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Fluke Process Instruments will present its range of infrared temperature monitoring solutions for seamless integration in factory automation systems at the 2021 SPS trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, at booth #7A-530, as well as its first acoustic imager. The manufacturer’s noncontact sensors and measuring systems are valuable tools for quality assurance, process optimization and 24/7 safety monitoring. They provide high flexibility with features such as remote setup and control, various connectivity and reporting options and user-defined automatic alarms. The SV600 Fixed Acoustic Imager detects gas leaks as well as mechanical faults and weaknesses in factory equipment or manufactured goods in real-time before they incur costly repairs and downtimes. Using an array of sophisticated sound sensors, a camera and powerful SoundMap technology, the SV600 visualizes sounds in order to help users quickly locate and evaluate potential problems.
Fixed-installation infrared measuring systems are used to monitor products and assets for overheating or defined irregularities. The ThermoView TV40 industrial-grade thermal imager has a temperature measurement range of -10 °C to 1200 °C. Featuring an integrated visible-light camera, it enables easy camera alignment and added detail on blended infrared and visual images. Users can define various areas of interest with distinct alarm conditions to ensure product quality, efficient fuel use, and proper functioning of machines and equipment. Various field-interchangeable lens options including wide-angle lenses are available. The Pan and Tilt enclosure, available as an accessory for the ThermoView TV40 thermal imaging camera, enables large-area monitoring for temperature irregularities. Another highlighted product line, the Raytek Compact MI3 pyrometer series, is designed especially for easy integration in plants and machines. The innovative multiple sensing head interface, which can support up to eight individually addressable heads per communication box, reduces sensor cost, simplifies sensor installation and applications troubleshooting, and provides the lowest cost per measurement point. Various spectral models for different temperature ranges and industrial applications are available. The series also comprises ATEX/IECEx-certified sensors.
Fluke Process Instruments at the SPS trade fair
Nuremberg, Germany, 23 – 25 November 2021
Hall 7A, Stand 530

Fluke Process Instruments will present temperature measurement solutions and connect with customers at the ECHT 2020 web conference and expo, 30 Nov – 2 Dec. Interested parties can register at https://www.a3ts.org/echt2020/ to join the digital conference, visit the virtual booth, and arrange one-on-one audio/video chats with industry experts. Fluke Process Instruments manufactures both infrared sensors and datalogging systems. These powerful hardware and software systems provide crucial information for quality assurance, process optimization, and audits. Highlighted products at the ECHT virtual booth include the ThermoView TV40 combined thermal and visible-light camera, which is used, for instance, to check temperatures of molten metal and monitor ladles for hotspots. In contrast to thermal cameras, the Raytek MP150 infrared linescanner targets continuous processes and needs only a very narrow field of view to create a full thermal image of moving objects. Measured temperatures range up to 1200 °C for thermal imagers and 3200 °C for spot pyrometers. The latter provide targeted readings of selected areas. Via maximum value hold, they can even monitor wires. The virtual showcase includes the high-end Endurance spot pyrometer series and the Thermalert 4.0 series, geared at particularly cost-sensitive applications. Both series offer best-in-class accuracy and repeatability. Various spectral models are available, and the Endurance series comprises monochrome and ratio pyrometer models and a version with a remote sensing head for ambient temperatures up to 315 °C. Also on show, the Datapaq Furnace Tracker performs temperature uniformity surveys (TUS) and system accuracy tests (SAT) compliant with NADCAP AMS 2750E and CQI-9. This system is based on the Datapaq TP3 data logger with up to 20 measurement channels, which travels through heat-treatment and quench processes protected by a thermal barrier. The system furthermore includes analysis and reporting software and thermocouples.

The innovative one- and two-color Endurance pyrometers from Fluke Process Instruments are ideal for use as dedicated calibration instruments (DCI). They provide top precision in low- and high-temperature applications in all kinds of industries. The measured temperature range is 50 °C to 3200 °C. The devices feature comprehensive communications and power interfaces and optional video functionality and are Industry 4.0 compliant. The manufacturer operates an independent in-house DAkkS laboratory in its Berlin plant and supplies the infrared pyrometers with a DAkkS calibration certificate with three customer-specified calibration points. The maximum deviation is only ±0.2% for single-color shortwave Endurance pyrometers and ±0.3% for two-color ratio pyrometers. Fluke Process Instruments has announced a limited offer valid until 20 November 2020, including an Endurance high-precision reference pyrometer, a DAkkS certificate, and a demo case containing mounting accessories and software. More information about this offer, the product, and its applications is available at https://get.flukeprocessinstruments.com/endurance-pyrometer-europe-limitedoffer2020/.

