Omega Engineering Thermometer OS523 User Manual

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the following (quantities in parentheses):  
• OS530/OS520 Series Handheld Infrared Thermometer (1)  
• AA Size Lithium Batteries (4)  
• Soft Cover Carrying Case (1)  
• Analog Cable (1)  
• RS232 Cable (only for OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524)  
• CD Software (only for OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524)  
• Quick Start Manual (1)  
• User’s Guide (1)  
Accessories  
Model No.  
OS520-ADAPTER-110V  
OS520-ADAPTER-220V  
OS520-RCC  
OS520-SC-RCC  
88013K  
Description  
110 VAC wall Adaptor, 9 VDC @ 200 mA  
230 VAC wall Adaptor, 9 VDC @ 300 mA  
Hard Carrying Case, Standard  
Hard Carrying Case, Large  
Surface Probe, K Type T/C, up to 815°C (1500°F)  
Surface Probe, K Type T/C, up to 482°C (900°F)  
NIST Traceable Calibration  
88001K  
CAL-3-IR  
SC-520  
Sighting Scope  
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OS530/OS520 Series  
Handheld Infrared Thermometer  
TABLEOF  
CONTENTS  
Page  
Unpacking Instructions  
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Chapter 1 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1  
1.1  
1.2  
1.2.1  
1.2.2  
Introduction  
1-1  
1-4  
1-4  
1-6  
Parts of the Thermometer  
Front of the Thermometer  
Rear of the Thermometer  
Chapter 2 Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer . . . . . . . . . 2-1  
2.1  
How to Power the Thermometer  
Battery Operation  
ac Power Operation  
2-1  
2-1  
2-1  
2-2  
2.1.1  
2.1.2  
2.2  
Operating the Thermometer  
2.2.1  
2.3  
Measurement Techniques  
Real Time Mode (Active Operation)  
Adjusting Emissivity  
2-6  
2-8  
2.3.1  
2.3.2  
2.3.3  
2.3.4  
2.3.5  
2.3.6  
2.3.7  
2.3.8  
2.3.9  
2-11  
2-11  
2-12  
2-12  
2-12  
2-13  
2-14  
2-16  
2.17  
2.19  
2.19  
2-23  
2.24  
2-25  
2-27  
2-27  
2-29  
Using the LOCK Function  
Calculating Temperature Values  
Changing the Temperature from °F to °C (or vice versa)  
Turning on the Display Backlighting  
Thermocouple Input  
Using the Alarm Functions  
Using Ambient Target Temperature Compensation  
Sending Temperature Data to a Series Printer  
2.3.10 Sending Temperature Data to a Personal Computer  
2.3.10.1 Software Installation  
2.3.11 Storing the Temperature Data on Command  
2.3.12 Erasing the Temperature Data form Memory  
2.4  
Recall Mode (Passive Operation)  
Reviewing the Last Parameters  
Downloading PReviously Stored Temperature Data  
Reviewing Previously Stored Temperature  
2.4.1  
2.4.2  
2.4.3  
Chapter 3 Laser Sighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1  
3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
Warnings and Cautions  
Description  
Operating the Laser Sighting  
3-1  
3-2  
3-3  
Chapter 4 Sighting Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1  
Chapter 5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1  
5.1  
5.2  
5.3  
5.4  
Replacing the Batteries  
Cleaning the Lens  
Calibrating the Thermometer  
Servicing the Laser Sighting  
5-1  
5-2  
5-2  
5-2  
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1  
Chapter 7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1  
Chapter 8 Glossary of Key Strokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1  
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TABLE OF  
CONTENTS  
Appendix A How Infrared Thermometry Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1  
Appendix B Emissivity Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1  
Appendix C Determining an Unknown Emissivity . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1  
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General Description  
1.1 Introduction  
The OS530/OS520 series Handheld Infrared (IR) Thermometers  
provide non-contact temperature measurements up to 4500°F. They  
offer effective solutions for many non-contact temperature  
applications, including the following:  
Predictive Maintenance: Tracking temperature shifts  
which indicate pending failure in solenoid valves.  
Energy Auditing: Locating wall insulation voids to reduce  
building heating costs.  
Food Processing: Taking accurate temperature readings  
without direct contact with the food or packaging material.  
The IR thermometer provides information at a glance — the custom  
backlit dual digital LCD displays both current and minimum,  
maximum, average or differential temperatures. This versatile  
instrument provides:  
• Measurable target distances from 5 inches to approximately  
100 feet  
• Emissivity adjustable from 0.1 to 1.00 in 0.01 steps provides  
ease of use when measuring a variety of surfaces.  
• Built-in Laser sighting in Circle & Dot configurations.  
• Thermocouple input available.  
• An electronic trigger lock feature set via the keypad allows  
continuous temperature measurement up to 4 times per  
second.  
• Audible and visual alarms. The high and low alarm points  
are set via the keypad.  
• 1 mV per degree (°F or °C) analog output, which allows  
interfacing with data acquisition equipment (including  
chart recorders, dataloggers and computers). OS524  
provides 0.5 mV/Deg.  
• Last temperature recall.  
• Backlit display useful in low ambient light conditions.  
• Powers from 4 AA size batteries or an ac adapter.  
• RS232 serial communication to a PC or printer. This allows  
downloading data for further analysis.  
• Ambient target temperature compensation. This provides  
more accuracy for measuring low emissivity targets.  
• Record up to 100 temperature data points. Review the  
recorded data on the thermometer LCD, as well as  
downloading the data to a PC.  
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General Description  
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  
setpoints, can be set and remain in memory until reset.  
This instrument has a rugged and functional design, including:  
• Sealed keypad display.  
• Convenient trigger operation.  
• Soft carrying case and wrist strap, for safety and ease of  
carrying.  
• Rubber boot around the lens and the display.  
Table 1-1. OS530 Series Handheld Infrared Thermometer Features  
Features  
Accuracy*  
Range  
OS531  
2% rdg  
0 to 750°F  
OS532  
1% rdg  
0 to 1000°F  
OS533  
1% rdg  
0 to 1000°F  
OS534  
1% rdg  
0 to 1600°F  
(-18 to 400°C) (-18 to 538°C) (-18 to 538°C) (-18 to 871°C)  
Emissivity  
Backlit Dual Display  
adjustable  
standard  
adjustable  
standard  
adjustable  
standard  
adjustable  
standard  
Distance to Spot  
Size Ratio  
Differential Temperature  
Min/Max Temperature  
Average Temperature  
High Alarm  
10:1  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
10:1  
20:1  
30:1  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
Thermocouple Input  
Audible Alarm  
& Indicator  
Analog Output  
Built-in Laser Sighting  
Trigger Lock  
Last Temperature Recall  
Low Alarm  
standard  
1mV/deg  
dot/circle  
standard  
standard  
standard  
1mV/deg  
dot/circle  
standard  
standard  
standard  
1mV/deg  
dot/circle  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
1mV/deg  
dot/circle  
standard  
standard  
standard  
Ambient Target  
Temperature  
standard  
standard  
Compensation  
RS232 Interface  
Data Storage  
standard  
standard  
standard  
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General Description  
Features  
Accuracy*  
Range  
OS530L OS530HR OS530L-CF OS533-CF OS534-CF  
1% rdg 3°F (1.7 °C) 1% rdg 1% rdg 1% rdg  
-18 to 538°C -30 to 121°C -18 to 538°C -18 to 538°C -18 to 871°C  
0 to 1000°F -22 to 250°F 0 to 1000°F 0 to 1000°F 0 to 1600°F  
Emissivity  
Adjustable  
Adjustable  
Adjustable  
Adjustable  
1°F or 1°C  
std  
Adjustable  
1°F or 1°C  
std  
Display Resolution 1°F or 1°C 0.1°For 0.1°C 1°F or 1°C  
Backlit Dual  
Display  
std  
10:1  
std  
std  
20:1  
std  
std  
.15"@6"  
std  
Field of view  
.15"@6"  
std  
.15"@6"  
std  
Differential  
Temperature  
Min/Max  
Temperature  
std  
std  
std  
std  
std  
Average  
Temperature  
std  
std  
---  
std  
std  
---  
std  
std  
---  
std  
std  
std  
std  
std  
std  
High Alarm  
Low Alarm  
Audible Buzzer  
& Indicator  
std  
---  
std  
---  
std  
---  
std  
std  
std  
std  
Ambient Target  
Temp  
Compensation  
Analog Output  
RS232 Output  
Data Storage  
1 mV/Deg  
---  
1 mV/Deg  
---  
1 mV/Deg  
1 mV/Deg  
1 mV/Deg  
---  
---  
std  
---  
std  
std  
---  
---  
Built-in Laser  
sighting  
Dot/Circle  
Dot/Circle  
Dot  
Dot  
Dot  
Trigger Lock  
Last Temperature  
Recall  
Thermocouple  
Input  
std  
std  
---  
std  
std  
---  
std  
std  
---  
std  
std  
std  
std  
std  
std  
* The temperature accuracy is 1% or 2% of Rdg or 3ºF (2ºC) whichever is  
greater.  
