Page 2 - OMEGAnet; Servicing North America:
2 OMEGAnet SM On-Line Service http://www.omega.com Internet e-mail [email protected] Servicing North America: USA: ISO 9001 Certified One Omega Drive, Box 4047Stamford, CT 06907-0047Tel: (203) 359-1660e-mail: [email protected] FAX: (203) 359-7700 Canada: 976 BergarLaval (Quebec) H7L 5A1Tel: (514) 856-6928...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTORY NOTE; . We recommend you contact our technicians for; OSP; Danger and Certification Labels
3 INTRODUCTORY NOTE This user’s guide contains operating instructions, as well as a description of the principles of operation, of theOSP Series portable IR thermometers.This information covers all models of the instrument, including the basic equipment and its options andaccessories.This manual is ...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 Instrument codes ..........................................................................................................................
Page 6 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
6 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Portable infrared thermometers measure surface temperature without touching the surface. They collect the infraredenergy radiated by a target and compute its surface temperature. OMEGA OSP Series are portable infrared temperature devices designed to ease maintenance operation...
Page 7 - Instrument codes; : High temperature over 1250°C 2x tele
7 1.1 Instrument codes To Order Model No. Temperature Range Spectral Response Target Spot Size @ Distance ** D/S Optical Ratio OSP500-(*) –30 °C to +930 °C -20°F to +1706°F 8 to 14 µ m 10mm @ 600mm 0.39 @ 24” 60:1 OSP800-(*) –30 °C to +930 °C -20°F to +1610°F 8 to 14 µ m 10mm @ 600mm 0.39 @ 24” 60:1...
Page 8 - Specifications; Target dimensions at different distances
8 1.2 Specifications Target dimensions at different distances Nominal target diameter at 95% energy • Temperature measuring ranges: -30 to 2000°C (-22 to 3632°F) • Thermocouple measuring ranges:type K : -100°C to +1370°C (-148 to 2500°F) 0.1°C resolution type S : 0°C to +1760°C (-32 to 3200°F) 0.1°C...
Page 9 - GENERAL FEATURES; General
9 2 GENERAL FEATURES 2.1 General Temperature measurements of a liquid or gaseous compound have been successfully made with thermoelectric orexpansion thermometers thanks to the good thermal exchange of the sensor with the fluid.With solid bodies a good thermal exchange is difficult to be obtained an...
Page 11 - Logging Mode; Continuous acquisition; Calculated Measurements
11 In this case the instrument can be powered directly from mains using the external power supply module supplied with thethermometer. 2.11 Logging Mode The instrument can be equipped with an internal memory to store up to 500 input data.Two types of data acquisitions can be selected by the user. Co...
Page 12 - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
12 3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OSP portable IR thermometers consist of a rugged, compact and self-extinguishing case ergonomically designed for an easy practical use.The instrument can be supplied either with a vinyl protective case with shoulder strap or with an aluminum case toassure better protection ...
Page 13 - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION; Power supply
13 4 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OSP series infrared portable thermometers block diagram is shown below: Measuring object Emitted IR energy Optical system Filter Detector Amplifier A/D converter Micro- controller LCD display Tc Auxiliary input Keyboard Digital interface Analog Output • Optical system • F...
Page 14 - thermometers; Battery charger; Digital interface
14 4.3 Microcontroller The microcontroller handles all the logic functions of the instrument, performs the linearization for non linear transducers,compensates for the reference junction temperature, drives the digital display and acknowledges all the operator’sinstructions.The core of the circuit i...
Page 15 - UNPACKING; OMEGA
15 5 UNPACKING Remove the instrument from its packing case and remove any shipping ties, clamps, or packing materials.Carefully follow any instruction given on any attached tags.Inspect the instrument from scratches, dents, damages to case corners etc. which may have occurred during shipment.If any ...
Page 16 - PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECK
16 6 PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECK OSP series portable thermometers are powered either by four alkaline or by Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (optional). The external battery charger, supplied as a standard , is set for 115Vac power source.Before using the instrument carefully verify the nominal voltage value ...
Page 17 - POWER SUPPLY; batteries type AA that are located inside the base of the handle.; Rechargeable batteries
17 7 POWER SUPPLY The instrument may be powered by alkaline or rechargeable batteries or directly from the main line. OSP uses 4 batteries type AA that are located inside the base of the handle. 7.1 Rechargeable batteries The rechargeable batteries are shipped with an average level of charge. After ...
