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Infrared Temperature Switch (Hot Metal Detector) Polaris PS09 / PI16 

 

Technical Data 

 

16 

 

6.3 

Composition of the Type Number 

The equipment version of the Polaris is encoded in the 18-digit model number as follows 
(Example type number PS09 with 550

–1400°C; laser targeting light, 2 switch outputs): 

 

Digit 

01  02  03  04  05  06  07  08  09  10  11  12  13  14  15  16  17  18 

Expl.: 

 

Digit 

Indication of the various points 

Code 

Meaning / Example 

01-02 

Series Polaris 

PS 

Polaris with Silicon detector 

PI 

Polaris with Indium-Gallium-Arsenid detector 

03-04 

Spectral range 

09 

0.7

–1.1 µm (Si) 

16 

1.45

–1.8 µm (InGaS) 

05-08 

Beginning of temperature range [°C]  0550 

550°C 

09-12 

End of temperature range [°C] 

1400 

1400°C 

13 

Sighting 

Laser targeting light 

14 

Serial interface 

RS232 

RS485 

15 

Lens type 

Focusable optics 

16-17 

Minimum response time  

43 

4 ms 

18 

Outputs 

2 transistor outputs 

 

Measuring distance / Optics 

Optics A (170-245 mm) 

Optics B (260 - 500 mm) 

Optics C (480 - 2000 mm) 

 
 

6.4 

Accessories 

Ref. number 

Meaning 

AK32-02 

Connection cable 2 m 

AK32-05 

Connection cable 5 m 

AK31-02 

Interface cable 2 m, including 

SensorTools

 software  

AK31-05 

Interface cable 5 m, including 

SensorTools

 software  

DK4000 

Interface converter RS485

USB, 1.7 m cable, 9-pin Sub-D-connector 

DK3000 

Interface converter RS232

USB, 1.7 m cable, 9-pin Sub-D-connector 

NG12-00 

Din-rail power supply 24 V DC, 1.6 A 

NG15-00 

Desktop power supply 24 V DC, 2.5 A 

HA11-00 

Stainless steel mounting bracket 

BL11-00 

Air purge accessory 

KG60-00 

Water cooling jacket for temperatures up to 140°C 

HA10-10 

Mounting bracket to be used with cooling housing KG60 

HA21-00 

Ball and socket swivel mount for water cooling jacket KG60 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for Polaris PI16

Page 1: ...Infrared Temperature Switch Hot Metal Detector Polaris PS09 PI16 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...rface Converter Accessory 8 4 Mechanical Installation 8 4 1 Mounting 8 4 2 Ambient Temperature 8 4 3 Alignment onto the Measuring Object 8 4 3 1 Alignment with the Laser Targeting Light 9 4 4 Setting the Measuring Focus Distance 9 4 5 Spot Size Tables 10 4 5 1 Calculation of the Spot Size Diameter outside the Focused Distance 10 4 6 Parameters Settings 11 4 6 1 Emissivity ε 11 4 6 2 Response Time ...

Page 3: ...use Assignment of unskilled personnel Unauthorized modifications Technical modifications Usage of spare parts not approved The responsibilities of the delivery contract are valid as well as our general terms and conditions and terms of delivery and the valid statutory rule at date of the conclusion of contract 1 4 Terms of Warranty A warranty period is 24 months from date of shipment form the Sens...

Page 4: ...The infrared temperature switches Polaris are mainly used for non contact detection of hot metal parts and triggering a switching operation They are equipped with 2 switching contacts with adjustable switching temperatures Also the switching status is indicated by LEDs on the rear panel A laser target ing light can be used to align the devices to the measuring object Polaris temperature switches m...

Page 5: ...and has a sticker shown on the right The laser emits a visible red light with a maxi mum power of 1 mW and a wavelength around 650 nm Safety precautions Never look into the direct or reflected laser beam Do not point the laser to anyone If laser radiation hits the eye the eyes must be intentional ly closed and the head immediately moved out of the beam 2 4 Device Labels A nameplate and a laser tar...

Page 6: ...Connector Cable color Function Pin Pin Brown RS232 TxD to PC receive line RxD RS485 A 2 1 View on device socket Black RS232 RxD to PC send line TxD RS485 B 3 4 Blue DGND ground electrically isolated 5 3 3 1 1 Power Supply With connection of the supply voltage standard 24 V DC possible range 12 30 V the unit is ready for operation with the following factory settings changing the settings is possibl...

Page 7: ... as a point to point connection with the master Connecting several Polaris via RS485 For a reflection free operation with longer cables pay attention to the correct cable termination Termi nation at the physical bus is on front and rear Master at the beginning Master in the middle When operating multiple devices up to 32 are possible each device needs to assign its own address directly on the devi...

