Description
ALUSYS Measures Heat Fluxes and Surface Temperatures in Demanding Environments
ALUSYS measures heat fluxes and surface temperatures in demanding environments. It is designed for industrial surveys, for example surveys of aluminium smelters / furnaces. The ALUSYS system employs dedicated sensors and electronics. Their high accuracy and sensitivity ensure that ALUSYS will still measure under circumstances where competing systems no longer perform reliable measurements; i.e. down to very low heat fluxes. The measurement and control unit, MCU, has a robust aluminium housing and accepts 12, or optionally 3, sensors. The system generates a measurement file, including a time-stamp, heat flux and temperature for all sensors. The measurement data are stored in the MCU and are later downloaded to a PC. The user is responsible for data analysis. A PC or the Keyboard Display may be used for real time measurement review and control of the data storage.
With HF01 Heat Flux Sensors
Powered and charged using a low voltage, ALUSYS is safe to use. The system can operate for a limited time on MCU’s internal rechargeable battery. For all information on the HF01 heat flux and surface temperature sensors, see the HF01 manual. Optionally other sensor models may be used.
Suggested Use
Surveys of industrial installations, for example of aluminium melting furnaces
Areas of Application
Industrial monitoring and control / heat flux and heat transfer measurement
Specifications
| Measurand | Heat flux (12 x), surface temperature (12 x) |
|---|---|
| Number of measurement locations | 12 (see options) |
| Heat flux sensor (see options) | Model HF01 with connector at cable end |
| Included extension cable | 12 x low temperature extension cable with 2 connectors (length 15 m) |
| Rated operating temperature ranges | : |
| Data storage capacity | 4 MB > 1 day of data |
| Required data analysis | To be performed by the user |
| IP protection class | : |
| Sensor & high temperature cable | IP68 |
| Low temperature extension cable | IP67 |
| MCU and Keyboard Display | IP63 |
| Data display | On Keyboard Display |
| MCU specifications | : |
| Voltage measurement accuracy | 0.5 x 10⁻⁶ V |
| Rated power supply voltage | 16 to 40 VDC |
| Adapter power supply | 100 – 240 VAC 50/60 Hz |
| Connection to PC | Via USB |
| Rated operating temperature range MCU | -15 to +50 °C |
| Options | • ALUSYS with 3 x heat flux and temperature sensor • Low temperature extension cable with 2 connectors, matching cable connector and chassis connector (typical length 15 m) • Other sensor models than HF01 • Sensors and MCU with extended rated operating temperature range |
