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Best-in-class precision temperature scanner
Comtest, Fluke’s local representative, has introduced the 1586A
Super-DAQ PrecisionTemperature Scanner.With up to 40 analogue
input channels and scan rates as fast as 10 channels per second,
the Super-DAQ is ideal for applications such as thermal mapping,
process sensor calibration, quality control testing, lifecycle testing,
process monitoring and environmental testing that are common
in various industries including pharma-
ceutical, biotechnology, food processing,
aerospace, and automotive.
With the flexibility of both internal
and external input modules, the 1586A is
designed for use both on the factory floor
where channel count as scan speeds are
important, and in the calibration labora-
tory where accuracy and quick input con-
nections are required.
The 1586A can measure thermocou-
ples, Platinum Resistance Thermometers
(PRTs), thermistors, dc current, dc voltage, and resistance. It offers
best-in-class temperature measurement accuracy of plus-or-minus
0,005 °C for PRTs, 0,5 °Cfor thermocouples, and 0,002 °C for ther-
mistors.
The Super-DAQ has a colour display with channels that can chart
up to four channels simultaneously. It features four modes of op-
eration (scan, monitor, measure and digital
multimeter) and alarms that indicate when a
channel measurement exceeds an assigned
high or low limit. It has 20 MB of on-board
memory for storing data and configuring
files, a USB port to collect and store files to a
USB drive and a LAN interface for easy con-
nection to PCs and networks. It also includes
a dedicated RS-232 interface to control Fluke
Calibration Drywells or temperature baths
for automated tests.
Enquiries:Tel. +27 (0) 10 595 1821 or email
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
IS Infrared thermometers
IS Infrared (IR) thermometers are not common
to all infrared thermometer suppliers. However,
Raytek, world leaders in IR thermometers, have
available a full range of IS units for fixed or port-
able applications. Raytek, provides a complete
range of IR thermometers with IS certification,
approved and certified by SANAS.The units are
designed for accurate temperature investigation
in all types of environments. Intrinsically Safe
models include portable and fixed units with
simple 2-wire loops and programmable ranges
up to 2 000 °C.
The popularity of Infrared Thermometers
continues to grow because of their ease of
use, reliability and affordability. Like traditional
thermometers, IR thermometers translate hot
and cold into numeric measurements. However,
unlike traditional methods, an IR thermometer
does not require you to touch the object you are
measuring. Simply point and immediately read
the temperature in the display.
Instantaneous reading and reliable results
make trouble shooting quick and easy, with less
chance for error. IR thermometers help process
and maintenance engineers alike to quickly
check their plant, giving them the information
needed to assess the
temperature and plan
the most effective
solution.
Enquiries: Email
or visit