Omega Thermometer OSP SERIES User Manual

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OSP SERIES  
Portable IR thermometers  
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INTRODUCTORY NOTE  
This user’s guide contains operating instructions, as well as a description of the principles of operation, of the  
OSP Series portable IR thermometers.  
This information covers all models of the instrument, including the basic equipment and its options and  
accessories.  
This manual is a complete “USER GUIDE”, providing step-by-step instructions to operate the instrument in  
each of its designed functions.  
OMEGA has used care and effort in preparing this guide and believes the information in this publication to be  
accurate. OMEGA products are subjected to continuous improvement, in order to pursue the technological  
leadership; these improvements could require changes to the information of this guide.  
OMEGA reserves the right to change such information without notice.  
No part of this document may be stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, electronic or  
mechanical, without prior written permission of OMEGA Engineering Inc.  
OSP portable IR thermometers use sophisticated analogic and digital technologies. Any maintenance  
operation must be carried out by qualified personnel ONLY. We recommend you contact our technicians for  
any support requirements.  
When Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are ordered, the unit can be powered also by 115V 10% 50/60Hz line  
supply using the special power supply module provided.  
OSP is fully tested in conformity with the directive n°89/336/CEE Electromagnetic Compatibility. OMEGA  
shall not be liable in any event, for technical or publishing error or omissions, or for any incidental and  
consequential damages, in connection with, or arising out of the use of this guide.  
BEFORE USING THE OSP FOR THE FIRST TIME,  
IMPORTANT :  
GO OVER THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND KEEP  
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THEM AVAIABLE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
Danger and Certification Labels  
Labels Location – refer to section 8.2  
Warnings and Cautions – refer to section 8.1  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................... 6  
Instrument codes..............................................................................................................................................7  
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................8  
1.1  
1.2  
GENERAL FEATURES........................................................................................................................ 9  
General.............................................................................................................................................................9  
Optical System .................................................................................................................................................9  
Target pinpointing.............................................................................................................................................9  
Taking measurements......................................................................................................................................9  
Keyboard........................................................................................................................................................10  
Display............................................................................................................................................................10  
Digital Interface...............................................................................................................................................10  
Self calibration................................................................................................................................................10  
Thermocouple Input........................................................................................................................................10  
Analog Output ................................................................................................................................................10  
Logging Mode.................................................................................................................................................11  
Calculated Measurements..............................................................................................................................11  
Case...............................................................................................................................................................11  
Logging Data Manager...................................................................................................................................11  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
2.8  
2.9  
2.10  
2.11  
2.12  
2.13  
2.14  
3
4
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................ 12  
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................... 13  
Power supply..................................................................................................................................................13  
Keyboard........................................................................................................................................................13  
Microcontroller................................................................................................................................................14  
Firmware ........................................................................................................................................................14  
Display............................................................................................................................................................14  
Battery charger...............................................................................................................................................14  
Digital interface...............................................................................................................................................14  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
4.5  
4.6  
4.7  
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6
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UNPACKING ...................................................................................................................................... 15  
PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECK ........................................................................................................... 16  
POWER SUPPLY ............................................................................................................................... 17  
Rechargeable batteries ..................................................................................................................................17  
How to maximize the life span of the battery .............................................................................................17  
Power supply with alkaline batteries...............................................................................................................17  
Power supply from main line AC.....................................................................................................................17  
7.1  
7.1.1  
7.2  
7.3  
8
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WARNINGS & CAUTIONS................................................................................................................. 18  
Laser Sight .....................................................................................................................................................18  
Analogue input................................................................................................................................................18  
Danger and Certification Labels .....................................................................................................................18  
8.1  
8.2  
8.3  
OPERATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 20  
Quick Start......................................................................................................................................................20  
How to Operate the instrument.......................................................................................................................20  
Hold................................................................................................................................................................21  
Laser sighting.................................................................................................................................................21  
Unstable temperature measurement ..............................................................................................................22  
Alarm settings.................................................................................................................................................23  
Thermocouple input........................................................................................................................................24  
Minimum, maximum, average and difference indication.................................................................................25  
Automatic Emissivity Setting ..........................................................................................................................26  
9.1  
9.2  
9.3  
9.4  
9.5  
9.6  
9.7  
9.8  
9.9  
10  
10.1  
CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................................................. 27  
Technical Unit selection..................................................................................................................................27  
Thermocouple input enabled..........................................................................................................................27  
Temperature Scale selection..........................................................................................................................27  
Date & Real Time clock setting ......................................................................................................................28  
Acquisition settings.........................................................................................................................................28  
Buzzer On/Off.................................................................................................................................................29  
OSP 500/800 decimal point selection.............................................................................................................29  
Ambient Temperature Compensation (TAM)..................................................................................................29  
Firmware revision number..............................................................................................................................30  
Instrument serial number...........................................................................................................................30  
Battery level of charge...............................................................................................................................31  
10.2  
10.3  
10.4  
10.5  
10.6  
10.7  
10.8  
10.9  
10.10  
10.11  
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11.1  
11.2  
DATA ACQUISITION OPERATIVE MODE........................................................................................ 32  
How to operate in data acquisition mode........................................................................................................32  
Recall stored data...........................................................................................................................................34  
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12.1  
12.2  
12.2.1  
12.3  
LOGGING DATA MANAGER ............................................................................................................ 35  
Installation ......................................................................................................................................................35  
Program Architecture.................................................................................................................................35  
Toolbars.....................................................................................................................................................37  
Quick starting .................................................................................................................................................38  
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OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................. 42  
Printer operations ...........................................................................................................................................42  
Sighting telescope system..............................................................................................................................42  
Red Point pinpointing system.........................................................................................................................43  
13.1  
13.2  
13.3  
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APPLICATION NOTES ...................................................................................................................... 45  
Infrared energy...............................................................................................................................................45  
Applications....................................................................................................................................................45  
Emissivity...................................................................................................................................................45  
Reflected energy compensation.....................................................................................................................45  
14.1  
14.2  
14.3  
14.4  
15  
15.1  
15.2  
15.3  
15.3.1  
15.3.2  
15.3.3  
DIGITAL INTERFACE........................................................................................................................ 46  
Digital output wiring practice...........................................................................................................................46  
TTL to RS 232 adapter...................................................................................................................................46  
Communication protocol.................................................................................................................................47  
Computer data request from OSP to PC ...................................................................................................47  
Computer data setting from PC to OSP.....................................................................................................49  
Communication programs..........................................................................................................................50  
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16.1  
16.2  
MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................. 52  
Faulty operating conditions.............................................................................................................................52  
Storage...........................................................................................................................................................52  
APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................................... 53  
A1  
How to determine an object emissivity ...........................................................................................................54  
Typical Emissivity Values ..........................................................................................................................54  
Metals - Typical Emissivity Values.............................................................................................................55  
Non-metals - Typical Emissivity Values.....................................................................................................56  
A1.1  
A1.2  
A1.3  
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
Portable infrared thermometers measure surface temperature without touching the surface. They collect the infrared  
energy radiated by a target and compute its surface temperature.  