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General Description  
**  
OS523  
Features  
Accuracy  
Range  
OS524  
1% rdg  
1000 to 4500°F  
(538 to 2482°C)  
adjustable  
standard  
1%rdg  
0 to 2500°F  
(-18 to 1371°C)  
adjustable  
standard  
Emissivity  
Backlit Dual Display  
Distance to Spot Size Ratio  
Differential Temperature  
Min/Max Temperature  
Average Temperature  
High Alarm  
varies**  
standard  
standard  
standard  
110:1  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
Low Alarm  
Audible Alarm & Indicator  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
Ambient Target  
Temperature Compensation  
standard  
1 mV/deg  
standard  
–––  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
0.5 mV/deg  
standard  
–––  
standard  
standard  
standard  
standard  
Analog Output  
RS-232 Output  
Thermocouple Input  
Data Storage  
Built-in Laser Sighting  
Trigger Lock  
Last Temperature Recall  
** OS523 provides three field of views:  
Distance to Spot Size Ratio  
OS523-1  
OS523-2  
OS523-3  
30:1  
60:1  
68:1  
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1.2 Parts of the Thermometer  
1.2.1 Front of the Thermometer  
°F  
Figure 1-1. OS530/OS520 Series Handheld Infrared Thermometer Front View  
The display is shown in more detail in Figure 1-2 and described in  
Table 1-2.  
There are no user-serviceable parts in the thermometer.  
Refer to Chapter 3 for Laser Sight information.  
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General Description  
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1
3
LCK HAL LOBAT  
LAL PRN  
10  
ATC  
°F °C  
4
5
6
9
8
7
Figure 1-2. Display  
and Keypad View  
Table 1-2. Display Details  
Description  
Key  
Display Mode displays one of the following:  
TC (Thermocouple Input)  
HAL (High Alarm Setpoint)  
MAX (Maximum Temperature) LAL (Low Alarm Setpoint)  
E (Emissivity)  
MIN (Minimum Temperature)  
dIF (Differential Temperature)  
AVG (Average Temperature)  
AMB (Ambient Target Temp)  
PRN (Print Data)  
MEM (Store Temperature Data)  
Data associated with one of the Display Modes  
Backlighting Icon - allows the display to be viewed under low ambient light  
Displays the units of measure in either °F or °C  
Main display - displays the current temperature  
Locks the trigger / Enables or Disables alarms  
for incrementing data;  
is for turning on/off the backlighting  
for decrementing data;  
is for changing the units of measure from °F to °C or vice versa  
Function key for scrolling through the display modes  
Display Icons  
Trigger Lock  
Ambient Target  
High Alarm  
Low Alarm  
Low Battery  
Print Data  
LAL, AMB, PRN: OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524  
TC: OS532, OS533, OS534  
MEM: OS534, OS523, OS524  
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1.2.2 Rear of the Thermometer  
Figure 1-3 shows the various jacks that are used to connect a  
recorder or the ac adapter to the thermometer. The figure also shows  
the location of the tripod thread mount used for fixed point  
monitoring. More details are provided in Section 2.2.1.  
Laser  
Dot/Circle  
Switch  
Laser Beam  
Aperture  
Figure 1-3. OS530 Series Handheld Infrared Thermometer Rear View  
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Notes  
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2.1 How to Power the Thermometer  
2.1.1 Battery Operation  
Invert the thermometer and install 4 fresh AA size batteries as  
shown in Figure 2-1. Make sure the batteries’ polarities are correct,  
the batteries are not put in backwards, and are of the same type.  
NOTE  
If the  
icon flashes, the batteries must be  
replaced with fresh batteries immediately.  
Figure 2-1. Installing the Batteries  
2.1.2 ac Power Operation  
The thermometer may be operated on ac power using the optional  
ac adapter. 120Vac/60 Hz and 220Vac/50 Hz adapters are available.  
When operating on ac power the batteries supply backup power in  
case of ac power failure. The ac adapter input jack is shown in  
Figure 1-3.  
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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” groove  
with one eye only, in order to guarantee proper sighting.  
Pull and hold the trigger.  
1b. (With the Laser Sighting) - Set the laser power switch to  
the ON position. Aim at the target and pull the trigger.  
The laser beam and the red power indicator LED will turn  
on while the trigger is pulled. Refer to Chapter 3 for more  
details on the Laser Sighting.  
Figure 2-2. OS530/OS520 Series with Built-in Laser Sighting  
2. The field of view of the thermometer should fall within the area  
of the target being measured. See Figure 2-3. Figures 2-4 through  
2-6 show the field of view vs distance for the various thermometers.  
Field of View  
Target  
(ACCEPTABLE)  
(UNACCEPTABLE)  
Figure 2-3. Field of View Positions  
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Figure 2-4. Field of View OS531, OS532, OS530L  
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (FT)  
0**  
1' 20" 2'  
3'  
4'  
5'  
6'  
7'  
8'  
4.8"  
4.2"  
3.6"  
1.0" @ 0" to 20"  
3.0"  
2.4"  
1.8"  
1.0"  
1.2"  
1.0"  
D:S = 20:1  
2.5  
4.0  
6.0  
8.0  
2.5cm @ 51cm  
10.0  
*SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED  
AT 90% ENERGY  
12.2  
244  
40  
80  
120  
160  
200  
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (CM)  
Figure 2-5 Field of View OS533, OS530HR  
** Measurement distance is from the outside surface of the rubber boot.  
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Figure 2-6 Field of View OS534, OS523-1  
DISTANCE: SENSOR LENS TO OBJECT (in.)  
0
3"  
6"  
9"  
12"  
15"  
1.17"  
.78"  
0.9"  
.39"  
.45"  
.15"  
D:S = 40:1  
3.9  
11.5  
9.9  
22  
19.9  
29.9  
*SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED  
AT 90% ENERGY  
7.6  
15.2  
22.9  
38.1  
30.5  
0
DISTANCE: SENSOR LENS TO OBJECT (cm.)  
Figure 2-7 Field of View OS53x-CF  
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DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (FT)  
3'  
0'  
5'  
10'  
16'  
2.9"  
1.9"  
0.9"@ 0  
1.2"  
1.0"  
0.9"  
D:S 60:1  
=
26  
22mm @ 0  
31  
48  
*SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED  
75  
AT 90% ENERGY  
0
1.0  
1.5  
3.0  
5.0  
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (M)  
Figure 2-8 Field of View OS523-2  
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (FT)  
3’  
0’  
2’  
5’  
10’  
16’  
7.0"  
.35"@ 24"  
4.0"  
1.6"  
42  
.9"  
.8"  
22  
21  
101  
181  
9mm @ 610mm  
*SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED  
AT 90% ENERGY  
0
.61  
1.0  
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (M)  
1.5  
3.0  
5.0  
Figure 2-9 Field of View OS523-3  
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DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (FT)  
16' 50'  
0'  
82'  
0.5"@ 0  
8.7"  
5.1"  
130  
1.5"  
38  
0.9"  
D:S 110:1  
=
221  
13mm @ 0  
*SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED  
AT 90% ENERGY  
0
5
15  
25  
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (M)  
Figure 2-10 Field of View OS524  
3. The target temperature and emissivity are displayed on the LCD.  
Determine the emissivity of the target (refer to Appendix B). Press the  
key to increment the target emissivity. Press the  
decrement the target emissivity.  
key to  
4. Press the  
key to lock the trigger. The  
icon will appear  
on the display. This allows the thermometer to operate continuously  
whether or not the trigger is pulled. To unlock the trigger, press the  
key again. The  
icon is no longer displayed. When the  
trigger is pulled, the Laser Sighting as well as the display backlight  
will stay on .  
5. After completing a temperature measurement, release the trigger.  
In order to conserve battery life, the thermometer goes into sleep  
mode and the Laser Sighting turns off.  
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2.2.1 Measurement Techniques  
You can use the IR Thermometer to collect temperature data in any  
one 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 necessary, adjust the emissivity using the  
keys.  
and  
3. Read the temperature.  
• Differential Measurement — Measures the temperature differential  
between two spots (the maximum and minimum temperatures  
viewed)  
1. Aim the thermometer at the first spot and pull the trigger. Press  
the  
key to lock the trigger.  
2. If necessary, adjust the emissivity.  
3. Aim at the second spot.  
4. Adjust the emissivity of the second spot if required.  
5. To display the differential temperature, press the  
“dIF” appears on the display.  
key until  
6. Read the differential temperature from the upper display.  
7. Press the key to unlock the trigger.  
• Static Surface Scan – Measures the temperature across a static  
surface:  
1. Aim the thermometer at a starting point and pull the trigger.  
Press the  
key to lock the trigger.  
2. If necessary, adjust the emissivity.  
3. Slowly move the thermometer so that the line of sight sweeps  
across the surface. The thermometer measures the temperature  
at each point on the surface.  
4. To record the temperature profile across the surface, connect  
the IR thermometer to a strip chart recorder. Refer to Figure  
2-7 for details. The IR thermometer provides an analog output  
of 1mV/degree. (0.5 mV/Deg on OS524)  
5. After all the data has been taken, press the  
the trigger.  
key to unlock  
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NOTE  
Center hole is the  
analog output jack  
Analog  
Cable  
To Strip Chart  
Recorder  
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 fixed  
point on the moving surface.  
2. Pull the trigger and press the  
key to lock the trigger.  
3. If necessary, adjust the emissivity. The thermometer is now set  
up for measuring the temperature of a moving surface.  
4. To record the temperature profile of the moving surface,  
connect the IR thermometer to a strip chart recorder. Refer to  
Figure 2-11 for details.  
