Lumiglas®

Lumiglas – the observation of process operations taking place 

that is what lumiglas offers.

Lumiglas stands for sight and light ; for ideal visual control.

These inspections are carried out either by the process operative directly on the spot or without the need to access the plant, by means of the Lumiglas VISULEX Ex camera system. The combination of light and sight glass, created by Papenmeier- the first of many Lumiglas patents- is the ideal low cost solution for the user: the additional cut-out for a second sight port in the case of separate ports is avoided.

More security- less cost!

Lumiglas is internationally renowned and used by leading companies worldwide, particularly in explosion hazardous areas of the chemical, bio and pharmaceutical industries: mineral oil refining as well as foodstuffs and beverage industries, nuclear power plant, machine construction, electro industry, water treatment and shipbuilding.

Lumiglas means: 

Individually tailored resolution of problems; using economically attractive standard products or special designs to clients’ own specification. 

A closely woven network of agencies both in and out of the country ensures efficient customer and after sales service.

Lumiglas process observation and visual control systems

Lumiglas products are ideal for observing processes in pressure and vacuum vessels, tanks, reactors, silos, filters and other apparatus.

® is the global technology leader and number one for luminaires and camera systems in Ex and non-Ex areas.

Applications

  • Chemical and Pharma industry, Cosmetics
  • Petrochemical industry
  • Food industry
  • Breweries
  • Energy producers
  • Water utilities and Sewage treatment plants
  • Maritime
  • etc.

Quality and Service – clearly better

Lumiglas is orientated toward the future:

  • a patented idea with worldwide acceptance.
  • observation of process operations.
  • the economic way of providing a lighting and inspection port

Regulation (EG) No. 1935/2004

For materials and items intended to come into contact with food:

Overview:

Lumiglas ensures that:

All products pass the tests laid down by DIN EN ISO 9001 and in accordance with EC guideline with new Dekra/Exam according to the ATEX Directive 2014/34 / EU for Ex certificated undertakings, a mandatory examination. Thus Lumiglas safeguards the quality that brings years of practical use.

Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATEX_directive

Quality

Parallel to our core competencies, we have established a comprehensive integrated quality management system that is constantly evolving with growing demands.

This is the basis of our success. Our standard is improved day by careful quality planning of development   on the production, the   Sales   to service. Only in this way our products reach the required high reliability, availability and durability – even under difficult conditions. All those participating in the process be integrated into the overarching activities with.

DIN EN ISO 9001

Click to view the TÜV certificate (PDF)

Dekra/Exam according to the ATEX Directive 2014/34 / EU
Click to view the ATEX certificate (PDF)

UL ZPVI2 zertifiziert
Click to view the UP ZPVI2 certificate (PDF

Memberships

Fachverband Biogas e.V.

Certificates:

Papenmeier qualityTÜV Nord - DIN EN ISO 9001 Dekra/Test according to ATEX 2014/34/EUUL ZPVI2.E335495 certified

 

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Lu­miglas di­gital

The HD camera concept for explosive industrial areas.

Process observation and visual control systems

Lumiglas products are ideal for observing processes in pressure and vacuum vessels, tanks, reactors, silos, filters and other apparatus.

LED Technology

Our representative shows in a video LED technology.

The smart motion detector/twilight switch: The M55-BD-Ex automatically switches the light or other users in potentially explosive (Ex) indoor or outdoor areas on and off again.

Lumistar Luminaire ASL 57LED-Ex (Video)

For a better perspective: Lumistar ASL57LED-Ex

  • Extremely bright: 35 Watt high power LED / 1800 Lumen
  • Long lasting, low heat radiation into process vessel (cold light output)
  • Patented two chamber design
  • Unique fins design provides effective cooling in all directions

Example Fermenter

Have a look at the clip:(video)

Lumistar Luminaire USL 07, aluminium

Luminaires (Non-Ex)

Product Picture: Lumistar Luminaire USL 07, aluminium

Fully Sealed Lumistar Sight Glass Luminaire with cover glass

Suits Lumiglas Sight Glass Fitting, circular DIN 28120/28121 or similar from size DN 50 and Lumiglas Screwed Sight Glass

Fitting MV DN 100/125
Operating voltage: 12 V, 24 V, 120 V, 230 V
Power, dependant on operating voltage, up to 100 W

Secured to sight glass flange by twin brackets fastened

This Luminaire has a particularly large light exit and reflector

Please note that the halogen bulb 230 V – 75 Watt is no longer available.

