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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Unpacking Instructions i Chapter 1 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1.1 Introduction 1-1 1.2 Parts of the Thermometer 1-4 1.2.1 Front of the Thermometer 1-4 1.2.2 Rear of the Thermometer 1-6 Chapter 2 Using the Handheld Infrared Therm...

1-1 General Description 1 1.1 Introduction The OS530/OS520 series Handheld Infrared (IR) Thermometersprovide non-contact temperature measurements up to 4500°F. Theyoffer effective solutions for many non-contact temperatureapplications, including the following: • Predictive Maintenance: Tracking temp...

General Description 1 1-2 The thermometer is easy to use:• Units have standard “V” groove aiming sights.• Integral tripod mount permits hands-free operation, if necessary. • Temperature readings are switchable from °F to °C via the keypad. • Parameters, such as target material emissivity and alarm s...

1.2 Parts of the Thermometer 1.2.1 Front of the Thermometer Figure 1-1. OS530/OS520 Series Handheld Infrared Thermometer Front View The display is shown in more detail in Figure 1-2 and described inTable 1-2.There are no user-serviceable parts in the thermometer. Refer to Chapter 3 for Laser Sight i...

General Description 1 1-6 Figure 1-2. Display and Keypad View Table 1-2. Display Details Key Description ➀ Display Mode displays one of the following: TC (Thermocouple Input) E (Emissivity) HAL (High Alarm Setpoint) MAX (Maximum Temperature) LAL (Low Alarm Setpoint) MIN (Minimum Temperature) AMB (Am...

1-7 General Description 1 1.2.2 Rear of the Thermometer Figure 1-3 shows the various jacks that are used to connect arecorder or the ac adapter to the thermometer. The figure also showsthe location of the tripod thread mount used for fixed pointmonitoring. More details are provided in Section 2.2.1....

2-1 Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2 2.1 How to Power the Thermometer 2.1.1 Battery Operation Invert the thermometer and install 4 fresh AA size batteries asshown in Figure 2-1. Make sure the batteries’ polarities are correct,the batteries are not put in backwards, and are of the same type....

Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2 2-2 2.2 Operating the Thermometer 1a. (Without the Laser Sighting) -Aim the thermometer at the target to be measured. Use the “V” groove (shown in Figure 1-1) on top of the thermometer to align the target to the thermometer’s field of view. Look down the “V”...

2.2.1 Measurement Techniques You can use the IR Thermometer to collect temperature data in anyone of five different ways: • Spot Measurement — Measures the temperature of discrete objects such as motor bearings, engine exhaust manifolds, etc.: 1. Aim at the desired target and pull the trigger. 2. If...

Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2 2-8 Figure 2-11 Recorder Hookup • Moving Surface Scan - Measures the Temperature of Points on a Moving Surface: 1. Mount the thermometer on a camera tripod and aim at a fixedpoint on the moving surface. 2. Pull the trigger and press the key to lock the trigg...

2-9 Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2 2.3 Real Time Mode (Active Operation) Definition: Real Time Mode is the active operational mode ofthe thermometer. In this mode, the thermometer constantlymeasures and displays temperature. Figure 2-12. General Operational Block Diagram If the trigger is...

Table 2-1. Functional Flow Chart when the Trigger is Pulled (Real Time Mode) DISPLAY MODE: Press to... Go to Go to Go to Go to Go to Go to or Go to Go to or Go to Go to Press to... Print stored data Display stored temperature Press or to... Set memory location Display shows: Last temperature Emissiv...

Figure 2-13. Visual Function Flow Chart LCK LAL ATC PRN HAL MODE MODE DISPLAY DISPLAY ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ LCK LCK LCK LCK LCK LCK LCK LCK LCK LCK (Model OS533) LCK (Model OS531, OS532OS530L, OS530HR) * While in these 5 modes: Use key to change temperature from °F to °C or vice versa. Use key to tu...