5. After all data is taken, press the  
key to unlock the trigger.  
• Fixed Point Monitoring Over Time - Monitors the temperature at  
a fixed point over time:  
NOTE  
It is recommended that you use the ac adapter for long  
term measurement of temperature.  
1. Mount the thermometer on a camera tripod and aim at the  
target.  
2. Connect the analog output of the thermometer to a strip chart  
recorder as shown in Figure 2-11.  
3. Pull the trigger and press the  
key to lock the trigger.  
4. If necessary, adjust the emissivity.  
5. The thermometer is now set up for unattended monitoring of  
temperature over time. You can also download the temperature  
to a Serial Printer or a PC for further analysis (Models OS533,  
OS534, OS523, OS524).  
6. After all data is taken, press the  
key to unlock the trigger.  
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2.3 Real Time Mode (Active Operation)  
Definition: Real Time Mode is the active operational mode of  
the thermometer. In this mode, the thermometer constantly  
measures and displays temperature.  
Figure 2-12. General Operational Block Diagram  
NOTE  
If the trigger is pulled two times in rapid sequence,  
it may reset the emissivity, high alarm, low alarm and  
target ambient temperature to the default values.  
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Table 2-1. Functional Flow Chart when the Trigger is Pulled (Real Time Mode)  
O S 5 3 0 L , O S 5 3 0 H R  
O S 5 3 1 & O S 5 3 2  
O S 5 3 3  
O S 5 3 4 , O S 5 2 3 , O S 5 2 4  
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MODE DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
L
CK  
LCK  
LAL  
LCK  
LCK  
ATC  
*
*
*
*
LCK  
LCK  
PRN  
(Model OS533)  
LCK  
LCK  
LCK  
LCK  
*
LCK  
HAL  
(Model OS531, OS532  
OS530L, OS530HR)  
Figure 2-13. Visual Function Flow Chart  
* While in these 5 modes:  
Use  
Use  
key to change temperature from °F to °C or vice versa.  
key to turn on the display backlighting.  
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2.3.1 Adjusting Emissivity  
Refer to Appendices B and C for information on emissivity.  
1. Determine the emissivity of the target.  
°F  
2. Aim at the target and pull the trigger.  
3. If necessary, press the  
emissivity or press the  
emissivity.  
key to increment the target  
key to decrement the target  
NOTE  
The Emissivity Display Mode (E) appears every time the  
trigger is pulled regardless of how the Display Mode was  
previously set.  
NOTE  
The emissivity setting does not change when the  
thermometer is turned off. However, when the batteries  
are replaced, the emissivity is reset to 0.95, the default  
value.  
2.3.2 Using the LOCK Function  
This function electronically locks the trigger mechanism:  
1. Pull the trigger and press the key to lock the trigger. The  
icon will appear on the display.  
2. Release the trigger. This allows the thermometer to operate  
continuously whether or not the trigger is pulled.  
NOTE  
To unlock the trigger function, press the  
and the icon is no longer displayed.  
key again,  
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2.3.3 Calculating Temperature Values  
The thermometer calculates the MAX, MIN, dIF, and AVG  
temperatures based on the current temperature.  
°F  
°F  
°F  
is the maximum temperature  
since the temperature  
measurement session starts  
(pulling the trigger).  
is the difference between  
the MAX and MIN  
temperatures.  
is the minimum  
temperature since the  
temperature measurement  
session starts.  
is the true average temperature since the temperature  
measurement session starts. The average temperature under  
continuous operation is accurate for a limited period of time  
(refer to the specifications). However, the AVG temperature  
function can be used indefinitely when the thermometer is  
operating intermittently.  
°F  
“AVG ---” is displayed when either of the following conditions  
occur:  
1. When the average temperature measurement reaches its  
time period as stated in the specifications.  
°F  
2. When the thermometer is trying to measure a target  
temperature which is outside of its measuring temperature  
range.  
To clear the “AVG ---” display, turn off the thermometer.  
NOTE  
Every time the thermometer goes from the sleep mode to the  
Real Time mode (by pulling the trigger) the MAX, MIN, dIF,  
AVG and TC temperatures are updated.  
2.3.4 Changing the Temperature from °F to °C (or vice versa)  
During the time that the thermometer displays either MAX, MIN,  
dIF, AVG or thermocouple temperatures, press the  
key to  
change all the temperatures from °F to °C or vice versa.  
2.3.5 Turning on the Display Backlighting  
During the time that the thermometer displays either MAX, MIN,  
dIF, AVG or thermocouple temperatures, press the  
turn the display backlighting ON/OFF while the  
key to  
unit is in LOCK mode and trigger is released. In addition, the  
display backlight turns on automatically when the trigger is pulled.  
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2.3.6 Thermocouple Input (OS532, OS533, OS534)  
The thermometer accepts thermocouple input. It displays  
thermocouple temperature and the target temperature (via  
infrared) simultaneously. This function provides an accurate  
method of determining an unknown emissivity.  
LCK  
°F  
• To Determine an unknown target emissivity  
1. Connect a contact thermocouple probe (Type K) to the  
thermometer as shown in Figure 1-3.  
2. Measure the object temperature using the thermocouple  
probe.  
3. Aim at the object and measure the temperature via infrared.  
4. Press and hold the  
mode (E) appears.  
key until the Emissivity Display  
5. Set the emissivity by pressing the  
or keys until  
the temperature reading matches the thermocouple  
temperature measurement.  
6. The thermometer now displays the correct object  
emissivity.  
"TC--- is” is displayed when the thermocouple  
input is open or out of range (0 to 1600°F).  
LCK  
°F  
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2.3.7 Using the Alarm Functions  
The thermometer provides audible and visible alarm  
indications.  
• To set the high alarm value:  
HAL  
°F  
1. Pull the trigger. Then press and hold the  
the High Alarm Display Mode (HAL) appears.  
key until  
2. Press the  
the  
key to increment the high alarm value. Press  
key to decrement the high alarm value.  
3. Press the  
key to enable the high alarm function. The  
icon appears.  
If the temperature exceeds the high alarm setpoint,  
you will hear a beep and the  
display flashes.  
icon on the  
4. To disable the high alarm, press the  
key again,  
and the  
icon disappears.  
NOTE  
If you are not in High Alarm Display Mode (HAL) when  
the high alarm goes off, you must press the key to  
get into the High Alarm Display Mode. Then press the  
key to disable the high alarm.  
NOTE  
The high alarm setpoint does not change when the  
thermometer is turned off. However, when the  
batteries are replaced, it is reset to the default value  
as follows:  
OS530HR:  
OS531:  
OS530L, OS532, OS533:  
OS534:  
OS523:  
OS524:  
250°F  
750°F  
1000°F  
1600°F  
2500°F  
4500°F  
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• To set the low alarm value: (OS533, OS534, OS523,  
OS524):  
1. Pull the trigger. Then press and hold the  
the Low Alarm Display Mode (LAL) appears.  
key until  
LAL  
°F  
2. Press the  
the  
key to increment the low alarm value. Press  
key to decrement the low alarm value.  
3. Press the  
key to enable the low alarm function. The  
icon appears.  
If the temperature drops below the low alarm  
setpoint, you will hear a beep and the  
the display flashes.  
icon on  
4. To disable the low alarm, press the  
key again, and  
the  
icon disappears.  
NOTE  
If you are not in Low Alarm Display Mode (LAL)  
when the low alarm goes off, you must press the  
key to get into the Low Alarm Display Mode.Then  
press the  
key to disable the low alarm.  
NOTE  
The low alarm setpoint does not change when the  
thermometer is turned off. However, when the  
batteries are replaced, it is reset to the default value  
of 0°F (1000°F for OS524).  
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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:  
ATC  
°F  
• The target has a low emissivity.  
• The ambient temperature around the target is much  
higher than the ambient temperature around the  
infrared thermometer.  
To set and activate the Ambient Target Temperature  
Compensation Mode:  
1.  
Pull the trigger and press the  
key to lock the  
trigger. Set the emissivity to 1.0 (refer to Section 2.3.1).  
2.  
3.  
Press and hold the  
key until the Average Display  
Mode (AVG) appears.  
Slowly move the thermometer so that the line of sight  
sweeps across the area surrounding the target. The  
thermometer measures the temperature at each point on  
the surrounding area.  
4.  
5.  
Read the average temperature value from the upper  
display and record it here __________.  
Press and hold the  
key until the Ambient  
Temperature Display Mode (AMB) appears.  
6.  
7.  
Set the AMB temperature found in Step 4 by pressing the  
key or the  
key.  
Press the  
key to enable the ambient target  
temperature compensation. The  
on the display.  
icon appears  
NOTE  
To disable this mode, press the  
key again.  
The  
icon disappears.  
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8.  
9.  
Press and hold the  
Mode (E) appears.  
key until the Emissivity Display  
ATC  
°F  
Change the emissivity to the proper value for the target  
being measured (refer to Section 2.3.1).  
10. Aim at the target. The target temperature and emissivity  
are displayed on the LCD.  
11. After all data is taken, press the  
this mode  
key to release  
NOTE  
To disable the Ambient Target Temperature  
Compensation at a later time, you must press the  
key to get into the Ambient Target  
Temperature Display Mode. Then press the  
key to disable it.  
NOTE  
The target ambient temperature does not change  
when the thermometer is turned off. However,  
when the batteries are replaced, it is reset to the  
default value of 75°F.  