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Lumistar Luminaire ESL 25, stainless steel

Luminaires (Non-Ex)

Product Picture: Lumistar Luminaire ESL 25, stainless steel

Fully Sealed Lumistar Sight Glass Luminaire with cover glass, all stainless steel
Compact yet powerful light

Suits Lumiglas Sight Glass Fitting, circular DIN 28120/28121 or similar from size DN 40 and Lumiglas Screwed Sight Glass Fitting MV from DN 65
Operating voltage/power: 12V, 24V / 20W, 50W (without internal transformer) 120V / 230W, 12V / 5W or 10W (with internal transformer)

Secured by hinged bracket or adapter flange
Modyfied by an inside mounting flange specially for Aseptik Technology

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Lumistar Luminaire ESL 51-LED, stainless steel

Luminaires (Non-Ex)

Product Picture: Lumistar Luminaire ESL 51-LED, stainless steel

Ideal combination of flush design and smooth surface:

This sight glass luminaire is designed for mounting on sight glass fittings in universal applications. 

Applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biogas and food processing industries: 

For illuminating the interior of vessels, tanks, agitators, silos and other generally closed containers and reactors and also in visual flow indicators in non-explosive environments.

It is practical either in combined sight and light ports (single-flange version) or with separate ports 2-). Integrated fastening clamp enables attachment to Lumiglas wiper unit SW I.

ESL 51-LED-HK: with bracket for SW I (wiper unit)
ESL 51-LED-KS: with hinged bracket for general use
ESL 51-LED-B: special sterile version for flange attachment for fitting over flanges, collars, etc.

Protection class: dust-tight and water jet-proof, IP 65 acc. to EN 60 529 / DIN VDE 0470 part 1

Lumistar ESL 51-LED luminaires fit the following nominal sizes:
a) Circular sight glass fittings acc. to DIN 28120: from DN 25
b) Circular sight glass fittings acc. to DIN 28121: from DN 40
c) Visual flow indicators: from DN 25
d) Screw-type sight glass fittings in compliance with DIN 11851: from DN 40

Voltage type: AC/DC
Operating voltage: 24 V
Output: 2.5 W

Transformers or AC/DC converters for on-site installation or for installing in a control cabinet are available on request.

(Transformer: 230 V AC – 24 V AC)
(AC/DC converter: 230 V AC – 24 V DC)

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Lumistar Luminaire ASL 57-LED, aluminium

Luminaires (Non-Ex)

Product Picture: Lumistar Luminaire ASL 57-LED, aluminium

This sight glass luminaire is designed for universal applications and is ideal for use in combined sight and light ports (single-flanged version) or with two separate ports (2-flange version).

Applications:

For illuminating visual flow indicators, pipelines, laboratory mixers, bio-reactors as well as the interior of tanks, hoppers, silos, agitators and other, normally closed, vessels and reactors in non-explosive environments.

The specific advantages of Lumiglas LED technology:

  • Insensitive to vibration
  • Long service life and high operational reliability
  • Continuous operation for LED up to about 50,000 hours
  • The ideal solution wherever fittings are difficult to access
  • No heat radiation in the light port (cold light)
  • No additional heat which would be undesirable for chemical and/or biological processes
  • Extreme high-contrast lighting

Protection class: IP 65

Operating voltage: 24 V AC/DC 35 W; 120-230 V AC 35 W, equipped with one high-power LED
Voltage type: AC/DC

Fastening options: Luminaires for sight glasses on circular fittings and visual flow indicators are mounted on the cover flange using the hinged bracket.  With the screw-type sight glass fitting acc. to DIN 11851 or similar, the luminaire is fastened with a flange collar or direct on the slotted nut.

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ATEX: VISULEX Ex-Camera Type K25-Ex, stainless steel – Process Vessel Zoom Camera

VISULEX Camera Systems (Ex)

 

  • Ex II 2G Ex d IIC T6 Gb
  • Ex II 2G Ex tb IIIC T80°C Db

same technical details as K07-Ex
Stainless steel housing
especially for aseptic fields

Overview:

This CCD video camera has a zoom lens and is rated for use in hazardous environments.

  • Mounting: bracket or sanitary clamp mount.
  • Explosion proof: Ex Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22, Group IIc and IIIc.
  • Power: 12 V from power supply, transformer supplied.
  • Housing: polished stainless steel (Type K25).
  • Size: 71 mm dia. x 140 mm length.
  • Resolution: 480 lines, 0.4 megapixels.
  • Zoom lens: 10X optical, x4 digital.