The food processing industry relies heavily on temperature measurement – not only to prove compliance with food safety but also as a crucial means to optimize cooking cycles and save money. As a provider of thermal profiling and non-contact infrared temperature measurement solutions, Fluke Process Instruments has all requirements covered. Datapaq Food Tracker systems record the product and air temperatures in such processes as cooking, baking, and freezing. Based on a Datapaq datalogger, thermocouples, a protective barrier, and the powerful, yet easy to use Insight analysis software for lethality calculations, they pass through the process with the food products and generate HACCP-compliant reports. The Food Tracker’s radio functionality enables real-time cook validation, allowing operators to shorten cooking cycles and increase throughput. Complementing the profiling systems, infrared spot pyrometers such as the Thermalert 4.0, linescanners such as the Raytek MP150, and the TV40 thermal camera enable end-to-end product temperature monitoring. All these systems can continually monitor food products as they enter and exit an oven or chiller. They are designed for integration into process control systems and can be built into machinery for OEM applications.
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Fluke Process Instruments will host a webinar on proper maintenance and restart of industrial infrared sensors on 9 June 2020, 10 – 11 a.m. UTC. This webinar is free of charge. Prior registration at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6358443165003395599 is required. Speaker Adam Ellis, Global Technical & Application Support Manager at Fluke Process Instruments, will give tips based on over 20 years of experience with installation and maintenance cases. He will cover sensor alignment and focus, maintenance strategies, best practices for restarting IR sensors, and more. The webinar is geared at users from all industries who use Fluke Process Instruments, Raytek, Ircon, or any other brand of industrial infrared sensors for noncontact temperature monitoring. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. The company will afterwards make the session available as a webcast on its YouTube channel.

Fluke Process Instruments has launched the rugged Pan and Tilt enclosure for its ThermoView TV40 thermal imaging camera. Enabling 24/7 large-area monitoring for hot spots, cold spots, or temperature irregularities, the TV40 Pan and Tilt is a powerful critical asset monitoring tool. The enclosure for wall or pedestal mounting can rotate the camera head a full 360° continuously and tilt it from -40° to 90°. It has a -40 °C to 50 °C ambient temperature range and provides IP66 ingress protection against water and dust. Applications include ensuring the functionality of electric power infrastructure and fire prevention in coal yards, grain storage, and recycling facilities. The TV40 integrates thermal and visual sighting capabilities for easy camera alignment and added detail on blended infrared and visual images. Analysis tools include image subtraction, isotherms, and histograms. Users can define an unlimited number of AOI (areas of interest) with individual conditions for automatic alarms via Modbus, digital outputs, or email. In contrast to intermittent checks with handheld thermal cameras, this system is always on the spot and unfailingly monitors areas at risk, allowing timely corrective action. The Modbus output allows for easy SCADA integration. In addition, the system also features 1-Gbit Ethernet communication with PoE capability.

Fluke Process Instruments will exhibit temperature sensing solutions at the European Conference on Heat Treatment in Antwerp, Belgium. The manufacturer develops both infrared sensors for continuous remote monitoring of equipment and processes and datalogging systems for furnace surveys and in-process product temperature profiling. Designed to meet today’s demanding industrial automation requirements, the hardware and software systems allow operators to optimize their processes for consistent high quality and fuel efficiency. An exhibition highlight, the ThermoView TV40 industrial-grade thermal imager with an integrated visible-light camera, enables 24/7 temperature monitoring in a -10 °C to 1200 °C range. Target applications include iron foundries where the imagers check temperatures of molten metal and monitor ladles to ensure that the refractory lining is intact. Users can define various areas of interest with distinct alarm conditions. Also on show, the Datapaq Furnace Tracker performs temperature uniformity surveys (TUS) and system accuracy tests (SAT) compliant with NADCAP AMS 2750E and CQI-9. This system is based on the Datapaq TP3 data logger with up to 20 measurement channels. It is designed to travel through heat-treatment and quench processes. Datapaq thermal profilers include analysis and reporting software, thermocouples, and thermal barriers. The team will be happy to advise visitors on the best way to tackle their particular measurement needs.
ECHT European Conference on Heat Treatment
Antwerp, Belgium, 25 – 27 March 2020

