sensing trends in industrial applications
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Sensing has changed considerably for industrial applications within the past few years. Specific trends include the transition to wireless sensing, changes in sensing approaches and the application of new sensing technologies but there are many more. By attending this special, free 1-hour webinar, you will gain a better understanding of the trends that are emerging and continuing to grow for industrial sensors, as well as key factors necessary to make the best choice for your industrial sensing applications.TRANSCRIPT
Sensing Trends in Industrial Applications
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Before We Start
Moderator
Randy Frank Design World
Presenters
John Schnell FUTEK
Todd Hanson Honeywell
Brian Clothier TSI Technologies
Product Catalog
Sensor World VS. Data Acquisition World
Introducing the Personal Computer
• Decreased Cost-Per-Channel
• Measure More Points
• Use More Sensors
• Sensor Market Growth
Sensor Platform + PC
Introducing the USB Module
• New Hardware
• New Software
• Complete Plug & Play Solution
Sensor World + Data Acquisition World
USB Module Specs
The New Standard
CONFIDENTIAL
Two Revolutionary
Temperature Sensing
Technologies
24 July 2013
CONFIDENTIAL TSI Technologies
Outline
• Who is TSI Technologies?
• Technology 1) Microwire Temperature Sensing System
• Technology 2) Eddy Current Thermometer
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What/Who is TSI Technologies?
• Intellectual Property, Product Development & Engineering Design Firm
• We Invent, Develop, Patent, License, Assist Licensee to
Market
• We Offer Licensees A Variety of Cutting Edge Patented
Temperature Sensing and Control Technologies
– We Will Discuss Three of Those Today – In Order of Product Maturity
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What/Who is TSI Technologies?
• Experience Helping Licensees Get Products to Market
Fast Food Delivery –
CookTek, Vesture
Room Service –
Dinex, CookTek
Surface Buffet -
CookTek
1 2
Aerospace Composite
Curing/Repair – AvPro
Rubber Processing
Monitor/Control – Dynisco
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Microwire Temperature Sensing Systems
• Components - Similar to RFID
– Reader – Transmit Power/Receive/Data Analysis
• Located Outside of Curing/Hot Environment
– Antennae – Copper Coils/Substrate
• Inside Curing/Hot Environment (Up to Four Per Today’s Reader)
– Magnetic Temperature Sensor (MTS) • Molded Permanently into Object (One Per Antenna)
– Host Computer
• Computer Software Can be Moved to Reader Micro
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Microwire Temperature Sensing Systems
• Why Should You Care? Why Not RFID? – MTS’s Can Be Read Remotely Through Conducting Material
• We Can Read MTS Temperature Through Carbon Fibers, Tire Steel Belts, etc.
– MTS’s Are So Small That They Do Not Constitute a Part Flaw
• 0.09” Diameter Tube, One Inch Long
– MTS’s Survive High Temperatures/Pressures
• Can Survive Tire Molding Process, Composite Curing Process, etc.
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Microwire Temperature Sensing Systems
• Features
– Self-Calibrating Sensor -- During The Process
• This is a Process Sensor – We Assume That The Sensor is
Embedded In a Place Where Actual Temperature Is NOT
Measured By Any Other Sensor – Thus No Way To Know
Starting Temperature
– Non-Linear Temperature Accuracy
• More Accurate Near Curie Temperature (216.5C/422F) Than Far Below
It ( 175C – 216.5C, +/- 2C, 150C - 175C, +/- 3C, 61C-150C, +/-4C)
– Polling Rate
• Approximately One Per Second
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Microwire Temperature Sensing Systems
• Theory Basics
– We are Measuring Normalized Saturization
Magnetization of Sensing Microwire
• Known Dependence Upon Temperature
• Calibration of Normalized Ms vs. T Curve at Two Points (Upper – Curie
Temp of Sensing Wire; Lower – Curie Point of Third Autocalibration
Wire DURING PROCESS)
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Microwire Temperature Sensing Systems
• Theory Basics
LOWER TEMPERATURE HIGHER TEMPERATURE
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Microwire Temperature Sensing Systems
• Representative Results for Autoclave Curing
Autocalibration Point
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Example Microwire Sensing Process: Tire Curing
• Microwire Sensor (MTS) Embedded in Tire Tread During Layup of Uncured Tire – Antenna Moves Into Position After Mold Closes to Allow Remote
Measurement of MTS Temperature. Information Is Used to Stop Press When Tire Has Actually Achieved Cure State – Not Simply After a Generic Time/Temperature Profile That Capture ALL “Cakes”
Microwire
Sensor
Antenna
Collapsible Arm
From Center Hub
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Eddy Current Thermometer
• Components - Similar to RFID
– Reader – Transmit Power/Receive/Data Analysis
• Remote From Object To Be Measured
– Antennae – Copper Coils/Substrate
• Remote From Object To Be Measured
– Sensor – Highly Conductive Object (Coin, Stick, etc.)
