NON-CONTACT TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM (Automation)

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Cement and Lime Kiln Monitoring

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Comprehensive Temperature Measurement System for Rotating Kiln Shells Use Raytek CS100 System to measure and display the entire line of temperatures at a rate of 36 scans per second. The continuous monitoring of the shell's surface allows precise evaluation of the refractory material's condition at all times. If even a single brick falls out, its location can be identified as a hot spot within one rotation of the kiln. The CS100 System automatically alarms the high temperature limit of a hot spot temperature. Monitoring the temperature profile along the outside of the kiln shell can give an indication of the heating profile along the inside of the kiln, allowing precise burner adjustment. Optional software features include Live Ring Migration (LMR) and Fan Control.
Benefits:
- Continuous monitoring of entire surface area.
- Determine the kiln's entire shell temperature in a single rotation.
- Optimize data, maintenance schedules and production time.
- Eliminate unanticipated and costly emergency shutdowns.

Recommended Product: CS100

Glass Solutions

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Achieve Primary and Secondary Glass Manufacturing Goals.
Raytek thermometers are used with furnaces, bulk glass, melter, regenerator, refiner, forehearth, gob, molds, float lines, and annealing lehrs, as well as at the cooling and coating areas.
Melt Furnace - Monitor packing and refectory materials for deterioration with Raytek sensors to plan maintenance and rebuilding schedules, and eliminate emergency situations.
Flat Glass - Mount sensors over each flat glass production zone to insure correct edge-to-edge glass temperature and a consistent flat surface.
Bottles and Containers - Maintain proper forehearth temperature with an infrared thermometer to insure proper molten glass homogenous condition at exit.
Glass Fiber - Use infrared fiber optic sensors to monitor and control forehearth zone temperatures to maintain the optimum molten glass temperature as it enters the fiberizer.
Benefits:
- Increased throughput and packing rate
- Improved process control
- Increased product uniformity
- Higher product quality
- Less production downtime

Recommended Products: GS100 and FAIG

Gypsum Wallboard Drying Solutions

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Thermal Imaging and Profiling System for Wallboard Applications Raytek infrared TIP450 system measures wallboard moisture content, identifies board defects, and simplifies dryer process monitoring and control. The real-time board map displays a detailed image of each board set as it leaves the dryer, providing comprehensive board moisture and quality information. Also, detailed, accurate, and up-to-the-minute dryer balance profiles are displayed and archived for later review.
Wallboard Mixer Slurry Rise/Set Temperature Monitoring System Raytek TRS100 mixer-slurry rise/set monitoring system replaces traditional manual thermocouple sampling and testing methods. The TRS100 continuously monitors and alarms for even subtle problems in mixing process, resulting in cost savings by eliminating scrap. In addition, the system significantly reduces staff time required for mixture testing.

Suggested Products: TIP450 and TRS100

Steel Solutions

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Infrared Temperature Measurement in Steel Processing and Manufacturing
Use Raytek noncontact infrared thermometers in steel manufacturing processes where monitoring and controlling temperature is critical to productivity and product quality. Every section of the steel manufacturing process can benefit from Raytek infrared thermometers.
Continuous Casting - Accurately monitor temperature to maintain proper metallurgical properties and realize better quality products, higher levels of productivity, and longer equipment life.
Reheating Process - Continuously measure the reheater's overall temperature and burner efficiency with infrared thermometers to save fuel, and produce a better quality product.
Rolling Mills - For ongoing temperature measurements and stand adjustments, use Raytek infrared thermometer to automatically set the milling equipment. This makes sure the stands are configured properly for the steel's temperature.
Rod/Wire Mills - Properly control cooling with infrared thermometers to make sure the metallurgical properties are correct.

Recommended Product: Marathon Series

Plastics Solutions

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Noncontact Temperature Measurement in Plastic Industries
Raytek offers a wide variety of infrared thermometers that monitor and control temperature in plastics manufacturing processes. These thermometers measure temperatures of fast moving processes quickly and efficiently. They measure the temperature of the product directly, instead of the oven or the dryer, allowing you to quickly adjust process parameters to ensure top product quality.
Raytek's infrared thermometers are easily integrated into existing process control systems and have the following benefits:
• Non-destructive: the product is never touched or contaminated.
• Fast and reliable: moving objects are measured accurately and quickly.
• Flexible: temperature measurements can be made of a large area or a small spot.
Major Applications
Blown Film Extrusion - Maintain the plastic's tensile integrity and thickness with accurate temperature monitoring and the ability to adjust heating and cooling.
Cast Film Extrusion - Control temperatures for proper thickness and finish uniformity with Raytek infrared thermometers, and detect potential die bolt heater problems or plugged dies.
Originally-oriented Film Extrusion - Mount Raytek sensors at the cast roll unit for chill roll control and at the preheater and cooling units, for heating and cooling control.
Sheet Extrusion - Raytek linescanners allow operators to monitor sheet temperature and to adjust the die heater for consistent product quality.
Extrusion Coating - Monitor molten web within the narrow and often difficult to access measurement area when using Raytek sensors.
Laminating and Embossing - Use an MP50 linescanner to monitor cross-web temperatures and to help control heating adjustments.
Thermoforming - Ensure proper temperatures for laminating a multilayer product for subsequent forming. Monitor the material's temperature distribution at its proper level prior to entering the thermoformer.
Recommended Products: EC100, ES100, and TF100

