Mitsubishi Electric to Ship Samples of 80x60-pixel Thermal-diode Infrared Sensor Capable of Measuring Temperatures up to 200°C

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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is set to launch its new thermal sensor, the MIR8060B3, on February 1, 2023, capable of measuring temperatures up to 200°C. This new product enhances safety in kitchens and factories, addressing the limitations of the existing MelDIR, which measures only up to 60°C. The MIR8060B3 features advanced signal processing, a wide viewing angle, and a high pixel count for increased monitoring capabilities. These improvements are expected to optimize factory operations and shorten lead times in product development.

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• Launch of MIR8060B3 thermal sensor capable of up to 200°C measurements.
• Advanced signal processing improves accuracy and monitoring capabilities.
• Enhanced safety applications in kitchens and factories.
• Expected to reduce lead time in product development.

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Accurately measures high temperatures in kitchens and factories for enhanced convenience and safety

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it will begin shipping samples of a new thermal sensor capable of measurements up to 200°C on February 1, 2023.
The company’s existing MelDIR, launched in 2019, measures temperatures from -5°C to 60°C for applications including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), security, people counting, and smart buildings. In response to demands for measuring higher temperatures in kitchens and factories, however, the new MelDIR ”MIR8060B3” uses advanced signal processing and an optimized lens to measure temperatures up to 200°C. It also is expected to help shorten the lead time between product planning and production by user support tools such as thermal- imaging examples, demonstration kits and reference designs.¹

Product Features

1) Capable of much higher temperature measurements than conventional thermal sensors

• Advanced signal processing and an optimized lens enable temperature measurements of up to 200°C, significantly higher than the 60°C limit of conventional sensors.²
• The lens’s wide viewing angle (78°x53°) and high pixel count (80x60) enable wide areas to be monitored to distinguish between humans and other heat sources, and also to identify specific human behavior.
• Detection of high temperatures can be used to help humans avoid contact with dangerously hot items and to identify equipment abnormalities to help optimize factory operations.

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FAQ

What is the launch date for Mitsubishi Electric's MIR8060B3 thermal sensor?

The MIR8060B3 thermal sensor will be launched on February 1, 2023.

What temperature range does the MIR8060B3 thermal sensor measure?

The MIR8060B3 can measure temperatures up to 200°C.

How does the new MIR8060B3 sensor improve upon the existing MelDIR?

Unlike the MelDIR that measures up to 60°C, the MIR8060B3 features advanced technology for higher temperature measurements and better monitoring capabilities.

What applications can benefit from the MIR8060B3 thermal sensor?

The MIR8060B3 is designed for use in kitchens and factories to enhance safety and optimize operations.