OMEGA OSP Series are portable infrared temperature devices designed to ease maintenance operations. They also  
enable the monitoring of operating temperatures of mechanical and electrical plants or production equipment without  
removing the equipment from the service.  
Any temperature variation noticeable in whatever kind of system device should show critical overheating conditions  
which may cause malfunctioning to the device itself.  
They are also useful to measure product temperatures during manufacturing, to spot problems before they reduce quality  
or cause production downtime.  
Their principle of operation is very simple, the instrument determines the temperature of an object by measuring the  
amount of radiant energy emitted by it.  
The detector, installed on each OSP unit, responds by producing a voltage signal which is directly proportional to the  
amount of energy received, and therefore is a function of the temperature of the target. By sampling and manipulating  
the output of the detector, the microcontroller-based electronics can display the temperature and the related computed  
values such as maximum, minimum, average, and difference temperatures seen during the measurement. The same  
information can also be stored and processed via Personal Computer (using electronic spreadsheets e.g. Lotus, Excel,  
Paradox, etc.). The displayed value can be printed out directly into an external printer supplied on request.  
Thanks to its advanced optical system and electronics, OSP can be very useful for objects 5mm and larger and can  
operate in critical ambient conditions.  
To take measurements by using OSP thermometers just pull the trigger and then point at the target to be measured. The  
trigger can be locked on if desired. For more distant targets, hold the unit at arm length and use the sighting notch and  
post to aim. This will give a parallel and offset sighting. Also Laser beam is available for sighting target.  
Temperature information as well as auxiliary parameter pieces of information are shown on the high contrast liquid  
crystal display (LCD).  
The case, made in shock-resistant ABS + polycarbonate, is ergonomically designed for an easy practical use.  
The instrument is powered by a group of four alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (AA type); an external battery  
charger module is supplied as a standard accessory.  
OSP portable IR thermometers have been developed using the most advanced microcontroller technique to provide high  
accuracy on extended ranges and a powerful operating flexibility.  
The calibration uses computerized procedures and the relevant calibration data are memory stored to ensure high  
accuracy.  
General features  
OSP non contact infrared thermometers are designed to simplify temperature measurements at distance from a target  
and to identify hot spots, which normally means anomalous operative conditions avoiding costly downtime or processing  
problems that lead to rejected products. There is no need to focus as required by photographic equipment. Accurate  
measurements result if OSP field of view diameter is smaller than the target.  
Innovative design  
This new line of portable instruments represents the most versatile and powerful infrared temperature system.  
The most appropriate aiming system at the application can be selected with a twin laser pinpointing or with a combination  
of twin lasers and telescope or red point for true universal applications.  
An on board data logger is available to store up to 500 data points, an analogue output can drive directly a recorder or a  
controller, The real-time temperature can be displayed together with the Maximum, Minimum, Difference and Average  
values.  
Each model incorporates the following :  
high quality optical system  
high sensitivity infrared radiation detector  
auxiliary input for thermocouple type K and S  
microcontroller circuit  
high contrast LCD display with backlight device  
extended life traditional microswitch keyboard  
four alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH type AA batteries  
external module for battery charge and/or line operation  
analogue output  
digital interface  
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1.1  
Instrument codes  
To Order  
Model No.  
Temperature  
Range  
–30 °C to +930 °C  
-20°F to +1706°F  
–30 °C to +930 °C  
-20°F to +1610°F  
–30 °C to +1000 °C  
-20°F to +1830°F  
+300 °C to +1300 °C  
+570°F to 2370°F  
+600 °C to +1600 °C  
+1120°F to 2900°F  
+600 °C to +2000 °C  
+1120°F to +3630°F  
Spectral  
Response  
8 to 14 µm  
Target Spot Size D/S Optical Ratio  
@ Distance **  
10mm @ 600mm  
0.39 @ 24”  
60:1  
OSP500-(*)  
OSP800-(*)  
OSP1000-(*)  
OSP1300-(*)  
OSP1600-(*)  
OSP2000-(*)  
10mm @ 600mm  
0.39 @ 24”  
60:1  
8 to 14 µm  
8 to 14 µm  
1.6 µm  
10mm @ 1000mm  
0.39 @ 39.4”  
6mm @ 1000mm  
0.236 @ 39.4”  
5mm @ 1000mm  
0.20 @ 39.4”  
100:1  
167:1  
200:1  
200:1  
1 µm  
5mm @ 1000mm  
0.20 @ 39.4”  
1 µm  
* Insert suffix codes B and C and D from options chart above  
** See Target spot size diagram  
Note: all accessories and options must be specified at time of order.  