 

 

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VISULEX Camera Type K55-P-N, stainless steel

VISULEX Camera System (Non-Ex)

Product Picture: VISULEX Camera Type K55-P-N, stainless steel

Camera with zoom lens, Type K55-P and K55-N
same technical details as K07-Ex

Stainless Steel housing
with built-in colour CCD camera
Optical zoom 10 x

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Similar to the internationally renowned Lumiglas luminaires, the camera system can be attached to the cover flange of a sight glass fitting using a hinged bracket. If the standard illumination of the process is not sufficient, an additional Lumiglas luminaire can be attached if fitting allows.

Application check list

Please make use of our system conformity for your application of the VISULEX-Lumiglas-camera system so that we are able to submit a correct offer fitting your specific application.

VISULEX Camera Stainless Steel Housing Type K15-Zoom – Process Vessel Camera for Viewing inside Vessels & Reactors

VISULEX Camera System (Non-Ex)

Product Picture: VISULEX Camera Type K15-Zoom, stainless steel

Camera with zoom lens, Type K15-Zoom
same technical details as K07-Ex

Stainless Steel housing
with built-in colour CCD camera
Optical zoom 10 x

Overview:

This fixed lens CCD camera is the choice for inspection and remote observation of processes in non-hazardous environments.

  • Mounting: bracket or sanitary clamp mount.
  • Power: 24V from power supply, transformer supplied.
  • Housing: polished stainless steel.
  • Size: 74 mm dia. x 130 mm length.
  • Resolution: 480 lines, 0.4 megapixels.
  • Zoom lens: 10X optical, x4 digital.

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VISULEX Camera Stainless Steel Housing Type K15

VISULEX Camera System (Non-Ex)

Product Picture: VISULEX Camera Type K15, stainless steel

Camera with fixed lens, Type K15
same technical details as K06-Ex

Stainless Steel housing
with built-in colour CCD camera
Lens with angle of view: 28°…120°

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Similar to the internationally renowned Lumiglas luminaires, the camera system can be attached to the cover flange of a sight glass fitting using a hinged bracket. If the standard illumination of the process is not sufficient, an additional Lumiglas luminaire can be attached if fitting allows.

Application check list

Please make use of our system conformity for your application of the VISULEX-Lumiglas-camera system so that we are able to submit a correct offer fitting your specific application.

Lumistar Luminaire USL 06-Ex, aluminium

Luminaires (Ex)

Product Picture: Lumistar Luminaire USL 06-Ex, aluminium
  • ex II 2G Ex d (e), IIC T3/T4 Gb
  • ex II 2D Ex tb IIIC T195°C/T130°C/T120°C/T80°C Db

Suitable for Explosion hazardous areas

Temperature Class: to T4(depending on power rating)
Ambient temperature: up to 60°C II C (all explosion classes)

Suits Lumiglas Sight Glass Fitting, circular DIN 28120/28121 or similar from size DN 50 and Lumiglas Screwed Sight Glass Fitting MV from DN 65 to DN100

Operating voltage: 12V, 24V, 120V, 230V, 240V
Power, depending on voltage: up to 50W

Electric connection:

Version I: resin cast gland/cable tail,

Version II: terminal box and cable gland

Secured by hinged bracket or adapter flange

Please note that the halogen bulb 230 V – 75 Watt is no longer available.

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Lumiglas Ex Motor Drive EMA I-Ex EEx d IIC T5 / Biogas Sight Glass with Light, Wiper and Camera System

Versatile, high-performance Ex-class motor drive with compact dimensions for numerous applications

  • Special advantages of the Lumiglas Ex-class motor drive:
    Especially in environments that require the remote  monitoring of processes in reactors (e. g. biogas plants), ex-type cameras are frequently mounted on sight glasses, enabling process engineers to observe what is going on in the vessel from a central control room, which is frequently located at some distance from the reactor itself.

This eliminates the need for physical presence at a reactor, frequently entailing safety-relevant situations made more difficult by adverse environmental conditions, e. g. bad weather.

In certain processes, problems can arise if there are deposits of the substance in the reactor on the sight glass screen, thus making it difficult or even impossible for the camera to view the process. This can be remedied by using one of the proven wipers from the Lumiglas range: SW I and SWII. These wipers are normally operated by hand when the observer wants to inspect the reactor.

In many cases, however, the remote observation of reactors, e. g. via Lumiglas camera technology, is mandatory, making it essential to install a motor-driven wiper that can be actuated remotely from the control room.

