Temperature Sensors / Detectors / Transducers
Temperature Sensors help reduce process variation.
Press Release Summary:
INFOSENSE-P(TM) Plug and Play Sensors link customer's application to NIST-traceable calibration lab. They incorporate EEPROM memory chip, preprogrammed with sensor's part number, manufacturing information, and full range temperature calibration. When sensor is wired to IEEE 1451.4 compatible electronics, controller accesses information provided and performs full high-order curve fit to correct for all known error.
Original Press Release:
INFOSENSE-P(TM) Plug and Play Sensors Reduce Process Variation and Decrease Installation Costs
Improves accuracy of thermocouples by three times, RTD sensors by 10 times
St. Louis - The new INFOSENSE-P(TM) plug and play sensors by Watlow provide a high level of accuracy and convenience through automatically linking the customer's application to Watlow's NIST-traceable calibration lab. The INFOSENSE-P technology incorporates an EEPROM memory chip, preprogrammed with each sensor's part number, manufacturing information, and full range temperature calibration. "The memory chip has a direct path into the control or transmitter's microprocessor, automating the process of sensor installation, identification, and entering of calibration data," said Chris Seymour, sensor strategic marketing manager for Watlow.
INFOSENSE-P sensors utilize IEEE 1451.4 technology, so that when a sensor is wired or connected to IEEE 1451.4 compatible electronics, the controller accesses the information provided and performs a full high-order curve fit to correct for all known error. Utilizing INFOSENSE-P technology improves initial accuracy of standard thermocouples by three times, and the accuracy of RTD sensors by 10 times at 600C (1112F). "Utilization of INFOSENSE-P technology results in a temperature sensor that is now as accurate as Watlow's NIST reference standard. These highly accurate sensors reduce the uncertainty in temperature measurement, thereby reducing process variation. The three to 10 times reduction in measurement error can significantly improve yield or efficiency," said Seymour.
INFOSENSE-P plug and play temperature sensors can be used in applications such as aerospace, analytical labs, food processing, furnace, heat treat, life sciences, oil and gas processing, pharmaceutical, power generation, semiconductor and test stands.
About Watlow
Since the company's founding in 1922, Watlow has brought its thermal expertise to numerous applications, including semiconductor, plastics processing, foodservice equipment, life sciences, power generation, aerospace and others. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Watlow is the largest custom designer and manufacturer of industrial heaters, sensors, controllers and software with offices and manufacturing facilities around the world.
For additional information or the name of the nearest Watlow representative:
Watlow
Phone: 1+ (800) 4-WATLOW, 1+ (314) 878-4600
Fax: 1+ (877) 893-1005, 1+ (314) 878-6814
Internet: www.watlow.com
E-mail: info@watlow.com