Page 8: ... observed To prevent laser targeting light overheating the targeting light is deactivated at a device temperature from 55 C Below that temperature it can be used again Accessory The use in ambient temperatures outside the permissible ambient temperature is possible with an additional cooling housing see 6 4 Accessories 4 3 Alignment onto the Measuring Object To detect the temperature correctly the...

Page 9: ...will automatically switched off after 2 minutes if not switched off manually INFO The laser targeting light is turned off at a device temperature above 55 C If the targeting light does not turn on probably the device s internal temperature is too high In this case the installation place should be checked excessive heat radiated from the measuring object When temperature falls below 55 C the laser ...

Page 10: ...5 7 4 3 3 2 600 14 6 4 8 3 6 800 13 3 6 1 4 6 1000 12 5 8 6 1250 11 9 9 3 7 1500 11 5 11 8 3 1750 11 2 13 10 2000 11 14 5 11 4 5 1 Calculation of the Spot Size Diameter outside the Focused Distance The spt size diameter determines the area on the measurement object from which 90 of the tempera ture radiation is detected by the pyrometer therefore the spot size tables specify spot sizes for differe...

Page 11: ...urement in this wavelength or tem perature range is not possible The emissivities with shiny refer to applications that are performed under an inert gas or in a vacuum Measuring object Emissivity PS09 PI16 Calibration source 1 1 Aluminum shiny n s 0 05 0 2 Aluminum oxidized n s 0 3 0 4 Aluminum sandblasted rough n s 0 4 0 5 Aluminum black anodized n s 0 9 Lead oxidized n s n s Bronze 0 2 0 4 0 2 0...

Page 12: ...ure The switching outputs can be checked by simulating a switching temperature 4 6 4 Baud Rate The baud rate can be set between 1 2 and 57 6 kBd 4 6 5 Address In bus operation with RS485 an address between 00 and 97 can be assigned 4 6 6 Interface Delay Answer Delay During operation of the infrared switch via RS485 it may happen that the connection is not fast enough to detect the response of the ...

Page 13: ...connection is established The response time t90 see 4 6 2 can be adapted to the measurement conditions Selecting Minimal the Polaris works with the shortest possible devices response time of 4 ms Under User definded times up to 10 s can be entered The Emissivity see 4 6 1 is used for adaptations to the material surface properties Limit switches Limit value Activates the corresponding output Port a...

Page 14: ...ice replacement Load Configuration file load a previously saved configu ration data in the device Print parameters Prints the parameters of the currently connected device Print configuration file Prints a saved file Create service file A service file includes all device data and all software settings made by user Creating such a file can be useful if a problem can t be solved and help from our ser...

Page 15: ...itive switching max current 30 mA Digital interface RS232 or RS485 addressable baud rate 1 2 57 6 kBd galvanically isolated Parameters changeable and readable via serial interface switching temperature emissivity response time device temperature address baud rate Sighting Laser targeting light laser class 2 max output power 1 mW 635 nm Operation indicator Green LED Switching indicator 2 yellow LED...

Page 16: ... light 14 Serial interface 1 RS232 2 RS485 15 Lens type 2 Focusable optics 16 17 Minimum response time 43 4 ms 18 Outputs 2 2 transistor outputs Measuring distance Optics A Optics A 170 245 mm B Optics B 260 500 mm C Optics C 480 2000 mm 6 4 Accessories Ref number Meaning AK32 02 Connection cable 2 m AK32 05 Connection cable 5 m AK31 02 Interface cable 2 m including SensorTools software AK31 05 In...

Page 17: ...mmand structure For successful communication the following sequence of a command is used Device Address Command Parameter Device address all interface commands are starting with the 2 digit device address exception in the terminal field of the SensorTools software no address is required In factory setting the device address is 00 but can be change per command Device addresses from 00 to 99 are val...

Page 18: ...s 99 global address with answer 98 global address without answer gt Read device temperature 2 digit decimal number in C XX 00 98 C mb Read temperature range 8 digit hexadecimal number First four digits beginning of temperature range in C Last four digits end of temperature range in C sw1 XXXXYYYY Switch temperature 1 8 digit hex XXXX lower switch temperature in C YYYY upper switch temperature in C...

Page 19: ...on 6 Emissivity ε 11 F Factory settings 6 I Intended use 4 Interface commands 17 Interface converter accessory 8 Interface delay 12 Interface settings 14 L Laser targeting light 9 13 M Maintenance 17 Mechanical installation 8 Mounting 8 P Parameters settings 11 Power supply 6 R Response time t90 12 S Scope of Delivery 4 Serial Interface RS232 or RS485 7 Service functions 14 Setting the measuring f...

Page 20: ...Sensortherm GmbH Hauptstraße 123 65843 Sulzbach Tel 49 0 6196 64065 80 Fax 49 0 6196 64065 89 E Mail info sensortherm com Internet www sensortherm com Sensortherm GmbH Polaris_PS09_PI16 May 11 2017 ...

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