New optris infrared camera Xi 05M
More safety, better quality, lower costs in metal applications
30th June 2025
Berlin, June 2025 – With the new Xi 05M, Optris GmbH & Co. KG introduces a powerful infrared camera designed specifically for use in extremely hot environments. With a continuous temperature measurement range from 950 °C to 2450 °C, it is the world’s first compact IR camera of its kind – ideal for demanding metal applications such as molten metal monitoring and foundry processes.
Advanced functions guarantee flexible use of the Xi 05 camera
Thanks to its short-wavelength spectral range of 500–540 nm, the Xi 05M is perfectly suited for metallic surfaces and liquid metals. The camera enables accurate temperature readings even in the presence of intense glow and reflections. With a resolution of 396 × 300 pixels and a high-speed linescan mode of up to 500 Hz, it delivers reliable data even in dynamic processes – and can, in many cases, replace traditional dip lances entirely.
The Xi 05M is not only efficient but also highly versatile: It features Ethernet or RS485 output, supports autonomous operation, and provides direct analog alarm outputs. The included PIX Connect software offers extensive analysis functions, including hot spot detection, web server capabilities, and support for industrial network protocols such as Profinet and EtherNet/IP.
“The Xi 05M takes temperature monitoring in metal applications to the next level,” says Torsten Czech, Head of Marketing at Optris. “Its rugged design, extremely high temperature range, and fast linescan capability not only enable precise and safe processes – they also offer significant cost savings for manufacturers. Especially in liquid metal applications where conventional methods reach their limits, the Xi 05M is a true gamechanger.”
With optional accessories like water cooling, air purge, or protective shutters, the camera is also perfectly suited for harsh industrial environments
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Contact Person
HEAD OF MARKETING
Torsten Czech
E-Mail: pr@optris.de
Tel.: +49 30 500 197-141