Each Pyrometer supplied with: Alkaline battery, laser, operators manual, and calibration report  
Options  
Suffix Code Description  
OSP500  
std  
Opt  
Std  
No  
No  
Std  
Std  
Opt  
OSP800  
std  
Opt  
No  
Std  
Std  
No  
Std  
Opt  
Opt  
No  
OSP1000 OSP1300 OSP1600 OSP2000  
Alkaline battery  
std  
Opt  
No  
std  
Opt  
No  
std  
Opt  
No  
std  
Opt  
No  
-B0  
-B1  
-C1  
-C2  
-C3  
-C4  
-D1  
-D2  
-D3  
-D6  
-D7  
-D8  
-D9  
-DA  
Rechargeable Battery  
Single Laser  
Twin crossed Lasers  
Twin normal Lasers  
Single Laser with Circle  
Vinyl Case  
Std  
Std  
No  
Std  
std  
No  
Std  
Std  
No  
Std  
Std  
No  
No  
std  
Opt  
Opt  
Opt  
Opt  
std  
std  
std  
std  
Std  
Opt  
Opt  
Opt  
Opt  
std  
std  
std  
std  
No  
Aluminum Case  
Std  
Std  
Opt  
No  
Std  
std  
std  
std  
Std  
Std  
Opt  
Opt  
Std  
Std  
Std  
Std  
Memory+Software+RS232 Cable Opt  
Sighting telescope  
Red Point  
No  
No  
Std  
Opt  
Opt  
std  
No  
Alarms  
Std  
Std  
std  
Analog Output  
Aux Input for Tc K & S  
Report of Calibration  
std  
No = Not available  
Std = Standard at no extra cost  
Single laser: General application, target center  
Single laser with circle: General application, target center plus target dimension with circle (short distance)  
Twin crossed lasers: General application, target dimension  
Twin normal lasers (parallel): Long distance application over 5m (16’)  
Red Point: High temperature over 1250°C 1x  
Sighting Telescope: High temperature over 1250°C 2x tele  
Software (D3): Includes memory up to 500 values. You can divide them by Tag (20 different). Each value includes  
temperature value and date&time (built in real time clock). Tag name with 7 characters on instrument  
display. Datalogging manual or automatic with sampling time from 1 to 999 sec. Windows 95 software to  
download data to PC and cable. You can view, save, print, export to Excel and graph data.  
U.S. and international Patents and Patents Pending.  
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1.2  
Specifications  
Temperature measuring ranges:  
-30 to 2000°C (-22 to 3632°F)  
Target dimensions at different distances  
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 resolution  
Spectral response:  
OSP 500, 800 & 1000 : 8 - 14 µm  
OSP 1300 : 1.6 µm  
OSP 1600 & 2000 0.9 µm  
Accuracy:  
OSP 500, 800 & 1000: ±(1% of the reading +1°C/2°F)  
OSP 1300, 1600 & 2000: ±(0.5% of the reading +1°C/2°F)  
Repeatability IR:  
OSP 500, P800 & P1000 : ±0.5% of the reading  
OSP 1300, P1600 & P2000: ±0.25% of the reading  
Temperature stability IR:  
for the band exceeding +18°C to +28°C: ±0.01% of f.s./°C  
Display:  
High contrast custom LCD with backlight device  
Display resolution:  
1°C / °F / K  
(0.1°C/0.1°F in AVG mode up to 200°C)  
Alarms:  
Acoustic and visible  
Measurement sampling time:  
<300 ms  
Emissivity:  
Adjustable from 0.10 to 1.00 in 0.01 steps  
Analog output:  
1 mV/ °C/ °F/ K  
Digital interface:  
full bi-directional TTL level port  
Optional TTL to RS232 adapter  
Calculated functions:  
Hold, average, max, min, T  
Data memory:  
500 input data structured by tag  
Calibration:  
self learning technique with automatic procedure  
Laser:  
Wavelength: 650nm  
Maximum optical power: <1mW  
FDA Classification: Class II, Complies with 21CFR Chapter 1,  
Subchapter J  
Safety classification: Class 2  
Beam diameter: 3mm  
Beam divergence: <0.5mrad  
Laser indicator: asterisk on display  
Power supply:  
alkaline or rechargeable type AA battery  
Battery life:  
16 h (with backlight off)  
Battery low level of charge:  
symbol on the LCD display  
Line operation:  
100, 115, 230 Vac through the external charger  
Charger transformer insulation:  
2500 V  
Battery recharging time:  
8 h at 90% (instrument switched off)  
Operating environment temperature range:  
from -10°C to +55°C (-14 to 131°F)  
Storage temperature range:  
from -30 °C to +60 °C (-22 to 140°F) without battery  
Case:  
Nominal target diameter at 95% energy  
Injection moulded ABS+ policarbonate  
Dimensions:  
200 x 180 x 80 mm (7.87 x 7.09 x 3.15”)  
Weights:  
net 0.8 kg (1.76 lb); gross 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)  
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GENERAL FEATURES  
2.1  
General  
Temperature measurements of a liquid or gaseous compound have been successfully made with thermoelectric or  
expansion 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 and an additional measuring error should be  
considered.  
A direct contact measurement is impractical when the object being measured is moving, it cannot be touched with a  
thermoelectric sensor because of electrical hazard or of other reasons.  
A non-contact IR temperature measurement is the best solution to the above application problems.  
Also other applications benefit because non-contact thermometers do not add or remove heat or disturb the process in  
any way, and there is no wear and tare on the instrument.  