2.3.9 Sending Temperature Data to a Serial Printer  
(OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524)  
The thermometer can transmit temperature data to a Serial  
Printer via the RS-232 phone jack and the RS-232 cable.  
PRN  
°F  
1.  
Turn on the Serial Printer and set the following  
parameters:  
Speed: 4800 BPS  
Data: 8 Bits  
One Stop Bit  
No Parity  
2.  
Connect the RS-232 cable between the thermometer and  
the printer as shown in Figure 2-14.  
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PRN  
°F  
NOTE  
Bottom hole is  
the RS-232 jack  
Serial Printer  
RS-232  
Digital  
Cable  
25-pin 'D'  
6-pin  
Connector  
Phone Jack  
To the  
Printer  
To the  
Thermometer  
Figure 2-14. Serial Printer Hookup  
3.  
4.  
Pull the trigger and press the  
key to lock the  
trigger. The  
icon will appear on the display.  
until the Print Data display  
Press and hold the  
Mode (PRN) appears.  
5.  
Press the  
the  
key to increment the printing interval. Press  
key to decrement the printing interval. The  
printing interval (from 1 to 1999 seconds) is the time  
between data points. The default value is 2 seconds.  
6.  
Press the  
key to start sending data. The  
appears on the display.  
icon  
NOTE  
To stop sending data, press the  
the icon disappears.  
key again, and  
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PRN  
°F  
7.  
8.  
9.  
After all data is taken, press the  
key again and  
the.  
icon disappears.  
Press and hold the  
(E) appears.  
until the Emissivity display Mode  
Press the  
key to unlock the trigger.  
2.3.10 Sending Temperature Data to a Personal Computer  
(OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524)  
The thermometer can transmit temperature data to a  
Personal Computer via the RS-232 phone jack and the  
RS-232 cable.  
PRN  
°F  
NOTE  
Bottom hole is  
the RS-232 jack  
Personal  
Computer  
RS-232  
Digital  
Cable  
25-pin 'D'  
6-pin  
Connector  
Phone Jack  
To the  
Thermometer  
To the  
Computer  
Figure 2-15. Personal Computer Hookup  
2.3.10.1 Software Installation  
System Requirements  
To run IR_TEMPSOFT you must have an IBM-compatible personal  
computer with these minimum specifications:  
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Operating System:  
Processor :  
Ram:  
Win95, Win98, Win NT 4.0, Windows 2000  
Pentium Class (Any speed)  
32 Mega-Bytes  
Monitor:  
VGA, Or Higher Resolution  
Video Card:  
CommPort:  
CD-ROM:  
Hard Drive:  
Supports VGA, 256 Color, 800 x 600 Resolution (Minimum)  
4800 Baud, 8 Databits, 1 Stop, No Parity.  
Any Speed  
10 Mega-Bytes Available Space (For Installation Only)  
How to Install IR_TEMPSOFT  
Please follow this installation procedure to install  
IR_TEMPSOFT:  
1. Place the supplied CD disk into your CD-ROM drive.  
Make certain that you are not running any other  
applications at this time. Running other applications  
while trying to install IR_TEMPSOFT may cause  
installation errors.  
2. The CD will automatically start.  
3. Click on Free Software. Then Click on the Software icon.  
4. Now you will see a menu of Free software download for  
different products.  
5. Click on the Infrared Thermometer picture icon. This will  
start the installation process.  
6. Follow the installation instructions as they appear on  
your screen. For example, you will be asked in which  
directory would you like to install the IR_TEMPSOFT  
program. You may accept the default location provided,  
("C:\Program Files\IR_TEMPSOFT\") or specify your  
own location.  
7. During the process of installation, the installer program  
will notify you if it is about to overwrite an existing file  
with one that is older. Should this occur, it is advisable to  
keep your newer files and do not overwrite them with  
the supplied older files.  
8. After a successful installation, the installer program will  
notify you with a pop-up which states "IR_TEMPSOFT  
from Omega Engineering Setup was completed  
successfully." Just click on the "OK" button.  
If you have any trouble with the installation of this  
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program please contact technical support at Omega  
Engineering Inc.  
Connecting the IR-System to the PC  
Make certain that your Infrared Thermometer is powered  
down before you attempt to make any connections to the  
personal computer. Making connections between powered  
devices and a powered PC can cause damage to  
communications ports, or other electronic circuitry in your  
device or computer.  
1. With the thermometer device powered down, connect the  
enclosed serial communications cable to the device.  
2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the desired  
communications port of the personal computer. Usually,  
it is located in the back of the unit.  
3. Pull the trigger and press the  
key to turn on the  
thermometer. Point the thermometer to your target, and  
make certain that you are reading a temperature. Do not  
begin to print (send) data at this time.  
Starting The IR_TEMPSOFT Software  
1. From your desktop, click on the "Start" Button.  
2. Locate, and click on the "Programs" selection. A side  
menu will appear listing all application programs that  
can be run on the computer.  
3. Locate and click on the "IR_TEMPSOFT" folder.  
4. Click on "IR_TEMPSOFT" to start the program.  
Receiving Real-Time Temperature Data  
1. After the splash screen is displayed and disappears, you  
will be left at the main panel of the program.  
2. Here you will select the "Command" menu item from the  
main menu bar, which will cause a drop down menu to  
appear. Select "Send Data In Real Time" to begin  
receiving data.  
3. A popup will appear showing a computer searching for  
an IR Device with the caption "Scanning CommPort for  
IR Transmission". This is normal, as the program is now  
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waiting for the thermometer to transmit data through your  
RS-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 increment the printing interval.  
Press the "Down" key to decrement the printing interval.  
The printing interval (from 1 to 1999) is the time between  
data points. The default value is 2 seconds.  
6. Press the  
key on the thermometer to begin  
transmitting data. The "PRN" icon appears on the  
thermometer display. You should now see the current  
temperature, the downloaded parameters, and the  
temperature data being charted.  
If instead the "Scanning CommPort for IR Transmission"  
popup is still visible, then there is a communications error.  
Check the communications cable, and its connection at both  
the IR device and computers comm-port. Make certain that  
you are connected to your configured comm-port.  
From the main menu, click on Help, and select On-Line  
Manual. The on-line Manual has more detailed information  
regarding all the features of the software.  
To stop the data transmission from the thermometer, press  
the  
key and the PRN icon will disappear.  
NOTE  
The transmitter temperature data is the average  
temperature for every printing interval period.  
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2.3.11 Storing the Temperature Data on Command  
(OS534, OS523, OS524)  
The thermometer can store up to 100 temperature data  
points on command. Each set of temperature data is broken  
down into the temperature value, emissivity, and high  
°F  
alarm setpoint for that temperature. This data is stored in  
non-volatile memory, so removing the batteries will not  
affect this data. To store temperature data:  
1.  
Aim at the target and pull the trigger and press the  
key to lock the trigger. The icon will appear  
on the display.  
2.  
If necessary, press the  
emissivity or press the  
emissivity.  
key to increment the target  
key to decrement the target  
3.  
4.  
Press and hold the  
key until the Memory Display  
Mode (MEM) appears.  
Press the  
press the  
key to increment the memory location or  
key to decrement the memory location.  
The memory location can be from 001 to 100.  
5.  
Press the key to store the target temperature at the  
memory location indicated. You will hear a beep to  
verify that the data is stored.  
NOTE  
You can write over any previously stored  
memory locations.  
6.  
7.  
After all data is taken, press and hold the  
key  
until the Emissivity Display Mode (E) appears.  
Press the  
key to unlock the trigger.  
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2.3.12 Erasing the Temperature Data from Memory  
The user can erase all 100 temperature data points in  
memory at any time by using the following procedure:  
1.  
Pull the trigger and press the  
icon will appear.  
key. The  
2.  
Press the  
and  
keys in rapid sequence.  
NOTE  
If the  
icon disappeared, repeat steps  
1 and 2  
The display freezes momentarily, and a beep  
sounds for about 1 second. Now the memory  
is cleared. The thermometer reverts to real  
time mode.  
NOTE  
Erasing the temperature data does not erase or  
reset Emissivity, High and Low Alarm setpoints,  
printing interval and Ambient Target Temperature  
compensation  
3.  
After all data is erased from memory, press the  
key to unlock the trigger.  
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2.4 Recall Mode (Passive Operation)  
Definition: Recall Mode is the passive operational mode of  
the thermometer. In this mode, you may review the most  
recently stored temperature data and parameters.  
Start  
Pull Trigger  
Sleep  
Mode  
Display Turns Off  
Immediately  
(Release  
Trigger)  
Press  
Display Turns Off in  
Approx. 10 Seconds  
Real Time  
Mode (Active)  
(Table 2-1)  
(No keys  
pressed)  
Recall Mode  
(Passive)  
(Table 2-2)  
Figure 2-16. General Operational Block Diagram  
NOTE  
In order to get into the Recall Mode of operation,  
press  
the  
key only. Do not pull the  
trigger; otherwise, you will get into the Real Time  
(Active) Mode of operation.  
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Table 2-2. Functional Flow Chart (Recall Mode)  
O S 5 3 0 L , O S 5 3 0 H R  
O S 5 3 1 & O S 5 3 2  
O S 5 3 3  
O S 5 3 4 , O S 5 2 3 , O  
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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.  
