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HEAT SPY ® MONI TORS FIXED NON-CONTACT INFRARED SENSORS HEAT SPY ® MONI TORS FIXED NON-CONTACT INFRARED SENSORS

HEAT SPY ® MONI TORS FIXED NON-CONTACT INFRARED SENSORS HEAT SPY ® MONI TORS FIXED NON-CONTACT INFRARED SENSORS
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HEAT SPY ® MONI TORS FIXED NON-CONTACT INFRARED SENSORS HEAT SPY ® MONI TORS FIXED NON-CONTACT INFRARED SENSORS

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document introduces the Heat Spy Monitor Fixed Infrared Sensors by Wahl Instruments, designed for non-contact temperature measurement in industrial environments. These sensors are suitable for measuring non-metallic surfaces or coated metals, with temperature ranges from 0° to 5792°F (-18° to 3200°C).
Specifications
  • Temperature Range: 0° to 5792°F (-18° to 3200°C)
  • Accuracy: Up to 0.3% of measured value ±1.8°F (1°C)
  • Housing: Heavy-duty stainless steel
  • Ambient Temperature: Up to 392°F (200°C) with optional cooling jacket
  • Output Options: Digital and analog outputs including RS232, RS485, and USB 2.0
Features
  • Covers all spectral ranges
  • Available in fiber optic and compact series
  • Laser or thru-the-lens sighting
  • Datalogging with included software
  • Optional black bodies for recalibration
Applications
The sensors are applicable in various industries including cement kilns, combustion/incinerators, energy conservation, food processing, glass manufacturing, metal processing, quality control, and plastics and rubber manufacturing.
Product Configuration
The document provides a detailed explanation of the part number configuration for the Heat Spy Monitor, including model series, micron range, sensor head, sighting, temperature range, output, and distance to spot ratio.
Model Series
  • M45 Fiber Optic Series
  • M15 Control Box
  • M30 Compact Series
  • M35 Industrial Series
  • M40 Fiber Optic Series for the Glass Industry
Accessories
Various accessories are available, including replacement optical heads, fiber optic cables, air purge units, and power supplies.
Software Features
The included software allows for settings adjustments such as emissivity, response time, peak picker, and data logging.
Conclusion
The Heat Spy Monitor series offers robust and versatile solutions for industrial temperature measurement, with customizable options to suit specific application needs.
Additional Specifications
  • M45-RFN Series: Temperature Range: 600° to 1800°C (1112° to 3272°F), 750° to 3200°C (1382° to 5792°F), 800° to 2500°C (1472° to 4532°F). Spectral Range: Two Color 0.7...1.15µm. Emissivity: Adjustable from 0.1 to 1.0. Response Time: 20 mS adjustable up to 10 S. Accuracy: ±0.5% of reading +1°C. Outputs: Analog (4-20 mA, 0-20mA, 0-10V) and Digital (RS232 or RS485). Operating Temperature: Max. 452°F (250°C) at Fiber Optics Cable & Optical Head. Protection Class: IP65.
  • M35 Series: Temperature Range: 260° to 1400°C (500° to 2552°F) to 750° to 2500°C (1382° to 4532°F). Spectral Range: 1.6µm & 1µm. Emissivity: Adjustable from 0.1 to 1.0. Response Time: 2 mS adjustable up to 10 S. Accuracy: ±0.3% of reading +1°C. Outputs: Analog (4-20 mA, 0-20mA, 0-10V) and Digital (RS232 or RS485). Operating Temperature: 0° to 70°C (32° to 158°F) with Cooling Jacket up to 200°C (392°F). Protection Class: IP65.
Product Specifications and Features
The document outlines the specifications of a heavy-duty stainless steel housing product designed for reliability and safety in harsh environments. Key features include fast response time adjustable up to 10 seconds, high accuracy of ±0.3% of reading, high optical resolution, and a wide temperature range. The product is fully digital, user-friendly, and includes a 5m fiber optic cable with a heavy-duty stainless steel conduit.
Accessories and Options
A variety of accessories are available, including replacement optical heads, multi-fiber optic cables, optical head connection cables, USB cables, air purge units, temperature indicators, power supplies, water cooling jackets, and adjustable mounts. These accessories enhance the functionality and adaptability of the product.
Warranty and Registration
The manufacturer offers a warranty against defects in material or workmanship under normal use. Products can be registered online for warranty protection and calibration reminder services.
Calibration and Repair Services
The document details calibration services using NIST traceable equipment, providing certificates of conformance and calibration stickers. Repair services are also available, with detailed repair reports upon request. Customers must obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) before returning products for repair or calibration.
Quality Standards
The company adheres to ISO 9001:2008 certified quality management systems and offers calibration services to meet various quality standards, including FAA and FDA requirements. The importance of calibration is emphasized for improving product quality, ensuring traceability, and increasing customer satisfaction.
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HEAT SPY ® MONI TORS FIXED NON-CONTACT INFRARED SENSORS HEAT SPY ® MONI TORS FIXED NON-CONTACT INFRARED SENSORS-1

