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By combining advanced thermal imaging technology with application-specific software, Ircon has created the Preform Inspection System. The Ircon Preform Inspection System is the first thermal imaging system designed specifically for the manufacturers of fibre optics filaments.
- The first thermal imaging system specifically for Fibre Optics production
- Measures both diameter and temperature!
- Record and playback of temperature data
The Ircon Preform Inspection System is used during the initial stages of fibre optics manufacturing where a hollow glass preform is heated on a rotating lathe.
Chemical deposition occurs on the inside of the hollow preform until the hollow glass rod becomes solid. In this application, controlling the temperature as well as the diameter of the preform are both extremely critical.
Ircon solves both temperature and diameter measurement problems with the Ircon Preform Inspection System. This system consists of the Stinger Thermal Imaging Camera, the Ircon Preform Software, and optional Analogue Outputs.
Preform Software Features and Benefits
- Temperature and diameter measurements - Ircon's Preform software provides two measurements in one system. Now there is no need to have BOTH a pyrometer and a non-contact dimensional device such as a laser micrometer. You have fewer instruments mounted on the lathe carriage. Operators only need to become familiar with one monitoring system.
- 10 AOI's - Areas Of Interest (AOI) can be drawn any place on the image. Min, Max, and Ave temperature data can be collected from each AOI. AOI's can be drawn freehand or in conventional shapes to conform to the target the camera is aimed at.
- Record and Playback - Ircon Preform Software uses simple VCR-style controls to let you view captured image files. Easy to use Play, Rewind, and Fast Forward controls let you view the image repeatedly. You can slow down the image to view the exact time and temperature if distortion begins to occur while the preform is being heated on the lathe. Individual batches can be compared side-by-side.
- Analogue Temperature Outputs - With the optional analogue output card preform temperature and dimensional information can be sent via 4 - 20 mA signal to third party control systems such as PLC's. The Preform software doesn't replace your existing control system, it integrates with it!
Computer Specifications (Based on STPC1 Operator Interface PC)
500 MHz or faster Pentium III processor, at least 1 available PCI slot, 100 MHz or faster internal bus, 128 MB ram (minimum), 2x AGP or faster graphics, 4.5 GB hard drive or greater, 2 COM port, CD-Rom, 19" colour monitor with 1024 x 768 resolution, Windows 2000 operating system