The Ex motor drive EMA I-Ex has been developed specifically for such applications.

Because remote observation is mainly carried out in potentially
explosive environments, an Ex-class motor drive is now available in addition to the Ex camera

 

  • The Ex-class motor drive is mainly intended for operating wipers on sight glasses and is suitable for short- or long-term operation.
  • Especially in environments that require the remote monitoring of processes in reactors
  • Compact overall size; high turning moment; excellent motor power; low energy consumption.
  • Approved for use in potentially explosive environments, Zones 1 and 2 as well as 21 and 22
  • Approved for use in ambient temperatures of between -20°C and +50°C
  • Type of protection: Terminal connection and motor enclosure IP68, motor shaft IP54

Small dimensions, great effectiveness:

The Ex-class motor drive is designed for both short-term and continuous  operations.

All development targets have been achieved:

  • Compact overall size; high turning moment; excellent motor
    power; low energy consumption.
  • The Ex motor drive is thus ideally suited for operating, for
    instance, Lumiglas screen wipers:
    a) SW I (the wiper blade axis passes through a hole in the
    sight glass) – for low pressure
    b) SW II (the wiper blade axis is operated from the side
    through a hole in the sight glass fitting by means of a
    flexible shaft) – for higher pressure

Combination with a spray facility is also possible.

Structure of compact unit:

  • The unit is made up of a DC electric motor with a flanged drive and special coupling by way of which (e. g.) the wiper axis of a screen wiper is turned. 

Biogas Sight Glass with Light, Wiper and Camera System

Biogas sight glass for digester tanks and methane digester tanks. Our light glass gasket creates a gas-tight seal by conforming to cement walls and ports used in digester tank construction. 

lumiglas biogas production packages

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Lumiglas Sight Glass Wiper SW I

product photo: Lumiglas Sight Glass Wiper SW I

Simple effective assembly for wiping clean circular sight glass discs
Maximum pressure 6 bar

Vacuum tight; pressure tight to at least 2 bar and, depending on glass diameter, to 6 bar. Max. permissible temperature 220°C (though this depends on glass type used).

Combine with circular sight/light fittings

All contact parts stainless steel, Hastelloy on request

Possible combinations:

  • Unit can simultaneously be combined with a spray device.
  • Combination with Lumistar luminaire mounted on the sight glass unit is possible from viewing dia. 125 (DIN 28120, DN 100)
    depending on luminaire size (see data sheet download below).
  • Lumistar luminaire series USL and ESL can also be combined with the unit.
  • With screwed sight glass assemblies combination with Lumistar luminaire SLM or Lumistar ME is possible with size DN 125.
  • Also available with ratchet-drive lever.

Overview:

  • For manual cleaning on inside glass surface
  • 316 stainless steel wetted metal parts
  • Vacuum tight and up to 85 psig  (pound-force per square inch gauge) @  (220°C)
  • Wiper blade available in Teflon or Silicone
  • Sizes: 80 to 225 mm OD (other sizes available)

Manual wiper for Lumiglas® sight glasses and sight windows. It may be used in combination with a with a spray ring or spray nozzle. Sight glass must be ordered with bore hole.

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Lumiglas Sight Glass Disc, circular DIN 7080

Sight Glass Discs

product photo: Lumiglas Sight Glass Disc, circular DIN 7080

Toughened Borosilicate, For pressure duties at temperatures up to 280° no low temp limit

Untoughened and without pressure up to 450°C
Ground and polished

  •  For pressure duties at temperatures up to 280°C.
  •  No lower temperature limit
  • Toughened borosilicate glass
  • Ground and polished
  • Optional extras possible, e. g. coating!

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ATEX: VISULEX Ex-Camera Type K06-Ex, aluminium

VISULEX Camera Systems (Ex)

Product Picture: ATEX: VISULEX Ex-Camera Type K06-Ex, aluminium
  • Ex II 2G Ex de IIC T6 Gb
  • Ex II 2G Ex tb IIIC T80°C Db

Camera with fixed lens. With this simple standard camera, the lens is set permanently at the time of installation so as to focus the camera on the subject (outdoor areas/outside plant or process operation).

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Similar to the internationally renowned Lumiglas luminaires, the camera system can be attached to the cover flange of a sight glass fitting using a hinged bracket. If the standard illumination of the process is not sufficient, an additional Lumiglas luminaire can be attached if fitting allows.

Application check list

Please make use of our system conformity for your application of the VISULEX-Lumiglas-camera system so that we are able to submit a correct offer fitting your specific application.