°F  
- Press the  
key to review the most recently stored  
temperature data and parameters. You may review:  
• MAX temperature  
• MIN temperature  
Calculated values  
Set values  
• dIF temperature  
• AVG temperature  
• TC temperature  
• HAL temperature  
• LAL temperature  
• AMB temperature  
• MEM location  
3.6.2 Downloading Previously Stored Temperature Data  
(OS534, OS523, OS524)  
Up to 100 sets of stored temperature information can be  
downloaded to a serial printer or a personal computer. Each set  
of temperature information is broken down to the temperature  
PRN  
°F  
value, the Emissivity, and the high alarm setpoint for that  
temperature.  
1a. Turn on the Serial Printer and set the following  
parameters:  
Speed: 4800 BPS  
Data: 8 Bits  
One Stop Bit  
No Parity  
or  
1b. Turn on the Personal Computer.  
2.  
Connect the RS-232 cable between the thermometer and  
the Serial Printer or Personal Computer as shown in  
Figure 2-14 or Figure 2-15.  
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3.  
4.  
To download stored temperature data points from the  
PRN  
°F  
thermometer, first make certain that it is not in printing  
mode. Make sure that the IR_TEMPSOFT is installed  
properly as explained in section 2.3.10.  
On the main menu bar, click on “Command-> Download  
Stored Data”. The “Stored Data” window will appear.  
5.  
6.  
The “Stored Data Points” window will appear.  
Click on the “START RECEIVING” button to bring the  
program into receive mode. Release the trigger to put the  
thermometer into sleep mode.  
7.  
8.  
Press and hold the  
key until you see the Print Display  
Mode (PRN) appear.  
Press the  
key to start downloading the stored date to  
the Personal Computer. The “PRN” icon appears on the  
thermometer display. When the stored data is completely  
downloaded, you will hear a peep and the “PRN” icon  
disappears.  
9.  
When the thermometer completes sending all its memory  
content, a pop-up will appear.  
10. From the “STORED DATA” window you can save the  
display data to a text file or directly export it into a MS  
Excel file.  
The on-line Manual has more detailed information on all the  
features of this software.  
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer  
2.6.3 Reviewing Previously Stored Temperature Data  
(OS534, OS523, OS524)  
You can review all 100 stored temperature values on the  
thermometer display using the following procedure:  
°F  
1.  
2.  
Press and hold the  
key until you see the Memory  
Display Mode (MEM) appear.  
Press the  
press the  
key to increment the memory location or  
key to decrement the memory location.  
The memory location can be from 001 to 100.  
Press the key. The stored temperature is shown in  
3.  
4.  
the lower portion of the display. If there is no data stored  
in a memory location, the display shows “----.  
To review other stored temperatures, repeat Steps 2  
and 3.  
NOTE  
If no keys are pressed, the thermometer goes into sleep  
mode in approximately 10 seconds.  
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Laser Sighting  
3.1 Warnings and Cautions  
CAUTION  
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 THOSE SPECIFIED HERE MAY  
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION  
EXPOSURE.  
• DO NOT LOOK AT THE LASER BEAM COMING  
OUT OF THE LENS OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH  
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS - EYE DAMAGE  
CAN RESULT.  
• USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN OPERATING THE  
LASER SIGHTING.  
• NEVER POINT THE LASER BEAM AT A PERSON.  
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF ALL CHILDREN.  
WARNING  
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE LASER SIGHTING.  
(There are no user-serviceable parts in the module.)  
Refer to the inside back cover for product warning label.  
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Laser Sighting  
3.2 Description  
The Laser Sighting is built into the thermometer. It provides a visual  
indication of the field of view of the thermometer. Aiming at distant  
targets (up to 40 feet) becomes much easier by using the Laser  
Sighting. It is offered in two different models, laser dot, and laser  
dot/circle switchable.  
OS53x-CF and OS523-3 — Thermometer with built-in Laser Dot  
All other models — Thermometer with built-in Laser Dot/Circle Switchable  
Figures 3-1 and 3-2 show the rear and front view of the thermometer with the  
built-in laser sight module.  
Laser  
Dot/Circle  
Switch  
Warning and  
Certification  
Label  
Figure 3-1. Rear View  
of the Thermometer  
Figure 3-2. Front View  
of the Thermometer  
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Laser Sighting  
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 long as the trigger is pulled.  
If the trigger is locked (the  
key is previously pressed) or  
released, the laser beam will turn off. In order to turn on the  
Laser Sighting again, pull the trigger again.  
4. Depending on the model, the laser dot/circle switch allows the user  
to switch between laser dot and laser circle. The laser dot provides  
visibility at longer distances.  
Figure 3-3 shows the two different laser configurations. The laser  
Dot indicates the center of the field of view of the thermometer.  
The laser Circle indicates the perimeter of the thermometer’s field  
of view.  
The visibility of the laser beam depends on the ambient light levels.  
TM  
Laser Dot  
Laser Circle  
Figure 3-3. Two Laser Configurations  
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Laser Sighting  
NOTE  
The Laser Sighting turns on only when used with the  
thermometer. The module does not turn on by itself.  
The line of sight of the thermometer does not coincide with that of  
the Laser Sighting, as shown in Figure 3-4. The two lines of sight  
become less critical when measuring distant targets. For example, at  
30 feet from the target and a 3 foot diameter target size, there is a  
2.7% offset error with respect to the target size. For close-up targets,  
first make sure the target fills the laser circle, then point it with the  
center of the beam approximately 1" below the center of the target.  
A simple method to make infrared measurements is to scan the laser  
beam across the target area vertically and horizontally and recall  
measurements of maximum for hot and minimum for cold target  
(compared to the background) to obtain the correct temperature.  
Figure 3-4 Lines of Sight of the Laser Sighting and Thermometer  
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Sighting Scope  
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 scope is already installed on the thermometer,  
go onto step 5.  
2. The sighting scope comes with a pair of mounting clamps  
already attached.  
3. Slide the pair of mounting clamps over the ”V“ grove of the  
thermometer from back to front as shown in FIG 4-1. DO NOT remove  
the protective label from the laser sight power contacts.  
4. Using the two mounting screws of the clamp, tighten the sighting scope  
to the pair of clamps and the thermometer.  
5. Look through the sighting scope at an arm’s length. You will see  
a crosshair indicating the center of the target being measured.  
6. Aim at the target and pull the trigger.  
Since the sighting scope mounts on top of the thermometer, the line of  
sight of the thermometer does not coincide with that of the sighting  
scope, as shown in Fig. 4-1. The distance between the two lines of sight  
11  
(1 ⁄16") becomes less critical compared to the target size when  
measuring distant targets (50 feet and longer).  
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Sighting Scope  
Line of sight of  
the sighting scope  
Pair of Mounting Clamps  
1 11/16 (42.8 mm)  
Line of sight of  
the thermometer  
Figure 4-1. Installing the Sighting Scope  
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Maintenance  
5.1 Replacing the Batteries  
NOTE  
When you change the batteries, all of the set parameters  
(i.e. emissivity, high alarm, low alarm, Target Ambient  
Temperature) will be reset to the default values. For your  
convenience, you may want to write down all of the set  
parameters BEFORE replacing the batteries.  
The thermometer is powered by 4 standard AA size lithium  
batteries. To replace the batteries:  
1. Invert the thermometer and open the cover of the battery  
compartment.  
2. Remove the old batteries.  
3. Install 4 fresh AA size (lithium or alkaline) batteries as shown in  
Figure 2-1.  
4. Close the battery compartment cover.  
NOTE  
When the battery power is so low that accurate measurements  
are no longer possible, the thermometer shuts down and you  
must replace the batteries immediately.  
You will see and hear the following:  
The  
The thermometer beeps intermittently  
The thermometer flashes “ “ in the main display.  
icon flashes  
Safety Warning  
Do not open batteries, dispose of in fire, heat above  
100°C (212°F), expose contents to water, recharge, put in  
backwards, mix with used or other battery types – may  
explode or leak and cause personal injury.  
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Maintenance  
5.2 Cleaning the Lens  
Although all lenses are quite durable, take care to prevent scratching  
when 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 contaminants with a damp, soft,  
clean cloth. Be careful not to rub too hard.  
CAUTION  
Do not use any ammonia or cleaners with ammonia on the lens,  
as damage may result. Do not wipe the surface dry, as this may  
cause scratching.  
5.3 Calibrating the Thermometer  
The thermometer can not be calibrated by the user. For precise  
calibration of the thermometer, call our Customer Service  
Department. It is recommended that the Infrared Thermometer  
to be sent to the factory once a year for recalibration.  
5.4 Servicing the Laser Sighting  
Servicing and maintenance is not required to keep the laser  
sighting in proper operating condition. In the event of a  
malfunction, the unit should be returned to the manufacturer  
for repair.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
THERMOMETER  
Problem  
Solution  
The thermometer does  
not turn on (No Display)  
1a. Properly install fresh batteries.  
1b. If operating under ac power, check  
that the ac adapter is plugged in  
properly to the ac wall outlet and to the  
thermometer.  
1c. Make sure the batteries make good  
contact - remove and reinstall the  
batteries.  
2. Make sure that the trigger is pulled  
completely.  
1. Reset the thermometer. It sets all  
of the parameters to the default  
values and restores calibration. The  
procedure is as follows, when the  
thermometer is in sleep mode:  
a. Press and hold the  
b. Pull the trigger.  
key.  
c. Release the trigger.  
d. Release the  
key.  
e. The version of the software is  
displayed for about 1 second.  
