PI 05M

The Optris PI 05M is an ultra-short-wavelength infrared camera that effortlessly integrates innovation, affordability, and precision in the non-contact temperature measurement of superhot targets. It measures in the short-wavelength infrared range (05M: 0.50 – 0.54 μm). The Optris PI 05M is purposefully engineered for pinpoint temperature analysis of extremely hot materials, including molten metals, and for additive manufacturing processes utilizing NIR and CO2 lasers. Tailored for these demanding applications, it boasts wide elevated temperature measurement ranges with exceptional accuracy.

Featuring a lens with a field of view of 27° x 17°, the PI 05M delivers detailed and precise thermal imaging, enabling accurate temperature analysis even in challenging environments. This specialized configuration makes it well-suited for pinpoint temperature analysis of hot materials and intricate additive manufacturing processes, providing critical insights and facilitating precise control. While materials composed of non-shiny substances typically maintain consistent emissivity across their surface, especially in long-wave spectral ranges, metallic and shiny materials often exhibit low emissivity in long infrared wavelengths, leading to inconsistent measurements. The PI 05M’s short wavelength range aligns with the highest emissivity of most metallic materials, facilitating more reliable remote temperature measurement. Furthermore, adhering to Planck’s radiation law, the short wavelength range emits significantly more infrared radiation, minimizing the impact of linear emissivity issues on temperature measurement repeatability. Hence, opting for an ultra-short-wave infrared camera, such as the PI 08M, is highly recommended for precise temperature measurement of shiny materials at very high temperatures. Engineered and manufactured in Germany to meet the demands of rigorous industrial applications, this short-wavelength infrared camera surpasses its long-wavelength counterparts in precision, accuracy, and repeatability, particularly in challenging environments.

With its special spectral bandwidth at 05M and a continuous measurement range spanning from 900°C to 2450°C, this precise infrared camera is ideal for measuring the temperature of molten metals, superhot materials, and nearly all NIR and CO2 laser processing applications.

The camera offers exceptional versatility with a range of frame rates and sub-image options to suit different application needs. At a resolution of 764 x 480 pixels, it operates at 32 Hz, providing detailed imaging. When set to 382 x 288 pixels, it achieves a higher frame rate of 80 Hz, ideal for capturing fast-moving objects with clarity. For even faster applications, such as rapid temperature changes, it can operate at 1 kHz with a resolution of 72 x 56 pixels.

Furthermore, the camera supports a wide sub-image mode of 764 x 8 pixels at 1 kHz, which is particularly beneficial for line scanning applications, enabling precise temperature monitoring across a continuous line. This versatility ensures that the camera can adapt to various scenarios, delivering optimal performance and flexibility in temperature measurement and imaging tasks.

With seamless connectivity to a computer via a USB interface, the Optris PI 05M provides access to advanced software functionalities like line scanning and image merging through the PIX Connect software license. PIX Connect proves invaluable for researchers and process engineers seeking to integrate an affordable IR camera with a robust and free-of-charge software platform for thermal image processing and temperature data collection. Moreover, developer kits are available to integrators aiming to tailor software solutions for specific applications.

The PI 05M infrared camera isn’t just a standalone product; it’s a part of a comprehensive system designed for versatility and adaptability. It is compatible with a wide range of accessories specifically engineered to withstand harsh environmental conditions, ensuring its suitability for various settings. These accessories include a water-cooled housing that extends the operating temperature range of the camera up to 315°C. Additionally, air purges are available to maintain a clean lens, ensuring uninterrupted temperature measurement even in dusty environments.

Mechanical mounting accessories, electrical interfaces, and connection cables are also part of the suite of compatible accessories, all offered at an appealing price point. This compatibility reassures users that the PI 05M can seamlessly integrate into their existing setup, providing a reliable and effective solution for their thermal imaging needs.

The short-waved infrared camera optris PI 05M is ideally suited for laser processing applications as radiation above 540 nm is blocked excellently. The spectral range around 500 nm is less likely to be influenced by surrounding influences and thus ensures a precise measurement even when facing changing emissivity. The PI 05M is, therefore, perfectly suited for the temperature measurement of molten metals.

