Product Selection Guide Noncontact Temperature Measurement Solutions for Industrial Applications Product Selection Guide Find the right IRCON products Question 1: for your application. Should the sensing unit be installed in a fixed position online with your process, or do you prefer a handheld / portable unit? This guide is designed to help you identify IRCON products ON-LINE PORTABLE that meet your temperature monitoring requirements. Mirage Ultimax Plus Modline 3 InfraRail IRCON offers products designed to perform accurately and Modline 5 reliably in extremely harsh environments, along with extensive SR Series industrial application expertise and support services. Modline 4 Javelin ScanIR II IRCON products include infrared thermal scanning Stinger and camera systems, a complete line of infrared Maxline 2 thermometers, and comprehensive thermal imaging and analysis software, capable of temperatures spanning Question 2: -50° to 3500°C (-50° to 6500°F). Does your application require that you measure a point, a line, or area? If you seek further assistance or more detailed information, please visit our web site or contact us directly. Our expert staff can help you find the IRCON solution ideal to your need. POINT LINE AREA POINT AREA> (spot pyrometer) (scan pyrometer) (thermal imager) (spot pyrometer) www.ircon.com POINT > Mirage ScanIR II Stinger Ultimax Plus [email protected] LINE > Modline 3 Maxline 2 InfraRail Modline 5 SR Series Modline 4 Javelin Question 3: Do you prefer a sensor that monitors stand-alone, or do you require broader control capabilities? Our stand-alone sensors typically include no external indicator or controller. SYSTEM SENSORS STAND-ALONE SENSORS Mirage Modline 5 Modline 3 SR Series InfraRail Modline 4 Javelin Question 4: Which of the following best fits the process temperature range of the product or material you wish to measure? * Process Temperature Range: °F 150 - 6500 75 - 6500 700 - 5000 122 - 5432 1300 - 6500 -50 - 2600 0 - 2400 50 - 4500 -40 - 3200 -4 - 4500 -50 - 5430 °F °C 80 - 3500 25 - 3500 375 - 3000 50 - 3000 700 - 3500 -50 - 1300 -20 - 1300 35 - 2500 -40 - 1760 -20 - 2500 -50 - 3000 °C Mirage Modline 3 InfraRail Modline 5 SR Series Modline 4 Javelin ScanIR II Stinger Maxline 2 Ultimax Plus Question 5: What is the minimum or maximum spot size you require? * Resolution Factor Range: D/20 to D/20 to D/3 to D/75 to D/50 to Fixed D/10 to D/75 to Call Call Call D/300 D/300 D/300 D/300 D/150 Focus D/30 D/300 IRCON IRCON IRCON Mirage Modline 3 InfraRail Modline 5 SR Series Modline 4 Javelin ScanIR II Stinger Maxline 2 Ultimax Plus Please refer to the center chart for further detail > > * Please consult with an IRCON product specialist to determine the specific instrument that will meet your requirements. The spot size that the sensing head will measure is determined by the formula d = D / F d = Diameter of spot needed (the area on the target you are needing to measure) D = Distance from sensing head to target F = Resolution Factor for sensing head (use the number ranges indicated in chart above) Typical IRCON Product Applications IRCON Application Experience Following is a matrix of typical applications of IRCON products. Following is a list of examples where IRCON prod- For more comprehensive discussion about solutions for your situation, ucts and expertise have been applied over the many please contact an IRCON product specialist in your area or submit years we have been in business. For more compre- a request to http://www.ircon.com/tech_request hensive discussion about your situation, please contact an IRCON product specialist in your area, or submit a request to s u l http://www.ircon.com/tech_request 3 5 4 s P l e i i e e e x r a e n n n n a i i i i e g R l l l l S m Automotive a a d d d e i r r v t o o i o f l R a - Diesel Glow Plug Production Spot Temperature Monitoring Systems: n M S M I M J U M - Glass, Including Tempered and Bulletproof Materials Molten steel or glass production X X X - Backlite Thermal Grid Inspection Construction Iron or steel forging or annealing X X X X X - Asphalt Loadout Temperature High temperature steel fabricating X X X X X X - Asphalt Dryer Drum Measurement (forming, machining, welding, etc. - Lime & Cement Kilns requiring wide temp. ranges) - Cement Kiln Clinker Temperature - Roofing Shingle Production Kiln and Vacuum Furnace monitoring X X X X Electronics (difficult, high temp. applications with - Printed Circuit Board and Bare Board Production small targets, dust and/or smoke) - Silicon