The emissivity display mode  
immediately follows with the  
emissivity of 0.95.  
- The  
flashes.  
icon  
1. Properly install fresh batteries.  
- The thermometer  
beeps intermittently.  
- The thermometer  
flashes  
in the  
Main Display.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
Problem  
Solution  
The thermometer is  
“locked up” (the  
display is “frozen”).  
Remove and reinstall the batteries or  
disconnect and reconnect the ac  
adapter.  
The display is either  
erratic or stays at one  
reading.  
1. Clean the thermometer lens.  
Refer to Section 4.2.  
2. Activate the Diagnostic Program in  
the thermometer as follows:  
a. Pull the trigger and press the  
key to lock the trigger.  
b. Hold down the  
key and  
press the key until  
“VER X.X” is displayed.  
You can expect to see and hear the  
following:  
You will see the version number  
“VER X.X” of the software for about  
1 second.  
You will hear a beep, “TST” is  
displayed and °F flashes.  
Soon after, all of the segments of  
the display including the  
backlighting will light up for about  
1 second.  
The display will clear and a PAS  
(pass) or ERR (error) code may be  
seen on the display.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
Problem  
Solution  
If you see an error code, either  
“ERR1”, “ERR2”, or “ERR3”, record  
the code and call our Customer  
Service Department. Provide  
Customer Service with the error  
code that is displayed in the upper  
left corner of the display. The  
Customer Service Department  
representative may ask you to return  
the thermometer to the factory.  
The display will go back to the  
Real Time Mode (Emissivity  
Display Mode).  
c. After running the diagnostic  
program, press the  
unlock the trigger.  
key to  
1. The thermometer has to stabilize  
before taking temperature  
measurements. It takes up to 40  
minutes for the thermometer to  
stabilize.  
The temperature reading is  
erratic. The thermometer  
has just been moved from  
one extreme temperature  
to room temperature [0°C  
or 50°C (32°F or 122°F)]  
or vice versa.  
1. The thermometer has to stabilize  
before taking temperature  
measurements. It takes up to 20  
minutes for the thermometer to  
stabilize.  
The temperature reading  
is erratic. The thermometer  
has just been moved from  
room temperature  
(ambient temperature) to a  
temperature 10°C colder  
or warmer.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
Problem  
Solution  
The thermometer resets  
itself unexpectedly.  
The emissivity has been  
reset to .95. All other  
parameters are reset to  
the default values.  
The trigger is pulled two times in  
rapid sequence. Wait at least 2  
seconds between two successive  
trigger pulls. You may need to set  
the emissivity, low alarm, high  
alarm, target ambient temperature  
values again.  
Laser Sighting  
Problem  
Solution  
No Laser Beam  
1. Make sure the trigger is pulled  
and the laser power switch is  
turned on. (The red power LED  
should be lit).  
The Laser "line of sight"  
does not coincide  
with the center of the  
target.  
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).  
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Specifications  
(Specifications are for all models except where noted)  
THERMOMETER  
Measuring:  
Temperature  
Range:  
OS530HR,  
OS531:  
-22°F to 250°F (-30°C to 121°C)  
0°F to 750°F (–18°C to 400°C)  
OS530L,  
OS533,OS532: 0°F to 1000°F (–18°C to 538°C)  
OS534  
OS523  
OS524  
0°F to 1600°F (–18°C to 871°C)  
0°F to 2500°F (–18°C to 1371°C)  
1000°F to 4500°F (538°C to 2482°C)  
Accuracy (24°C or 75°F  
OS531:  
2% of reading or  
Ambient Temperature and at  
3°F whichever is greater  
1% of reading or  
emissivity of 0.95 or greater): All others  
3°F whichever is greater  
(2% Rdg for temp > 2000°F for OS524)  
Field of Vision:  
OS531, OS532, OS530L 10:1  
OS533, OS530HR  
20:1  
OS534  
30:1  
OS53x-CF  
OS523-1  
OS523-2  
OS523-3  
OS524  
.15"@6"  
30:1  
60:1  
68:1  
110:1  
Repeatability:  
Resolution:  
Response Time:  
Spectral Response:  
(1% rdg + 1 digit)  
1°F or 1°C (0.1°F or °C for OS530HR)  
250 msec  
8 to 14 microns (2 to 2.5 microns, OS524)  
(5 to14 microns, OS530L, OS531, OS532)  
Thermocouple Input  
Input Connection  
Thermocouple Display  
Accuracy @ 75°F (24°C)  
Ambient Temperature  
Type K, 0 to 1600°F (-18 to 871°C)  
(OS532, OS533, OS534 only)  
SMP Connector  
5°F ( 3°C)  
Thermocouple Display  
Response Time  
2 seconds  
Operating Ambient  
32°F to 122°F  
Temperature:  
(0°C to 50°C)  
Operating Relative Humidity: 95% or less without condensation  
Display:  
Keypad:  
Backlit LCD dual display  
4 position, tactile feed-back membrane switch  
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Specifications  
Average Temperature  
Accuracy Time Period  
1
(under continuous operation): 11 ⁄ days  
2
Emissivity:  
0.10 to 1.00 in 0.01 increments,  
set via keypad  
Calculated Temperature  
Values:  
Maximum (MAX), Minimum (MIN),  
Average (AVG), Differential (dIF),  
Thermocouple (TC)  
Ambient Target  
Set and enabled via keypad  
Temperature Compensation: (OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524)  
RS232 Output (for  
personal computers  
and serial printers):  
Standard on OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524  
4800 bits per second, 8 bits of data,  
1 stop bit, no parity  
RS-232 Cable:  
RJ12 to 25 pin D connector, Female  
RJ12 Pin #  
25 pin D connector Pin #  
3
5
3
7
4 & 5 jumpered  
6 & 20 jumpered  
Analog Cable:  
Alarm:  
6 feet long; 2-conductor, 22 AWG  
3.5mm male plug  
Set and enabled via keypad  
All models:  
High alarm standard, with  
audible and visual indication  
OS533, OS534 Low alarm standard, with  
OS523, OS524: audible and visual indication  
Data Storage:  
OS534,OS523 Up to 100 sets of data  
OS524:  
points on command. Each  
set of data consists of the  
temperature, the Emissivity  
and the high alarm value.  
Aiming Feature:  
Analog Output:  
”V” groove on top of the thermometer or use Laser  
Sighting  
1 mV/°F or 1 mV/°C, set via keypad  
(0.5 mV/Deg, OS524)  
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Specifications  
Analog Output Accuracy:  
Power:  
2mV reference to temperature display  
4 AA size 1.5 volt batteries (lithium or alkaline)  
Battery Types  
Alkaline:  
general brand  
Eveready Energizer, model number L91  
Lithium:  
Battery Storage  
Temperature  
–40°C to 50°C (-40°F to 122°F)  
ac adapter:  
Optional - available in 120 Vac or 220Vac  
Class 2 Transformer, UL & CSA Listed  
(Input voltage):  
120Vac or 220Vac at 60 or 50 Hz  
9Vdc at 200 mA  
(Output voltage):  
(Output plug [female]):  
Center positive, coax 2.5/5.5/12mm  
+
Low Battery Indicator:  
LOBAT icon and intermittent beep  
Alkaline Battery Life at 24°C  
(75°F) ambient temperature  
(Without Laser Sighting): 60 hours (continuous operation)  
(With Laser Sighting  
Dot or Circle):  
6 hours (continuous operation)  
(With LCD backlighting and  
no Laser Sighting): 17 hours (continuous  
operation)  
Lithium Battery Life at 24°C  
(75°F) ambient temperature  
(Without Laser Sighting): 10 days (continuous operation)  
(With Laser Sighting  
Dot or Circle):  
30 hours (continuous operation)  
(With LCD backlighting and  
no Laser Sighting):  
3 days (continuous operation)  
1
Tripod Mount:  
Wrist Strap:  
4”-20 UNC  
Attached to the thermometer case  
Standard  
Soft Carrying Case:  
Dimensions:  
8.6" x 6.6" x 2.0"  
(218.4 x 167.6 x 50.8 mm)  
Weight:  
1.3 lbs (0.585 kg)  
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Specifications  
LASER SIGHTING  
Wavelength (Color):  
Operating Distance:  
Laser Dot  
630-670 nanometers (red)  
2 to 40 ft.  
2 to 15 ft.  
Laser Circle  
Max. Output Optical Power: <1mW at 75°F ambient temperature,  
Class II Laser Product  
European Classification:  
Class 2, EN60825-1  
Maximum Operating Current: 25mA at 5.5 V  
FDA Classification:  
Beam Diameter:  
Complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J  
5 mm  
Beam Divergence:  
Laser Configuration  
<2mrad  
Dot/Circle switchable except for OS53x-CF  
and OS523-3 models  
Operating Temperature:  
32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)  
Operating Relative Humidity: 95% or less without condensation  
Power Switch:  
Power Indicator:  
Power:  
Slide switch, ON - OFF  
Red LED  
Supplied by the thermometer  
Located on the bottom of the thermometer  
Identification Label:  
Warning & Certification Label: Located on the left side of the thermometer  
(for the label layout, refer to the inside  
back cover)  
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Glossary of Key Strokes  
Key(s)  
Key(s) Functions  
Selects one of the following Display  
Modes:  
E , MAX, MIN, dIF, AVG, TC, HAL, LAL,  
AMB, PRN or MEM.  