H E AT S P Y M O N I T O R S F I X E D N O N -C O N TA C T INFRARED SENSORS Introducing the Next Generation of Heat Spy Monitor Fixed Infrared Sensors from Wahl Instruments! Specifically designed for easy maintenance and high performance in harsh industrial environments, these sensors offer quick and easy integration into process measurement and control systems for non-contact temperature measurement of non-metallic surfaces or painted, coated or anodized metals. Temperature ranges from 0° to 5792°F (-18° to 3200°C). Heavy Duty Stainless Steel housing protects unit even in extreme conditions. Functions in maximum ambient temperatures on most models from 122° to 392°F (50° to 200°C) with optional cooling jacket. Optional user friendly software allows setting of response time, peak measurement, and emissivity for maximum flexibility of applications. Extreme Accuracy up to 0.3% of measured value ±1.8°F (1°C). • Covers All Spectral Ranges • Fiber Optic & Compact Series available • Laser or Thru the Lens Sighting • Datalogging with Software included • Optional Black Bodies for Recalibration Digital version of catalog may differ from printed version. Continued Innovation Since 1836 IS

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Heat Spy® Monitor Heat Spy Monitor Information Common Infrared Thermometer Applications Cement Kiln - burning zones; preheaters Paper - coating, ink drying, printing, photographic emulsions, web profiles Combustion/Incinerator - hot gases and utility boilers, rotary kiln Plastic Bulk - blow-molding, RIM, film extrusion, sheet thermoforming, casting Energy Conservation - insulation and heat flow studies Filaments - annealing, drawing, heat treating Plastics,Thin Film - photographic film materials, insulating films, PE, PP, PS, PA Food - baking, candy-chocolate processing, canning, freezing, frying,...

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Heat Spy® Monitor Heat Spy Monitor Quick Find Guide Table of Contents by Spectral Range °C Range Distance to Spot Ratio Spectral Range When choosing the right fixed infrared device for your application, it is necessary to be sure the spot size will be completely filled by the object being measured. Any area of the spot size not filled by the intended target object will average the temperature of other objects into the reading, and reduce accuracy. Optics tables or diagrams are provided for each model for quick reference. For estimation purposes, divide the distance the IR sensor will be from...

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Fiber Optic Series M45 Series • Mono Fiber Cable Laser Sighting • Single & Two Color Wahl’s M45-CFL, M45-BFL, and M45-RFL Series Digital Fiber Optic Infrared Sensors offer a high level of accuracy and excellent stability. Specially designed for applications under harsh conditions in Single and Two Color. These models offer laser pilot light sighting that can be used in areas with high ambient temperatures (up to 250°C) without cooling, and in areas where strong electromagnetic interference can be avoided using fiber optic cable. Main parameters such as emissivity and response time can be set....

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Fiber Optic Series 1.6µm, 1µm & 0.7...1.15µm M45-CFL • BFL • RFL Series Specifications Specifications RS232 Temperature Range Optical Head 1 Model Optical Head 2 Model Spectral Range Head Two Color 0.7...1.15µm Fiber Optic Head Sighting Distance to Spot Ratio Emissivity Laser Optical Head 1 - 40:1 Optical Head 2 - 80:1 Response Time Accuracy & Repeatability Optical Head 1 - 40:1 Optical Head 2 - 80:1 Optical Head 1 - 100:1 Optical Head 2 - 180:1 0.1 to 1.0 Adjustable (Single Color Mode) 0.75 to 1.25 Adjustable (Two Color Mode) E-Slope Photo Detector Optical Head 1 - 100:1 Optical Head 2 - 180:1...

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Fiber Optic Series M45 Series • Multi Fiber Cable No Sighting • Two Color Wahl’s M45-RFN Digital Fiber Optic Infrared Sensors are highly accurate sensors, specially designed for applications under harsh conditions. Two-Color models with no sighting can be used in areas with high ambient temperatures (up to 250°C) without cooling, and in areas where strong electromagnetic interference can be avoided using fiber optic cable. Main parameters such as emissivity and response time can be set. Additional parameters such as sub-range, maximum value storage and address, can be adjusted via included PC...

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Fiber Optic Series 1µm & 0.7...1.15µm M45-RFN Series Specifications Specifications RS232 Temperature Range Fiber Optic Head Spectral Range Fiber Optic Head Distance to Spot Ratio Distance 1m, Spot size 16mm Distance 1m, Spot size 16mm 0.1 to 1.0 Adjustable (Single Color Mode) 0.75 to 1.25 Adjustable (Two Color Mode) Photo Detector Response Time Optical Resolution Distance 1m, Spot Size 16mm, see optical drawing for other distances Accuracy & Repeatability Analog Output Digital Output Operating Temperature Max. 452°F (250°C) at Fiber Optics Cable & Optical Head, 32° to 158°F (0° to 70°C) at Infrared...

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Heavy Duty Industrial Series M35 Series • Heavy Duty Industrial Laser or Thru the Lens Sighting • High Accuracy, ±0.3% of Reading +1°C The M35-CSL/T and M35-BSL/T Series high accuracy digital infrared sensors with laser or through the lens sighting provide high performance and low maintenance non-contact temperature measurements The emissivity, analog output sub-range, or response time and peak picker can be preset at the factory or adjusted through included software. This enables the instruments to be adapted to various measuring tasks. These infrared sensors have a heavy duty IP65 Stainless...

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Heavy Duty Industrial Series Temperature Range Laser Sighting Thru the Lens Sighting Spectral Range Sighting Distance to Spot Ratio Laser or Thru the Lens 50:1 Photo Detector Response Time Accuracy & Repeatability Analog Output Digital Output Operating Temperature with Cooling Jacket Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Power Supply Laser Power <1mW (with external switch) Protection Class Isolation Head Dimensions Housing / Weight Power supply is galvanically isolated from the output Diameter: 1.96 inch, Length: 4.64 inch (Diameter: 50 mm, Length: 118 mm) Stainless Steel / 1.32 lb (598 g) Parameters...

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