Page 18 - Laser Sight; INSTRUMENTS – EYE DAMAGE CAN RESULT.; Analogue input
18 8 WARNINGS & CAUTIONS 8.1 Laser Sight 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 OTHER THAN THOSESPECIFIED HERE MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. • DO NOT LOOK AT T...
Page 20 - OPERATIONS; OSP series; MEM; Quick Start; How to Operate the instrument
20 9 OPERATIONS OSP series portable infrared thermometers are factory calibrated before shipment. During the start-up the operator should only select and load, if required, the pertinent application parameter as describedin the following paragraphs.Before entering the procedure to operate the instru...
Page 21 - ee; SEL; Hold; ee; To run in continuous measurement, press the <; Laser sighting
21 °C e °C e e °C e °C e °C e °C followed, after few seconds, by one of the main operative display pages.The displayed page will be the same as when the instrument was switched Off e °C e °C e °C Lock e °C Lock ee °C e °C Lock e °C Lock e °C Lock • Press the < SEL > key to select the required ...
Page 22 - Trigger; Unstable temperature measurement
22 In measuring mode, press the < * > key to enable (disable) the laser spot. After one second the message “LAS EN” (“LAS DIS”) will be displayed.When enabled, the laser can be turn on by pressing the < Trigger > button for more than 1 second; a flashing emission indicator symbol “*” wil...
Page 23 - Alarm settings
23 " In measuring mode, press the < Sel > key until the following page will appear: ee °C The display indicates the actual temperature value together with the technical unit symbol, the programmedemissivity value and the averaged temperature value. " At this stage press < ENTER >...
Page 24 - Repeat the setting procedure used for the low alarm setting; HAL; The acoustic signal can be acknowledged with the <; Thermocouple input; > key to obtain the following display pages :; Press
24 e °C • Press the < SEL > key to obtain the following page that enables the High Alarm setting e °C HAL • Repeat the setting procedure used for the low alarm setting If required the High Alarm can be excluded setting the high alarm level above the full scale temperature value where themessag...
Page 25 - When selected the required type of thermocouple press the <; > key to obtain the following page showing; Minimum, maximum, average and difference indication; When positioned on the max or min function, use <; ENTER
25 e °C Lock e °C Lock • When selected the required type of thermocouple press the < SEL > key to obtain the following page showing simultaneously both the actual IR temperature and the temperature measured with the thermocouple. e °C Lock If the measuring thermocouple is not connected or is b...
Page 26 - Automatic Emissivity Setting; > key until the thermocouple temperature measure is displayed; An error message appear if the; the contact between the thermocouple and the object.
26 9.9 Automatic Emissivity Setting This function is used to make an automatic setting of emissivity using an external thermocouple connected with theauxiliary input. • If necessary, enable the thermocouple input (see par. 9.2) and select the thermocouple type (see par. 8.6) • Press the < ▲ > ...
Page 27 - CONFIGURATION; Technical Unit selection
27 10 CONFIGURATION The operative configuration of the unit can be changed using the below indicated procedure. • Switch the instrument - Off - • Keep the < ENTER > key pressed and press the < Trigger > push button until the instrument displays the indication relevant with the technical ...
Page 28 - Date & Real Time clock setting; Acquisition settings
28 • Press the < SEL > key to select the new configuration step or press the < Trigger> key to switch the instrument -Off-. The new selection will be automatically memory stored. 10.4 Date & Real Time clock setting The two following pages allow respectively date and real time updatin...
Page 29 - Effect of TAM on Accuracy
29 10.6 Buzzer On/Off If the Alarms option is installed, it is possible to switch the buzzer on or off. This page allows the set-up of the acousticsignal. e Set °C Lock e Set °C Lock When the “Buzzer” is switched -Off- the alarm conditions will be announced only with the relevant - HAL - or - LAL - ...
Page 30 - Firmware revision number; Instrument serial number
30 e Set °C e Set °C • Press the < ▲ > or < ▼ > key to enable (or to disable) the thermocouple auxiliary input operation. e Set °C • With the compensation function activated, press < ENTER > to begin the measurements in order to calculate the ambient temperature average value. Poin...