Placed Next to Object to Be Measured OR
Object Itself (if Has a Conductive Layer)
– Host Computer
• Computer Software Can be Moved to Reader Micro
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Eddy Current Thermometer • Why Should You Care? Why Not RFID?
– Sensor Can Be Remotely Read Through Multiple Thick
Layers of Stainless Steel or Non-Magnetic Metals
• For Instance, A Clad Cooking Pan (SS/Aluminum/SS) Can Be the
Sensor
– Sensors are Inexpensive
• Aluminum, Copper, or Like-Alloy Coins, Sticks, etc. – Can Be
Plated With Stainless Steel for Non-Corrosion – OR Object Itself
– Sensors Can Withstand High Temperature
• Upper Limit is Melting Temperature of Metal Used, Extremely
Low Temperature Limit
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Eddy Current Thermometer • Features
– One-Time Calibration -- Upon Installation • Single Temperature Calibration
– Measured Temperature Independent of
Antenna-To-Sensor Distance
– High Temperature Accuracy • Linear Accuracy +/- 1C
– Polling Rate • Approximately One Per Second
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Eddy Current Thermometer
• Theory Basics
– We are Measuring Voltage Induced in Our
Antenna Receive Coil Caused by Induced Eddy
Currents in the Sensor • Known Dependence Upon Bulk Conductivity of Metal
• Conductivity of KNOWN Metal (Sensor) Has Well-Documented
Dependence Upon Temperature – Thus We Deduce Temperature
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Example Eddy Current Thermometer Application
• Stainless-Clad Copper Coin Welded to Position Inside Stainless Pressure Vessel
– Antenna Can Be Placed Adjacent Outer Vessel Wall to Read Temperature Inside of Pressure
Vessel
– NO FITTING REQUIRED FOR THERMOCOUPLE THAT IS A LEAK WAITING TO HAPPEN
Antenna Can
Be Part of
Hand Held,
Battery
Powered
Reader
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CONCLUSION
• THANK YOU
• TSI Is Looking For Licensees AND/OR End Users for These Products
– Please Contact: Brian Clothier
TSI Technologies LLC
Ph: 316-630-0471
Industrial Wireless Solution Design
Considerations
Todd Hanson
Director of Wireless Solutions
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When moving parts are an issue
(Wire and connector integrity)
Key Wireless Applications
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Key Wireless Applications, cont’d
When long cable lengths are needed
(Cost)
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Key Wireless Applications, cont’d
When project schedules are tight, when
field time is needed or when retrofitting
existing installations
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Why the Growth in Industrial? Reduced wiring complexity
Cuts commissioning time
Eliminates wire and connector integrity issues
Solves electrical isolation challenges
Fewer tripping hazards
No trenching or breaking concrete
Simplified trouble-shooting
Not tethered by the wire - flexibility (add/move/change)
Lower cost on long wire runs
Can be applied where traditional devices are not feasible
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Things to Consider • Look for solutions that provide device diagnostics
• Consider mounting locations for best signal strength
• Look for self healing network (retries)
• Look for standards-based encryption
• If considering WiFi, discuss with IT first (who controls?)
• Understand difference between Security and Interference
• Easy to commission with set-up tools and diagnostics
• Not all wireless is the same – try them first
• Automatic field pairing and diagnostic information
• Ensure RF used is globally license-free
• Configurable to interface with standard controllers
• Low power
• Consider trade-offs between a packaged device, and interfaces that require additional packaging
• Consider EMI/EMC requirements. Require test data.
• Look at sealing and temp ratings of the field devices
• Mesh network verses Point-2-Point
• Differentiator for wireless many times is the end user
Reliability
Security
Foolproof
User-friendly
Rugged fit for
tough applications
Cost/Complexity
Who Sees Highest Value
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Switch
WPMM
Monitor
WDRR
Receiver WLS
Switch
Eyelet Pull
Switch
Adapter Non-
Contact
WOI
Operator
Interface
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Limitless™ Customer Installations
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Questions?
Design World Randy Frank [email protected] Twitter: @SensorTips
FUTEK John Schnell [email protected] Phone: 949-297-9648
Honeywell Todd Hanson [email protected] Phone: 720-289-7369
TSI Technologies Brian Clothier [email protected] Phone: 316-630-0471
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