Rugged Monitoring reveal new OEM fibre optic temperature sensor module
Rugged Monitoring has developed the O201 as a compact din-rail mounted standalone module for OEMs that can be easily installed in equipment that requires fibre optic temperature sensing.
Based on proven Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) technology, this multi-channel temperature monitor is available in 2, 4, 6 or 8 channels. Up to thirty-two O201 units can be daisy-chained via Modbus, CANBUS or DNP3.0 to construct a 256 channel monitoring system.
Delivering higher accuracy (0.2 °C, relative) and 100% repeatability over a wide measurement range (-269 °C to +300 °C), the O201 monitor does not need calibration or curve matching compensation when measuring temperature in harsh conditions such as EMI, RFI, microwave and high voltage environments.
The O201 has a single ‘system fault’ relay, and an option for an integrated analogue card (up to 8 channels) for outputting measurements as current / voltage levels.
The module is compatible with a wide range of fibre optic temperature sensors from both Rugged Monitoring and other companies. For more information, please contact us.
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From near absolute to over one thousand degrees – Lake Shore have a sensor to suit
With the UK’s record breaking hot weather continuing, we thought you might like to know that Lake Shore Cryotronics offer four types of sensor for temperature measurement:
Diodes
A diode temperature sensor is the general name for a class of semiconductor temperature sensors. They are based on the temperature dependence of the forward voltage drop across a p-n junction. The voltage change with temperature depends on the material. The most common is Silicon, but Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) and Gallium Aluminium Arsenide (GaAlAs) are also used.
Resistors
These sensors are based on the change of resistance with temperature, and can be classified as positive temperature coefficient (PTC) or negative temperature coefficient (NTC). Platinum RTDs are the best example of PTC resistance sensors.
Capacitors
Capacitors are also used for low temperatures, but usually not for temperature measurement. Capacitance temperature sensors have the advantage of being insensitive to magnetic fields, but they commonly experience calibration shifts after thermal cycling.
Thermocouples
Thermocouples are only useful where differential temperature measurements or low mass are the main consideration. They must be calibrated in-situ as the entire length of the wire contributes to the output voltage if it traverses a temperature gradient.
Each type sensor has its own particular advantages in terms of temperature range and response, as well as design features and drawbacks, so Elliot Scientific recommends contacting us to discuss your application and its requirements.
Lake Shore also do some nice instruments to go with their sensors!
New fibre optic temperature sensing solutions by Rugged Monitoring
Rugged Monitoring is a new company formed by veteran fibre optic engineers in Canada. This industry leading team has over 100 years of combined experience, and is committed to delivering customisable fibre optic based sensing solutions for challenging applications. The company offers two portable instruments for temperature measurement, and five types of sensor.
Precision, reliability, and high performance are Rugged Monitoring priorities
Rugged Monitoring fibre optic temperature sensors are highly responsive, intrinsically safe and immune to external influences such as electromagnetic fields, corrosion, and vibration, making them ideal for applications such as:
- Automotive & Aerospace
- Battery technology
- Charging systems
- Electric motors
- Engines & turbines
- Medical
- Scanner systems: MRI, NMR, etc.
- Point sensors
- Microwave & RF
- Industrial process heating equipment
- High power RF generation: radio, radar, etc.
- Industry
- Process monitoring
- Power generation
- Research
- Advanced sensing solutionsfor cutting edge reasearch
- Customised hardware and software for experimental setups
Please contact us for more information.
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The NOMAD-Touch temperature measurement system is a hot performer from Neoptix
NOMAD-Touch: A single-channel fibre-optic thermometer offers impressive versatility from a rechargeable touchscreen device. This single-channel fibre-optic thermometer allows you to freely move from one area to another to measure temperatures at various critical sensing points in medical, microwave, radio frequency, high voltage, aerospace and military applications.
NOMAD-Touch™ is perfect wherever you need immunity to electromagnetic fields, where conventional metallic sensors cannot be used. Please contact us for more information.
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Nomad, from Neoptix, leads the way in portable thermometry
Offering a 500 °C measuring range with ±0.5 °C accuracy – from -200 to +300 °C (or °F equivalent) – the Neoptix Nomad™ Fiber Optic Portable Thermometer offers impressive versatility. Easily seen readings on the large backlit LCD display are complemented by an icon-based menu system that gives access to all functions, including setup and configuration, data logging onto the SD memory card and Expert mode. Datalogging sessions can also be viewed directly on the display, while the single button SnapLog feature allows recording of a temperature measurement with a time and date stamp.
Key features
♦ -200 to +300 °C ♦ ±0.5 °C accuracy ♦ SD card
♦ No calibration needed ♦ Uses AA cells ♦ RS-232
For more information on Nomad and other Neoptix products, please contact us.
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For Portable Thermometry, Nomad Leads The Way
Offering a 500 °C measuring range with ±0.5 °C accuracy – from -200 to +300 °C (or °F equivalent) – the Neoptix Nomad™ Fiber Optic Portable Thermometer offers impressive versatility. Easily seen readings on the large backlit LCD display are complemented by an icon-based menu system that gives access to all functions, including setup and configuration, data logging onto the SD memory card and Expert mode. Datalogging sessions can also be viewed directly on the display, while the single button SnapLog feature allows recording of a temperature measurement with a time and date stamp.
Key features
♦ -200 to +300 °C ♦ ±0.5 °C accuracy ♦ SD card
♦ No calibration needed ♦ Uses AA cells ♦ RS-232
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