Fluke Process Instruments extends its Thermalert 4.0 spot pyrometer series, adding new shortwave versions and various additional interface options. The compact, extremely robust infrared thermometers provide noncontact, automatic temperature monitoring. Three new spectral models measuring at wavelengths of 1 µm, 1.6 µm, and 2.3 µm have been primarily designed for high-temperature applications and are particularly suitable for monitoring metal, steel, and glass. The full Thermalert 4.0 lineup covers measuring temperatures between -40 °C and 2300 °C and offers various different spectral models and focus distances. All models are now available with connectivity options for Ethernet, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET IO, in addition to analog or RS485 interfaces. Voltage can be supplied via Power over Ethernet (PoE). The Thermalert 4.0 series features an outstanding high maximum operating temperature of 85 °C. Users can therefore save costs by setting up many measuring points without cooling. The rugged IP65 infrared thermometers exhibit best-in-class repeatabilities, response times, and accuracies. An integrated laser focus facilitates alignment. In addition, the manufacturer also offers a pyrometer without laser for particularly cost-sensitive applications. This model with an 8 µm to 14 µm spectral response has all the other advantages of the series and is suitable for a wide range of measurement tasks between -40 °C and 1000 °C. Fluke Process Instruments at SPS Nuremberg, Germany, 26 – 28 November 2019 Hall 7a, Stand 350

Fluke Process Instruments will present infrared measurement technology for automatic, noncontact temperature monitoring in industrial processes at the SPS trade show in Nuremberg, Germany, at booth 7a-350. The sensors and thermal imagers provide outstanding robustness, precision, and connectivity. The manufacturer is expanding the Thermalert 4.0 spot pyrometer series, adding new models and interface options that will premiere at the SPS. Including the brand-new shortwave pyrometers for high-temperature applications and especially for metals and steel, the series comprises 18 models that measure temperatures ranging from -40 °C to 2300 °C. In addition to analog and RS485 interfaces, there are now also Ethernet, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET IO interface options. The Ethernet versions can be supplied with voltage via Power over Ethernet (PoE). Another highlighted showcase, the ThermoView TV40 thermal camera incorporates an integrated visible-light camera. This industrial-grade thermal imager (IP67) is designed for fixed installation and 24/7 temperature monitoring in the -10 °C to 1200 °C range. Users can define various areas of interest with distinct alarm conditions to ensure product quality, efficient fuel use, and proper functioning of machines and equipment. Fluke Process Instruments at SPS Nuremberg, Germany, 26 – 28 November 2019 Hall 7a, Stand 350

Fluke Process Instruments will showcase temperature sensing solutions for primary and secondary metals production at the 2019 HeatTreatmentCongress in Cologne, Germany. These include infrared sensors for noncontact measurements, which are ideal for continuous remote monitoring of products and equipment, and datalogging systems for furnace surveys and in-process product temperature profiling. Developed to meet today’s demanding industrial automation requirements, the hardware and software systems allow operators to optimize their processes for consistent high quality and fuel efficiency. An exhibition highlight, the ThermoView TV40 industrial-grade thermal imager with an integrated visible-light camera, enables 24/7 temperature monitoring in a -10 °C to 1200 °C range. Target applications include iron foundries where the imagers check temperatures of molten metal and monitor ladles to ensure that the refractory lining is intact. Users can define various areas of interest with distinct alarm conditions. Also on show, the Datapaq Furnace Tracker based on the Datapaq TP3 data logger with up to 20 measurement channels performs temperature uniformity surveys (TUS) and system accuracy tests (SAT) compliant with NADCAP AMS 2750E and CQI-9. These profiling systems are designed to travel through heat-treatment and quench processes. They include analysis and reporting software, thermocouples, and thermal barriers for maximum protection at high temperatures up to 1200 °C and process durations of hours and days. The team will be happy to advise visitors on the best way to tackle their particular application. Fluke Process Instruments at HeatTreatmentCongress Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany, 22 – 24 October 2019 Hall 4.1, Stand C-091