Locks/unlocks the trigger.  
Enables/disables High Alarm.  
Enables/disables Target Ambient  
Temperature Compensation.  
Enables/disables sending data to the  
personal computer or serial printer.  
Stores temperature data on command.  
Displays previously stored data.  
Increments the data or value displayed.  
Turns on or off the backlighting (only in  
MAX, MIN, dIF, TC or AVG Display  
Modes).  
Decrements the data or value displayed.  
Changes the unit of measure from °F to  
°C or vice versa (only in MAX, MIN, dIF,  
TC or AVG Display Modes).  
Press and hold down the  
key & then press the  
Allows you to go to the Diagnostic  
Routine.  
key  
and  
keys  
Allows you to erase all 100 stored  
temperature data from the memory.  
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Glossary of Key Strokes  
Notes  
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Appendix: How Infrared Thermometry Works  
Thermal Radiation  
Heat is transferred from all objects via radiation in the form of  
electromagnetic waves or by conduction or convection. All objects  
having a temperature greater than absolute zero (-459°F, -273°C,  
0 K) radiate energy. The thermal energy radiated by an object  
increases as the object gets hotter. Measurement of this thermal  
energy allows an infrared thermometer to calculate the object’s  
temperature if the emissivity (blackness) is known. Generally, it is  
convenient to measure the amount of radiated energy in the  
infrared part of an object’s radiation spectrum.  
Figure A-1 shows a block diagram of an infrared radiation  
thermometer. Energy from the object is focused by the lens onto the  
detector. As the detector heats up, it sends out an electrical signal,  
which in turn is amplified and sent to the circuitry of the  
thermometer. The thermometer software then calculates the  
temperature of the object.  
LENS  
OBJECT  
AMPLIFIER  
DETECTOR  
OR  
THERMOMETER  
CIRCUITRY AND  
DISPLAY  
SIGNAL OUTPUT TO SERIAL PRINTER  
OR PERSONAL COMPUTER  
Figure A-1. Infrared Thermometer Block Diagram  
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Appendix: How Infrared Thermometry Works  
Blackbody  
When thermal radiation falls on an object, part of the energy is  
transmitted through the object, part is reflected and part is  
absorbed. A blackbody is defined as an ideal object that absorbs all  
the radiation incident upon it. The best example of a real object that  
acts like a blackbody is a small hole drilled deep into a large opaque  
cavity. Thermal radiation entering the cavity is internally reflected  
and has little chance of escaping the cavity before it is fully  
absorbed.  
Emissivity is defined as the ratio of energy radiated by an object to  
that of the energy radiated by a blackbody. By definition, the  
emissivity of a blackbody is 1. Most objects are considered gray  
objects with an emissivity between 0 and 1. Various emissivities for  
common materials are shown in Appendix B.  
Spectral Distribution  
Objects radiate energy at  
different wavelengths, but  
not with constant intensity  
at each wavelength. Figure  
A-2 shows the energy  
radiated by a blackbody at  
various temperatures as a  
function of wavelength. As  
a body is heated, the  
intensity of the radiated  
energy increases and the  
peak of the curve shifts  
towards the shorter  
wavelength end of the  
spectrum. The total area  
under a spectral  
distribution curve is  
Relative emission from a blackbody versus wavelength.  
proportional to the total  
energy radiated by the  
blackbody at a given  
temperature.  
The area under the curve corresponds to the total ener-  
gy, and is proportional to the absolute temperature to  
the 4th power. The peak of the spectral distribution  
curve shifts to shorter wavelengths as the temperature  
increases.  
Figure A-2. Blackbody Spectral Distribution  
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Appendix: How Infrared Thermometry Works  
Wien’s Displacement Law describes the exact mathematical  
relationship between the temperature of a blackbody and the  
wavelength of the maximum intensity radiation.  
2.898  
T
λm  
=
where λ = wavelength measured in microns  
m
T = temperature in Kelvin  
Calculating Temperature  
The net thermal power radiated by an object has been shown to  
depend on its emissivity, its temperature and that of the ambient  
temperature around the object. A very useful equation known today  
as the Stefan-Boltzmann Law has been shown both theoretically and  
empirically to describe the relationship.  
2
I = thermal power in watts/meter  
ε = Emissivity  
σ = 5.6703 x 10 watts/meter x K (Stefan’s constant)  
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T = temperature of object in Kelvin  
T = temperature of ambient surroundings in Kelvin  
a
The infrared thermometer uses this equation directly in calculating  
the temperature of an object. The incident power is measured by the  
infrared detector. The emissivity of the object is determined by the  
user. The ambient temperature is measured by a sensor inside the  
thermometer. With all quantities known, the thermometer uses the  
Stefan-Bolzmann Law to calculate and output the temperature of the  
object.  
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Appendix: How Infrared Thermometry Works  
Optics Field of View  
Accurate measurement of temperature via infrared means depends  
strongly on the size of the object and the distance between the  
thermometer and the object. All optical devices (e.g. cameras,  
microscopes, infrared thermometers) have an angle of vision,  
known as a field of view or FOV, within which they see all objects.  
In particular, the thermometer will measure a fixed proportion of  
the energy radiated by all objects within its FOV. The user must  
guarantee that the distance between the thermometer and the object  
is defined so that only that object fills the FOV of the instrument.  
Referring to Figure A-3, Objects “X” and “Y” are within the FOV of  
the thermometer. The measured temperature would fall somewhere  
between the actual temperatures of the two objects. In order to  
measure the temperature of Object “X” accurately, Object “Y”  
would need to be removed. In order to measure the temperature of  
Object “Y” accurately, the user would need to move closer to Object  
“Y” until it completely filled the FOV of the thermometer.  
Alternatively, the user could measure the temperature of Object “Y”  
with a thermometer with a smaller FOV.  
SPOT  
SIZE  
OBJECT "X"  
FOV  
ANGLE  
OBJECT "Y"  
DISTANCE  
Figure A-3. Field of View of a Thermometer  
D
The distance-to-spot size ratio ( ⁄S) defines the field of view (FOV).  
D
Thus, a S = 10 gives you approximately a 1 foot spot size at a  
distance of 10 feet. For accurate spot size values, refer to the Field of  
View diagrams shown in Figures 2-4 through 2-6.  
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Appendix: Emissivity Values  
Table B-1 provides guidelines for estimating the emissivity of various  
common materials. Actual emissivity, especially of metals, can vary  
greatly depending upon surface finish, oxidation, or the presence of  
contaminants. Also, emissivity or infrared radiation for some materials  
varies with wavelength and temperature. To determine the exact  
emissivities for most applications, follow the procedures in Appendix C.  
Table B-1. Emissivity Table  
Material  
Emissivity (ε)  
Aluminum – pure highly polished plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.04 – 0.06  
Aluminum – heavily oxidized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.20 – 0.31  
Aluminum – commercial sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.09  
Brass – dull plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.22  
Brass – highly polished, 73.2% Cu, 26.7% Zn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.03  
Chromium – polished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.08 – 0.36  
Copper – polished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05  
Copper – heated at 1110°F (600°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.57  
Gold – pure, highly polished or liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02 – 0.04  
Iron and steel (excluding stainless) – polished iron . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.14 – 0.38  
Iron and steel (excluding stainless) – polished cast iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.21  
Iron and steel (excluding stainless) – polished wrought iron . . . . . . . . . . . 0.28  
Iron and steel (excluding stainless) – oxidized dull wrought iron . . . . . . . . 0.94  
Iron and steel (excluding stainless) – rusted iron plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.69  
Iron and steel (excluding stainless) – polished steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.07  
Iron and steel (excluding stainless) – polished steel oxidized at  
1110°F (600°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.79  
Iron and steel (excluding stainless) – rolled sheet steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.66  
Iron and steel (excluding stainless) – rough steel plate . . . . . . . . . . 0.94 – 0.97  
Lead – gray and oxidized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.28  
Mercury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.09 – 0.12  
Molybdenum filament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.10 – 0.20  
Nickel – polished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.07  
Nickel – oxidized at 1200°F – 2290°F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.59 – 0.86  
Platinum – pure polished plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05 – 0.10  
Platinum – wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.07 – 0.18  
Silver – pure and polished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02 – 0.03  
Stainless steel – polished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.07  
Stainless steel – Type 301 at 450°F – 1725°F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.54 – 0.63  
Tin – bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.06  
Tungsten – filament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.39  
Zinc – polished commercial pure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05  
Zinc – galvanized sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.23  
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Appendix: Emissivity Values  
Material  
Emissivity (ε)  
Asbestos Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.96  
Asphalt, tar, pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.95 – 1.00  
Brick – red and rough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.93  
Brick – fireclay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.75  
Carbon – filament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.53  
Carbon – lampblack - rough deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.78 – 0.84  
Glass - Pyrex, lead, soda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.85 – 0.95  
Marble – polished light gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.93  
Paints, lacquers, and varnishes – Black matte shellac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.91  
Paints, lacquers, and varnishes – aluminum paints . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.27 – 0.67  
Paints, lacquers, and varnishes – flat black lacquer . . . . . . . . . . . 0.96 – 0.98  
Paints, lacquers, and varnishes – white enamel varnish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.91  
Porcelain – glazed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.92  
Quartz – opaque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.68 – 0.92  
Roofing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.91  
Tape – Masking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.95  
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.95 – 0.96  
Wood – planed oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.90  
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Appendix: Determining an Unknown Emissivity  
In Appendix A, we showed how emissivity is an important  
parameter in calculating the temperature of an object via infrared  
means. In this section we discuss how to determine a specific  
emissivity value. If you know the material of the object, use Table B-  
1 in Appendix B to look up its approximate emissivity. Most organic  
materials such as plastics, cloth, or wood have an emissivity of  
about 0.95. For this reason, we use 0.95 as the default emissivity  
setting in the OS530 Series Thermometer.  
