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Page 3 - NOTE; Unpacking Instructions; Optional Accessories:; Description; We can also be reached on the Internet at
NOTE i Unpacking Instructions Remove the Packing List and verify that you have received all equipment, includingthe following (quantities in parentheses): OS550 or OS550-BB Series Infrared Thermometer with Sensor Head (1)RS-232 Cable with connector/adapter (OS552, OS553, OS554) only (1)CD Software (...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OS550/OS550-BB Series Industrial Infrared Thermometer iii Page Unpacking Instructions ...................................................................... iChapter 1 General Description .................................................... 1-1 1.1 Introduction .......................
Page 7 - General Description; Predictive Maintenance:
1-1 General Description 1 1.1 Introduction The OS550 Series Industrial Infrared (IR) Thermometers providenon-contact temperature measurement up to 2500°F (1371°C). Theyoffer effective solutions for many non-contact temperatureapplications, including the following: • Predictive Maintenance: Tracking ...
Page 8 - Thermometer Features; Table 1-1. OS550 Series Industrial Infrared Thermometer Features
General Description 1 1-2 1.2 Thermometer Features The thermometer is easy to use: • Temperature readings are switchable from °F to °C via the keypad. • Parameters, such as target material emissivity and alarm setpoints, can be set and remain in memory until reset. This instrument has a rugged and f...
Page 9 - LOCK
1-3 General Description 1 1.2.1 Display Details Figure 1-1. Display and Keypad View Table 1-2. Display Details Key Description ➀ Display Mode displays one of the following: E (Emissivity) HAL (High Alarm Setpoint) MAX (Maximum Temperature) LAL (Low Alarm Setpoint - only on OS552/OS553/OS554) MIN (Mi...
Page 10 - Sensor Head
1-4 1.2.2 Parts of the Thermometer/Transmitter Figure 1-2. OS550/OS550-BB Series Industrial Infrared Thermometer Front View The display is shown in more detail in Figure 1-1 and described in Table 1-2.Note: There are no user-serviceable parts in the thermometer. Shown with optional mounting bracket,...
Page 11 - OS550 Series Display NEMA Housing Installation; Installing the Infrared Thermometer
2-1 2 2.1 Installation 2.1.1 Sensor Head Installation The OS550’s sensor head is made of black anodized aluminum. Both ends of the sensor head come with a 1 1 ⁄ 2 - 20 standard threaded mounting connection. The sensor head is connected to the main display electronics viaa 15 ' shielded cable and env...
Page 12 - Sensor Head Dimensions
Installing the Infrared Thermometer 2 2-2 2.2 Sensor Head Dimensions Fig. 2-1. Sensor Head Dimensions 29.2 (1.15) 29.2 (1.15) 41.1 (1.62) DIA. 38.1 (1.50) DIA. 109.2 (4.30) 160.3 (6.31) 1 1 ⁄ 2 x 20 THREAD 1 1 ⁄ 2 x 20 THREAD
Page 13 - OS550 Display Electronics Dimensions; Mounting Brackets Dimensions
2-3 2.3 OS550 Display Electronics Dimensions Fig. 2-2. Main Display NEMA Housing with Mounting Brackets Dimensions Installing the Infrared Thermometer 2 131.3 (5.17) TYP. Ø 4.37 (0.172) MOUNTING HOLE(4 PLACES) 50.0 (1.97) TYP.
Page 14 - OS550-BB Series Display Mounting Dimensions
2-4 Installing the Infrared Thermometer 2 2.4 OS550-BB Series Display Mounting Dimensions Fig. 2-3. OEM Style Main Display with Mounting Plate 26.4 (1.04) 31.0 (1.22) 57.4 (2.26) Ø 5.16 (0.203) THRU TYP. (4 PLACES)WILL FIT UP TO A #10 SCREW OR BOLT 118.4 (4.66) 26.4 (1.04) 57.4 (2.26) 5.1 (.20) TYP....
Page 17 - Using the Infrared Thermometer; used to maintain the accuracy and response time of the unit. Two
3-1 Using the Infrared Thermometer 3 3.1 Using the Infrared Thermometer 3.1.1 Water Cool Jacket Accessory When using the OS550 sensor head in an ambient temperature environment above 50°C (122°F), the OS550-WC Water Cooling Jacket option must be used to maintain the accuracy and response time of the...
