MCS640 Thermal Imager Manual
Introduction
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Introduction
The MCS640 represents another milestone in innovative infrared thermal imaging. Designed with advanced
maintenance-free electronics and industrial protective packing, the MCS640 offers unparalleled accuracy for
demanding industrial and scientific applications. With an unmatched array of protective accessories, the
MCS640 demonstrates LumaSense’s commitment to long-term trouble-free operation of these instruments.
The MCS640 quickly measures temperature without contact in even the most adverse environments. Its
compact design provides for easy integration into standard enclosures for use in harsh environments and its
full array of optional lenses meet the needs of most applications.
The technique of thermal imaging, or thermography, is based on well-established technology and has been
used for a wide variety of applications. However, implementing a systems approach for thermal process
applications requires detailed knowledge of the specific application, available thermal imagers and thermal
scanners, existing controls platform, and software requirements, etc. As such, we have a full staff of
engineering and software specialists available for the design and development of comprehensive turn-key
systems for all customer applications. Experience in many different thermal applications is the backbone of our
designs and short-term turnaround for specialized software and custom camera configurations is our specialty.
2.1
System Overview
The MCS640 is intended to be integrated with the appropriate application-specific imaging components for
use in process control, nondestructive testing, and diagnostic applications. It provides real-time digital image
transfer and control using Gigabit Ethernet and provides an option for remote monitoring through a Local Area
Network. As such, the MCS640 thermal imaging system can be used as a machine vision system, operator-
based temperature monitoring system, fully automatic temperature control system, or stand-alone smart
sensor for alarm temperature control.
Note:
The MCS640 is designed to operate on a 32 or 64-bit Windows™ based computer with the
following (minimum) components: Dual Core 1.5 GHz or faster processor, 4 GB RAM (running at
1600 MHz), Dedicated Video Card with 1 GB of 900 MHz DDR3 dedicated RAM, 7200 RPM Hard
Drive with a 16 MB buffer and using a 3.0 GB/sec SATA bus, Gigabit Ethernet card that supports
Jumbo Packets up to 9014 bytes.
2.1.1
System Features
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Rugged MCS640 Thermal Imager described herein
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LumaSpec R/T software (see LumaSpec R/T user manual) including:
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Advanced image processing core
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Image capture and playback
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Histograms and trending
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Regions of interest and alarm functionality
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Integration with other devices in the process or other systems (PLCs, computers, SCADA and
Distributed Control Systems (DCSs), other sensing devices, actuators, etc.)
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Archiving and web server
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Report writing
