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1.3 Overview of the
EXACTUS
®
Optical Thermometer
The main components of the
EXACTUS
®
optical thermometers are:
1.
Collection Optics:
The collection optics
acquire light emitted from a hot object and directs it
to the filter and photo detector. Many standard and custom options for collection optics,
including lens systems (small spot size), lightpipes, and flexible fiber optic cables.
2.
Wavelength Selective Filters:
These select which wavelengths of light are measured. Care
must be taken that these filters are kept clean and dry.
3.
Photo Detector:
Photo detectors convert light (photons) into an electrical signal. BASF uses
only high efficiency (D*) solid-state photo detectors of either silicon, InGaAs, or a new
patented 900nm narrow band detector.
4.
Amplifier:
The amplifier takes the small electrical signal from the photo detector and
amplifies it before sending it to the signal processor. The amplifier circuit is extremely
sensitive and allows signals as small as 10
-15
amps to be detected and measured.
5.
Signal Processor:
The signal processor converts the amplified signal into a temperature
reading. This processing is a combination of electrical conditioning, including Analog-to-
Digital conversion, and software algorithms, including the Planck equation.
6.
Output:
Several types of data output are available from the instrument:
•
Direct digital data to a host computer or process controller.
•
Viewed using BASF’s TemperaSure
®
data acquisition and graphing software.
•
Analog output via 4-20mA or 0 – 10 VDC analog output.
•
Specialized processed measurement modes such as peak, valley, or process standard
deviation.
Figure 1: Probe Head Conceptual Diagram
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