2.2  
Optical System  
The optical system is equipped with a main objective to focus the infrared energy into the infrared detector through a  
single lens, a filter and a field stop which defines the visual cone and therefore the target dimensions.  
As the detector is placed in the focal point of the measurement portion of the optical system no focusing operations are  
required.  
A secondary, but extremely important objective, is the correct pinpointing of the target as described below.  
The optical diagrams are shown in the previous specification section.  
2.3  
Target pinpointing  
A correct aiming at the target is an important factor of a non-contact thermometer. The immediate evaluation of the  
smallest measurable target area is also a positive key factor in many applications.  
The following types of pinpointing are available :  
A “V” groove on the up side of the instrument can be used stretching the arm.  
Twin laser pointers to define, at distance, the measurable target dimensions. Two versions are available with crossing  
or parallel twin lasers. The twin crossed lasers are suggested for target distance upper than 5 meters.  
Combination of twin lasers and direct telescope viewing for universal applications mainly required for a high distance  
targets (more than 10 meters) and high temperature targets (more than 1000 °C) where laser spots are not visible .  
Combination of twin lasers and a red point pinpointing for universal applications mainly required for high temperature  
target where laser spots are not visible  
With a laser pinpointing the operation of the instrument is extremely simplified. You simply aim at the target and read the  
temperature.  
The installation procedures for telescope and red point pinpointing, please refers to the dedicated chapters.  
2.4  
Taking measurements  
OSP portable thermometers are accurate, rugged and compact.  
Its modern and practical design allows an easy handling and aiming, either at arm length or using a tripod mount, to  
obtain current temperature value, average, minimum, maximum and difference temperature measurement values.  
Its analogue to digital outputs allows a continuous documentation on a continuous trace recorder or on a serial printer.  
Using the keyboard it is also possible to enable the instrument to measure one of the computed values in addition to the  
actual temperature value measurement:  
MAX  
MIN  
DIF  
maximum temperature recorded during current measurement  
minimum temperature recorded during current measurement  
difference between MAX and MlN  
AVG  
Tamb  
average temperature for entire measurement  
ambient temperature  
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2.5  
Keyboard  
Traditional metal-click switches, with a working life of one million operations, are used to enter the operator’s instructions.  
The contact closure of the keyboard keys is acknowledged, as a coded signal, directly by the microcontroller.  
2.6  
Display  
The high contrast customised alphanumeric LCD display indicates the measured temperature value.  
It is also used for operators’ messages, instrument configuration set-up, special operative modes, etc.  
It is equipped with a backlight device to allow easy readings even in poor light conditions.  
2.7  
Digital Interface  
A digital interface with TTL logic levels is available for communication with external units. A serial data port provides  
communication capability at a logic level of 0-5 V (four wires: Tx, Rx, GND, Vcc).  
A special software set enables the transfer of all the recorded data on a Personal Computer for further statistical  
analysis.  
2.8  
Self calibration  
The hardware-firmware design allows the automatic calibration of the instrument. The calibration procedure is protected  
by a security code.  
2.9  
Thermocouple Input  
To extend the operative capability the instrument is equipped with an auxiliary input for thermocouple.  
This feature, when used with a calibrated thermocouple, can be used to obtain accurate temperature measurements  
eliminating the problems of emissivity and the interfering light.  
The thermocouple can be used to obtain an accurate temperature reading of the target material and then these data are  
used to determine the compensation value for the actual emissivity, including the interfering light, within a range from  
0.10 to 1.00.  
2.10  
Analog Output  
An analog output (1 mV/°C/°F/K) is available to drive an external analog input device (eg. a potentiometric or hybrid  
recorder) for long term trend profiling and tests.  
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In this case the instrument can be powered directly from mains using the external power supply module supplied with the  
thermometer.  
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.  
Continuous acquisition  
The operator can select the interval time between each acquisition and store progressively the input data in the Tag file  
or can manually, step by step, give the acquisition instruction.  
Acquisition by dedicated tag  
Standard Agencies and Quality Auditors require the collection, organization and availability of traceability documents.  
A supporting software is available to transfer a selection of plant inspections from a PC to the internal memory of the  
instrument in order to simplify field check and select the appropriate tag number.  
Dedicated input data are memory stored and downloaded into a PC to document the inspection activity.  
Data can be saved on disks, viewed and printed in a numeric or graphic mode.  
2.12  
Calculated Measurements  
For the measurement of unstable input signals by a progressive averaging with a programmable average weight. In  
addition the operator can select average, minimum, maximum, Tmax -Tmin, differential.  
2.13  
Case  
The case of the instrument is ergonomically designed for an easy hand held operation and transport.  
The body is injection molded, shock-resistant, flame proof ABS+ polycarbonate.  
A vinyl case with shoulder strap and an aluminum case for instrument + printer + accessories are available on request.  
2.14  
Logging Data Manager  
LogMan software allows the OSP series users to set and prepare the 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 view table, save table, print table, export table in excel-txt-html and obtain graph. You can also manage  
data coping, moving on other tables.  
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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 to  
assure better protection against mechanical knocks or scratches.  
The battery container is located on the lower part of the handle, and is accessible through a cover fastened by a metal  
screw.  
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION  
OSP series infrared portable thermometers block diagram is shown below:  
Analog  
Output  
Detector  
Emitted IR energy  
A/D  
Micro-  
LCD  
Amplifier  
converter  
controller  
display  
Measuring  
object  
Filter  
Tc  
Auxiliary  
input  
Keyboard  
Digital  
interface  
Optical system  
Optical system  
Filter  
Detector  
Amplifier  
A/D converter  
Microcontroller  
LCD display  
Digital interface  
Keyboard  
Tc auxiliary input (optional)  
Analog output (optional)  
The radiated infrared energy is focused by the optical system on an infrared detector sensitive to the required spectral  
band. The infrared detector generates a signal proportional to the energy received corresponding to the temperature and  
emissivity of the target. See Appendix A for emissivity values.  