Automotive Solutions

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Noncontact Thermometers - Quick and Effective Diagnostic Tools
Raytek's portable noncontact thermometers take quick temperature measurements and help you diagnose temperature-related engine problems fast.
Engine and Exhaust Troubleshooting
•Low Compression: Scan manifold temperature to determine low compression.
•Ignition System Problems: Scan manifold temperature for misfire condition.
•Incorrect Fuel/Air Mixture: Measure and compare exhaust system components for correct fuel/air mixture.
•Catalytic Converters: Scan both sides of the catalytic converter for temperature differences.
Cooling System Diagnostics
Check for overheating problems or if parts need to be replaced.
•Radiators: Scan radiators for core restrictions.
•Thermostats: Easily measure thermostat temperature.
•Coolant Sensors: Measure coolant temperature sensors and manifold air temperature sensors.
Climate Control
Check heaters, air conditioners, and vents quickly and easily for malfunction.
•Heaters/AC Vents: Check heating and cooling systems output.
Brake System
Temperatures significantly higher than ambient or varied temperatures of rotors, drums or bearings indicate excessive wear.
•Brakes/Sealed Wheel Bearings: Diagnose brake bias and uneven braking.
Recommended Product: AutoPro

Electrical Solutions

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Tools for Diagnostic and Preventative of Electrical Systems and Equipment
Infrared Thermometers are proven money-saving diagnostic and predictive tools used for electrical systems and equipment maintenance inspection. Raytek full line of infrared thermometers provide precise readings with 1-4% accuracy, and from as far away as 180 feet depending on the model used. These instruments are lightweight, rugged, and easy to use.
Measuring Electrical Components
Noncontact infrared thermometers measure the surface temperature of an object from a safe distance, making them an indispensable tool in any electrical maintenance operation.
Electrical Applications
Prevent equipment failures and unscheduled down time in the following applications.

Connectors - Electrical connections can gradually loosen the connector, and generate heat as a result of repeated heating (expansion) and cooling (contraction), and/or dirt, carbon deposits, and corrosion. A noncontact thermometer quickly determines temperature increases that indicate serious problems.
Electric Motors - To maintain lifespan of motors, inspect supply power connections and circuit breakers (or fuser) for equal temperatures.
Motor Bearings - Detect hot spots and schedule repairs or replacements before problems lead to equipment failure.
Motor Winding Insulation - Prolong the life of winding insulation by measuring its temperature.
Phase-to-Phase Measurement - Check cables and connectors for equal phase-to-phase temperatures for induction motors, large computers, and other equipment.
Transformers - Check the windings of air-cooled units for hotspots that indicate winding flaws.
Uninterrupted Power Supplies - Identify hot localized connections in the UPS output filters. A cold spot may indicate an open DC filter circuit.
Back-up Batteries - Check low-voltage batteries for proper connection. Poorly attached cell strap connections may heat up enough to burn posts.
Ballasts - Detect overheated ballast before it begins to smoke.
Utilities - Identify hot spots in connections, cable splices, transformers, and other equipment. Several Raytek models feature optical ranges of 60:1 or greater, bringing almost any target easily within reach.

Recommended Product: 3i Series, MX Series, and ST Series

Food Service Solutions

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Immediately Know That Your Products are Safe
Monitoring temperatures is crucial to ensure food quality and safety—which is precisely why food service professionals rely on Raytek noncontact IR thermometers. These easy-to-use tools read surface temperatures without contact, which avoids cross-contamination or damage to food products. As reliable and time-saving tools, IR thermometers can take a temperature measurement in less than half a second.
Raytek thermometers give crucial information about hazardous conditions by providing quick temperature readings of food surfaces, which is particularly important considering that foodborne bacteria usually begins to grow on the surface of food products.
Recommended Product: MTFS

Hazardous Environment Solutions

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Instrinsic Safety (IS): Factory Mutual Approved for Class I, Division 1,Groups A, B, C, D (IEC Groups I and II A, B, C).
Prevent explosions in hazardous areas with the ST80-IS. The presence of dusts, gases, grains, and fibers are some of the factors that can lead to ignition. Raytek combined all the benefits of noncontact temperature measurement including speed, safety, and convenience with instrinsic safety to create the ST80-IS. For most customers, the ST80-IS noncontact thermometer will be the only means to measure temperature in many hazardous environments!
Hazardous Environments:
- Petrochemical refineries and tank farms
- Oil exploration, especially offshore drilling rigs
- Pumping stations for petroleum and gas
- Solid propellant manufacture
- Chemical/ pharmaceutical plants
- Ink, laminate, and coating processes that emit volatile vapors
- Fire departments in situations where flammable gases can be present
- Hazardous waste disposal and sewage
- Aviation fueling and maintenance (also, any refueling situation for rail, auto, ship)
- Liquid natural gas storage
- Arms manufacture and storage
- Boiler rooms
- Hydrogen generating facilities
Benefits:

