PyroCouple

General Purpose Infrared Temperature Sensor with Analogue Output

• Temperature ranges from -20°C to 500°C

• Two-wire 4-20 mA output or four-wire voltage/
thermocouple output
• Choice of precision optics for large or small targets
• Fast response with high stability
• Stainless steel housing, sealed to IP65
• Quick and easy installation
• Wide range of accessories
• Fixed emissivity 0.95 for measuring non-reflective
non-metals, and painted surfaces (including
painted or coated metals)
• Conforms to industrial EMC standards

The PyroCouple is a simple infrared temperature sensor with a choice of analogue SPECIFICATIONS
outputs. No complicated setup is required - just connect a temperature indicator and
power supply, and instantly start taking measurements. General

It is suitable for non-contact temperature measurement on most non-reflective Output Choice of 4-20 mA,
non-metal surfaces, such as paper, thick plastics, asphalt, painted surfaces, food, J or K Thermocouple, mV
rubber and organic materials, among many others. (See “Model Numbers”)
Temperature Range LT = -20 to +100 °C
MT = 0 to 250 °C
HT = 0 to 500 °C
OPTICS Accuracy ±1% of reading or ±1°C,
whichever is greater
Repeatability ± 0.5% of reading or
Distance: Sensor to object (inches) Distance: Sensor to object (inches) ± 0.5°C, whichever is
0 4 8 0 19.7 39.4 greater
Spot Dia.

Spot Dia.
(inches)

(inches)

4.4
2.4 3.1 Emissivity Setting Fixed at 0.95
0.5 1.8
0.5
Response Time 240 ms (90% response)
D:S 2:1 D:S 15:1
11.9 11.9 Spectral Range 8 to 14 μm
Spot Dia.

Spot Dia.

45.2
(mm)

(mm)

61.9 78.6 Supply Voltage (at 6 V DC to 28 V DC

111.9
0 100 200 0 500 1000
Sensor)
Distance: Sensor to object (mm) Distance: Sensor to object (mm) Max. Loop Impedance 900 Ω ( 4-20 mA output)
21 models 151 models Output Impedance 56 Ω (voltage/thermocouple
output)
Max. Current Draw 20 mA
Distance: Sensor to object (inches) Distance: Sensor to object (inches)
0 19.7 39.4 0 3.9 7.9
Spot Dia.
(inches)

Spot Dia.
(inches)

Mechanical
1.1 1.8
0.5 0.5 0.20 0.71 Construction Stainless Steel

D:S 30:1 Dimensions 18 mm diameter x 103 mm

11.9
11.9 5.0 18 long
Spot Dia.

Spot Dia.

28.6
(mm)

45.2
(mm)

Thread Mounting M16 x 1 mm pitch

0 100 200
0 500 1000
Cable Length 1m (longer lengths available
Distance: Sensor to object (mm) Distance: Sensor to object (mm)
to order)
301 models CF models
Weight with Cable 95 g

Environmental
All models can measure at longer distances than shown, with a larger
measured spot size. Environmental (IP) Rating IP65

Ambient (Operating) 0°C to 70°C

Diagrams show the diameter of the measured target spot versus the
Temperature Range
distance from the sensing head (90% energy).
Ambient (Operating) 95% max. non-condensing
Humidity
 DIMENSIONS (mm) Mounting nut
(included)
Ø 18 Thread: M16 x 1 mm

4
1m 12 18

Standard length
Longer cable available
(30 m max) 103

CONNECTIONS
Two-wire (option 0) Four-wire (options 1 to 4)

Display/Controller Display/Controller
Power Supply
PWR+ + - OP-
- -

PWR- OP+ +
+
4-20mA
4-20mA = Target mV / Thermocouple = Target
Temperature Temperature
Power
Supply Display/Controller
PWR+ + -
-
PWR-
+
4-20mA
4-20mA = Sensor
Temperature
Optional

MODEL NUMBERS ACCESSORIES

Optional

Example Model Numbers:

PC 151 MT - 0 WJ - 3M PC151MT-0, PC301HT-4WJ-5M

Cable Length
(blank) Standard 1 metre cable length
nM Extended cable, length n metres (30 m max)
User may extend cable further Laser sighting tool LSTS Dual laser sighting
bracket, adjustable
Cooling DLSBAS or fixed DLSBFS
(blank) Sensor without cooling
WJ Air/water cooled jacket with air purge collar

Output option
-0 2 wire 4-20mA
-1 4-wire 0-50mV (target temperature)
4-20mA (sensor temperature)
-3 4-wire J Thermocouple (target temperature)
4-20mA (sensor temperature)
-4 4-wire K Thermocouple (target temperature)
4-20mA (sensor temperature)
Fixed mounting bracket Adjustable mounting
e.g. Model PC151HT-4 has a type K thermocouple output FBS bracket ABS
representing target temperatures of 0ºC to 500ºC plus a 4-20
mA output proportional to internal sensor temperature. For
simplicity, the sensor temperature range is always set the
same as the target temperature range

Temperature range
LT -20ºC to +100 ºC
MT 0ºC to 250 ºC
HT 0ºC to 500 ºC

Field of view
21 2:1 divergent optics
151 15:1 divergent optics Air or water cooled jacket Air purge collar for 2:1
301 30:1 divergent optics with air purge collar WJ optics APSW
CF Close-focus optics (factory-fitted - see Model
(focal spot size 5 mm at 100 mm distance) Numbers) or for all other optics
(shown above) APSN
Series
PC PyroCouple Simple infrared temperature sensor for general purpose
applications. Fixed emissivity 0.95, choice of analogue outputs

Calex Electronics Limited

PO Box 2, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England LU7 4AZ Issue F - Mar 2020
Tel: +44 (0) 1525 373178 | mail@calex.co.uk | www.calex.co.uk Specifications subject to change without notice