At the heart of our products! Pasteurization with the brand new Thyritop 600 power controller!
Today, for this latest episode of "At the heart of our products", Alexandre Soukphouangkham, Control Product Manager, is handling commissioning of the Thyritop 600 with the company Actini for a major industrial agri-food company in eastern France.
Pyrocontrole, part of the Chauvin Arnoux Group, has been working with Actini for some years now to supply control solutions, in this case the Thyritop 600, coupled with their thermal treatment equipment for pasteurization and sterilization in the agri-food sector.
For this commissioning work, Alexandre used the panel of solutions offered by the Chauvin Arnoux Group's various measuring instruments, linking it to a CA 1950 thermal camera for no-contact infrared temperature measurement in the sterilization process and a Scopix oscilloscope from our Metrix brand for voltage analysis, coupled with the PyroTools software for analysing the data from the Thyritop power controllers to ensure that the thermal food pasteurization process is reliable.
The PyroTools software can be downloaded free of charge from our website.
Téléchargez le catalogue des contrôleurs de puissance Thyritop 600
Téléchargez le catalogue du CA 1950 Diacam 2
Additional technical information…
Products // Thyritop 600 3-phase and 2-phase power controller in 100 A, 150 A, 200 A and 400 A versions
Voltage // 400 V for the 100 A, 150 A and 200 A versions, 690 V for the 400 A version
Loads // resistors wired with Y-connection without neutral
Conduction mode // BURST firing
Options // HB - detection of partial and total load break + UIP - UxI, U², I², U & I power control
Fieldbus // Profinet
Did you know?
Pasteurization is a thermal treatment process used to destroy micro-organisms present in foodstuffs. The process was developed by Louis Pasteur in the 19th century.
This technique involves heating the foodstuff to a specific temperature for a specific time and then quickly cooling it. This is enough to kill most bacteria, yeasts, moulds and other micro-organisms present without altering the product's nutritional and organoleptic qualities.
There are various methods, such as high-temperature short-time pasteurization (HTST) and low-temperature long-time (LTLT) pasteurization. HTST pasteurization heats the product to approximately 72 °C for 15 to 20 seconds, while LTLT pasteurization heats the product to approximately 63 °C for 30 minutes.
This process helps to prolong the shelf life of foodstuffs by using the bioburden and preventing the proliferation of micro-organisms which might cause food-related illness. However, it is important to note that pasteurization does not destroy all the micro-organisms, such as heat-resistant bacterial spores. As a result, pasteurized products must always be handled and stored appropriately to avoid any subsequent contamination.
Focus on Actini
Actini is a 100%-French international company based in Evian. The company has been designing, producing and installing thermal treatment equipment "Made in France" for the agri-food and biopharmaceutical sectors for 70 years.
Learn all about our MEMO MD32 and MD65 energy meters
It is now possible to meter the energy on your low to medium power electrical feeders while keeping your budget under control!
Main applications:
- Control of energy consumption in the electrical distribution switchboards in the tertiary sector
- Control of electricity usage in the residential sector
Direct installation between the protection and the load, depending on your model:
- Up to 32A for the MEMO MD32
- Up to 65A for the MEMO MD65
Why choose them?
- Reliable, accurate measurement of active energy
- Operational as soon as they are powered up, without prior parameterization
- Clear, simple-to-use display
- Practical! Wiring diagram on the side of the product
To find out more, watch our video
F400 & F600 Series clamp multimeters: expanded scope for applications.
1500 V CAT III / 1000 V CAT IV, an unprecedented level of safety for clamp multimeters!
New F Series clamps from Chauvin Arnoux
New! Expanded voltage measurement ranges: 1,200 V for AC, 1,700 V for DC or AC+DC (depending on the model).
The F400 & F600 are now ideal for photovoltaic applications.
New DigiFlex MA400D-1000
With its flexible sensor 1 metre long, this new model can be used for new applications.
The length of the MA400D-1000's flexible sensor makes it possible to:
- clamp several conductors in the event of feeders with multiple conductors
- increase the sensitivity for measurement by winding it several times around the conductor.
PYROtools, control your thermal processes at your fingertips!
PYROtools, Pyrocontrole's temperature and power control software, is the essential tool for easy configuration of Statop and Thyritop.
PYROtools, Pyrocontrole's temperature and power control software, is the essential tool for easy configuration of Statop and Thyritop.
It's a computer program that lets you set and control the temperature of a heating system, in real time. It can be easily configured with the STATOP range of temperature and Thyritop power controllers.
The software can be used to adjust the temperature to the specific needs of a given application. For example, in a manufacturing plant, the software is used to maintain a temperature with very low hysteresis in a cleanroom where temperature-sensitive products are manufactured.
Temperature control software uses sensors to measure ambient temperature and actuators to control heating in real time. It also uses sophisticated algorithms to predict temperature variations and adjust control parameters accordingly.