Wafer Polishing - IC Wire Bonding Silicon crystal production X X Environmental Non-ferrous metals X X X - Trash Pile Monitoring - Digester Efficiency Low temp. metals and small targets X X X X X Fiber Optics Thin film plastics, paints, waxes, oils: X X X X - Preform Temperature - Controlling Preform Shape Furnace walls (for glass melters) X X X - Coating / Curing the Filament Glass surface temperature X X X Food & Pharmaceutical (for sealing, bending, annealing, - Candy Molds tempering and forming) - Tobacco Drying Thin polyester (PET) films, X X X Glass glass or ceramics - Belt Temperature Measurement - Bulletproof Glass Bending or Laminating Paper, food, or textile production X X X - Gob Temperature (lower temperature applications) - Laminated Glass Production - Glass Mold Temperature - Tempered Glass Metals - Aluminum Smelters - Cast Iron and Stainless Steel Pipe - Coating Rebar 2 I - Foundry Molds I e r R n e - Ion Nitriding I Area Temperature Scanning / i l g n x n a - Mold Release i Thermal Imaging Systems: a c t S S M - Railroad Wheel Manufacturing - Wire Coating Monitoring of continuous web or X X - Coil Coating flat surface processes such as paper, fabric, panels, sheet metal Packaging or glass from a fixed position. - Corrugated Cardboard Production - Thermal Seal Packaging or Product Inspection Monitoring of objects, molds or X X - Hot Melt Glue Packaging or Product Inspection curved surfaces, including a wide Plastics array of materials - Blow Molded Bottles (See software page of this brochure - Mold Repairs for additional information) - PET Bottles - Thermoforming Power - Coal Fires - Fly Ash Control Pulp & Paper - Recovery Boiler Monitoring - Paper Converting InfraRail Mirage IRCON Noncontact Temperature Sensing Products Modline 3 Spot Thermometers - Systems (Fixed Position Sensors) Mirage Modline 3 InfraRail Will your application require a fixed focus or an adjustable focus lens? Fixed X Adjustable X X X What is the response time required for proper control monitoring? Range in Seconds 0.01 to 60 0.01 to 60 0.01 to 60 seconds seconds seconds What type of output from our sensor does 0-10 Vdc 0-10 Vdc your application / controller require? 4-20 mA 4-20 mA 4-20 mA Analog 0-20 mA Serial RS-485 Video or Still Imagery What are the space limitations for mounting the sensor head? Height x Width x Length 7.5 H x 5.0 W call call in Inches x 8.625 L IRCON IRCON What are space limitations for the indicator / processor? Height x Width x Length 8.8 H x 8.8 W 5.7 H x 7.6 W 2.9 H x 2.95 W in Inches x 6.0 L x 11.0 L x 5.34 L Does this product come with or require PC software? No No No (For advanced data trending, thermal imaging orfor controldescriptions.) capabilities. Please refer to software page of this brochure What special features will you require? Adjustable Emissivity X X X Peak Picker X X X Adjustable Response Time X X X Alarm Capabilities X X PID Control X Panel-Mounted Indicator X X Remote Display (Optional) Fiber Optic Lens (Optional) X X X Maxline 2 Modline 5 SR Series Modline 4 Javelin ScanIR II Stinger Ultimax Plus Spot Thermometers - Stand Alone (Fixed Position Sensors) Thermal Scanner and Imagers (Fixed Position) Handheld Portable Units Modline 5 SR Series Modline 4 Javelin ScanIR II Stinger Maxline 2 Ultimax Plus X X X X X X X X X 0.06 to 25 0.1 to 10 0.15 to 10 0.165 to 10 0.02 to 60 0.017 0.017 0.5 to 1.0 seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds 0-10 Vdc 0-10 Vdc 4-20 mA 4-20 mA 4-20 mA 4-20 mA 4-20 mA 0-20 mA 0-20 mA loop power 0-20 mA RS-485 RS-485 RS-485 RS-485 RS-232 Analog or Analog or Digital Video Digital Video (NTSC or PAL) (NTSC or PAL) 2.24 (diameter) 7.5 H x 5.0 W 3.80 H x 4.0W 1.5 H x 1.5W 9.16 H x 9.25W 3.88 H x 5.0 W 3 (diameter) x 8.28 L x 8.625 L x 5.33L x 7.8 L x 13.49 L x 13.56 L x 7 L (without DWD) call call call call 12.7 H x 15 W call call IRCON IRCON IRCON IRCON x 8.3 L IRCON IRCON Yes Yes Yes Yes See description No No No See description See description See description Yes on software page on software page on software page on software page X E-slope X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X DPM or MSI X X X X IRCON Product Accessories IRCON offers a comprehensive line of product accessories Sensor Fiber Optic Lens Assemblies: designed to simplify installation and maintenance, enable (For Mirage, Modline 3, Infrarail, and SR Series Sensors) greater operator convenience and safety, and assure sensor accuracy and protection while operating in harsh For applications where a target is environments.