Page 18 - Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter; How To Power the Thermometer; Power Cable Connections – Table 3-1; Model
Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 3-2 3.2 How To Power the Thermometer 3.2.1 OS550 Series Cable Connection The OS550 Series thermometer comes with a built-in 4.5 m (15 ' ) power/output cable. Power and output connections are made to thecable via stripped wire ends located at one end of th...
Page 19 - Operating The Thermometer
3-3 Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 3.3 Operating The Thermometer 1. After installing the thermometer (see section 2.1) and connecting power (see section 3.2), your unit will be ready for use. Your unit has been shipped to you with the SLEEP/ON switch in the “ SLEEP ” position. Place th...
Page 20 - SPO
Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 3-4 Figure 3-3. OS550 Series (-1 FOV) Figure 3-4. OS550 Series (-2 FOV) 7.0 .35" @ 24" 1.6 9mm @ 610 mm .8 21 42 181 .9 22 4.0 101 0 3 16 10 2 5 SPO T DIA.* (MM) *SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED AT 90% ENERGY 5.0 0 .61 1.5 1.0 3.0 SPO T DIA.* (IN) DISTANCE...
Page 23 - Measurement Techniques; • Spot Measurement —; Measures the temperature of discrete objects; • Differential Measurement —; Measures the temperature differential; • Static Surface Scan; – Measures the temperature across a static
3-7 3 Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 3.4 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 ...
Page 24 - • Moving Surface Scan; - Measures the Temperature of Points on; • Fixed Point Monitoring Over Time; - Monitors the temperature
Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 3-8 • Moving Surface Scan - Measures the Temperature of Points on a Moving Surface: 1. Mount the sensor head and aim at your target. 2. If necessary, adjust the emissivity. The thermometer is now setup for measuring the temperature of a moving surface. 3....
Page 25 - On; in the On Position; Real Time
3-9 Using the Infrared Thermometer 3 3.4.1 Real Time Mode (Active Operation) Definition: Real Time Mode is the active operational mode of thethermometer. In this mode, the thermometer constantly measures anddisplays temperature. On Sleep Mode Power Applied, Sleep/On Switch in the On Position Real Ti...
Page 26 - The unit of measure (; Real T
3-10 Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 Table 3-1. Functional Flow Chart when the Unit is On (Real Time Mode) Displa y Mode: Press to... Go to Go to Go to Go to Go to Go to or Go to Go to Go to or Go to Press to... LOCK or UNLOCK tr igger A C TIV ATE / DEA CTIV AT E A C TIV ATE / DEA CTIV ...
Page 27 - Figure 3-9 Visual Function Flow Chart; MODE; This flow-chart can also
3-11 3 Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter * W hile in these 4 modes: Use key to change temperat u re from °F to °C or v ice v ersa. Use key to t u rn on the display b acklighting. * * * * Figure 3-9 Visual Function Flow Chart LCK ° F ° F LAL ° F ATC ° F PRN ° F ° F ° F ° F ° F HAL ° F MODE M...
Page 28 - Refer to Appendices B and C for information on emissivity
Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3-12 3 3.5.1 Adjusting Emissivity Refer to Appendices B and C for information on emissivity before making your adjustment. 1. When the thermometer is powered up, the default emissivity setting will be set to 0.95. 2. If necessary, press the key to increment...
Page 29 - To clear the; key to change all the; is displayed when either of the following
3-13 Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 3.5.2 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. When the thermometer goes from the sleep mode to the ...
Page 30 - • To set the high alarm value:; key to
Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3-14 3 3.5.5 Using the Alarm Functions The thermometer provides audible and visible alarmindications. • To set the high alarm value: 1. Press the key until the High Alarm Display Mode (HAL) appears. 2. Press the key to increment the high alarm value. Press ...
Page 31 - If the temperature drops below the low alarm; If you are not in Low Alarm Display Mode (LAL) when
3-15 Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 • To set the low alarm value (OS552, OS553, OS554): 1. 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 low alarm value. 3. Press the key to enabl...
Page 32 - Using Ambient Target Temperature Compensation; Use the Ambient Target Temperature Compensation; To disable this mode, press the
Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3-16 3 3.5.6 Using Ambient Target Temperature Compensation (OS552, OS553, OS554) 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.• ...