The output signal of the sensor is then conditioned, converted from analog to digital and transmitted to the  
microcontroller. The procedures used to process all the operating functions as well as measure and calculation routines  
are stored into the microcontroller memory. Any operator’s instruction, through the trigger and the keyboard is directly  
recognized, as a coded signal, by the microcontroller. The actual temperature value and the active operative mode are  
indicated on the LCD display.  
4.1  
Power supply  
The instrument is powered, if not otherwise specified with the order, by four internal alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-  
MH type AA (nominal voltage 1.25 V) that can be recharged through an external charger module supplied as a standard  
accessory.  
4.2  
Keyboard  
The operative keyboard is designed with a traditional single microswitch per button for long life and high reliability. The  
contact closure of the keys is acknowledged as a coded signal by the microprocessor that recognizes the operator’s  
instructions.  
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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’s  
instructions.  
The core of the circuit is a single-chip microcomputer that utilizes HCMOS technology to provide the low power  
characteristics and high noise immunity of CMOS plus the high speed operation of HMOS.  
The microcomputer provides highly sophisticated, on- chip peripheral functions including: 256 bytes of static RAM, an 8  
channel analog to digital (A/D) converter (used to read the Rj value, the setting of the input comparator, the battery  
package voltage and the value of the auxiliary input), a serial communication interface (SCI) subsystem, and a serial  
peripheral interface (SPI) subsystem.  
The microprocessor works with an 8-bit communication bus to EPROM and EEPROM memories and is interfaced with a  
decoder, a latch of address and an inverter-driver.  
4.4  
Firmware  
The operating system firmware handles all the logic instructions to the internal peripheral circuits and performs the  
computation of the linearization equations.  
The application system firmware is resident on the non-volatile memory (EEPROM) of the microprocessor chip.  
It is used to store the installation parameters (autocalibration data, program data, etc.)  
4.5  
Display  
The custom display, placed on an auxiliary board, uses high contrast LCD technologies (STN liquid). OSP thermometers  
are standard equipped with a backlight device for easy readings in poor light conditions.  
4.6  
Battery charger  
The auxiliary module, supplied as a standard accessory, allows operations from 115 Vac 50/60 Hz. OSP, if needed, can  
be operated directly from a line source through the charger.  
The plastic case of the battery charger incorporates the line voltage plug and a cable with a connector for  
interconnections to the instrument.  
The charger circuit is designed with an insulating transformer and a voltage stabilizer circuit. The step-down transformer  
reduces the power line 115 Vac to a value of 10 Vac. The above voltage is full wave rectified , filtered and stabilized. The  
output voltage of 5.6 Vdc is the ideal value to recharge the internal Ni-MH batteries  
4.7  
Digital interface  
The digital interface circuit is essentially based on the serial communication interface subsystem (SCI) on the chip of the  
microprocessor at 0 / +5V level. Adapters to convert TTL to RS 232 voltage levels are available from OMEGA.  
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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 mechanical damage is noted, report the damage to the shipping carrier and then notify OMEGA directly or its  
nearest agent, and retain the damaged packaging for inspections.  
A label indicates the serial number of the instrument.  
Refer to this number for any inquiry for service, spare parts supply or application and technical support requirements.  
OMEGA will keep a data base with all information regarding your instrument.  
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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 of the charger with the available mains power line.  
The instrument should be used in environments where the temperature does not exceed the specified limits (from -5°C to  
+50°C) and where the relative humidity is lower than 95%.  
In case of “low” battery conditions (voltage lower than 4.6 V) the display will show the appropriate symbol. A battery  
symbol means that the battery package has enough energy for about 20 minutes operation. In this condition the  
instrument batteries must be recharged.  
WARNING  
USE OSP IR PORTABLE THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE: 0.9 - 1.1 µM (OSP1600, OSP2000), 1.6 µM (OSP1300)  
AND 8-14 µM (OSP800, OSP1000 AND OSP500) SPECTRAL BANDS  
.
IN CASE IR THERMOMETER SHOULD MEASURE DIRECT OR REFLECTED HIGH INTENSITY RADIATIONS IN THE ABOVE SPECTRAL BAND  
THEY CAN DAMAGE PERMANENTLY THE IR SENSORS INSIDE THE THERMOMETERS  
,
.
THIS KIND OF RADIATION CAN BE PRODUCED BY EITHER THE LASER TYPE ND :YAG (λEM = 1.06 µM) OR BY THE LASER TYPE CO2  
(λEM = 10.6 µM).  
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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 unpacking, a full charge of the batteries is  
recommended. Connect the instrument to the charger module (“OFF” condition) for a period of 10 hours minimum.  
The Ni-MH rechargeable batteries do not suffer when used in cyclic operations. The cyclic operation is understood as a  
method of operation by which the battery is continually charged and discharged.  
Avoid leaving the instrument, with batteries totally or partially discharged, for a long time without recharging them.  
To charge the batteries use only the original supplied charging module. The module incorporates protection and current  
limiting devices not normally found in other commercial chargers.  
The external battery charger is configured, before shipment, for a supply voltage of 115 Vac, upon order specification.  
The nominal voltage value is indicated on the front label of the charger.  
7.1.1  
How to maximize the life span of the battery  
Disconnect the ac mains supply when the battery is charged. Use the battery until it is completely discharged. Leaving  
the ac mains charger plugged in during operations will decrease the life of the Ni-MH batteries. Keeping the battery  
terminal clean will help maximize the operating time. Periodically wipe the positive and negative terminals with a dry  
cloth. Removing and replacing the batteries will ensure electrical contact. This should be done when using a battery that  
has not been used for a long time.  