Page 31 - Battery level of charge; > key until the following page is displayed :
31 10.11 Battery level of charge • Press the < SEL > key until the following page is displayed : e Set °C Lock e + - Set °C Lock e Set °C Lock The above pages indicate the status of power supply and the level of charge of the battery.When a voltage lower than 4.6V is present a low battery symb...
Page 32 - DATA ACQUISITION OPERATIVE MODE; How to operate in data acquisition mode; Start this procedure with the instrument switched -Off-; > until the following indication is displayed :
32 11 DATA ACQUISITION OPERATIVE MODE When the optional accessory of the instrument is specified (Internal data memory + RS232 adapter + LogMan software)the instrument is equipped with an internal memory to store up to 500 input data records. Two types of data acquisitionscan be selected by the user...
Page 34 - Recall stored data; Switch off the; Keeping pressed the <; > key to obtain the following indication :; > key to display the subsequent memory locations.
34 e Log °C Lock e Log °C Lock e Log °C Lock 11.2 Recall stored data • Switch off the OSP thermometer. • Keeping pressed the < SEL > key, press the < Trigger > key to obtain the following indication : e Log °C Lock • Press the < ▲ > or < ▼ > key to select the required Tag ide...
Page 35 - LOGGING DATA MANAGER; Installation
35 12 LOGGING DATA MANAGER LogMan software allows OSP series users to set and prepare infrared thermometers to acquire the data organized by ‘Tag’.This software also allows to download data from Instrument on document (table) with date, time and value. You can viewtable, save table, print table, exp...
Page 37 - Toolbars; The following buttons are displayed on the toolbars.
37 12.2.1 Toolbars Additional tool bars menu appear when the data view window or the graph view window is selected. Fig. 11.2a: Data view toolbar Fig. 11.2b: Graph view toolbar The following buttons are displayed on the toolbars. View graph on actual data window Pressing this button a new window, co...
Page 38 - Quick starting; from the menu. The following windows will appear:
38 Copy into an open file Use this command to copy selected data onto an opened file.It will appear a list of current opened files to be selected. This command is unavailable if there are no data currently selected. Move into a new file Use this command to move selected data onto a new file.This com...
Page 42 - OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES; Printer operations; Sighting telescope system
42 13 OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES 13.1 Printer operations " Connect a compatible printer to OSP and switch the thermometer on. e °C Lock " Press the < MEM > key to obtain the following indication: e °C Lock " Press the < ENT > key to print the Date, Time and measured value as f...
Page 43 - Red Point pinpointing system
43 2 Remove the elevation and the windage adjustment caps.3 Switch on the two pinpointing lasers and aim them to a target placed at a distance equal to the working distance.4 The aiming must be carried out by keeping the eyepiece at a distance of about 80 cm from the eye.5 Operating on the two adjus...
Page 45 - APPLICATION NOTES; Infrared energy; All; Reflected energy compensation
45 14 APPLICATION NOTES 14.1 Infrared energy Each body, at temperatures above the absolute zero (-273°C or 0K), emits energy in the form of electromagneticradiation.As the temperature of the body rises, the intensity of this infrared energy increases.The temperature of this particular body can there...
Page 46 - DIGITAL INTERFACE; Digital output wiring practice; LINDY; TTL to RS 232 adapter
46 15 DIGITAL INTERFACE The OSP portable IR thermometer can be equipped with a digital interface. The interface circuit is essentially based on the serial communication interface subsystem (SCI) on the chip of themicrocontroller. The output voltage levels are TTL at 0 to +5 V.An optional adapter to ...
Page 47 - Communication protocol; Computer data request from OSP to PC; Computer
47 + IBM 3 2 7 D B 2 5 IBM - PC + 5 V 10 µF, 16 V 10 µF, 16 V 10 µF, 16 V + 15 8 Rx Tx Ground IBM IBM Tx Rx 6 2 16 10 11 12 14 13 1 3 4 5 + + 10 µF, 16 V 10 µF, 16 V ICL 232 TSC 232 Tx Rx + 5 V Mini-Din TTL to RS 232 converter 15.3 Communication protocol The exchange of information when a OSP is int...
