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Calex PyroCube P - Pyrometer for Thin Film Plastic

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The PyroCube is an infrared pyrometer with an extremely fast response time and a very small measurement area size suitable for Thin Film Plastic Temperature Measurement.
Part Number: PyroCube P
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Take the guesswork out of thin film plastics temperature measurement

The PyroCube P measures the temperature of thin film plastics from 120°C to 350°C.

Thin-film plastics are often highly transmissive to infrared radiation, which makes them very difficult to measure with most sensors.

The PyroCube P uses a special measurement wavelength of 3.4 µm to accurately measure the temperature of many types of plastic film that cannot be measured with general-purpose sensors 

An extremely fast 10 ms response time, small measurement area and continuous LED sighting make the PyroCube suitable for even the most challenging applications.


Features

  • Measures thin films of polyolefin, polyamide, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, nylon, PVC, acrylic, polyurethane and polycarbonate
  • Temperature range 120°C to 350°C
  • Measures an area as small as 12 mm
  • 10 millisecond response time
  • Continuous LED sighting shows the position and size of the measured spot while readings are being taken
  • Multilingual touch screen interface (optional)

Target size and distance are critical to accuracy for most IR thermometers



The given measured spot size contains 90% of the energy detected by the sensor. We normally recommend the target is at least twice as large as the given measured spot for maximum accuracy. Accuracy specifications are valid up to the maximum distances shown.

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 A
Display 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,
backlit
Storage MicroSD Card (optional), max. 32 GB, equal to 16 years of
data at the fastest sample rate of 1 per second
Data 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 events
File Format .csv
Configurable Parameters (Data Logging) Sample period
Number of samples
Scheduled start
Configurable Parameters (Alarm Logging) Log times when triggered, acknowledged, reset
Log data while triggered



Configurable 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

Technical Information

Measurement Specifications

Temperature Range

120°C to 350°C

Measurements below 120°C are possible with reduced stability

Analogue Output Scale Factory set to:
4 mA = 80°C
20 mA = 350°C
Adjustable via optional touch screen module or RS232
Response Time (95%) 10 ms
Adjustable up to 5 s via averaging function
Measured Spot Diameter 12 mm at distance 200 mm; varies depending on measurement distance (see Field of View)
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 ± 4°C
Repeatability ± 1°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

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
Output cable Connection to Sensor Hardwired

Mechanical Specifications

Weight (without cable) 85g

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

Display Options

Model PM030 Optional touch screen terminal for indication, configuration, data logging and alarm outputs. Sensor is available with or without display.

Take the guesswork out of thin film plastics temperature measurement

The PyroCube P measures the temperature of thin film plastics from 120°C to 350°C.

Thin-film plastics are often highly transmissive to infrared radiation, which makes them very difficult to measure with most sensors.

The PyroCube P uses a special measurement wavelength of 3.4 µm to accurately measure the temperature of many types of plastic film that cannot be measured with general-purpose sensors 

An extremely fast 10 ms response time, small measurement area and continuous LED sighting make the PyroCube suitable for even the most challenging applications.


Features

  • Measures thin films of polyolefin, polyamide, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, nylon, PVC, acrylic, polyurethane and polycarbonate
  • Temperature range 120°C to 350°C
  • Measures an area as small as 12 mm
  • 10 millisecond response time
  • Continuous LED sighting shows the position and size of the measured spot while readings are being taken
  • Multilingual touch screen interface (optional)