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The protective window models PWS, PWL and SIWS are designed to help protect the lens of Calex infrared temperature sensors from mechanical damage, and to help retain fragments of the lens if it is damaged. These windows may be used with sensors that have a measurement wavelength of 8 to 14 µm and an adjustable … Continue reading Protective windows for Calex IR sensors →

Calex is pleased to announce that the Calex 2025 Product Summary is now available. This short-form catalogue contains an outline of all the sensors currently in the Calex range and includes reasons to choose each one. Please contact us if you would like to obtain some printed copies with your next order. Download it here … Continue reading Updated Product Summary PDF →

The ExTemp non-contact infra-red temperature sensor is designed to operate safely in hazardous areas, where there is a risk of explosion due to flammable vapours or dusts. It is certified “Intrinsically Safe” so there is no need for a bulky flameproof enclosure. The ExTemp is suitable for hazardous areas, Zone 0, 1 and 2 (gas), … Continue reading Calex Intrinsically Safe Infrared Temperature Sensors →

  The PyroUSB is a compact infra-red temperature sensor with a 2-wire, 4 to 20mA output. It has a USB port at the back which, when connected via the supplied cable to a PC running free Calex software, permits full configuration plus temperature visualisation, data acquisition and on-screen alarm setting. Pre configuration does not require … Continue reading PyroUSB or PyroMiniUSB – which sensor is best suited for my application? →

Customers looking for a low-cost system to measure up to eight surface temperatures and display the readings on a digital indicator should consider the Calex PyroMiniBus Infra-Red Temperature Sensor, supplied with a Pixsys STR571 indicator.

Customers looking for a simple, low cost solution to measure surface temperature and display the reading on a digital indicator or controller should consider the Calex PyroCouple Infra-Red Temperature Sensor, supplied with a Pixsys ATR124 indicating controller.

Powerful processing features are available on many Calex infrared temperature sensors as standard. Learn more about these features, and some of the sensors that provide them.

Calex non-contact infrared temperature sensors are ideally suited for use in food processing and manufacturing industries, as they can be used without contaminating or disturbing the product. The sensors have a very fast response time and can accurately measure the surface temperature of food substances moving on a conveyor belt, in vats with stirrers and … Continue reading Non-Contact Infrared Sensors in the Food Processing Industry →

Calex short wavelength (2.0 to 2.6 µm) infrared temperature sensors are suitable for accurately measuring the surface temperature of non-metals and some metals at high or low temperatures. These sensors have adjustable emissivity settings, reflected energy compensation and peak and valley hold processing, making them particularly suitable for measuring hot objects in a furnace or on … Continue reading Comparison of Short Wavelength Infrared Temperature Sensors →

Calex non-contact infrared temperature sensors are now being used with excellent results by leading manufacturers of corrugated cardboard worldwide. Here’s how.