Page 48 - Reading values
48 Reading values $00 - Pyrometer measure -------------------------------------------------------------- RX DATA1 STATUS DATA2 - DATA3 VALUE (H) DATA4 VALUE (L) IF STATUS=0 MEASURE = SIGNED INTEGER ( VALUE ) / 10 IF STATUS=2 MEASURE = ERROR RJ IF STATUS=10 MEASURE = OFL IF STATUS=11 MEASURE = UFL $0...
Page 49 - Computer data setting from PC to OSP
49 DATA4 'X' (ASCII CODE) $0C - Last 4 chars tag description -------------------------------------------------- RX DATA1 'X' (ASCII CODE) DATA2 'X' (ASCII CODE) DATA3 'X' (ASCII CODE) DATA4 - $0D - Alarm status ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RX DATA1 LAL Sta...
Page 50 - Communication programs; and an IBM or IBM; You will read temperature value.
50 DATA4 VALUE (LL) SIGNED LONG VALUE = ALARM HI $85 - LAL Setpoint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TX DATA1 VALUE (HH) DATA2 VALUE (H) DATA3 VALUE (L) DATA4 VALUE (LL) SIGNED LONG VALUE = ALARM LO $86 - Tag ID selection---------------------------------------...
Page 51 - Example B
51 28Ø PRINT "VALUE: " ; VALUE / 1Ø29Ø END Example B : 1Ø CHAR = Ø2Ø IDNAME = 13Ø INSTRUCTION = &H804Ø VALUE = 805Ø VALUE$ = HEX$ (VALUE/100)55 WHILE LEN (VALUE$)<4: VALUE$ ="Ø"+VALUE$: WEND6Ø IF LEN (VALUE$) > 4 THEN VALUE$ =RIGHT$ (VALUE$,4)65 DATA1 = VAL ("&H"...
Page 52 - MAINTENANCE; Faulty operating conditions; Display; OTC; Storage
52 16 MAINTENANCE Each OSP portable infrared thermometer has been factory tested and calibrated before shipment. The calibration should be verified and re-adjusted if the instrument shows an error exceeding the declared specificationsor when a critical active or passive component is replaced (either...
Page 53 - APPENDIX
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54 A1 How to determine an object emissivity Emissivity is the measure of an object ability to absorb, transmit, and emit infrared energy. It can have a value from 0(shiny mirror) to 1.0 (blackbody). If a value of emissivity higher than the actual one is set, the output will read low,provided that th...
Page 55 - Metals - Typical Emissivity Values
55 A1.2 Metals - Typical Emissivity Values 1.0 µm 1.6 µm 5.1 µm 8-14 µm Aluminum Non-Oxidized 0.1-0.2 0.02-0.2 0.02-0.2 0.02-0.1 Oxidized 0.4 0.4 0.2-0.4 0.2-0.4 Alloy A 3003 Oxidized — 0.4 0.4 0.3 Roughened 0.2-0.8 0.2-0.6 0.1-0.4 0.1-0.3 Polished 0.1-0.2 0.02-0.1 0.02-0.1 0.02-0.1 Brass Polished 0...
Page 57 - INDEX; Program architecture 35
57 INDEX A Acquisition by dedicated Tags; 32Acquisition settings; 28Alarm settings; 23Ambient Temperature Compensation (TAM); 29Analog Output; 10Analogue input Warnings & Cautions; 18APPLICATION NOTES; 45Applications; 45Automatic Emissivity Setting; 26 B Battery charger; 14Battery level of charg...
Page 58 - Warnings and Cautions 18; Weight
58 S S AFETY WARNINGS ; 18 Self calibration; 10Sighting telescope system; 42Specifications; 8Storage; 52 T TABLE OF CONTENTS; 4Taking measurements; 9Target dimensions at different distances; 8Target pinpointing; 9Technical Unit selection; 27Temperature Scale selection; 27 Thermocouple input; 24Therm...
Page 59 - RETURN REQUESTS / INQUIRIES; WARRANTY
59 WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA Warranty adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and shippin...
Page 60 - TEMPERATURE
60 Where Do I Find Everything I Need for Process Measurement and Control? OMEGA…Of Course! TEMPERATURE ! ! ! ! Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Probes, Connectors, Panels & Assemblies ! ! ! ! Wire: Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor ! ! ! ! Calibrators & Ice Point References ! ! ! ! Record...