In the event of equipment failure, it can alert operators to take prompt corrective action.
PYROtools is a valuable and indispensable tool for ensuring stable and constant thermal conditions in a variety of applications. It enables efficient use of energy and contributes to energy savings and the decarbonization of our environment. What's more, PYROtools is free, downloadable from www.pyrocontrole.com and easy to configure!
Les PLUS
- Configuration étendue
- Possibilité de créer des recettes de travail
- La configuration et l’analyse des paramètres
- La visualisation, l’enregistrement et autopsie des pannes
A stress-free return to work with the MX 531 multifunction tester
Multifunction, compact & ergonomic
The 3-in-1 MX 531 tests 2P+E sockets and earthing, as well as checking 30 mA RCDs. With its compact design, rotating head and bright, easy-to-read screen, it offers high performance and simplicity.
Au cœur de nos produits ! Thyritop 600 - synchronized and configurable online !
Our latest episodes of At the heart of our products, put our Thyritop in-situ power controllers and their functionalities in the spotlight.
Today, our sales expert Valentin Filser takes us through a little-talked-about but important step in pre-installation configuration.
Configuring several Thyritop controllers prior to installation also helps to reduce costs. As their name suggests, power regulators play an essential role in regulating and stabilizing the power supply by controlling voltage and/or current.
Before any Thyritop configuration, the Pyrocontrole expert:
Analyzes the specific needs of the electrical system. This involves taking into account the electrical load, the required input and output voltage, and other relevant parameters. This step determines the number of power regulators required.
Select the right Thyritop for the job: It's important to choose power controllers that match the specifications of the electrical system and are capable of handling the expected electrical load.
When commissioning, it is important to :
Configuring the right parameters for optimum operation: these parameters can include the desired output voltage, protection trip thresholds, operating modes (automatic or manual), etc. Our experts are at your disposal to help you select the best configurations.
Interconnect controllers when several devices are required simultaneously : This involves connecting the controller inputs and outputs in the correct way, taking care to respect the specified polarities and configurations. We recommend using quality cables and connectors to ensure a reliable connection and avoid problems with power loss or poor regulation.
Testing and verification of compliance by Pyrocontrole teams. Before final installation, it's crucial to carry out thorough tests and checks to ensure that Thyritop will perform as expected. Load tests, voltage and current measurements, and checks on the protections built into the controllers are the main actions carried out by our teams during commissioning assistance. Any anomalies or non-conformities are thus resolved before the installation starts up.
NEW FROM MANUMESURE: Air quality measurement in the workplace
Every employer is obliged to guarantee the health and safety of their employees. For this, regulatory testing of Occupational Exposure Limit values (OELs) helps to measure employees' exposure to dangerous chemical agents and CMR substances in their working environment.
The French regulations define a number of minimum preventive actions intended to eliminate or reduce employees' exposure to chemical agents through inhalation during their working day. The French Labour Code defines OELs corresponding to levels of pollutant concentration in the workplace which must not be exceeded during a predetermined period of reference: short-term and long-term (short-term OEL (15min) and long-term OEL (8 hours)).
The limit values are expressed in mg/m3 and may be linked to exposure to dust, gas or aerosols.
The regulatory OEL measurements are governed by the degree dated 15/12/2009 and are performed directly on the operators.
Measurements can also be performed at fixed positions to define the areas with the highest pollutant exposure.
Continuing its development, Manumesure is in the process of achieving COFRAC –LAB REF 27 accreditation.
Back to work via public transport in total safety and comfort with CA Energy's products
Thanks to our broad relays offering, the actuators on rolling stock or fixed installations are controlled in a way that guarantees user comfort and safety.
Thanks to our power monitors and meters, we are accompanying the changes in stations requiring energy consumption monitoring in business areas.
Check out these real-life examples of our products' use and trust us to equip your infrastructure worldwide!
To find out more, watch our video
New Naval product datasheets from CA Energy: Mechanical AnemoVane and PTU Sensor
The AnemoVane sensors and PTU (pressure, temperature and humidity) sensors play crucial roles in naval environments by providing vital information for the fleet.
The AnemoVane sensors are devices designed to measure the wind speed and direction. This information is essential for the crew, as it can be used to determine a ship's probable trajectory or to optimize the fuel consumption of a motorboat.
The PTU sensors monitor the atmospheric pressure, temperature and humidity of the air, which have a direct impact on shipping operations, from navigation to equipment safety and efficiency.
To sum up, the AnemoVane and PTU sensors are crucial elements in the technological arsenal of any sea-going ship. They provide real-time data enabling the crew to take informed decisions, sail in total safety and optimize their ship's performance, thus helping to ensure that their missions at sea are successful.
See the detailed product datasheets for further information:
AnemoVane datasheet
PTU sensor datasheet