Page 33 - To disable the Ambient Target Temperature; Sending Temperature Data to a Serial Printer
3-17 Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 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 3.5.1). 10. Aim at the target. The target temperature and emissivity are displayed on...
Page 34 - To stop sending data, press the; Digital Cable; Serial Printer
Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3-18 3 Figure 3-10. Serial Printer Hookup 3. With power applied to the unit, press and hold the key until the Print Data Display Mode (PRN) appears. 4. Press the key to increment the printing interval. Press the key to decrement the printing interval. The p...
Page 35 - After all data is taken, press and hold the; Sending Temperature Data to a Personal Computer; With power applied to the OS550, press the; System Requirements
3-19 Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 6. After all data is taken, press and hold the key until the Emissivity Display Mode (E) appears. 3.5.8 Sending Temperature Data to a Personal Computer (OS552, OS553, OS554) The thermometer can transmit temperature data to aPersonal Computer via the ...
Page 36 - How to Install IR_TEMPSOFT; VGA, Or Higher Resolution
Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 3-20 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 applicationswhil...
Page 37 - Connecting the IR-System to the PC
3-21 Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 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 bet...
Page 38 - The transmitter temperature data is the average
Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 3-22 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 incre...
Page 39 - Storing the Temperature Data on Command; You can write over any previously stored
3-23 Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 3.5.9 Storing the Temperature Data on Command (OS553, OS554) 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 that tem...
Page 40 - 0 Erasing the Temperature Data from Memory; Press the; If the
Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 3-24 3.5.10 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. With power applied to the unit, place the SLEEP/ONswitch to the ON position. 2. Press the key...
Page 41 - Figure 3-14. General Operational Block Diagram; In order to get into the Recall Mode of operation,; in the Sleep Position
3-25 Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 3.6 Recall Mode (Passive Operation) Definition: Recall Mode is the passive operational mode of thethermometer. In this mode, you may review the most recentlystored temperature data and parameters. Figure 3-14. General Operational Block Diagram In ord...
Page 42 - DISPLA; Recall Mode
Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 3-26 Table 3-2. Functional Flow Chart (Recall Mode) DISPLA Y 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... Pr int stored data Displa y stored temper ature Press or to... Set memor y location Displa y sho w...
Page 43 - The thermometer stores the last temperature measured in; Downloading Previously Stored Temperature Data; a. Turn on the Serial Printer and set the following; or
3-27 Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 3.6.1 Reviewing the Last Parameters The thermometer stores the last temperature measured in the real time mode (refer to Table 3-1). This temperature can be recalled by pressing the key. 1. With power applied to the unit, place the SLEEP/ON switch to...
Page 45 - Reviewing Previously Stored Temperature Data
3-29 Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 3.6.3 Reviewing Previously Stored Temperature Data (OS553, OS554) You can review all 100 stored temperature values on thethermometer display using the following procedure: 1. With power applied to the unit, place the SLEEP/ON switch to the SLEEP posi...
Page 46 - Notes
Using the Infrared Thermometer/Transmitter 3 3-30 Notes
Page 47 - Warnings and Cautions; • USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR; DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE LASER SIGHT ACCESSORY.; Refer to the inside back cover of this manual for product; Laser Sight Accessory; CAUTION
4-1 4.1 Warnings and Cautions When using the laser sight accessory OS550-LS, you mayreceive harmful laser radiation exposure if you do not adhere tothe warnings listed below: • USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHERTHAN THOSE SPECIFIED HERE MAY RESULTIN HAZARDOUS RADIATION...
Page 48 - ) in the center of the IR optical path taking the guess work out of
Laser Sight Accessory 4 4-2 4.2 Description A laser sighting accessory is available to aid in the sensor headinstallation process. When installing a line of sight Infraredtransducer with a small spot size and long target distance, it issometimes difficult to locate the center of the focused spot and...
Page 49 - Operating the Laser Sight; Installing the Laser Sight onto the Thermometer; cable
4-3 Laser Sight Accessory 4 4.3 Operating the Laser Sight 4.3.1 Installing the Laser Sight onto the Thermometer The laser sight accessory (OS550-LS) screws onto the front of thesensor head. Do not over tighten the laser sight accessory onto thesensor head. This accessory is only used during sensor h...
