Precalibrated, Self Powered IRt/c's - for low temperature applications

Precalibrated IRt/c Family Data Sheet

Precalibrated IRt/c Selection Matrix

Adjustable, Self Powered IRt/c's - for higher temperatures and metal surface applications

Adjustable IRt/c Family Data Sheet

Powered, SmartIRt/c's- linearized with analog output for wider temperature ranges

Smart IRt/c Family Data Sheet

Portable Scanners - True NIST traceable thermometers and electrical scanners

Accessories - for all products

The following guide will assist you with your model selection process, if you need further assistance, please email: industrial@exergen.com or call 617.923.9900, option #4.

WHAT INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO SELECT THE RIGHT PRODUCT?

Do you need a portable, handheld instrument or a fixed in place, continuously monitoring sensor?

If the requirement is for a portable, handheld infrared device, see our MICROSCANNERS below.

If the requirement is for a fixed, in place sensor, move on to the next series of questions.

How is the environment surrounding the sensor?

If the environment is clean, use any IRt/c

If the environment is dusty, dirty, or moist, use: SmartIRt/c, IRt/c.3X, IRt/c.3SV, IRt/c.5, IRt/c.10, adjustable IRt/c's, microIRt/c with APJ-1, or microIRt/c.4SV

What is the surface of your material like?

If the surface material finish is a non-metal or coated metal, use any IRt/c

If the surface material finish is a metal (> 500 F), use any adjustable IRt/c.xxA-x-LoE

If the surface material finish is a metal (< 500 F), you must coat the surface

What is the ambient temperature range surrounding the sensor?

If the ambient temperature at sensor location is < 160F/70C, use: IRt/c.01, IRt/c.03, IRt/c.07, or SmartIRt/c

If the ambient temperature at sensor location is <212F/100C, use: IRt/c, IRt/c.1X, IRt/c.3X, IRt/c.SV, IRt/c.3SV, microIRt/c, microIRt/c.SV

If the ambient temperature at sensor location is < 350F/170C, use: microIRt/c or microIRt/c.4 with APJ-1

If the ambient temperature at sensor location is <400F/200C, use: IRt/c.5, IRt/c.10 or any adjustable IRt/c

If the ambient temperature is <750F/450C, use CJK-2 cooling jackets

If the ambient temperature is < 1000F/540C, use CJK-1 water cooling jackets

How close will you mount the sensor to the target and what is the target size?

Field of view (FOV) is defined as the distance to spot size, you want the spot size on the target to be less than the target size (75% or less), for example if the target is 1" and the distance is 2", you want to use a 3:1 FOV which measures a 0.66" spot at 2".

If the field of view is 1:2 use: microIRt/c or microIRt/c.SV

If the field of view is 1:1 use: IRt/c, IRt/c.SV, IRt/c.1X, or IRt/c.01

If the field of view is 2:1 use: IRt/c.2

If the field of view is 3:1 use: IRt/c.3X, IRt/c.3SV, IRt/c.03, SmartIRt/c.3

If the field of view is 5:1 use: IRt/c.5 or SmartIRt/c.5

If the field of view is 7:1 use: IRt/c.07

If the field of view is 10:1 use: IRt/c.10 or IRt/c.10A

If the field of view is 20:1 use: IRt/c.20A or SmartIRt/c.20

If the field of view is 40:1 use: SmartIRt/c.40

If the field of view is 100:1 use: IRt/c.100A

What output is desired from the sensor and what is your input device ?

If a thermocouple output (mv) is desired use: Any Precalibrated or Adjustable IRt/c

If a 4-20mA output is desired use: SmartIRt/c or any IRt/c with XMTR

If a 0-5V, 0-10V or RS232 output is desired use: SmartIRt/c

What is your target temperature range, and optimized temperature point within that range ?
If the target temperature variation is < +/- 40F from the optimized temperature point, and the target temperature is < 1200F use any Precalibrated IRt/c

If the target temperature variation is > +/- 40F from the optimized temperature point and the target temperature range is -30 - 1832 F use: SmartIRt/c or Precalibrated IRt/c with programmable interface

If the target temperature variation is < +/- 40F from the optimized temperature point and the target temperature range is -50-5000F use: any Adjustable IRt/c

Are you looking to sense whether a hot object or adhesive is present on a line ?

If you are looking to detect the presence of a hot/cold object (like glue) or a change in temperature that is fast moving, use the SnakeEye thermal switch