E+C August 2018

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TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT + INSTRUMENTATION

Fixed-Mount IR cameras for research analysis

• Identify heat build-up and dissipation – the cameras capture up to 640 x 480 resolu- tion thermal/radiometric images and video to continuously identify heat build-up, as heat management becomes a priority in product development and testing. • Test and troubleshoot – the cameras give users the flexibility to strategically mount the unit anywhere there is an electrical connection, remotely focus the camera, and transmit data and images to PC. Semi- fix the cameras to set up easily repeatable thermal experiments to troubleshoot and improve first pass quality. These rugged cameras are IP65 rated so they can be mounted outside in harsh environ- ments. There are optional 2x and 4x telephoto, wide, and macro lenses to customise for any measurement application. An optional mount- ing bracket is also available for camera use at workstations. Enquiries:Tel. +27 (0) 10 595 1821 or email sales@comtest.co.za

For precise research, science, and engineering applications, just seeing heat is not enough, it needs to be measured and analysed as well. The new Fluke RSE300 and RSE600 Infrared Cameras, the first fully-radiometric, fixed-mount cameras with advanced features including soft- ware plug-ins to easily analyse thermal data. The RSE300 and RSE600 cameras continu- ously stream up-to-60 frames of data per sec- ond, allowing for detailed monitoring of tem- perature patterns and variances. ‘SmartView’ desktop software is included and allows users to remotely focus the camera, auto-capture images, adjust level and span, and analyse infrared videos frame-by-frame. The software also makes it easy to edit images, generate customized reports, and export images to multiple formats to share thermal data. More RSE300 / RSE600 features are: • Improved thermal analysis – thermal data from the infrared cameras can be pulled directly into MATLAB and LabVIEW, allow- ing users to statistically analyse and trend information.

All new valve sensor with IO-link With its flexible configuration, the smart valve sensor matches settings to the application software (LR Device) or inductive 'teach button'. Any end position of the valve and the size of the sensing range can be set. A third switch point can be selected, for example for three-way valves or for switching off the pump to avoid pressure peaks. The IO-Link communication interface also allows the identification of different wear conditions. On one hand, the sensor features seal monitoring indicating a change of the closed position, which can point to deposits or wear of the seal, for example. On the other hand, the different posi- tions can be counted and the time taken can be measured. Enquiries: ifm.Tel. +27 (0) 12 450 0400 or email info.za@ifm.com