TF and GS software is able to save multiple file formats when a snapshot is created:


.bin plus .jpeg plus .txt

or

.bin, plus .tiff plus .txt


Binary files can only be view in the runtime, but can be further exported via  the Save-As function

TIFF and JPEG are typically used for archiving, often saved on alarm, but also as every file, or every 2nd/3rd/4th file.

Text format contain the temperature of each and every pixel, plus line and data info and is mostly used for exporting the data into a 3rd party control/acquisition system.


JPEG format and differences in exported file


Image Dimensions = Standard (most often used)





Image Dimensions = Pixel (rarely used as adding Zones required dimensions for plotting zone coordinates)






Special Note


The primary design intent in TF and GS is that by adding Zones matching real heating zones in the machine, a form of cascade control can be implemented, to modify the setpoint for the next piece to be heated.


Any number of zones can be overlayed over a reference image supplying a single calculated value for that zone. This can be forwarded to a control system via OPC UA or as an analog signal, held until the next piece is processed.


In the case of non constant velocity of the measured object(s),  it is necessary during commissioning, to apply reflective tape to a piece prior to heating, so that zones can be applied correctly. There needs to be reasonable consistency from piece to piece and it may be that production runs where the mass is different will need mapping.



Simulated Example - Reflective tape applied at regular intervals - machine velocity constant 



Simulated Example - Reflective tape applied at regular intervals - machine velocity not constant 


Zones are applied according to the reference image.


It is possible to synchronize the scanning to the process speed. In this case, the software will strip out lines according to a speed signal received by the linescanner. For this to be effective or a realistically useable function a sufficient number of scan lines must be generated, typically a minimum of 100.