Fluke Process Instruments presents its range of thermal profilers and infrared temperature measurement solutions at the THERMPROCESS trade fair. The latest addition to the IR pyrometer portfolio, Thermalert 4.0, enables automatic noncontact temperature monitoring in a -40…2250 °C range. Due to the outstanding ambient temperature range of -20…85 °C, more measuring points can be set up without cooling. Another IR innovation, the industrial-grade thermal imager ThermoView TV40 with an integrated visible-light camera, is also on show. The fixed-installation thermal camera enables 24/7 temperature monitoring in a -10…1200 °C range. Developed to meet today’s demanding industrial automation requirements, it supports GigE streaming of images and automatic alarms. The manufacturer’s thermal profiling systems are represented by Datapaq TP3 data loggers, featuring up to 20 thermocouple channels and outstanding 3.6 million data points memory capacity. The loggers enable temperature uniformity surveys (TUS) and in-process product temperature monitoring. Even water or gas quench processes can be profiled. Users can easily customize reports and generate CQI-9, AMS 2750E, and ISO9000-compliant reports. The measured temperature range is -100…1370 °C with a ±0.3 °C accuracy. Fluke Process Instruments offers complete application-tailored system solutions including resilient thermal barriers, Datapaq Insight analysis software, and thermocouples. The team will be happy to advise visitors on the best way to tackle their particular application. THERMPROCESS is part of “The Bright World of Metals”, the major international event for the metals industry, also comprising the GIFA trade fair for foundry technology, the METEC metallurgy and steel industry trade fair, and the Newcast trade fair for precision castings, which are all held concurrently in Düsseldorf. Fluke Process Instruments at THERMPROCESS Düsseldorf, Germany, 25 – 29 June 2019 Hall 9, Stand C73

Thermalert 4.0 spot pyrometers from Fluke Process Instruments enable precise monitoring of critical glass manufacturing processes such as annealing of glass bottles and containers. The noncontact infrared sensors measure product as well as belt temperatures. That way, operators can ensure that the lehr is set correctly for products with different glass thicknesses and sizes, and that the transportation belt is heated correctly. The latter is especially important for glass containers with a thick bottom, to prevent uneven cooling and breakage. Continuous monitoring helps operators improve quality and uniformity and reduce reject rates. It also supports troubleshooting by detecting faulty burners under the transportation belt. The annealing process is designed to remove residual stress in formed containers. Obtaining the correct temperature and cooling curve is essential to achieve the required strength in the finished product. Temperature monitoring in this process also serves to confirm correct cure of decorative print or coatings. The high-accuracy Thermalert 4.0 spot pyrometer series comprises various wavelength models for different materials, including two specialized glass models. A peak hold function enables monitoring of moving glass containers. The series covers measured temperatures between -40 °C and 2250 °C. The infrared thermometers have the largest ambient temperature range in their class: -20 °C to 85 °C. Therefore, many measuring points can be set up without cooling accessories, saving costs. Moreover, the sensors can be read out, configured, calibrated, and fitted with firmware updates remotely via the internet. This minimizes service costs per measuring point. Fluke Process Instruments industry specialists will be happy to advise customers on selecting and setting up the ideal measuring solution for their plant.

Combining two devices using two different temperature measurement technologies, Fluke Process Instruments provides the glass industry with more information on high-value applications like float glass manufacturing, glass tempering, and windshield forming and laminating. Temperature profiling runs with a data logger enable operators to quickly optimize furnace settings for new products and to identify problems with burners or airflow. They are complemented by a thermal imager installed at the furnace exit for 100 % production monitoring and traceability. Datapaq Furnace Tracker profiling systems travel through heat-treatment and quench processes. They record the product temperature curves via up to 20 thermocouples cemented to the glass pane. These industry-specific profiling systems consist of a data logger, a thermal barrier, and software with advanced analysis, reporting, and archiving functions. The manufacturer offers the largest range of thermal barriers in the market and will advise customers on which system setup to use for their applications. The other measuring device, a Raytek MP150 infrared linescanner, scans each glass pane when it exits the furnace. It generates a thermal image and immediately shows up hot and cold spots. The series comprises various different spectral models, allowing even low-emissivity glass to be monitored. In contrast to thermal cameras, the linescanner needs only a very narrow field of view. It is therefore ideal for manufacturing lines with furnace and quench installed in close proximity.

Fluke Process Instruments has released the new Spot Size Calculator app for Android and iOS mobile devices, for desktop computers running Windows 10, and as an online app for use with all common internet browsers. It integrates all Fluke Process Instruments infrared spot sensors and thermal imagers as well as legacy Raytek and Ircon devices. Users simply select a product and enter the mounting distance. The app then calculates the spot diameter or camera field of view. This will help customers find the right spot pyrometer for their installation environment – the measured object must be larger than the spot size to prevent measuring errors. In addition, the app will help customers optimally set up thermal cameras so they focus all areas of interest. The app supports English, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese.

