Featuring either a 10 or 20 channel data logger, the Datapaq® AutoPaq® ATEX System is the perfect tool for performing detailed cure validation of new installations or optimizing existing processes. When specified with the optional radio telemetry capability, the system will provide real time data from within the curing oven. Up to 20 measurement channels allowing comprehensive monitoring of the entire product as part of either routine QA or new product validation.
Datapaq® AutoPaq® ATEX System
The Premium, Intrinsically Safe, Automotive Paint Profiling Solution
Approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
- Measure your automotive paint operation in high resolution, understand how the car body is heating up in detail and have the means to optimize the curing process with confidence
- Prove that your ovens comply with the cure schedule
- Create traceable profile reports to prove that your process is in control (CQi-12, Qualicoat, etc.)
- Highlight oven problems immediately and use the data to recommend corrective action
The Datapaq® AutoPaq® ATEX System is an intrinsically safe thermal profiling system optimized for temperature monitoring of paint, adhesive and sealant cure processes.
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Datapaq TP6 Data Logger
The Datapaq TP6 is the perfect solution for the most demanding high-temperature profiling applications with a 316-grade machined stainless-steel case and IP67 rating. Once combined with the Datapaq Insights software it can display information from the data logger in real time via the optional Radio Frequency (RF) system or via standard USB/Bluetooth connections.
- Available in 10 and 20 channel configurations
- Water resistant (IP67 rated)
- Bluetooth communication enables reset, download and thermocouple checking from either a PC or our Insight mobile app – no more missed profiles due to broken thermocouples
- Radio telemetry option for real-time monitoring of both batch and conveyorized processes – see exactly when and where cold/hot spots exist
- Alkaline, NiMH and Lithium battery options
- Compatible with the Datapaq Insight™ for mobile application
AutoPaq Thermal Barriers
Our range of silicone-free barriers providing safe and contamination-free options to suit single and multi-run operations. Other features include:
- Robust stainless-steel case to prevent thermal damage
- Dual exit barrier with 10 or 20 channels enables easy probe placement in a car body
- Range of silicone-free thermal barriers with options to suit all curing processes
Oven Tracker® Insight™ Software
Oven Insight™ Professional is the software written for the automotive paint engineer to perform process quality assurance & reporting quickly, efficiently and accurately
- Datapaq Value, reference and tolerance curves
- SPC (Statistical Process Control)
- BakeChart analysis and operator mode
- Analysis alarms
- Comprehensive reporting, direct E-mail communication
Thermocouples
Robust and accurate range of thermocouples range to suit all materials, whether steel, aluminum or composite.
Datapaq TP6 Data logger
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| Model Number | TP6116 - IS |
TP6216 - IS |
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| Case | 304 stainless steel
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| Dimensions | 197 x 97 x 20 mm
7.8 x 3.8 x 0.8 inches |
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| Channels | 10 |
20 |
| Temperature range | -100 to 1370°C (-148 to 2498°F)
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| Communications | USB or Bluetooth*
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| Memory capacity | 4 million data points
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| Maximum operating temperature | 70 °C (158 °F)
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| Sampling interval | 0.1 sec – 50 mins with no telemetry
2 sec – 50 mins with RF telemetry* |
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| Datalogger accuracy | ± 0.3 °C (0.5 °F)
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| Resolution | ± 0.1°C (0.18 °F)
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| Thermocouple type | Type K (other types available on request)
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| Battery | NiMH rechargeable
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| Battery life | typically 200 hours before recharge, dependent on sample interval
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| ATEX Certification | II 3G Ex ic IIC T4 Gc
II 3D Ex ic IIIC T135 °C Dc ATEX certificate IECEX EXV 22.0047X ExVeritas 22ATEX1382X The data logger is certified for use in Zone 2 /22. Level of protection ‘ic’ with Gas (Gas group IIC) and Dust (Dust Group IIIC). ATEX Category 3 equipment – EPL Gc/Dc. |
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| Model Number | TP6116 - IS - TM |
TP6216 - IS - TM |
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| Frequency ranges | Europe, China 434.065-434.740MHz
USA/Canada 463.525-463.975MHz Japan 429.275-429.725MHz |
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| Approvals | EU CEPT/ERC/70-03E USA FCC CFR 47 Part 90 Canada RSS-119
Japan ARIB STD-T67 China CMIT-2010DJ5117 |
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* For full specification information refer to Datapaq TP6 radio telemetry datasheet.
AutoPaq Thermal Barriers TB0020 and TB0050
| Model Number | TB0020 |
TB0050* |
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| Contruction | Aluminum, silicone-free |
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| Suitable logger | TP6116 (10 channel) |
TP6216 (20 channel) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 196 x 292 mm (5.5 x 7.7 x 11.5 in) |
130 x 196 x 336 mm (5.5 x 7.7 x 13.2 in) |
| Heat sinks | Heatsink TB1001 × 2 |
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| Thermal duration | 11 hrs @ 100ºC (212ºF) 5 hrs @ 150ºC (302ºF) 3 hrs @ 200ºC (392ºF) 1.8 hrs @ 250ºC (482ºF) 1 hrs @ 300ºC (572ºF) |
9 hrs @ 100ºC (212ºF) 4 hrs @ 150ºC (302ºF) 2.5 hrs @ 200ºC (392ºF) 1.4 hrs @ 250ºC (482ºF) 0.8 hrs @ 300ºC (572ºF) |
The Datapaq AutoPaq is designed specifically for use in automotive assembly and component supply, general paint/powder/E-coat OEMs, and large custom coaters. It allows to optimize oven set point temperatures and process parameters to maximize throughput and reduce operating costs. It also facilitates rapid and confident adoption of new designs and materials through accurate control of heating characteristics.
For more information on how thermal profiling systems are used in various coating applications, visit our Industrial Coating Applications section.
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