Electricity + Control August 2016

TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

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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

(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 sales@comtest.co.za 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

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

needed to assess the temperature and plan the most effective solution. Enquiries: Email info@randci.co.za or visit www.randci.co.za