Fluke Process Instruments offers a comprehensive range of temperature monitoring solutions for primary and secondary metals manufacturing. The company has just introduced ThermoView TV40 thermal imagers with an integrated visible-light camera. Designed for fixed installation, this new series is ideal for iron foundries where the imagers check temperatures of molten metal and monitor ladles to ensure that the refractory lining is intact. Users can define various areas of interest with distinct alarm conditions. The analysis software enables easy traceability for each melt. Fluke Process Instruments furthermore offers temperature profiling solutions for downstream steel and metals processing. The Datapaq Furnace Tracker based on the Datapaq TP3 data logger with up to 20 measurement channels enables furnace surveys according to NADCAP AMS 2750E and CQI-9. The systems include analysis and reporting software, thermocouples, and thermal barriers for maximum protection at high temperatures up to 1200 °C. They are also used for in-process product temperature profiling. These and more products and applications will be presented at the 2018 HeatTreatmentCongress in Cologne, Germany. Fluke Process Instruments at HeatTreatmentCongress Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany, 16 – 18 October 2018 Hall 4.1, Stand A-060, B-061

At the IZB automotive industry suppliers fair in Wolfsburg, Germany, Fluke Process Instruments will present a brand-new thermal camera in addition to well-established thermal imaging solutions. These devices facilitate troubleshooting, QA, and process optimization in various applications. They help reduce scrap, save fuel costs, and ensure traceability to meet auditing requirements. They can be integrated in OPC and plant-specific networks. The new ThermoView TV40 integrates both an infrared and a visible-light camera. Designed for fixed installation, it enables continuous monitoring of processes and products. Applications include laser plastic welding and testing of seat warmers. Operators can define various areas of interest with discrete tolerances, alarms, and trending. Raytek MP150 linescanners are used for thermal imaging in moving processes. Co-exhibitor Selmatec Systems will present comprehensive in-line monitoring solutions based on this linescanner and Raytek pyrometers. The German system integrator has implemented modular, scalable solutions for automotive applications such as press hardening. Scanning moving blanks and press parts at a 150 Hz frequency, the linescanners generate thermal images that provide information on temperature uniformity, part integrity (thickness variations, overlapping material), oven performance, die wear, and cooling cycle performance. The imager provides a ±1% accuracy compliant with CQI-9 HTSA. Fluke Process Instruments at the IZB International Suppliers Fair Wolfsburg, Germany, 16 – 18 October 2018 Hall 5, Stand 5104

Compiling thermal images of objects that move at extremely slow speeds is a challenge in its own right. Fluke Process Instruments has solved this measuring task for a chemical waste incineration plant. Hazardous wastes are combusted in a rotary kiln that turns at 4 to 6 revolutions per hour. Over time, the refractory brick protecting the kiln wall degrades and has to be replaced. This used to be done in regular intervals with a big safety margin to prevent serious damage to the incinerator or even leakage of hazardous materials. Fluke Process Instruments supplied a Raytek CS210 infrared line-scanning system that is able to synchronize thermal images at speeds as low as 2 revolutions per hour. It detects temperature deviations across the entire kiln shell and provides the plant operator with information about the state of the incinerator. The kiln shell temperature ranges between 100 °C and 500 °C. Hotspots point to refractory loss or wear. The installation of the monitoring system has resulted in significant savings due to an extended operational life of the refractory and reduced downtimes.

Fluke Process Instruments presents a new line of thermal imagers with integrated visible-light cameras: ThermoView TV40. The fixed-installation imagers enable 24/7 temperature monitoring in a -10 °C to 1200 °C range. Developed to meet today’s demanding industrial automation requirements, they support GigE streaming of images, automatic alarms, analysis and archiving. Images from multiple devices can be combined for display and analysis. Various field-interchangeable lens options are available, including wide-angle lenses. The imagers can be used to monitor applications such as press hardening, brake testing, lime kiln shells, metal spin forming, waste incinerators, and boilers. They capture images at 9 or 60 frames/sec. Currently, the series comprises two models with a 320 x 240 pixel or 640 x 480 pixel resolution, with more models to follow. The cameras can be configured and controlled via the internet. They feature a remote motorized focus. Thermal and visible-light images can be overlayed for easy camera alignment. Users can set independent emissivity values and alarm conditions for various areas of interest. Featuring a built-in lens, the standard ThermoView TV40 thermal imagers have no external moving parts. Housed in an IP67-rated aluminum casing, they tolerate ambient temperatures up to 50 °C without and up to 200 °C with an additional cooling enclosure.

