The Mikron MCL-320MF can be mounted near the process and connected directly to the control system, which receives alarms from it. Now it becomes more of a true process instrument, explains Andy Beck, sales manager, process imaging for Mikron Infrared, a LumaSense Technologies company. It continually analyzes the process for thermal anomalies while displaying the thermal images on a remote operator screen. The unit also has an automated alarming circuit that allows for operation without operator intervention and constant screening.
The MCL-320MF can be fitted in a variety of Mikron industrial enclosures, including NEMA-4 and Class 1, Div 2 explosion-proof enclosures.
The MCL-320MF to Mikrons MikroSpec RT control software with an optional OPC server to supply large amounts of very detailed information to the control system and provide a thorough and precise data image of what is occurring within a particular process. MikroSpec RT software offers such tools as temperature trending, histogram output and isotherm alarming, all of which are user-configurable and can be modified through a simple user interface. The MikroSpec RT software also can control multiple analog and digital output streams to communicate directly with the customers control system.
The MCL-320MF is small (65 mm x 65 mm x 209 mm) in overall size and weighs only 2.2 lbs, excluding any protective enclosure. It has a temperature range of -40 °C to 500 °C. With a measurement accuracy of 2 degrees or 2%, this unit offers a consistent and repeatable feedback to the process control system.
The MCL-320MF offers remote control operation through an Ethernet interface or via RS232 and a simple operator control joystick. It has both grayscale and multiple color image options, including four isothermal band displays. Its image processing functions include variable level/sense; multi-point temperature display, multi-point emissivity display, max/min temperature display, alarm, and image filtering.
With online thermal image processing software, the MCL-320MF gives users real-time image acquisition rates up to 30 frames per second; views of multiple regions of interest (ROI) to allow for processing and computing of minimum, maximum and average temperatures for up to 32 ROIs; alarm set points that can be configured to generate software and digital output alarms; and isotherm overlays to prove a visual representation of the temperature breakdown on the image.
The MCL-320MF is available now and priced below $15,000. This is extremely cost-effective, says Beck, when compared to installing multiple single-point systems because the MCL-320MF gives better coverage and gives a more comprehensive picture of what is occurring in the process. Mikron is a turn-key solutions provider, furnishing the customer with a complete package consisting of the imager, enclosure, necessary software and on-site installation and start-up services.
For more information, call 888-506-3900 94 201-405-9099; email mikroninfo@lumasenseinc.com; or log on to www.mikroninfrared.com.