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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 Infrared 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 Infrared 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.
Calex normally recommends using a short-wavelength infrared temperature sensor to measure the temperature of metals, instead of a general-purpose type, because it is more accurate. But why is it more accurate? Here are the reasons.
A handheld infrared thermometer is a useful diagnostic tool. Here are some tips on how to achieve accurate measurements, and how the handheld thermometer can be used to find out if a planned installation of fixed-mount sensors could be successful.