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2 System overview
2.1 Introduction
The CasTemp Wireless system is an instrument for continuous temperature measurements in
continuous casting tundishes and other applications.
Continuous steel casting is a process based on the solidification of steel. A well-controlled steel
solidification is the precondition for high quality cast products and caster throughput. Therefore, a
real-time temperature is recognised as a key factor in strand quality and casting speed related to the
cast steel grade.
The CasTemp Wireless system uses the wireless QUBE CTW module to send real time measurement
data from the CasTemp sensor to the CasTemp Wireless instrument mounted nearby..
The CasTemp Wireless instrument then has the possibility to send the results to the plant level 2
computer systems using different interface possibilities.
This means that the:
• Conti-Lab E instrument is replaced by CasTemp Wireless instrument
• Hot- or cold-zone compensation cabling is replaced by the QUBE CTW module
• Other than these changes, all sections in the CasTemp manual still apply
• CasTemp Wireless User Guide describes:
o All the necessary information to ensure safe operation of the system at all times
o Mounting of the QUBE CTW module,
o fitting to the CasTemp sensor.
2.2 Benefits
The benefits of using the CasTemp Wireless system are:
• Simple to install and set up
• Economical: no cable runs to the tundish
• Operate the system in gloved hands with a simple, one-button operation
• Reliable data capture
• Easy-to-read display
• Long battery life with simple battery charging
• No additional complexity of global or local positioning systems
• Same accuracy as the wired CasTemp system
• Modular customizable system
2.3 Components
To allow a customer to begin wireless continuous temperature measurement a minimum number of
components are necessary:
• QUBE CTW Module
o A robust and easy-to-use wireless module connected to a CasTemp sensor
o Contains a rechargeable Lithium Iron Phosphate battery
• CasTemp Wireless instrument:
o Contains the receiver, monitors QUBE CTW module output, and can connect to
existing plant level 2 systems.
• Charging system for the rechargeable battery
• CasTemp Wireless User Guide
Figure 1: CasTemp Wireless QUBE CTW and instrument Overview shows a schematic of the
CasTemp Wireless system in operation
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