product Manager, the Raytek XR infra-red thermometer improves the consistency of manufacturing operations, which can result in less product variation, improved product quality and increased throughput.
"The Raytek XR infra-red thermometer delivers both performance and value for users with demanding temperature measurement requirements".
"This thermometer reduces energy costs by allowing tighter process control and more efficient process heating".
The Raytek XR infra-red thermometer provides a flexible, user-defined analogue output that can be matched with almost any existing control system.
This feature also eliminates the need for expensive A/D conversion or nonstandard A/D input cards.
An intuitive local user interface simplifies system setup and configuration, and adds troubleshooting capabilities.
The Raytek XR infra-red thermometer use identical, configurable installation hardware and application software.
This approach reduces installation time, training and documentation requirements, as well as spare parts costs.
Users have the freedom to choose the easiest or best means of wiring the sensor for a given application.
In addition, standard RS485 communications enables remote configuration - streamlining troubleshooting and data acquisition.
Field calibration software allows for on-site calibration of sensors, reducing service time and expense.
Applications include glass surface temperature measurement, plastics processing and hot metal detection.
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