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Calex PyroCube S and F - Small targets and fast measurements

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Calex PyroCube infrared temperature sensor with fast response, small measured spot and LED sighting.

Part Number: PyroCube S and F

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Overview
Field of View
Optional Display (PM030)
Applications
Specifications

Maximize accuracy with the Calex PyroCube

The PyroCube is a non-contact infrared temperature sensor with built-in LED sighting. It has an extremely fast response time, and can precisely measure the temperature of a very small area.

The continuous LED sighting illuminates the position and size of the measurement spot while readings are being taken, without affecting the accuracy of the measurement. The sensor works by detecting the infrared radiation emitted from a surface as a result of its own temperature. The amount of radiation emitted is related to the temperature, and the sensor uses this relationship to provide an accurate temperature measurement.

The Pyrocube S is a General purpose sensor. Suitable for measuring non-metals such as paper, thick plastics, food, rubber, electronic components, cable insulation, ceramics, textiles, painted surfaces among many others.

The PyroCube F is beneficial for those applications where the fastest response time (1 millisecond) is needed.

Features

High speed response time - as fast as 1 ms
Measured spot as small as 1.6 mm
Temperature ranges from 0°C to 500°C
Continuous LED sighting shows the position and size of the measured spot while readings are being taken
Multilingual touch screen interface (optional)
Not designed or approved for fever detection

Target size and distance are critical to accuracy for most IR thermometers

The given measured spot size contains 90% of the energy detected by the sensor. We normally recommend the target is at least twice as large as the given measured spot for maximum accuracy. Accuracy specifications are valid up to the maximum distances shown.

Touch Screen Interface

Optional wall-mounted display, data logging, configuration and alarm unit for FibreCube sensor

Read the temperature
The large, bright backlit temperature display is visible from a distance and turns red in an alarm condition.
Record the temperature history
See a graph of the measured temperature, and log more than a year of data to a single MicroSD Card. The data is stored in a simple text format that can be imported easily into Excel.
Configure the sensor
All the sensor’s configuration settings can be adjusted via the intuitive touch screen interface.
Trigger temperature alarms
Two alarms are individually configurable as high, low, band or error. The screen turns bright red to signal an alarm condition, and the built-in 24 V, 1 A relay outputs can be connected directly to alarm sounders and beacons.
Accurate measurements, even with reflections of hot objects
Place the sensor outside an oven or furnace and accurately measure the temperature of objects inside by using the Reflected Energy Compensation feature.

PM030 Specifications
Inputs	1 x FibreCube or PyroCube sensor (any model)
Outputs	Retransmitted analogue output from sensor, and 2 relays, rated 24 V DC, 1 A
Display Format	2.83” (72 mm) resistive touch TFT, 320 x 240 pixels, backlit
Touch Screen Display Format	2.83” (72 mm) resistive touch TFT, 320 x 240 pixels, backlit
Storage	MicroSD Card (optional), max. 32 GB, equal to 16 years of data at the fastest sample rate of 1 per second
Data Logging Interval	1 second to 1 day (configurable)
Internal Clock Batrtery	1 x BR 1225 3V (not included)
Variables Logged	Instantaneous target temperature, hold temperature, alarm events
File Format	.csv
Configurable Parameters (Data Logging)	Sample period Number of samples Scheduled start
Configurable Parameters (Alarm Logging)	Log times when triggered, acknowledged, reset Log data while triggered

Configurable Parameters

Languages English, Chinese (simplified), Japanese

Temperature units °C/°F

Displayed temperature

LED sighting on/of

Password

Date & time (for data logging time stamps)

Peak hold period, decay level

Averaging period

Correction (gain/offset)

Emissivity setting (with teach function)

Reflected energy compensation (with teach function)

Output type

Output temperature range

Polarity on error

Alarm mode, levels, hysteresis

Typical Applications

Cable Manufacturing

It is now possible to monitor the temperature of insulation and sheathing as they are applied to very narrow cables, avoiding manufacturing defects and ensuring highly repeatable product quality.

Plastics

Extrusion of plastic tubing and profiles requires temperature control to ensure consistent quality. The tube or profile can be narrow, so the very small measured spot of the PyroCube is ideal. If the die is changed, the aiming angle of the sensor must often be adjusted, and the continuous LED sighting makes this easy.

Electronics: PCB Testing

When testing the function of circuit boards, small components can heat up very quickly. The PyroCube can monitor the temperature of very small components and read their surface temperature instantaneously.

Food

The PyroCube's advanced peak hold functionality is ideal for fast-moving conveyors, especially in food production. With the PyroCube, it is now possible to measure the temperature of thousands of individual items every minute.

Technical Information
Measurement Specification
Temperature Range	S models: 0°C to 500°C F models: 50°C* to 500°C * Measurements below 50°C are possible with reduced stability
Analogue Output Scale (factory setting)	4-20 mA, set by default as: 4 mA = 0°C 20 mA = 500°C Adjustable via optional touch screen module or RS232
Response Time (95%)	1 ms (-F models) 10 ms (-S models) Adjustable up to 5 s via averaging function
Measured Spot Diameter	From 1.6 mm (see Field of View Diagrams below)
Target Sighting	Red LED built-in as standard on all models, shows the position and size of the measurement area. Switchable on/off.
Accuracy of Measurement	± 3°C or 1% of reading, whichever is greater
Repeatability	± 0.5°C
Temperature Resolution	<0.5°C
Emissivity Setting	Adjustable, 0.3 to 1.0, via RS232C or optional touch screen interface
Electrical Specifications
Outputs	1 analogue output and 1 alarm output
Analogue Output	4-20 mA (this is the default factory setting on all models) Output type can be changed via optional PM030 touch screen interface to a choice of: 0-20 mA mV/°C Voltage (range depends on model, see Ordering)
Alarm Output	1 open drain alarm output, rated 27 V DC, 0.2 A
Supply Voltage	5 to 27 V DC, 100 mA max
Digital Communications	RS232C Modbus RTU, non-isolated
Mechanical Specifications
Weight (without cable)	85 g
Environmental Specifications (PyroCube Sensor)
Environmental Rating	IP67
Operating Ambient Temperature	0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature	-15°C to 70°C
Operating Ambient Humidity	30% to 85% RH non-condensing

Maximize accuracy with the Calex PyroCube

The PyroCube is a non-contact infrared temperature sensor with built-in LED sighting. It has an extremely fast response time, and can precisely measure the temperature of a very small area.

The PyroCube F is beneficial for those applications where the fastest response time (1 millisecond) is needed.

Features

High speed response time - as fast as 1 ms
Measured spot as small as 1.6 mm
Temperature ranges from 0°C to 500°C
Continuous LED sighting shows the position and size of the measured spot while readings are being taken
Multilingual touch screen interface (optional)
Not designed or approved for fever detection

Calex PyroCube S and F - Small targets and fast measurements

Maximize accuracy with the Calex PyroCube

Features

Target size and distance are critical to accuracy for most IR thermometers

Touch Screen Interface

PM030 Specifications

Configurable Parameters

Typical Applications

Cable Manufacturing

Plastics

Electronics: PCB Testing

Food

Technical Information

Measurement Specification

Electrical Specifications

Mechanical Specifications

Environmental Specifications (PyroCube Sensor)

Maximize accuracy with the Calex PyroCube

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