For objects of unknown material or for very precise measurements,  
use one of the following methods to determine a specific emissivity  
value.  
Method 1  
1. Measure and record the temperature of the object using a contact  
temperature probe such as a thermocouple or RTD.  
2. Aim the thermometer at the object.  
3. Adjust the emissivity until the temperature reading of the  
thermometer equals the temperature measured in Step 1.  
Method 2  
1. Heat the object (or at least a sample of the object material) on top  
of a heating plate to a known temperature. Make sure the  
thermometer and the air surrounding the heating plate are at the  
same temperature.  
2. Measure the temperature of the object material with the  
thermometer. Make sure that the object fills the FOV of the  
thermometer.  
3. Adjust the emissivity until the temperature reading of the  
thermometer equals the known temperature of Step 1.  
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Appendix: Determining an Unknown Emissivity  
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 a  
sample of the object material). Allow time for the masking tape to  
reach the object temperature.  
3. Set the emissivity of the thermometer to 0.95. Use the thermometer  
to measure and record the temperature of the masking tape - Area  
‘A’ in Figure C-1. Make sure that the area of the object covered  
with masking tape fills the FOV of the thermometer.  
Area 'A'  
Target  
Area 'B'  
Target  
Figure C-1. Determining Emissivity  
4. Aim the thermometer at Area ‘B’ as shown in Figure C-1 Make  
sure that Area ‘B’ is as close as possible to Area ‘A’.  
5. Adjust the emissivity of the thermometer until the temperature  
reading equals the temperature found in Step 3.  
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Appendix - Determining an Unknown Emissivity  
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 temperature  
of the painted portion of the sample material - Area ‘A’ in Figure  
C-1. Make sure that the painted area of object material fills the  
FOV of the thermometer.  
3. Aim the thermometer at another spot on the target - Area ‘B’ in  
Figure C-1.  
4. Adjust the emissivity of the thermometer until the temperature  
reading equals the temperature found in Step 2.  
Method 5  
1. Use this method where practical to measure objects at  
temperatures above 500°F (260°C).  
2. Drill a 1.5” (35 mm) diameter hole in a sample of the object  
material to a depth of 5” (127 mm). This hole closely resembles a  
blackbody (refer to Appendix A).  
Drilled out  
Area 'A' Target  
Area 'B' Target  
Figure C-2. Determining Emissivity with a Drilled Hole  
3. Set the emissivity to 0.97 and measure and record the temperature  
of the hole in the sample material - Area ‘A’ in Figure C-2. Make  
sure that the hole fills the FOV of the thermometer.  
4. Aim the thermometer at another spot on the target as close as  
possible to Area ‘A’ (Area ‘B’ in Figure C-2).  
5. Adjust the emissivity of the thermometer until the temperature  
reading equals the temperature found in Step 3.  
C-3  
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Appendix: Determining an Unknown Emissivity  
Notes  
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Index  
I
A
D
ac Adapter Input Jack ............. 1-6  
Active Operation ...................... 2-8  
Aiming Sight “V Groove” ....... 1-4  
Alarms ........................... 2-14, 2-15  
Alkaline Batteries ...... 2-1, 4-1, 6-3  
Diagnostic Program ................. 5-2  
Differential Measurement ...... 2-6  
Display  
Icons:  
ATC ........................ 1-5  
Backlighting .......... 1-5  
HAL ....................... 1-5  
LAL ........................ 1-5  
LCK ........................ 1-5  
LOBAT ...................1-5  
PRN ........................ 1-5  
Ambient Target Temperature  
Compensation ...................... 2-16  
Analog Output Jack ................. 1-6  
B
Backlighting Icon ...................... 1-5  
Battery(s):  
Compartment ................ 1-4, 2-1  
Installing AA size................. 2-1  
Life of .................................... 6-3  
Blackbody ........................ A-2, C-3  
Modes:  
AMB ....................... 1-5  
AVG ....................... 1-5  
dIF .......................... 1-5  
E ...............................1-5  
HAL ....................... 1-5  
LAL ........................ 1-5  
MAX .......................1-5  
MEM ...................... 1-5  
MIN ........................ 1-5  
PRN ........................ 1-5  
Problems ............................... 5-1  
Beeping Sound  
2-14, 2-23, 4-1,  
5-2, 6-3  
C
Carrying Case ........................... 1-2  
Chart Recorder Hookup ......... 2-7  
Computer:  
E
Emissivities:  
Adjusting ............................ 2-11  
Definition ............................. A-2  
Figuring out Unknown ...... C-1  
Values ................................... B-1  
Parameters:  
Speed, Data, Parity,  
Stop Bit ................... 2-17, 2-27  
Personal, Hookup .............. 2-19  
Program (IR_TEMPSOFT) ........  
....................................2-19, 2-26  
Erasing Temperature Data ... 2-24  
Error Codes ....................... 5-2, 5-3  
I-1  
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Index  
F
K
Field of View:  
Keypad, 4-position .................. 1-4  
Keys:  
Diagrams ....................... 2-3, 2-4  
Positions ................................ 2-2  
Fixed Point Monitoring over  
Time Measurement ................ 2-7  
& °F-°C ....................... 1-4, 1-5  
FUNC (Function) .......... 1-4, 1-5  
LOCK (Lock) ................. 1-4, 1-5  
& -......................... 1-4, 1-5  
G
Key Strokes ............................... 7-1  
Gray Bodies (Objects) ............. A-2  
L
H
Label Layout:  
High Alarm Value, setting ... 2-14  
Danger & Certification ............  
.....................Inside Back Cover  
Laser Sight Module:  
I
Icons:  
Laser Circle ........................... 3-3  
Laser Dot .............................. 3-3  
Installing onto  
ATC ....................................... 1-5  
Backlighting ......................... 1-5  
HAL........................................ 1-5  
LAL ........................................ 1-5  
LCK ........................................ 1-5  
LOBAT .................................. 1-5  
PRN ....................................... 1-5  
Thermometer ...................... 3-4  
Line of Sight ......................... 3-4  
Power Button ................ 2-2, 3-2  
Problems ...................... 5-1 - 5-4  
Power Indicator LED.... 2-2, 3-2  
Removing from  
Installing  
Thermometer .............. 3-4, 3-5  
Warnings and Cautions ...... 3-1  
AA Batteries ......................... 2-1  
Laser Sight Module ...... 3-3, 3-4  
LCD, Backlit .............................. 1-4  
Lens Cleaning ........................... 4-2  
Lines of Sight of the Module  
and Thermometer .................. 3-4  
Lithium Batteries ....... 2-1, 4-1, 6-3  
Lock Function ......................... 2-11  
Low Alarm Value, setting .... 2-15  
J
Jacks  
ac Adapter Input ................. 1-6  
Analog Output ..................... 1-6  
RS-232 Phone ........................ 1-6  
I-2  
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Index  
M
S
Main Display ............................ 1-4  
Modes:  
Serial Printer Hookup ........... 2-18  
Sleep Mode ....................... 2-5, 2-8,  
.............2-12, 2-28, 5-1  
Real Time .............................. 2-8  
Recall ........................ 2-23, 2-25  
Moving Surface Scan ............... 2-7  
Spectral Distribution .............. A-2  
Spot Measurement ................... 2-6  
Static Surface Scan ................... 2-6  
Stefan-Boltzmann Law ........... A-3  
Storing Temperature Data .... 2-23  
O
Optics ........................................ A-4  
P
T
Parameters, reviewing .......... 2-27  
PAS Code .................................. 5-2  
Passive Operation .................. 2-25  
Personal Computer  
Hookup ................................. 2-19  
Temperature Data:  
Erasing .................................2-24  
Storing ................................. 2-23  
Thermal Radiation .................. A-1  
Thermometer:  
Front View..............................1-4  
Rear View ..............................1-6  
Tripod Thread Mount ...... 1-4, 1-6  
Power Contacts:  
Cleaning ................................ 4-2  
On Laser Sight Module .. 1-4, 4-2  
Power Indicator LED ....... 2-2, 3-2  
Printer, Serial, Hookup ......... 2-17  
V
“V” Groove Aiming Sight ...... 1-4  
R
Real Time Mode Block  
W
Diagram .................................. 2-8  
Wein’s Displacement Law ..... A-3  
Wrist Strap ................................ 1-4  
Recall Mode Block Diagram ... 2-26  
Replacing AA Batteries ........... 4-1  
RS-232 Phone Jack ................... 1-6  
Rubber Boot:  
Display .................................. 1-4  
IR Lens .................................. 1-4  
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Refractometers  
Pumps & Tubing  
Air, Soil & Water Monitors  
Industrial Water & Wastewater Treatment  
pH, Conductivity & Dissolved Oxygen Instruments  
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