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[February 2001]
Temperature measurement for tight spots
The latest announcement from Land Infrared (Dronfield, Sheffield, England) is said to be good news for OEMs and process engineers faced with the problem of measuring temperatures in locations where space is at a premium.
With overall dimensions of only 18.6mm diameter by 118mm, the new miniature MF3 infrared radiation thermometer is claimed to be ideal for continuous, on-line industrial applications in a tight corner.
It has been designed to provide effective non-contact temperature measurement at minimum trouble and cost and is intended for ceramics, plastics, rubber and other application areas.
Three models are available, covering an overall measurement range of 0 to 500°C. All are housed in a rugged stainless steel body complete with a 1m pre-wired cable for simple connection. Also available is a dedicated range of mountings and accessories, including a water-cooled jacket recommended for environments subject to significant temperature variations.
Accurate to within ±1.5% of the specified measurement range at an ambient 23°C, the MF3 has a response time of 300ms and repeatability of ±1%. The 5:1 field of view is suitable for targets with a diameter of 60mm at 300mm.
Web site: http://www.landinst.com/
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