Micro-Epsilon has launched a new portfolio of 100% in-house developed non-contact infrared temperature sensors (pyrometers). The new portfolio represents a total refresh of 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.
Measurements up to 1100°C
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 +1100°C quickly, precisely and with extremely high signal quality and stability. The three variants differ in their design and therefore in their potential applications.
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 are to be processed digitally, such as process monitoring, temperature control and automation. Compared to its predecessor it offers 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 thermoMETER UC sensor heads are available with optical resolutions of 2:1, 15:1 and 22:1. The use of the optional ‘Close-Focus’ optics adaptor allow small spot sizes down to 0.6 mm to be realised and sensor cable lengths up to 15 m are available.
Integrated controllers
The thermoMETER SE (Separate Electronics) is a miniature infrared pyrometer for measuring surface temperatures from -40°C to +1100°C and is ideal for integration into machines and systems. The sensor and controller are permanently connected to each other with the miniature controller integrated into the connection cable. Connection is direct and fast via the open cable ends. Optionally, the system can be operated via a USB adapter and configured using the sensorTOOL software.
The thermoMETER FI (Fully Integrated) is a fully integrated pyrometer for non-contact temperature measurements from -40°C to +1100°C. It is characterised by its extremely compact design, as the sensor and controller are combined in a robust stainless steel housing, which means the space required for the entire system is very small. The sensor is ideal for series production and OEM applications. The inline and process-capable pyrometer has a response time of 20ms and has two status LEDs integrated in the cable outlet, which also serve as an alarm signal and alignment aid during commissioning. On delivery, the pyrometer is already preset and only needs to be wired via the open ends.