Note that the operating time decreases at low temperatures. A Ni-MH battery can be recharged about 500 times when  
used with the recommended instructions. When replacing the Ni-MH batteries with a new set always replace  
simultaneously the four pieces.  
7.2  
Power supply with alkaline batteries  
Power supply with alkaline batteries must be specified with the order.  
7.3  
Power supply from main line AC  
The battery charger module can be used to power the instrument for continuous operations from main line AC.  
Rechargeable batteries or alkaline batteries are not required to be removed with AC power supply.  
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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 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.  
NEVER POINT THE LASER BEAM AT A PERSON.  
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF ALL CHILDREN.  
CAUTION - LASER SAFETY  
LASER RADIATION - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM  
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT CONFORMS TO IEC 823/93  
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.  
WAVELENGTH: 630-670NM – MAX.OUTPUT: <1MW  
WARNING  
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE LASER SIGHT MODULE.  
(THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IN THE MODULE).  
-
8.2  
Analogue input  
Thermocouple input is optional for OSP series thermometers. The sensors are normally linked to electrical potentials  
equal or near to the ground potential. However, in some applications, there may be present a common mode voltage to  
ground. Check for voltage between input terminals and the ground, as this voltage can be transmitted to other devices  
connected to the OSP series temperature indicator.  
8.3  
Danger and Certification Labels  
The laser sight is standard in your thermometer. You can choose between different laser systems as described in section  
1.1. Laser provides a visual indication of the field of view of the thermometer. The following figures show the parts and  
the labels locations of the Laser sight module.  
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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 described  
in the following paragraphs.  
Before entering the procedure to operate the instrument it is useful the understanding of the messages that can be  
present in the display.  
The following figure shows the overall layout of the display and an explanation of each symbol or message :  
4
7
2
3
5
6
8
1
+
-
°F  
Log Rc l Se t  
15  
K
°C  
Auto  
13  
14  
9
Loc k  
HAL  
Comp  
LAL  
10  
12  
e
11  
1 -  
2 -  
3 -  
4 -  
5 -  
6 -  
7 -  
8 -  
9 -  
Indicates logging mode operative  
Enables recall of memory stored data  
Indicates the setting mode enabled during configuration and logging mode set up  
Low battery indication  
Temperature in degree Fahrenheit  
Temperature in degree Celsius  
Temperature in Kelvin  
Actual measured temperature value  
Indicates Low Alarm  
10 - Indicates High Alarm  
11 - Auxiliary measurement data or setting (AVG, LAL, HAL, MIN, MAX, DIF) or thermocouple input indication  
12 - Operative emissivity value  
13 - Ambient temperature compensation  
14 - Continuous measurement mode  
15 - Automatic acquisition in logging mode  
The contact closure of the keys is acknowledged as a coded signal by the microprocessor that recognizes the operator’s  
instructions.  
<Trigger>  
<> <>  
<*>  
<MEM>  
<SEL>  
Keep pressed for operation. Press twice, in sequence, to hold the instrument -ON-  
Value setting or data selection during Configuration or Set-up procedures  
Laser sighting on/off or data acquisition mode set-up  
Data acquisition operation and logging manual step  
Selects the operative mode  
<ENTER>  
Memory load key  
9.1  
Quick Start  
To use the OSP infrared thermometer right away follow this simple steps :  
Point the instrument at the object you want to measure and pull the trigger (the actual temperature value, the pre-  
programmed emissivity value and the auxiliary indication will be displayed); a “LOCK” symbol will appear on display.  
Set emissivity value using the <> and <> keys. Refer to appendix A to define emissivity and for emissivity tables.  
Press and release the trigger to switch the unit off.  
9.2  
How to Operate the instrument  
To switch the instrument “On” keep the trigger pressed; when the trigger is released the instrument will be switched “Off”.  
When continuous operations are required press twice, in sequence, the trigger to lock the operative mode.  
The first display indication will show the type of instrument and the temperature technical unit enabled.  
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°C  
°C  
°C  
e
e
e
°C  
°C  
°C  
e
e
e
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  
°C  
°C  
°C  
°C  
Loc k  
Loc k  
e
e
e
e
e
°C  
°C  
°C  
°C  
Loc k  
Loc k  
Loc k  
e
e
e
Press the <SEL> key to select the required page.  
Press the <> and <> keys to adjust the emissivity value as required by the application.  
9.3  
Hold  
To hold the measurement, press the <MEM> key; the “X” symbol will be displayed on lower display.  
°C  
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To run in continuous measurement, press the <MEM> key another time.  
9.4  
Laser sighting  
CAUTION  
:
BEFORE USING THE LASER SIGHT READ THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON PARAGRAPH 15.2.2.  
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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 “*” will appear on the lower display.  
°C  
e
The laser will go out automatically releasing the <Trigger> button.  
NOTE: TO PREVENT ANY COLLATERAL RADIATION IN EXCESS OF THE LIMITS DURING THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE  
,
THE LASER  
(
ALSO IN LOCK OPERATION MODE).  
BEAM WILL AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED OFF WHEN TRIGGER IS RELEASED  
9.5  
Unstable temperature measurement  
When measuring a very unstable temperature process, is necessary a slow and stable reading. OSP is equipped with an  
advanced average mode that works with the following parameters :  
!
Working band  
!
Weight  
The working band is used to define the maximum difference between the actual and previous measurement values  
where average mode has to be operative. It means that if you are measuring ambient temperature ( for example 23°C )  
and you point the instrument to the process ( for example 600°C ) you don’t need a slow increasing due to average ( The  
difference is 600 – 23 = 577 °C ).  