Fluke Process Instruments has launched the Thermalert 4.0 spot pyrometer series for automatic noncontact temperature monitoring between -40 °C and 2,250 °C. The series currently comprises 13 models with varied spectral responses, including dedicated sensors for metals, glass, and plastics products. A large choice of optics is available for long and short focal distances. Due to the outstanding ambient temperature range of -20 °C to 85 °C, more measuring points can be set up without cooling accessories and without installing cooling media supplies. The rugged IP65 infrared thermometers exhibit best-in-class repeatabilities, response times, and accuracies. The system software supports remote configuration, monitoring, field calibration, and firmware updates. These functions can significantly lower service costs and time spent on setup and troubleshooting. Plug & play operation further facilitates installation and maintenance. The sensors feature galvanically isolated analog and RS485 interfaces. Up to 32 devices can be connected within an RS485 network. The manufacturer will keep on adding fieldbus and feature options in future. With the new Thermalert 4.0 series, Fluke Process Instruments took care to make retrofits as easy as possible. The new sensors are interchangeable with Endurance, Raytek Thermalert TX, and Raytek XR pyrometers. Adapters are available for use with Ircon Modline 4 and Raytek MM fixtures. Customers can therefore flexibly switch to another model at any time, if their measuring task has changed or to fully benefit from features like improved connectivity.

Fluke Process Instruments offers a dedicated, robust solution for monitoring Claus reactors during the recovery of elemental sulfur from process streams. In this setup, ATEX-certified infrared thermometers measure temperatures inside the furnace with short response times. Temperature control of the sulfur recovery process is vital since temperature variations can upset the chemical reaction, causing damage to the fire-clay refractory or even failure of the reactor. Conventionally, thermocouples are used for this application. Such probes must be exchanged at very short intervals, because of the highly corrosive process gases, resulting in significant maintenance costs and downtime. To overcome this problem, thermocouples can be embedded in the refractory or fully shielded by an enclosure. However, this leads to very long response times and inaccurate temperature readings. The tried-and-tested Fluke Process Instruments solution removes the thermocouple at 500 °C, before it can be damaged, and inserts a Raytek Thermalert TX pyrometer in the same opening. To enable this exchange on the fly, the pyrometers come with a hinged housing; both sensor and housing are made of stainless steel. The infrared sensors have a 500 to 2,000 °C measurement range. Equipped with an open or closed end target tube, they measure the refractory brick temperature at the near or far end. Due to the precise temperature data, the refractory lifespan can be extended and operators can optimize their process for fuel savings and higher throughput.

Fluke Process Instruments will present infrared thermometers and thermal imagers for the process industry at the 2018 Achema trade show in Frankfurt, Germany. Intrinsically safe temperature sensors are available for use in hazardous environments (gas zones 1, 2, dust zones 21, 22). These support both fully automatic monitoring of measurement points with standalone devices and networked installations for IoT-enabled factory automation. Industrial-grade Raytek Thermalert TX pyrometers measure temperatures up to 2,000 °C. With cooling, they tolerate ambient temperatures up to 315 °C. Raytek Compact MI3 sensors have been designed for easy machine and plant integration. Two rugged, digital sensor heads can be used with one power supply and communication box at minimal costs per measuring point. Various fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet interface options are available. Both series comprise Ex i pyrometers for various spectral ranges and optics for different measurement distances. Thermal imaging solutions from Fluke Process Instruments for the process industry are based on the Raytek MP150 infrared linescanner. Applications include monitoring of textile fibers (presence detection) and kiln shell monitoring in chemical waste incineration, where the systems detect hotspots and thereby help extend the operational life of the refractory. Fluke Process Instruments at Achema 11 – 15 June 2018, Frankfurt, Germany Hall 11.1, Stand F31