2.3.1 Adjusting Emissivity Refer to Appendices B and C for information on emissivity. 1. Determine the emissivity of the target. 2. Aim at the target and pull the trigger. 3. If necessary, press the key to increment the target emissivity or press the key to decrement the target emissivity. The Emiss...

2.3.3 Calculating Temperature Values The thermometer calculates the MAX, MIN, dIF, and AVGtemperatures based on the current temperature. To clear the “AVG ---” display, turn off the thermometer. Every time the thermometer goes from the sleep mode to the Real Time mode (by pulling the trigger) the MA...

2.3.6 Thermocouple Input (OS532, OS533, OS534) The thermometer accepts thermocouple input. It displaysthermocouple temperature and the target temperature (viainfrared) simultaneously. This function provides an accuratemethod of determining an unknown emissivity. • To Determine an unknown target emis...

2.3.7 Using the Alarm Functions The thermometer provides audible and visible alarmindications. • To set the high alarm value: 1. Pull the trigger. Then press and hold the key until the High Alarm Display Mode (HAL) appears. 2. Press the key to increment the high alarm value. Press the key to decreme...

NOTE ° F LAL Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2 2-16 • To set the low alarm value: (OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524): 1. Pull the trigger. Then press and hold the key until the Low Alarm Display Mode (LAL) appears. 2. Press the key to increment the low alarm value. Press the key to decrement the l...

2.3.8 Using Ambient Target Temperature Compensation (OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524) Use the Ambient Target Temperature Compensation (AMB) Display Mode when high accuracy readings under both of these conditions are required: • The target has a low emissivity.• The ambient temperature around the target i...

° F PRN NOTE ° F ATC NOTE Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2 2-18 8. Press and hold the key until the Emissivity Display Mode (E) appears. 9. Change the emissivity to the proper value for the targetbeing measured (refer to Section 2.3.1). 10. Aim at the target. The target temperature and emis...

° F PRN ° F PRN Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2 2-20 7. After all data is taken, press the key again and the. icon disappears. 8. Press and hold the until the Emissivity display Mode (E) appears. 9. Press the key to unlock the trigger. 2.3.10 Sending Temperature Data to a Personal Computer...

How to Install IR_TEMPSOFT Please follow this installation procedure to installIR_TEMPSOFT: 1. Place the supplied CD disk into your CD-ROM drive. Make certain that you are not running any otherapplications at this time. Running other applicationswhile trying to install IR_TEMPSOFT may causeinstallat...

Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2 2-22 program please contact technical support at OmegaEngineering Inc. Connecting the IR-System to the PC Make certain that your Infrared Thermometer is powereddown before you attempt to make any connections to thepersonal computer. Making connections betwee...

2-23 Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2 waiting for the thermometer to transmit data through yourRS-232 port. 4. Begin transmitting data from the thermometer by pressing and holding the key on the thermometer until the Print Data Display Mode (PRN) appears. 5. Press the "UP" key to in...

Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2 2-24 2.3.11 Storing the Temperature Data on Command (OS534, OS523, OS524) The thermometer can store up to 100 temperature datapoints on command. Each set of temperature data is brokendown into the temperature value, emissivity, and highalarm setpoint for tha...

2-25 Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2 2.3.12 Erasing the Temperature Data from Memory The user can erase all 100 temperature data points inmemory at any time by using the following procedure: 1. Pull the trigger and press the key. The icon will appear. 2. Press the and keys in rapid sequenc...

2.4 Recall Mode (Passive Operation) Definition: Recall Mode is the passive operational mode ofthe thermometer. In this mode, you may review the mostrecently stored temperature data and parameters. Figure 2-16. General Operational Block Diagram In order to get into the Recall Mode of operation, press...

2.4.1 Reviewing the Last Parameters The thermometer stores the last temperature measured in the real time mode (refer to Table 2-1). This temperature can be recalled by pressing the key. - Press the key to review the most recently stored temperature data and parameters. You may review: • MAX tempera...

