Process Imaging System monitors kiln shell temperature.

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CS200 Process Imaging System for monitoring, control, and analysis of rotating kilns features full-color thermograms of kiln surface, user-defined alarms, automatic fan control, and historical data analysis capability. Along with 200 lines scanned/revolution, system delivers multiple point sensors that can be installed and configured to monitor portions of kiln shadowed from main sensor by physical obstructions, and still provide results displayed as one homogenous thermogram.



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Raytek CS200 Process Imaging System for Kiln Shell Temperature Monitoring



SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Jan. 25, 2007 -- Raytek is pleased to announce the
availability of the new CS200 Process Imaging System for Kiln Shell
Temperature Monitoring. The Raytek CS200 is a comprehensive temperature
measurement system for monitoring, control, and analysis of rotating kilns
primarily used in cement and lime production. This unique combination of
infrared sensor technology and a powerful, industrial software program
allows accurate detection and monitoring of refractory hot spots to prevent
costly kiln damage and extend production runs between refractory
replacement.

The CS200 expands on the hugely successful CS100 kiln shell-monitoring
product, which has seen over 170 installations worldwide. With such a broad
range of experience in many diverse geographies, Raytek is in the unique
position of combining its broad range of temperature measurement solutions
with expert application knowledge to create the most comprehensive kiln
shell monitoring product available on the market today.

Those familiar with the existing CS100 system will be familiar with the
features such as full-color thermograms of the kiln surface, user-defined
alarms, automatic fan control and extensive historical data analysis
capability. The new CS200 systems builds on this base and increases the
number of lines scanned per revolution to 200, adds OPC server
functionality, more powerful database applications, and full integration of
options that were stand-alone accessories in the older system. Most notably,
multiple point sensors can be installed and configured to monitor portions
of the kiln "shadowed" from the main sensor by physical obstructions and the
results displayed as one homogenous thermogram. Similarly, a separate sensor
is available to monitor the burning zone of the kiln with the data will
seamlessly incorporated into one common display.

Options previously available, such as the Live Ring Migration software to
monitor tire slip, are still supported by the new product but now the
results are fully integrated into one display allowing the operator to
monitor the complete kiln without switching back and forth between different
applications. The integration does not stop at the display; all error
reports and alarm reports are now fully integrated, as is the OPC interface
with other applications.

The hardware has also been significantly enhanced with ease of installation
and use in mind and as much as is feasible, connection boxes are pre-wired
at the factory. To learn more about the Raytek CS200 infrared processing
system, visit www.raytek.com.

About Raytek
Headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, Raytek, a Fluke company, is a
worldwide leader in noncontact temperature measurement. Raytek designs,
manufactures and markets a complete line of infrared (IR) temperature
measurement instruments for industrial, maintenance and quality control
applications. Raytek distributes its products worldwide with subsidiaries
located in Europe and China. For more information, visit
http://www.raytek.com.

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Contacts:
U.S. & Canada Silke Koltermann silke@raytek.com
U.K. Jutta Schwelm jutta@raytek.com
Latin America & Asia Arlene Lucas Starrh arlene@raytek.com

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