If working band is set at 100°C instrument don’t apply any average and it will pass directly to temperature of the process  
( 600°C ) otherwise with standard average you will see the temperature slowly growing from ambient to the target point.  
When instrument is measuring the process the difference due to unstable temperature is inside working band so it will  
works in average mode.  
More unstable is the process higher has to be the weight of the average. Higher is the weight ,slower will be the reading.  
Weighted average effect  
Indicated values with  
weighted average= 32  
Indicated values with  
weighted average = 2  
Input temperature  
fluctuations  
Indicated values with  
weighted average = 0  
Working band effect  
Temperature  
fluctuation  
Measured value with weighted  
average=32 and working band  
excluded  
Measured value with weighted  
average=32 and working band  
included  
To enable/disable the average mode follows the procedure below:  
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In measuring mode, press the <Sel> key until the following page will appear:  
°C  
e
The display indicates the actual temperature value together with the technical unit symbol, the programmed  
emissivity value and the averaged temperature value.  
"
At this stage press <ENTER> key to enable the average mode. On the display will appear the following page:  
°C  
e
The average mode is now enabled; the “X” symbol will appear. It will remain enabled after the instrument switching  
off. To disable the average mode, repeat the above procedure. The “X” symbol will disappear. Average mode will  
remain enabled also in data acquisition mode and in peak mode operations.  
The standard programmed values on OSP are: working band=100°C and average weight=32 that are parameters  
valid in most of your process applications.  
To change the parameters setting, use the optional Average software for personal computer and TTL/RS232 cable.  
9.6  
Alarm settings  
Low and High Alarm levels can be programmed and used in “hot spots” for fast scanning or long term surveillance.  
To select these operative modes press, in sequence, the <SEL> key to obtain the following display pages :  
°C  
Loc k  
e
To change the Low and/or High Alarm settings follow the procedure indicated below :  
Press the <ENTER> key to enter the setting procedure. One digit of the setting line will blink. The blinking digit allows  
a new adjustment.  
Press the <SEL> key to select a different digit or the polarity (+/-)  
Press <> and <> keys to modify the value of the blinking digit  
Repeat the last two steps to set the new alarm threshold  
Press the <ENTER> key to return to the normal operative mode with the new Low Alarm setting  
If required the Low Alarm can be excluded setting the low alarm level above the full scale temperature value where the  
message -Off- will appear.  
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°C  
e
Press the <SEL> key to obtain the following page that enables the High Alarm setting  
°C  
HAL  
e
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 the  
message -Off- will appear.  
°C  
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An alarm status, as shown in the above figure, will be announced to the operator by the -HAL- or -LAL-message on the  
display and, simultaneously, by an acoustic signal.  
The acoustic signal can be acknowledged with the <MEM> key.  
9.7  
Thermocouple input  
To select these operative modes press, in sequence, the <SEL> key to obtain the following display pages :  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press <> and <> keys to select the required type of thermocouple (type “S” or type “K”). This auxiliary input can  
be used for contact temperature measurements or for automatic emissivity adjustments.  
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°C  
°C  
Loc k  
Loc k  
e
e
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.  
°C  
Loc k  
e
If the measuring thermocouple is not connected or is broken, the display will indicate "Tc OTC".  
°C  
Loc k  
e
If the auxiliary input is disable, the display will indicate "Tc OFF".  
°C  
Loc k  
e
9.8  
Minimum, maximum, average and difference indication  
"
Press the <SEL> key to obtain one of the following indications showing, in the auxiliary display, respectively the  
Minimum or Maximum value recorded in the interval time from the instrument switch -On- and the calculated  
Difference value between the identified Maximum and Minimum values.  
°C  
°C  
°C  
°C  
Loc k  
Loc k  
Loc k  
Loc k  
e
e
e
e
When positioned on the max or min function, use <ENTER> key to reset the stored value.  
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9.9  
Automatic Emissivity Setting  
This function is used to make an automatic setting of emissivity using an external thermocouple connected with the  
auxiliary input.  
If necessary, enable the thermocouple input (see par. 9.2) and select the thermocouple type (see par. 8.6)  
Press the <> or <> key until the thermocouple temperature measure is displayed  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press <ENTER> key for setting the emissivity value with reference to the temperature values read from thermocouple  
and pyrometer. The emissivity will change automatically to the correct value by the OSP.  
°C  
Loc k  
e
An error message appear if the OSP measure a temperature highest of the thermocouple. If the error happen, verify  
the contact between the thermocouple and the object.  
°C  
Loc k  
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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 unit selection.  
10.1  
Technical Unit selection  
the display will indicate one of the following technical units (Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin):  
Se t  
Se t  
Se t  
Loc k  
Loc k  
Loc k  
e
e
e
Press the <> or <> key if you require to select a new technical unit  
Press the <SEL> key to select the new configuration step or press the <Trigger> to switch the instrument -Off-. The  
new selection will be automatically memory stored.  
10.2  
Thermocouple input enabled  
Press the <SEL> key until the following indication is displayed :  
Se t  
Se t  
°C  
°C  
Loc k  
Loc k  
e
e
or  
Press the <> or <> key to enable (or to disable) the thermocouple auxiliary input operation.  
Press the <SEL> key to select the new configuration step or press the <Trigger> to switch the instrument -Off-. The  
new selection will be automatically memory stored.  
10.3  
Temperature Scale selection  
Press the <SEL> key until one of the following indication is displayed :  
Se t  
Se t  
°C  
°C  
Loc k  
Loc k  
e
e
or  
Press the <> or <> key to select the required International Temperature Scale.  
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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 updating .  