Endurance series pyrometers from temperature measurement expert Fluke Process Instruments provide high reliability and usability in demanding primary and secondary metals production applications. The rugged infrared thermometers take non-contact measurements and are used to control process stability, product quality, and fuel efficiency. Featuring a 1 µm, 1.6 µm, or 2.4 µm spectral response, the sensors achieve significantly higher accuracies than longer-wavelength sensors. The Endurance series covers measured temperatures from 50 °C to 3,200 °C with just a few models. Therefore, it takes fewer units to monitor entire processes. Models with one-color and two-color (ratio pyrometer) operating modes are available, the latter for measured temperatures as low as 250 °C. Ratio pyrometers ensure correct readings even in dust-saturated or steamed-up surroundings. The series is designed for comfortable operation. A backlit rear-panel with tactile feedback allows for easy, intuitive on-site configuration and read-out. Furthermore, the sensors can be remotely operated. Profinet, RS-485, and Industrial Ethernet interfaces are available. What is more, Fluke Process Instruments has integrated a range of sighting options and offers a high-resolution on-board video camera for remote monitoring of the application and sensor alignment via Industrial Ethernet. Depending on visibility in the particular application, laser or LED sighting can be used to mark the position and size of the measurement spot. The sensors are enabled for the harshest industrial environments. They feature galvanically isolated I/Os and a stainless steel IP65 housing and withstand ambient temperatures up to 315 °C using cooling accessories. The manufacturer provides a best-in-class four-year warranty.

Fluke Process Instruments has relaunched the German company website at www.flukeprocessinstruments.de. Following the relaunch of the .com domain of the same name, the temperature measurement specialists now also provide a single stop for all product lines for German-speaking customers. The redesign was due after the established brands Raytek, Ircon, and Datapaq had merged into one company. The new responsive web pages are easy to use with any device. Content is presented with an even stronger focus on areas of use, which facilitates product searches for any industry sector from metals to electronics and to coating. All kinds of applications are represented – each with one or more suitable temperature monitoring or temperature profiling systems. Data sheets and additional product information resources are listed on the same page and can be immediately downloaded. Of course, users can also navigate to products directly or by a search function. All the manufacturer’s infrared thermometers, thermal imagers, and temperature profiling systems are documented clearly and comprehensively. Users quickly find their local distributor and can also request a callback.

Fluke Process Instruments expands the Endurance pyrometer series by models with a remote sensing head that tolerates ambient temperatures up to 315 °C. This design is ideal for applications with tight space constraints and for mounting near a heat source and in harsh environments. The sensing heads also offer improved immunity to electromagnetic interference. They are connected to a rugged IP65 electronics box via fiber-optic cable over a distance of up to 22 m. Various medium and high-temperature models cover a 250 °C to 3,200 °C measurement range. Monochrome and ratio pyrometer version are available with a 1 µm or 1.6 µm spectral response. The ratio infrared thermometers enable accurate measurements of partially obscured objects, in dirty or steam-filled atmospheres, and of small or moving objects that do not completely take up the measurement spot, notably wires, rods, or streams of molten glass or metal. Major application fields include primary and secondary metals manufacturing, primary glass manufacturing, and laser welding. Featuring a 0.1 °C measurement resolution, the Endurance pyrometers also fulfill the requirements of the semiconductor industry. Various lens options are available for different mounting distances. The sensors operate with either Power over Ethernet (PoE) or 24 VDC power supply. They feature isolated analog I/Os as well as LAN/Ethernet, Profinet, and RS-485 interfaces. The PC-based Endurance setup and monitoring software simplifies configuration and deployment. A built-in web server enables archiving of historical data for traceability, process troubleshooting, and remote viewing. All Endurance series pyrometers are offered with a best-in-class four-year warranty.

The temperature monitoring experts Fluke Process Instruments will showcase a wide range of sensors for various industry sectors and applications at the 2017 Advanced Engineering exhibition. The latest addition to the noncontact, infrared thermometer portfolio, the Endurance series covers measured temperatures from 50 °C to 3,200 °C. It comprises monochrome and ratio pyrometers with various spectral ranges. The sensors feature a stainless steel IP65 housing, galvanically insulated I/Os, a versatile range of sighting options including a high-resolution onboard video camera, remote monitoring via Industrial Ethernet, and a built-in web server for process troubleshooting and traceability. Applications include the metals, glass, plastics, and semiconductor industries. Outstanding additions to the manufacturer’s temperature profiling portfolio include the smallest profiler designed specifically for miniature wave selective soldering processes: the DATAPAQ SelectivePaq takes measurements from surface-mount assemblies as they pass through the preheating and dip soldering phases. The system combines a four-channel DATAPAQ Q18 micro data logger with the latest micro-miniature thermocouple plugs, the DATAPAQ Insight Reflow software, and a low-mass thermal shield that is merely 20 mm high and 40 mm wide. The paint and powder-coating industry will greatly appreciate another profiler premiere at Advanced Engineering: the latest-generation DATAPAQ EasyTrack3 system makes profiling oven cure of painted and powder-coated products as easy as never before. Loggers are now available for up to three consecutive profiling runs before data download to a PC. Upon leaving the oven, a traffic-light indicator on the logger casing shows whether process criteria have been met. The DATAPAQ EasyTrack Insight Professional software includes advanced analysis functions such as rise/fall, peak difference, area under curve calculation, marking of up to six oven zones in the temperature graph, a probe map for high repeatability, saved zooms for even more comfortable reviewing and sharing of data, and customized profile reports. Fluke Process Instruments at the Advanced Engineering exhibition Birmingham, UK, 01 – 02 November 2017 Booth J42

