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.

1. Sensing Trends in
Industrial Applications

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3. Before We Start
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4. Presenters
Moderator
Randy Frank
Design World
John Schnell
Todd Hanson
Brian Clothier
FUTEK
Honeywell
TSI Technologies

6. Product Catalog

7. Sensor World VS. Data Acquisition World

8. Introducing the Personal Computer
• Decreased Cost-Per-Channel
• Measure More Points
• Use More Sensors
• Sensor Market Growth

9. Sensor Platform + PC

10. Introducing the USB Module
• New Hardware
• New Software
• Complete Plug & Play Solution

11. Sensor World + Data Acquisition World

12. USB Module Specs

13. The New Standard

14. Two Revolutionary
Temperature Sensing
Technologies
24 July 2013
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15. Outline
• Who is TSI Technologies?
• Technology 1) Microwire Temperature Sensing
System
• Technology 2) Eddy Current Thermometer
TSI Technologies
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16. 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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17. What/Who is TSI Technologies?
• Experience Helping Licensees Get Products to Market
Rubber Processing
Monitor/Control – Dynisco
Fast Food Delivery –
CookTek, Vesture
2
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Room Service –
Dinex, CookTek
Surface Buffet CookTek
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Aerospace Composite
Curing/Repair – AvPro

18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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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22. Microwire Temperature Sensing Systems
• Theory Basics
LOWER TEMPERATURE
HIGHER TEMPERATURE
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23. Microwire Temperature Sensing Systems
• Representative Results for Autoclave Curing
Autocalibration Point
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24. 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”
Antenna
Collapsible Arm
From Center Hub
Microwire
Sensor
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25. 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
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• Computer Software Can be Moved to Reader Micro

26. 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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27. 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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28. 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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29. 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
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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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30. CONCLUSION
• THANK YOU
• TSI Is Looking For Licensees AND/OR End Users for
These Products
– Please Contact: Brian Clothier
TSI Technologies LLC
clothier@tsitechnologiesllc.com
Ph: 316-630-0471
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31. Industrial Wireless Solution Design
Considerations
Todd Hanson
Director of Wireless Solutions
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Key Wireless Applications
When moving parts are an issue
(Wire and connector integrity)
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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
Reliability
Security
Foolproof
User-friendly
Rugged fit for
tough applications
Cost/Complexity
Who Sees Highest Value
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Look for solutions that provide device diagnostics
Consider mounting locations for best signal strength
Look for self healing network (retries)
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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
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Automatic field pairing and diagnostic information
Ensure RF used is globally license-free
Configurable to interface with standard controllers
Low power
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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
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Differentiator for wireless many times is the end user
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37.  sensing.honeywell.com
Honeywell Limitless™ Wireless Solutions
WGLA
Switch
NonContact
Switch
Adapter
Eyelet Pull
WPMM
Monitor
WLS
Switch
WDRR
Receiver
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WOI
Operator
Interface

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Limitless™ Customer Installations
Safety Showers
Boom Trucks
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Machining Centers

39. Questions?
Design World
Randy Frank
r.frank@ieee.org
Twitter: @SensorTips
Honeywell
Todd Hanson
Todd.Hanson@honeywell.com
Phone: 720-289-7369
FUTEK
John Schnell
Jschnell@futek.com
Phone: 949-297-9648
TSI Technologies
Brian Clothier
Clothier@tsitechnologiesllc.com
Phone: 316-630-0471

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