Thermography software optris PIX Connect is included and license-free.All infrared cameras are delivered with the thermography software optris PIX Connect, developed specifically for the extensive documentation and analysis of thermal images. The Windows-based PIX Connect software enables users to tailor the infrared cameras to meet specific requirements. It analyses live and recorded temperature data and triggers alarm signals for process integration.The key to leveraging the Optris infrared camera is a correct configuration. This includes detailed device-specific configurations such as frame rate, measurement range adjustments, external communication settings, and USB/Ethernet configurations. Moreover, PIX Connect facilitates firmware updates and the download of configuration files over the Internet. PIX Connect Optris offers several different SDKs for our Xi and PI thermal imaging cameras. Depending on the operating platform, the infrared camera, the coding language, and the hardware platform, different software interfaces can be utilized: SDK The Optris IRmobile allows users to set up and commission an Optris infrared pyrometer or infrared camera with an Android smartphone or tablet. This tool becomes handy for commissioning and aligning the infrared camera’s field of view or adjusting the configuration. The app analyzes the connected infrared camera’s live infrared image stream with auto hot and cold spot detection. For pyrometers, a temperature-time diagram or the video signal is displayed. This app works on most Android devices running 5.0+ with a USB port supporting USB-OTG (On The Go). Google Play

Can I trust the temperature measurement of a single pixel?

Due to the diffraction-limited nature of infrared optics, the optical resolution and image quality are physically limited. As the dimensions of the individual pixels are in the same range as the infrared wavelength, users shall ensure that the target is larger than the camera’s MFOV.

How do I focus the camera?

Old version of the camera have an additional lens tube with a protective window. Please remove the lens tube and focus the optic by turning the lens.

Can I use the PI 05M with metals?

Yes. the PI 05M is specially designed and optimized for hot metal objects.

Can the PI 05M be calibrated with more than one lens?

Six different lens options are available for the PI 05M; each can replace the optic installed on the camera. Each optic attenuates infrared signals in varying degrees and needs to be calibrated with the camera to deliver accurate temperature measurements, so it is best to anticipate future optic requirements and include these in the initial camera order.

Can I purchase another later if I do not order more than one infrared lens with my first PI 05M IR camera?

Yes. Optris frequently performs post-purchase IR lens calibrations, but you will need to return your camera to Optris so the attenuating effects of the new lens can be properly accounted for during the calibration process.

How do I load different calibration files if I change optics?

Calibration files for every optic combination for your PI640i are available on Optris servers and loaded onto your PC when connected to the internet to initiate the load process. Additionally, a USB drive with the software and the calibration files comes with the infrared camera.

Where is the PI 05M made, and does it contain memory components sourced from outside the U.S. or the European Union?

The PI 05M is designed, manufactured, and calibrated in Berlin, Germany. Some electronic components may be sourced from outside the EU or the US. Still, it is important to note that the PI 05M does not store any thermal images or temperature values in volatile memory. The PI 05M only stores full thermal images, thermal video (.ravi files), and temperature values in the customer PC hosting the PIX Connect software necessary to operate the camera. The camera uses memory components inside the camera electronics, which may be sourced outside the EU or the US to store a reference picture (also called dark picture) of the non-uniformity correction paddle or flag and some reference temperatures used to correct temperature drift. All these memory elements are deleted when the power to the camera head is terminated.

Does the PI 05M have any wi-fi or other communication capabilities?

The PI 05M has no electronic components that enable external communication.

Can the PI 05M operate without a connection to a computer?

The PI 05M must be connected to a PC loaded with Optris PIX Connect software to produce thermal images and remote temperature measurements. By eliminating processing in the camera head and leveraging PC processing power, the camera head size can be reduced, and the ambient operating temperature can be increased. Autonomous operation (without the use of a PC) is supported in Optris Xi-series infrared cameras.

Can the PI 05M send temperature information from spots or areas to my PLC?

The PI 05M can send temperature information or temperature alarms from the Process Interface connection on the back of the camera. A cable with integrated electronics and a terminal block is included with the camera. It can be programmed in PIX Connect software as an Analog Input (AI) and Digital Input (DI) to control the camera or as an Analog Output (AO) to control the process. The signal level is always 0-10 V (DI = 24 V). An optional industrial process interface is also available, delivering up to three independent temperature values or alarms to a user-supplied PLC. USB-RS485 adapters are available for applications with output requirements for more than three areas.

• Infrared Camera PI 05M
• USB cable (1 m)
• Cable for output/input (1 m) incl. terminal block
• Tripod
• Rugged outdoor transport case (IP67)
• Software package optris PIX Connect
• PI Product Manual