The TIP450E Thermal Imaging System performs detailed wallboard dryer balance analysis and board thermal mapping, which results in board quality improvements, production increases, fuel savings, defect detection, while reducing rework and work hours.
The TIP450E system is comprised of 4 main components:
- Main console cabinet
- MP150 infrared linescanner
- Remote I/O assembly
- Fixed infrared sensor assembly
Main console cabinet houses the software, PC, touch-screen monitor, power supply, data acquisition electronics, and field wiring terminals. This console is located where the dryer operator can easily view it and make dryer process changes.
MP150 infrared linescanner is mounted into a small enclosure with a scan port in the bottom. The enclosure is located over the conveyor section just past the outfeed cascade rolls.
Remote I/O assembly is used to monitor the drop gate signals at the dryer outfeed section. This small DIN rail mounted assembly is designed to be located inside the existing drop gate I/O cabinet.
Fixed infrared sensor assembly is used to monitor the board temperatures right at the dryer exit. This information is used in the software to compensate for ambient air temperature variations. The infrared sensor is mounted inside a heavy duty telescoping mechanical arm.