Accurate temperature measurement on shiny, high temperature metals is one of the toughest challenges in industrial process control.
Problem: Metals are hard to measure accurately.
Long-wave thermal cameras struggle with reflections, unstable emissivity, and unreliable readings — especially on bright steel, alloys, copper, and other polished surfaces. The result? Poor consistency, incorrect heat profiles, and costly quality issues.
Solution:
Purpose-built short-wave thermography that delivers consistent, real-time results where every degree matters – the Optris PI 1M short-wavelength thermal camera.
Operating at 0.85–1.1 μm, the PI 1M dramatically reduces reflection errors and matches the natural emissivity characteristics of metals.
Its short-wave design follows Planck’s law, meaning emissivity uncertainties have far less impact on repeatability — delivering stable, accurate, and traceable temperature values.
What this solves:
- Inaccurate readings on shiny, glowing metals
Short-wave detection ensures reliable measurement from 450–1800°C
- Slow response in fast thermal processes
Up to 1 kHz frame rate captures rapid heating, induction, and laser events
- Difficulty monitoring small targets at a distance
High D:S ratio + detailed resolutions (764×480 @ 32 Hz)
- Harsh industrial environments
Water cooling, air purges, and rugged housings ensure durability
- Fragmented monitoring systems
PIX Connect provides line scanning, data logging, alarms, and system integration.
Designed and manufactured in Germany, the Optris PI 1M delivers the precision, speed, and stability required in metallurgy, laser processing, forging, casting, semiconductor work, and R&D.
Instrotech
Tel. +27 10 595 1831
sales@instrotech.co.za
www.instrotech.co.za
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