Chameleon® - Semi-Continuous, Optical Temperature Measurement
Chameleon® is the most novel application of optical fiber technology to measure fast and accurate temperature in molten metal.
- Chameleon measurements take 10 seconds versus 2 to 3 minutes with a lance and disposable probe
- Quicker reaction time due to instant data availability in the control room
- Temperature development prediction lets your operator reliably tap at the optimal time
- Optimize power on time to save energy
- Reduce overheat and decrease carbon footprint
- Increase safety because Chameleon is operated from the control room during the process
Rugged, Shop-Floor Construction
- A robust wire feeder assembly designed for the shop floor
- A rugged control cabinet with armored interface cables
Shop Floor Safety Designed
- High capacity, individually calibrated, fiber optic coils capable of approximately 650 measurements
- Coil (consumable) replace every week

High Visibility Controls and Displays
- The remote human machine interface (HMI) connects the operator with the system to take measurements on-demand with an unmatched cycle time over existing measurement solutions
Reliable Measurement Technology
- As a leader in temperature measurement technology for molten metal, Heraeus Electro-Nite calibrates and tracks each coil system for consistent accuracy
Technical Data
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Dimension |
Description |
|---|---|
| Measurement application | Temperature measurement In Electric Arc Furnace |
| Measurement channel | One analog input |
| Sample rate | 600 samples/second |
| Measurement ranges | 1500 to 1750 °C (752 to 3182 °F) |
| Accuracy | STDEV of 5 °C over the coil length |
| Display resolution | 1° |
| Display units | °C or °F |
| Power supply | 3x400VAC+PE / 50-60Hz / 4 KW |
| Compressed air | 3 to 8 bar |
| Air flow | 2800 l/min (max 5000 l/min) with a hose diameter of 3/4" |
| Operating ambient temperature range | -25 to 55ºC (-13 to 131ºF) |
| Hardware components: Feeder |
2 versions, left or right oriented, Dimensions: 1280x970x550 mm (WxHxD), 450 kg |
| Control unit | Voltage input 400 VAC Power: Imax: 16A, Icc:10kA, earthing ystem TN-S Dimensions: 800x1400x400 mm (WxHxD), 110 kg |
| Processor unit | Voltage input 120 or 220V (2A) Different level2 communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP) |

