POLARIS PI16 (IR Switch / Hot Metal Detector)

Infrared temperature switches or Hot Metal Detectors detect hot metal parts or overheating without contact and trigger a switching process.

  • Measured value acquisition / response time only 4 ms
  • Available switching ranges:
    250 – 1000°C or 482 – 1832°F
    300 – 1300°C or 572 – 2372°F
    350 – 1800°C or 662 – 3272°F
  • Spectral range: 1.45 – 1.8 µm
  • Smallest spot size: 1.3 mm

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  • Focusable optics for continuous adjustment of the focus distance
  • Laser targeting light to display the focus distance and center of the spot size
  • 0 or 4-20 mA analog output
  • Optional RS232 or RS485 interface for device adjustment and digital temperature evaluation on a PC or a PLC
  • 2 transistor switching contacts with adjustable switching temperatures and switching hystereses
  • 3 status LEDs for operational readiness and for active switching outputs
  • Simple switching point parameterization via interface and supplied software

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