Offering excellent accuracy, resolution, repeatability, and stability, EXACTUS® optical pyrometer technology provides significant performance advantages in non-contact temperature measurement in a practical, rugged and user-friendly design.
EXACTUS® delivers a broad measurement range and faster measurement speeds while maintaining sensitivity. Each compact sensor is a complete temperature measurement system, versatile enough to be incorporated into demanding process locations. With these advantages, Exactus can help lower operating costs, improve yields, and increase efficiency.
Applications for EXACTUS® pyrometers include semiconductor, glass manufacture, induction heat treating, furnace control, medical, crystal growth, and many other critical process measurements.
We maintain a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Fremont, California. Extraordinary care is taken to ensure every instrument is manufactured with the highest degree of quality. Instruments are tested and calibrated against exacting standards before they leave our ISO 9001:2000 certified facility.
In addition, BASF maintains a world-class research and development and calibration laboratory in Portland, Oregon, dedicated exclusively to optical thermometry. Highly experienced staff scientists work to ensure that exacting standards are maintained, in addition to supporting and developing new breakthrough products.
A leader in precious-metal thermocouples for many years, BASF more recently applied its technological expertise to optical-based temperature measurement. Designed primarily for OEM wafer-temperature measurement applications, the EXACTUS® optical pyrometers provide significant performance advantages in non-contact temperature measurement. Numerous pending patents cover these breakthroughs which result in industry-leading performance for accuracy, repeatability, and stability. Our performance advantage allows us to successfully measure processes in many applications which had been impossible.
EXACTUS® instruments offer a complete temperature measurement system in each sensor head. State-of-the-art technology allows for custom-tailored integration to specific customer applications. In addition, the entire product line features a user-friendly design. Features that facilitate use include:
Process Control Advantage
EXACTUS® technology delivers numerous advantages in controlling temperature. The highly sensitive electronics and advanced optics mean shorter wavelength detectors can be used to measure radiant energy. This decreases errors from both transmission and emissivity. In addition, the instruments' high speed and high resolution provide better control and noise suppression, which results in better monitoring of temperature and improved process results.
While designed for chemical applications, EXACTUS® optical pyrometers may be suitable for a wide range of applications in other industries. Ultra-sensitive electronics, precision optics and the ability to measure low-temperatures using short wavelength allow for tighter process control, fewer emissivity errors and improved overall performance.
Applications that may be ideally suited for EXACTUS® pyrometers include:
- Container glass
- Industrial heating
- Glass fiber pulling
- Laser and ultrasound medical technologies
- Plastics welding
Optical Pyrometer
BASF EXACTUS® optical pyrometers provide critical process temperature information that drives better process yields and increases profitability. Exactus technology stands out because of its industry leading capabilities.
BASF EXACTUS® optical pyrometers provide critical process temperature information that drives better process yields and increases profitability. Exactus technology stands out because of its industry leading capabilities.
Low temperatures (25ºC and higher) are measured using short wavelengths. EXACTUS® probes deliver high precision, with resolution up to 0.001ºC, accuracy of 1.5ºC and extremely low measurement drift. With speeds up to 1,000 readings per second, and a broad dynamic range at any given wavelength, Exactus temperature measurement solutions are well suited for the chemical industry.
Why Use EXACTUS®?
EXACTUS® provides benefits through repeatable, stable, and accurate temperature measurement. EXACTUS® enables tighter process control to:
- Drive higher yields & higher profit through optimized outputs
- Extend run length and potentially obtain longer life out of tubes
- Lower energy consumption from more defined energy needs
- The Result: Tighter process control and better insight into what is going on in your process.