Fluke Process Instruments has announced the launch of a new website, www.flukeprocessinstruments.com, combining its extensive global capabilities in industrial temperature measurement. The website was designed to reflect the company’s core competencies and mission to provide the most comprehensive infrared temperature measurement and profiling solutions for industrial, maintenance and quality control applications. Fluke Process Instruments brings together more than 150 years of experience in pioneering new technologies into one integrated company. By joining three recognized brand leaders – Raytek, Ircon and Datapaq – it offers a complete line of infrared sensors, linescanners, thermal imagers and profiling systems for use in today’s most demanding environments. Fluke Process Instruments has consolidated multiple legacy domains into a single website with a new look and feel. Content and resources on the site are focused on industry and application-specific requirements, with solutions offered by type of technology. “We wanted a website that projected our fundamental capabilities, including our ability to meet the challenges of industrial temperature measurement through a world-class customer portal,” said Fluke Process Instruments Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Steven Moore. “This site accomplishes these objectives and accurately conveys our dedication to providing process instruments and solutions that assist our customers with making products that help the world function better.” Key features of the new Fluke Process Instruments website include: Integrated Assets and Resources – Provides one-stop shopping with easily recognizable industry application solutions for IR temperature measurement and thermal profiling Expanded and/or Refreshed Content – Increases availability of resources across the Fluke Process Instruments line and targets specific needs at each level of the customer journey Intuitive Interface – Makes information easier to find, simplifies search functionality and contributes to an improved overall customer experience Responsive Design – Simplifies navigation using any device (desktop, tablet and/or mobile) to keep pace with the new generation of industrial worker mobility Greater ease-of-use – Includes top-level navigation with dropdown menus to put information at the visitor’s fingertips, and provides links to relevant resources on each product page More Focused Sector capability – Helps end-users from various industries quickly and clearly understand solutions tailored to their unique requirements Improved Product Descriptions & Details – Offers concise specifications and visual images of the entire portfolio, with applications and products cross-referenced on individual pages Fluke Process Instruments developed its website based on recognized best practices and extensive voice of the customer (VOC) usability studies. The new site is currently provided in English, but will be updated to include German, French, Spanish and Chinese language versions in the near future. In addition, new Fluke Process Instruments social media sites will be coming soon. An “Our Shared Purposes” video provides additional information on the company.

Fluke Process Instruments has added four new single-color and two-color pyrometers to the Endurance series. The series now covers measured temperatures from 50 °C to 3,200 °C. The manufacturer has enhanced the maximum optical resolution from 150:1 to 300:1, enabling measuring of even smaller targets from a distance. A new low-temp ratio pyrometer for demanding applications measures temperatures from 250 °C. The sensors feature galvanically isolated inputs/outputs and a stainless steel IP65 housing. They withstand ambient temperatures up to 65 °C or up to 315 °C using cooling accessories. Application areas include primary and secondary metals manufacturing, carbon processing, silicon production, and now also foundries and welding, as well as rubber and thick plastics. The Endurance series offers a versatile range of models with wide temperature ranges and different wavelengths for precise process data that will help manufacturers reduce reject rates, improve product quality and uniformity, maximize throughput, and minimize energy costs. The sensors operate with Power over Ethernet or DC power and interface to Ethernet, ProfiNet, and RS-485. A backlit rear-panel with tactile feedback allows for easy, intuitive navigation. The PC-based Endurance software simplifies configuration and deployment, and a built-in web server enables archiving of historical data for traceability, process troubleshooting and remote viewing. Various lens, sighting, and focus options are available, for example, an on-board camera for video sighting via Ethernet. A dirty lens alarm helps avoid unneeded periodic lens cleaning checks. All Endurance series pyrometers are offered with a best-in-class four-year warranty.