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OVERVIEW
Maximise accuracy with the Calex PyroCube
The PyroCube is a non-contact infrared temperature sensor with built-in LED sighting. It has an extremely fast response time, and can precisely measure the temperature of a very small area.
The continuous LED sighting illuminates the position and size of the measurement spot while readings are being taken, without affecting the accuracy of the measurement. The sensor works by detecting the infrared radiation emitted from a surface as a result of its own temperature. The amount of radiation emitted is related to the temperature, and the sensor uses this relationship to provide an accurate temperature measurement.
The Pyrocube S is a General purpose sensor. Suitable for measuring non-metals such as paper, thick plastics, food, rubber, electronic components, cable insulation, ceramics, textiles, painted surfaces among many others.
The PyroCube F is beneficial for those applications where the fastest response time (1 millisecond) is needed.
Features
- High speed response time – as fast as 1 ms
- Measured spot as small as 1.6 mm
- Temperature ranges from 0°C to 500°C
- Continuous LED sighting shows the position and size of the measured spot while readings are being taken
- Multilingual touch screen interface (optional)
- Not designed or approved for fever detection
Please refer to product images or data sheet 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
Cable Manufacturing
It is now possible to monitor the temperature of insulation and sheathing as they are applied to very narrow cables, avoiding manufacturing defects and ensuring highly repeatable product quality.
Plastics
Extrusion of plastic tubing and profiles requires temperature control to ensure consistent quality. The tube or profile can be narrow, so the very small measured spot of the PyroCube is ideal. If the die is changed, the aiming angle of the sensor must often be adjusted, and the continuous LED sighting makes this easy.
Electronics: PCB Testing
When testing the function of circuit boards, small components can heat up very quickly. The PyroCube can monitor the temperature of very small components and read their surface temperature instantaneously.
Food
The PyroCube’s advanced peak hold functionality is ideal for fast-moving conveyors, especially in food production. With the PyroCube, it is now possible to measure the temperature of thousands of individual items every minute.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Measurement Specification
Temperature Range S models: 0°C to 500°C F models: 50°C* to 500°C
* Measurements below 50°C are possible with reduced stabilityAnalogue Output Scale (factory setting) 4-20 mA, set by default as:
4 mA = 0°C
20 mA = 500°C
Adjustable via optional touch screen module or RS232Response Time (95%) 1 ms (-F models)
10 ms (-S models)
Adjustable up to 5 s via averaging functionMeasured Spot Diameter From 1.6 mm (see Field of View Diagrams below) Target Sighting Red LED built-in as standard on all models, shows the position and size of the measurement area. Switchable on/off. Accuracy of Measurement ± 3°C or 1% of reading, whichever is greater Repeatability ± 0.5°C Temperature Resolution <0.5°C Emissivity Setting Adjustable, 0.3 to 1.0, via RS232C or optional touch screen interface Electrical Specifications
Outputs 1 analogue output and 1 alarm output Analogue Output 4-20 mA (this is the default factory setting on all models) Output type can be changed via optional PM030 touch screen interface to a choice of:
0-20 mA
mV/°C
Voltage (range depends on model, see Ordering)Alarm Output 1 open drain alarm output, rated 27 V DC, 0.2 A Supply Voltage 5 to 27 V DC, 100 mA max Digital Communications RS232C Modbus RTU, non-isolated Mechanical Specifications
Weight (without cable) 85 g Environmental Specifications (PyroCube Sensor)
Environmental Rating IP67 Operating Ambient Temperature 0°C to 50°C Storage Temperature -15°C to 70°C Operating Ambient Humidity 30% to 85% RH non-condensing
Calex PyroCube S and F – Small targets and fast measurements
$0.00 NZD ex GST
Calex PyroCube infrared temperature sensor with fast response, small measured spot and LED sighting.