Page 51 - Maintenance
5.1 Cleaning the Sensor Head 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 contaminan...
Page 53 - THERMOMETER; Problem; Troubleshooting Guide
THERMOMETER Problem Solution The thermometer does a. Check for proper power not turn on (No Display) connections, see Section 3.2 b. Contact our Customer ServiceDepartment, unit requires service. a. Make sure you have entered thecorrect emissivity setting. b. Make sure you are not trying tomeasure a...
Page 57 - (Specifications are for all models except where noted); Specifications
(Specifications are for all models except where noted) THERMOMETER Measuring OS551: –18°C to 400°C (0°F to 750°F) Temperature OS552: –18°C to 538°C (0°F to 1000°F) Range: OS553: –18°C to 871°C (0°F to 1600°F) OS554: –18°C to 1371°C (0°F to 2500°F) ±1% of reading or 3°F whichever is greater Distance ...
Page 59 - ± 2 mV referenced to the temperature display
7-3 Specifications 7 1 mV/degree C or F Analog Output: Accuracy: ± 2 mV referenced to the temperature display 0-5 Vdc Analog Output: Accuracy: ± 0.25% of full scale (Referenced to display reading) Scaling: Fixed (scaled to match full temperature range ofmodel selected) Minimum Load: 600 ohms 4-20 mA...
Page 61 - Glossary of Key Strokes
Key(s) Key(s) Functions • Selects one of the following DisplayModes: E , MAX, MIN, dIF, AVG, HAL, LAL,AMB, PRN, or MEM. • Enables/disables High and Low Alarms. • Enables/disables Target AmbientTemperature Compensation. • Enables/disables sending data to thepersonal computer or serial printer. • Stor...
Page 63 - Thermal Radiation; Figure A-1. Infrared Thermometer Block Diagram; OR; Appendix: How Infrared Thermometry Works
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 (-273°C, -459°F, 0 K) radiate energy. The thermal energy radiated by an objectincreases as the object ge...
Page 64 - Blackbody; gray; Spectral Distribution; Figure A-2. Blackbody Spectral Distribution
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...
Page 65 - where; Calculating Temperature; x K
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...
Page 66 - Optics Field of View
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...
Page 67 - MET; Material; Appendix: Emissivity Values
B-1 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 some materialsvaries with wavelen...
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Appendix: Emissivity Values B B-2 NONMET ALS Material Emissivity ( ε ) Asbestos Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.96Asphalt, tar, pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.95 – 1.00Brick – red and rough . ....
Page 69 - Method 1; Aim the thermometer at the object.; Method 2
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 B-1 in Appendix B to look up its approximate emiss...
Page 70 - Appendix: Determining an Unknown Emissivity; Method 3; Area “A”
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. ...
Page 71 - Method 4; Figure C-2. Determining Emissivity with a Drilled Hole
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 ...
Page 72 - IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION; Section 3.2 How to Power the Thermometer
D-1 ADDENDUM TO OS550/OS550-BB MANUAL IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION Follow all safety precautions and operating instructions outlined in thisaddendum and your OS550 Series manual. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SYMBOL KEY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...
Page 73 - DIGITAL
D-2 ADDENDUM TO OS550/OS550-BB MANUAL OS550 SENSOR HEAD GND VOLTAGE O/P: 0-5 Vdc CURRENT O/P: 4-20 mA 1 +PWR (RED) 2 -PWR (BLACK)3 +O/P (WHITE)4 -O/P (GREEN)5 SHIELD (BARE) [DRAIN WIRE] DC POWER SUPPLY INTEGRAL IMPEDENCE PROTECTED EARTH GROUND ( ) ( ) DIGITAL VOLTMETER/ AMMETER - - - - - - - - - - -...
Page 74 - Index; Communications
I-1 Index I A Air Purge Collar ....................... 2-6Alarms ........................... 3-14, 3-15Ambient Target Temperature Compensation ...................... 3-16 B Backlighting Icon ...................... 1-3Blackbody ........................ A-2, C-3 C Computer: Parameters: Speed, Data, Pa...
Page 76 - RETURN REQUESTS / INQUIRIES; Warnings and Cautions - refer to Section 4.1
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 ...
Page 77 - Shop online at omega.com
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