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OVERVIEW
High-performance fibre optic pyrometer
The FibreCube provides fast and precise temperature measurements in demanding applications.
Measurements as low as 100°C are possible, with a response time of just 1 ms. The sensing head contains no electronics, and may be used in ambient temperatures of up to 150°C with no need for cooling.
Very small objects can be measured. A measurement spot as small as 0.4 mm is available with standard optics, and even smaller with special optics.
For measuring small targets at long distances, the FibreCube is the most capable of any Calex sensor, with measured spot sizes as small as 6 mm at 1 metre distance.
A built-in bright green LED aiming light illuminates the exact size and location of the measured spot, so the sensor is easy to aim with total precision.
The fibre optic cable is made to order, with lengths of up to 10 m or 28 m available depending on the model. The length can be specified to the nearest metre.
All models can measure through glass or quartz viewport windows.
Features
- Temperature ranges from 100°C to 2,000°C
- Miniature fibre optic sensing head for ambient temperatures up to 150°C
- Choice of precision optics and through-lens LED aiming light
- Extremely fast 1 ms response time
- Short measurement wavelength for improved performance on reflective metal surfaces, compared with general-purpose models
- 4-20 mA, voltage, alarm outputs
- RS-232 communications
- Optional display and configuration unit
Please refer to product images or datasheet for field of view images
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OPTIONAL DISPLAY (PM030)
Touch Screen Interface
Optional wall-mounted display, data logging, configuration and alarm unit for FibreCube sensor
- Read the temperature
The large, bright backlit temperature display is visible from a distance and turns red in an alarm condition. - Record the temperature history
See a graph of the measured temperature, and log more than a year of data to a single MicroSD Card. The data is stored in a simple text format that can be imported easily into Excel. - Configure the sensor
All the sensor’s configuration settings can be adjusted via the intuitive touch screen interface. - Trigger temperature alarms
Two alarms are individually configurable as high, low, band or error. The screen turns bright red to signal an alarm condition, and the built-in 24 V, 1 A relay outputs can be connected directly to alarm sounders and beacons. - Accurate measurements, even with reflections of hot objects
Place the sensor outside an oven or furnace and accurately measure the temperature of objects inside by using the Reflected Energy Compensation feature.
PM030 Specifications
Inputs 1 x FibreCube or PyroCube sensor (any model) Outputs Retransmitted analogue output from sensor, and
2 relays, rated 24 V DC, 1 ADisplay Format 2.83” (72 mm) resistive touch TFT, 320 x 240 pixels, backlit Touch Screen Display Format 2.83” (72 mm) resistive touch TFT, 320 x 240 pixels,
backlitStorage MicroSD Card (optional), max. 32 GB, equal to 16 years of
data at the fastest sample rate of 1 per secondData Logging Interval 1 second to 1 day (configurable) Internal Clock Batrtery 1 x BR 1225 3V (not included) Variables Logged Instantaneous target temperature, hold temperature,
alarm eventsFile Format .csv Configurable Parameters (Data Logging) Sample period
Number of samples
Scheduled startConfigurable Parameters (Alarm Logging) Log times when triggered, acknowledged, reset
Log data while triggeredConfigurable Parameters
Languages English, Chinese (simplified), Japanese Temperature units °C/°F Displayed temperature LED sighting on/of Password Date & time (for data logging time stamps) Peak hold period, decay level Averaging period Correction (gain/offset) Emissivity setting (with teach function) Reflected energy compensation (with teach function) Output type Output temperature range Polarity on error Alarm mode, levels, hysteresis - Read the temperature
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APPLICATIONS
Welding preheat
Instantly and accurately measure the preheat temperature of steel surfaces before they are welded.
Finishing and coating
Measure the preheat temperature of bare metal surfaces on small parts before they are coated.
Tools and machine shafts
Small, bare metal machine parts such as cutting tools, bearings and shafts can be monitored without contact.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature Ranges
Application Model Measurement Temperature Range Model Measurement Temperature Range Model Measurement Temperature Range Low Temperature FC-TL 100°C to 1500°C FC-PL 220 to 1650°C FC-AL 500 to 2000°C High Temperature FC-TM 180°C to 2000°C FC-PM 300 to 2000°C FC-AM 600 to 2000°C High Temperature with smallest measured spot FC-TH 240°C to 2000°C FC-PH 400 to 2000°C FC-AH 700 to 2000°C * Depending on ambient temperature and fibre optic cable length – see Minimum Measurable Temperature Spectral response 2.0 to 2.5 μm 0.8 to 1.6 μm 0.8 to 1.0 μm General Specifications
Aiming Light Green LED, through-lens (shows size and location of
measurement area)Accuracy* Measurements below 800°C: ±4°C
800°C to 1200°C: ±0.5% of reading
1000°C to 2000°C: ±1.0% of readingRepeatability* ±2°C ±0.2% of reading Measurement Resolution* Measurements within 50°C of minimum of
measurement temperature range: 3°C
Measurements within 50°C of minimum of
measurement temperature range: 1°C
Otherwise: 0.5°CResponse Time (95%) Analogue output: 0.001 to 5 s
Adjustable via averaging functionWarm Up Time 1 minute Analogue Output Type 4 to 20 mA (set by default)
Can be changed via PM030 or RS-232 to:
0 to 20 mA, mV/°C, or 0 to 1 V DC
Other voltage output ranges available: contact CalexRS-232C Communications Output swing width: ±4 V approx.
Baud rate: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
bps (selectable)Alarm Output Open drain, 27 V DC, 0.2 A Alarm Hysteresis Adjustable, 0°C to 99.9°C Peak Hold 0.01 to 10 s, time or discharge mode, configurable Emissivity Setting Adjustable, 0.3 to 1.0 (default setting 0.95) in 0.001
increments
Emissivity may be set as low as 0.05 with reduced
accuracySupply Voltage 4.7 to 27 V DC, 0.1 A max Mechanical Specifications
Output Cable Length 2 m, 5 m, or 10 m according to
model numberFibre Optic Cable Length According to model number:
1 m to 10 m (L models)
1 m to 28 m (M and H models)Construction Sensing head and electronics
module: Anodised aluminium
Fibre optic cable jacket: Stainless
steelMinimum Bend Radius (fibre optic cable) L models: 150 mm
M and H models: 70 mmEnvironmental Specifications
Ambient (operating) Temperature Range Fibre optic cable and sensing
head: 0°C to 150°C
Electronics module: 0°C to 50°CMinimum Measurable temperature (FC-T models only) Depending on ambient temperature (sensing head)
Ambient temperature: Up to 50°C
Minimum measurable
temperature: 100°C
Ambient temperature: Up to 70°C
Minimum measurable
temperature: 160°C
Ambient temperature: Up to
120°C
Minimum measurable
temperature: 240°CStorage Temperature Range -15°C to 70°C Ambient Humidity 30% to 85% RH non-condensing
Calex FibreCube – Fibre Optic Pyrometer
$0.00 NZD ex GST
The FibreCube is a high-performance temperature measurement device with fast response time, precise readings, and versatile features. It offers temperature ranges from 100°C to 2,000°C and comes with a miniature fibre optic sensing head and optional display unit for ease of use.
