LumaSense Technologies MCS640 Manual - Manual (Page 9)

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Introduction
The MCS640 represents another milestone in innovative infrared thermal imaging.
Designed with advanced maintenance-free electronics and industrial protective
packing, the MCS640 offers unparalleled accuracy for demanding industrial and
scientific applications. With an unmatched array of protective accessories, the MCS640
demonstrates LumaSense’s commitment to long-term trouble-free operation of these
instruments. The MCS640 quickly measures temperature without contact in even the
most adverse environments. Its compact design provides for easy integration into
standard enclosures for use in harsh environments and its full array of optional lenses
meet the needs of most applications.
The technique of thermal imaging, or thermography, is based on well-established
technology and has been used for a wide variety of applications. However, implementing
a systems approach for thermal process applications requires detailed knowledge of the
specific application, available thermal imagers and thermal scanners, existing controls
platform, and software requirements, etc. As such, we have a full staff of engineering and
software specialists available for the design and development of comprehensive turn-key
systems for all customer applications. Experience in many different thermal applications
is the backbone of our designs and short-term turnaround for specialized software and
custom camera configurations is our specialty.
2.1 System Overview
The MCS640 is intended to be integrated with the appropriate application-specific
imaging components for use in process control, nondestructive testing, and diagnostic
applications. It provides real-time digital image transfer and control using Gigabit
Ethernet and provides an option for remote monitoring through a Local Area Network.
As such, the MCS640 thermal imaging system can be used as a machine vision system,
operator-based temperature monitoring system, fully automatic temperature control
system, or stand-alone smart sensor for alarm temperature control.
System Features (dependent upon specific application requirements)
• Imaging cameras, scanners, and associated equipment
• Image processing software, from existing modules in our extensive library or
through customer software development
• The image processing unit or the image processing/control system
• Integration with other devices in the process or other systems (PLCs, computers,
SCADA and Distributed Control Systems (DCSs), other sensing devices, actua-
tors, etc.)
• Housings and enclosures matched to the harsh environment (explosive, hazard-
ous, outdoor, etc.)
• Custom-designed mechanical hardware
• Communication links
• Startup support
LumaSense engineering staff and sales consultants follow a system approach to online
thermal processing control. They have specific expertise and technical skills required to
specify and integrate the appropriate application-specific imaging components with your
existing control platform. LumaSense takes the ultimate responsibility for the thermal
imaging system meeting your design specifications and saving you time, costs, and
allocation of in-house resources.