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Compact imager boasts auto hotspot finder,

ethernet and auto-operation

nstrotech is pleased to announce the arrival of the new Optris Xi 410 compact infrared
camera. This new device combines the benefits of infrared cameras and infrared
Ithermometers.
“Alongside the usual use of an infrared (IR) camera with a PC and software, this camera also
works fully autonomously as a smart, target-seeking pyrometer with analogue/alarm output”
says Torsten Czech, the head of marketing at Optris. Motor focus makes installation and application
easier
Auto hotspot finder – ideal for automated condition monitoring Like the other two models in the Xi Series,
The Xi 410 has a fast ethernet interface via which the device may be powered. This allows simple the Xi 410 is also equipped with a motor focus
installation – even over a long distance from the PC. The integrated auto hotspot finder function which allows convenient distance focusing via
can be used to reliably measure moving objects without having to readjust the camera. If the the free software program “PIX Connect”.
network connection is disrupted or there is a problem in the connected PC, the camera takes on The camera’s resolution is 382 x 240
the job fully autonomously and ensures a thorough, reliable alarm if a problem is detected. This pixels with an image frequency of 25 Hz.
feature makes the Xi 410 ideal for all safety-relevant applications in the fields of preventive fire The Xi 410 is calibrated for temperature
safety and the condition monitoring of machines and equipment. measurements from -20 to 900°C.
As well as the ethernet interface, the Xi 410 also has a USB 2.0 interface for the rapid Customers receive a ready-to-use
configuration of important parameters as well as direct 0/4-20 mA analogue output. An external package, including mounting nuts, brackets,
process interface can be used to forward up to nine freely definable measurement fields as software, ethernet and USB connection
analogue outputs (choice of 0/4-20 mA or 0-10 V) or emit these as an alarm via a relay, which is cables, at a reasonable price.
often ideal for use in the OEM sector.
Contact Instrotech, Tel 010 595-1831,
Click here to watch the alarm signal indication with the new Xi410 video sales@instrotech.co.za

Row2Rio ocean rower to head up solar company

orld record-breaking ocean rower, Zirk Botha, who recently completed a solo voyage
from Cape Town to Rio, has been appointed as Solar Capital’s country manager for
WSouth Africa. Solar Capital is a subsidiary of the internationally successful Phelan
Energy Group, established in 2008 by its chairman Paschal Phelan.
Botha’s key focus will be on expanding the Solar Capital market footprint, with market
development, people leadership and building key external relationships, while leading the
management of an excellent South African team.
Louise Phelan, CEO of Phelan Energy, congratulated Botha on his appointment: “We
are delighted to have a person, with proven determination who has such as wealth of solar
experience, business development knowledge and people management skills at the helm of our
Southern African operations.”
Botha also has a strong military background having served in the navy for 17 years and has
worked extensively for other renewables companies such as juwi Renewable Energies, where he Zirk Botha
worked for ten years.
Solar Capital has developed over 200 MW of solar PV in South Africa and has a further 86 MW solutions at competitive costs to South
currently under construction at Loeriesfontein. It has an extensive pipeline that can accommodate African industrial users.”
an additional 2000 MW. Botha’s solo transatlantic ocean row
Botha sees his work in the renewables industry as part of his personal mission to drive started in Cape Town on 19 December 2020. He
sustainability to mitigate climate change. reached Rio de Janeiro aboard his boat ‘Ratel’,
“The opportunity to head up the Solar Capital operations in South Africa provides me with 71 days later after covering a total distance of
an opportunity to expand my management and leadership skills, not only promoting sustainable 7200 km, creating a new world record.
development, but assisting to alleviate to the power shortage in South Africa. My record-breaking “My work for Solar Capital, is directly
row was a cold face experience of the negative impact that non-sustainable operations have on aimed at supporting the sustainability and
our oceans and the same is applicable to the rest of our planet. expansion vision of the Phelan Energy
“The planet is at a tipping point which makes it an urgent objective to initiate sustainable Group,” Botha says.
alternative energy sources for mining and large commercial manufacturing operations. To this end
the recent change in Nersa licensing, which eliminates the requirement for a generation license Contact Zirk Botha, Solar Capital,
under 100 MW is a great step in the right direction and allows Solar Capital to provide innovative Tel 082 508-4194

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