2.6.3 Reviewing Previously Stored Temperature Data (OS534, OS523, OS524) You can review all 100 stored temperature values on thethermometer display using the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the key until you see the Memory Display Mode (MEM) appear. 2. Press the key to increment the memory lo...

3-1 Laser Sighting 3 3.1 Warnings and Cautions You may receive harmful laser radiation exposure if you do not adhere to the warnings listed below: • USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHERTHAN THOSE SPECIFIED HERE MAYRESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATIONEXPOSURE. • DO NOT LOOK AT T...

Laser Sighting 3 3-2 3.2 Description The Laser Sighting is built into the thermometer. It provides a visualindication of the field of view of the thermometer. Aiming at distanttargets (up to 40 feet) becomes much easier by using the LaserSighting. It is offered in two different models, laser dot, an...

3-3 Laser Sighting 3 3.3 Operating the Laser Sighting 1. Set the laser power switch to the ON position as shown in Figure 3-2. 2. Aim at the target and pull the trigger. 3. The laser beam and the red power indicator LED will turn on. Refer to Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2. The laser beam will stay on as...

The Laser Sighting turns on only when used with thethermometer. The module does not turn on by itself. The line of sight of the thermometer does not coincide with that ofthe Laser Sighting, as shown in Figure 3-4. The two lines of sightbecome less critical when measuring distant targets. For example...

4-1 4.1 Sighting Scope The Sighting scope is an accessory for the thermometer. It provides a visual indication of the target being measured. Aiming at distant targets (up to 200 feet) becomes much easier by using the Sighting scope. 4.2 Installing and Operating the Sighting Scope 1. If the sighting ...

Sighting Scope 4 4-2 Pair of Mounting Clamps Line of sight of the sighting scope Line of sight of the thermometer 1 11/16 (42.8 mm) Figure 4-1. Installing the Sighting Scope

5-1 Maintenance 5 5.1 Replacing the Batteries When you change the batteries, all of the set parameters (i.e. emissivity, high alarm, low alarm, Target AmbientTemperature) will be reset to the default values. For yourconvenience, you may want to write down all of the setparameters BEFORE replacing th...

5 Maintenance 5.2 Cleaning the Lens Although all lenses are quite durable, take care to prevent scratchingwhen cleaning them. To clean the lens: 1. Blow off loose particles, using clean air.2. Gently brush off remaining particles, using a camel hair brush. Alternatively, clean any remaining contamin...

Troubleshooting Guide 6 THERMOMETER Problem Solution The thermometer does 1a. Properly install fresh batteries. not turn on (No Display) 1b. If operating under ac power, check that the ac adapter is plugged inproperly to the ac wall outlet and to thethermometer. 1c. Make sure the batteries make good...

6-3 Troubleshooting Guide 6 Problem Solution If you see an error code, either“ERR1”, “ERR2”, or “ERR3”, recordthe code and call our CustomerService Department. ProvideCustomer Service with the errorcode that is displayed in the upperleft corner of the display. TheCustomer Service Departmentrepresent...

Troubleshooting Guide 6 1. The line of sight and the center of the target are offset by design.(refer to Figure 3-4 and the explanation above it for how to compensate for this). Problem Solution The trigger is pulled two times inrapid sequence. Wait at least 2seconds between two successivetrigger pu...

Specifications 7 (Specifications are for all models except where noted) THERMOMETER Measuring: OS530HR, -22°F to 250°F (-30°C to 121°C) Temperature OS531: 0°F to 750°F (–18°C to 400°C) Range: OS530L, OS533,OS532: 0°F to 1000°F (–18°C to 538°C) OS534 0°F to 1600°F (–18°C to 871°C) OS523 0°F to 2500°F...

Specifications 7 7-4 LASER SIGHTING Wavelength (Color): 630-670 nanometers (red) Operating Distance: Laser Dot 2 to 40 ft. Laser Circle 2 to 15 ft. Max. Output Optical Power: <1mW at 75°F ambient temperature, Class II Laser Product European Classification: Class 2, EN60825-1 Maximum Operating Cur...