Circular Laser Sighting
- More intuitive estimation of target size at distance
- Greater ease of target area definition
- More accurate measurement
Long Range (50:1) Optical Resolution (D:S)
Allows measurement of smaller targets at longer distances (e.g. inch/cm scale targets at 10 ft/3 m).  Often eliminates need for climbing, reaching in dangerous areas.  Increases safety!
Sub-Zero (--32°C/-25°F) & Hi-Temp(760°C/1400°F) Range Capability
Increases instrument versatility and application capabilities at variety of temperature ranges found in chemical processing and other hazardous locations.
500 msec Response Time
- Accurate readings when target temperature is changing rapidly.
- Improved response when using instrument to sweep wide target regions.
- Dangerous problems can be seen instantly.
1% 1°C (2°F) Accuracy at Normal Operating Ambient
Ideal for use in critical monitoring applications (steam traps, relief valves, furnaces, boilers, sewers).

Recommended Product: ST80-IS

Home Safety and Energy Saving Solutions

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Noncontact thermometers have unlimited applications in and around your house.
Around the house...
• Monitor insulation quality in walls, pipes and windows
• Spot-check heating systems, thermostat settings and actual room temperatures
• Easily inspect door and window seals for drafts and heat loss
• Monitor soil temperatures when planting in greenhouses and outdoor gardens
• Make solariums and other recreation areas comfortable with fast temperature checks
• Verify the performance of water heaters, wood stoves, air conditioners, and other appliances
For the Hobbyist...
• Quickly diagnose car problems - air conditioning, brakes, engines…
• Quickly confirm correct temperatures during photography development
• Verify temperatures for crafting projects
• Assure safe temperatures for pet environments such as fish tanks, terrariums, and others
• Avoid dangerous car interiors by fast, frequent and convenient temperature checks
In the kitchen...
• Quickly check temperatures in the pantry, refrigerator and freezer
• Verify safe holding, cooking and serving temperatures of food and drinks
• Avoid guesswork while candy making, canning and other specialty cooking
• Check the temperatures of cooking surfaces when grilling or frying
• Easily monitor temperatures while making beer or storing wine
• Make outdoor cooking fun and easy with quick temperature checks of BBQ’s and cooking fires
Recommended Product: MiniTemp

HVAC/R Solutions

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Infrared Noncontact Thermometers Are Effective Equipment Performance Monitoring & Diagnostic Tools
Noncontact thermometers give you instant, accurate temperature readings of most key HVAC components. Diagnose duct leakage, supply and return air temperatures, plumbing lies, and other heat-related problems with Raytek infrared thermometers.
Technicians quickly and efficiently gather temperature data from these applications:
• Room Balancing: scan walls for unbalanced temperatures
• Duct Work: scan the surface of ductwork to reveal temperature spikes and poor insulation
• Steam Distribution Systems: diagnose blown or plugged steam traps from a safe distance
• Furnace Performance: test furnace performance by checking the flue temperature
• Supply/Return Registers: evaluate temperature differential between supply/return registers
Other Applications:
• Check for coil sweating of condensate lines
• Check emergency relief value temperature
• Scan wet wallboard for water leaks
• Measure existing air from a coil and at a supply air grill
Recommended Product: ST Series

Plant and Facility Maintenance Solutions

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Raytek Infrared Thermometers: Indispensable Tools in Facility Maintenance
The MX handheld noncontact thermometer easily determines whether motors, boilers, bearings, electrical systems, and all types of operating equipment are functioning properly, and detects signs of developing problems. Raytek thermometers quickly and conveniently measure surface temperatures from a safe distance to keep your plant operating efficiently and preventing costly shutdowns.
How do I measure temperature with an IR thermometer?
There are three Raytek noncontact thermometer measurement techniques:
• Spot: determine the absolute surface temperature of an object.
• Temperature differential: compare two spot measurements against each other.
• Scanning: detect changes along a wide or continuous region target.
What are the benefits of using IR thermometers?
• Effectively find your problems quickly and safely, saving time and cost
• IR thermometers are accurate, usually within one degree
• IR thermometers safely read hard-to-reach or inaccessible objects
What are the main areas I can use my IR thermometer?
Electrical Maintenance. Check for heat created by loose connectors or buildup. Instantly troubleshoot problems in battery banks and power panel terminations, ballasts, switch gears, and fuse connections, and identify hot spots in the output filters on DC battery connections.
Equipment Maintenance. Check moving parts in motors and gear work for hot spots. Temperature change can indicate developing problems in many types of equipment, from ovens and boilers to freezers. Routine temperature audits of generators and their bearings can prevent expensive repairs.
Building Controls. Monitor HVAC/R components for quick energy audits and room balancing in a short time.
Troubleshoot engine problems. Temperature is a vital indicator of how well cooling systems are performing, or whether friction, vibration and other conditions are creating wear in braking systems and bearings.
Process/Product. Monitor process line equipment. Check the temperature of different products on production lines from rubber tires to plastic and cellophane wrapping to chocolate bars.
Vehicle/Fleet Maintenance.
Recommended Products: MX Series, ST Series , 3i Series