Real-time monitoring
RKS300 – Thermographic rotary kiln monitoring system
Comprehensive real-time inspection of rotary kiln shells to optimise efficiency and prevent unplanned shutdowns.
Early hot spot detection
Stainless steel design with air purge
What is RKS300?
Comprehensive real-time inspection
RKS300 monitors the temperature of the kiln shell, providing a real-time inspection of its entire surface. It combines hardware and software in a single solution, enabling the detection and measurement of all hot spots on the kiln shell.
Ensures safety and durability
The RKS300 system ensures the safety and durability of the kiln shell surface through real-time inspection at the highest resolution. Its main goal is to optimise kiln efficiency and reduce maintenance costs, preventing damage and unplanned shutdowns.
Resistance in extreme environments
To withstand the harshest environments, the RKS300 thermographic system features stainless steel enclosures that offer exceptional protection. It also includes an air purge system and an internal temperature control device.
Benefits
Why choose the RKS300 system?
The main advantages of RKS300 for your rotary kiln
Optimises maintenance
Detection and measurement of all hot spots caused by refractory deterioration.
Extends service life
Extends the service life of the refractory and kiln, preventing unplanned shutdowns.
Continuous monitoring
In real time through thermographic video of the kiln exterior, unlike scanners.
Easy integration
Easy integration and communication of all data to the plant control system.
Software
RKS300 real-time software
The RKS300 software displays in real time the thermographic images captured by the cameras, as well as the reconstruction of the kiln profile, enabling efficient analysis and the detection of all hot spots.
It also provides access to all temperature points, referenced with high precision according to their coordinates on the kiln surface. Among its main advantages, it allows you to analyse trends, store historical data, detect ring formation and schedule maintenance optimally.
Automatic control
Automatic fan control for up to 16 zones.
Tyre monitoring
Ring detection for up to 6 tyres.
Shadow zones
Shadow zone monitoring for up to 8 zones.
Refractory library
Refractory library for up to 20 zones.
Alarms and Sampling
Temperature alarms for up to 8 zones and sampling rate up to 80 Hz.
RKS300 Main Components
Essential Components
Discover all the key elements that make up our RKS300 system.
Main Hardware
Cameras and Enclosures
Includes 1 to 4 thermographic cameras protected by rugged stainless steel enclosures for extreme conditions.
Sensors and Control
Rotation and Communications
Kiln rotation sensor, COM_Box communication cabinets and compressed air filtering cabinets.
Processing
Data Unit and Software
Data Processing Unit, RKS300 software licence and complete field cabling.
Optional
Displacement sensors and pyrometers
Tyre displacement sensors, shadow monitoring pyrometers and relays for fan activation.
Technical Specifications
Designed for demanding industrial environments with precise measurement capabilities.
| PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Temperature range | 20°C – 900 °C |
| Resolution | From 382 to 2560 pixels/line |
| Accuracy | /- 2% o /- 2°C |
| Sampling rate | up to 80 Hz |
| Temperature alarms | up to 8 zones |
| Automatic fan control | up to 16 zones |
| Tyre ring detection | up to 6 tyres |
| Shadow zone monitoring | up to 8 zones |
| Refractory library | up to 20 zones |
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Control and Monitoring
Advanced functions for predictive maintenance and fan control.
Tyre displacement
Monitoring
Helps prevent mechanical damage to the refractory and to the kiln supports caused by unwanted stresses, by knowing the exact displacement of each tyre. Inductive sensors capable of working in high-temperature environments are used.
Shadow zones
Spot Monitoring
Where elements around the kiln cast shadows in the thermographic cameras’ field of view, the RKS300 System can monitor those shadow areas point by point using pyrometers capable of measuring high temperatures.
Fan control
Optimisation and Wear
Prevents kiln wear and deformation by controlling the cooling of the kiln shell.
Optimises overall energy consumption by activating the fans only when needed.
Activation and shutdown temperatures configurable through the RKS300 software.
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Assess the thermal safety of your industrial process
Our engineering team will analyse your plant and recommend the optimal configuration. We provide complete site surveys, thermal analysis and customised integration planning.
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