Fluke Process Instruments, a leading provider of infrared temperature measurement and profiling solutions for industrial applications, introduces the MP Series inline scanners, offering continuous, accurate, edge-to-edge thermal imaging and temperature measurement for high-speed industrial processes. Delivering real-time images at scan speeds of up to 300 Hz, these new devices also benefit from a wide choice of wavelength and temperature ranges. This makes them ideal for a wide range of industrial applications.
"Scanning frequency is essential for quickly detecting thermal anomalies such as non-uniformities and hot spots, explains Martin Budweg, Global Product Manager at Fluke Process Instruments. The new MP in-line scanners can measure up to 1024 temperature points on a scan line at a frequency of up to 300 lines per second, enabling manufacturers to better control their constantly moving processes, automate temperature measurements and guarantee product quality."
Versatile, the MP range includes rotating optics and a 90° field of view that quickly renders a 2D image on a PC. Other key features include:
- High-quality brushless motor (mean time between failures 40,000 h)
- Integrated Ethernet TCP/IP communications
- PC-independent alarm output
- PC-independent 4-20 mA interfaces (three outputs)
- I/O module support for up to 10 sectors/areas (PC-independent)
- In-line laser for precise alignment
- Robust, waterproof IP65 enclosure
- Air purge to protect the porthole from dirt and condensation
- Integrated water cooling for ambient temperatures up to 180°C
Real-time monitoring and remote configuration with DataTemp DP software
MP Series inline scanners can be used stand-alone, connected to a single PC, or integrated into a complete process control system via DataTemp DP software. This Windows-based industrial PC solution enables remote imager configuration and real-time process monitoring. DataTemp DP software enables multiple product configurations (formulas) to be stored, alarms and fail-safe alarms to be recorded in text files, and offers the option of supporting multiple scanners online, as well as real-time adjustments to ambient/emissivity temperature compensation.
Fluke Process Instruments offers a number of customized process imaging systems to meet the precise needs of applications such as glass processing, extrusion coating, thermoforming machine control, furnace shell monitoring and plasterboard production. Each customized system is equipped with specialized software to guarantee and improve product quality, reduce rework rates and more.
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www.flukeprocessinstruments.com/mplinescanner.