Glossary of Key Strokes 8 8-1 Key(s) Key(s) Functions • Selects one of the following DisplayModes:E , MAX, MIN, dIF, AVG, TC, HAL, LAL,AMB, PRN or MEM. • Locks/unlocks the trigger. • Enables/disables High Alarm. • Enables/disables Target AmbientTemperature Compensation. • Enables/disables sending da...

A-1 Appendix: How Infrared Thermometry Works A Thermal Radiation Heat is transferred from all objects via radiation in the form ofelectromagnetic waves or by conduction or convection. All objectshaving a temperature greater than absolute zero (-459°F, -273°C, 0 K) radiate energy. The thermal energy ...

Appendix: How Infrared Thermometry Works A A-2 Blackbody When thermal radiation falls on an object, part of the energy istransmitted through the object, part is reflected and part isabsorbed. A blackbody is defined as an ideal object that absorbs allthe radiation incident upon it. The best example o...

A-3 Appendix: How Infrared Thermometry Works A Wien’s Displacement Law describes the exact mathematicalrelationship between the temperature of a blackbody and thewavelength of the maximum intensity radiation. where λ m = wavelength measured in microns T = temperature in Kelvin Calculating Temperatur...

Appendix: How Infrared Thermometry Works A A-4 Optics Field of View Accurate measurement of temperature via infrared means dependsstrongly on the size of the object and the distance between thethermometer and the object. All optical devices (e.g. cameras,microscopes, infrared thermometers) have an a...

B-1 Appendix: Emissivity Values B Table B-1 provides guidelines for estimating the emissivity of various common materials. Actual emissivity, especially of metals, can varygreatly depending upon surface finish, oxidation, or the presence ofcontaminants. Also, emissivity or infrared radiation for som...

Appendix: Emissivity Values B B-2 NONMET ALS Material Emissivity ( ε ) Asbestos Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.96Asphalt, tar, pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.95 – 1.00Brick – red and rough . ....

C-1 Appendix: Determining an Unknown Emissivity C In Appendix A, we showed how emissivity is an importantparameter in calculating the temperature of an object via infraredmeans. In this section we discuss how to determine a specificemissivity value. If you know the material of the object, use Table ...

Appendix: Determining an Unknown Emissivity C C-2 Method 3 1. Use this method to measure objects at temperatures below 500°F(260°C). 2. Place a large piece of masking tape on the object (or at least asample of the object material). Allow time for the masking tape toreach the object temperature. 3. S...

C-3 Appendix - Determining an Unknown Emissivity C Method 4 1. Paint a sample of the object material with flat black lacquer paint. 2. Set the emissivity to 0.97 and measure and record the temperatureof the painted portion of the sample material - Area ‘A’ in Figure C-1. Make sure that the painted a...

Appendix: Determining an Unknown Emissivity C C-4 Notes

I-1 Index I A ac Adapter Input Jack ............. 1-6Active Operation ...................... 2-8Aiming Sight “V Groove” ....... 1-4Alarms ........................... 2-14, 2-15Alkaline Batteries ...... 2-1, 4-1, 6-3Ambient Target Temperature Compensation ...................... 2-16 Analog Output Jac...

Index I I-2 F Field of View: Diagrams ....................... 2-3, 2-4Positions ................................ 2-2 Fixed Point Monitoring over Time Measurement ................ 2-7 G Gray Bodies (Objects) ............. A-2 H High Alarm Value, setting ... 2-14 I Icons: ATC ............................

I-3 Index I M Main Display ............................ 1-4Modes: Real Time .............................. 2-8Recall ........................ 2-23, 2-25 Moving Surface Scan ............... 2-7 O Optics ........................................ A-4 P Parameters, reviewing .......... 2-27PAS Code ........

WARRANTY/ DISCLAIMER OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 25 months from date of purchase on the base unit and 13 months from date of purchase on Laser Sight Module. OMEGA WARRANTY adds an additional one (1) month grace period ...

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