Press the <SEL> key to display the date page  
Se t  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press the <ENTER> key to enable the adjustment  
Press the <SEL> key to select the parameter to be modified (day, month, year)  
Press the <> or <> key to modify the selected parameter (blinking)  
Press the <ENTER> key to acknowledge the new setting  
Press the <SEL> key to enter the real time clock page  
Se t  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press the <ENTER> key to enable the adjustment  
Press the <SEL> key to select the parameter to be modified (hour, minute, second)  
Press the <> or <> key to modify the selected parameter  
Press the <ENTER> key to acknowledge the new setting  
Press the <SEL> key to select the new configuration step or press the <Trigger> to switch the instrument -Off-. The  
new selections will be automatically memory stored.  
10.5  
Acquisition settings  
Press the <SEL> key until the following indication is displayed :  
Set  
°C  
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Press <ENTER> for setting the acquisition mode;  
Press the <> or <> key to select the required setting: MAN, MIN, MAX or interval time for automatic acquisition ;  
NOTE: MANUAL MODE DISPLAYS THE REAL TIME TEMPERATURE VALUES AND PERMITS TO STORE THE VALUE PRESSING THE <MEM>  
KEY. MAX (MIN) ACQUISITION MODE DISPLAYS ONLY THE MAXIMUM (MINIMUM  
)
VALUE AND PERMITS TO STORE THE VALUE  
PRESSING THE <MEM> KEY  
.
To change the interval time for automatic acquisition, press <SEL> to change decade and the <> or <> key to  
change its value.  
Press <ENTER> to store the new acquisition mode. See Cap. 11 for appropriate data acquisition operation.  
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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 acoustic  
signal.  
Se t  
Se t  
°C  
°C  
Loc k  
Loc k  
e
e
When the “Buzzer” is switched -Off- the alarm conditions will be announced only with the relevant -HAL- or -LAL-  
message on the display.  
10.7  
OSP 500/800 decimal point selection  
NOTE  
:
THIS FEATURE WORKS ON OSP 500 OR OSP800 WITH FIRMWARE FROM VERSION 4.001.  
It is possible to display the temperature measured with a decimal digit.  
The following procedure is used to enable the operating mode.  
"
"
Switch the instrument off.  
Keep pressed <*>+<SEL> keys and switch the unit on by pressing the <Trigger> key. The temperature  
measurements will be displayed with the decimal digit.  
Repeat the above procedure to disable the operating mode.  
10.8  
Ambient Temperature Compensation (TAM)  
This function is used to compensate the measure from the ambient temperature.  
Targets which have low emissivity will reflect energy from their surrounding environments, which is going to add to their  
own emitted energy. If the temperature of the surrounding environment is the same value as the internal temperature of  
the unit, there is no need to consider this value as it is automatically and continually measured. However, in some  
industrial situations the surrounding environment (machines, furnaces, or other heat sources) has a much higher value  
than the one of the internal of the unit temperature. The table below "Effect of TAM on Accuracy" underlines these effects  
on measurement accuracy, with and without the use of the Ambient Temperature Compensation mode.  
The Ambient Temperature Compensation mode should be used whenever the stated following points are true :  
1. The target has a low emissivity.  
2. Temperatures of objects facing targets are much hotter than the temperature of the unit.  
3. An increased measurement accuracy is required  
Actual Target Emissivity Ambient Temp. Indicated Temp. Indicated Temp.  
Temp.  
w/o TAM  
w/ TAM  
°C  
°F  
°C  
°F  
°C  
°F  
°C  
°F  
100  
100  
100  
100  
200  
200  
200  
200  
0.8  
0.8  
0.8  
0.6  
25  
40  
150  
150  
80  
100  
102  
120  
160  
200  
203  
250  
321  
100  
100  
100  
100  
200  
200  
200  
200  
100  
300  
300  
Note : The internal temperature of IR thermometer is assumed to be 25 °C (80 °F)  
Press the <SEL> key until one of the following indications is displayed :  
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Set  
Set  
°C  
°C  
e
e
Press the <> or <> key to enable (or to disable) the thermocouple auxiliary input operation.  
Set  
°C  
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With the compensation function activated, press <ENTER> to begin the measurements in order to calculate the  
ambient temperature average value. Point OSP towards objects and surfaces surrounding the target, making a scan  
over those items and acquiring corresponding temperature values. A counter (from 1 to 255) indicates the number of  
measurements considered (OSP displays the first value read during this procedure). These acquisitions have to be  
done with emissivity ε=1, hence when acquisition starts the emissivity value has set automatically to one.  
Press <ENTER> to stop acquisition and to confirm the read ambient temperature (at this moment OSP will display  
the last acquired temperature value).  
Press the <SEL> key to select the new configuration step or press <Trigger> to switch the instrument off. The new  
selections will be automatically memory stored.  
To execute the temperature measurements with TAM, switch OSP on and set the emissivity to the correct target value.  
10.9  
Firmware revision number  
Press the <SEL> key until the following page is displayed :  
Se t  
°C  
Loc k  
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The above page indicates the version of the firmware installed in your instrument.  
This information is extremely important in all inquires for technical assistance support.  
10.10  
Instrument serial number  
Press the <SEL> key until the following page is displayed :  
Se t  
°C  
Loc k  
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The above page indicates the serial number of the instrument. Such number is extremely important for any request of  
technical assistance support.  
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10.11  
Battery level of charge  
Press the <SEL> key until the following page is displayed :  
+
-
Se t  
Se t  
Se t  
°C  
°C  
°C  
Loc k  
Loc k  
Loc k  
e
e
e
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 symbol is also displayed.  
If the instrument is connected to the main line for battery charge or long term continuous operation a symbol “AC” will be  
displayed instead of the battery voltage value.  
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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 acquisitions  
can be selected by the user.  
Continuous acquisition  
The operator can manually, step by step, store his data through the keyboard or can select the interval time between  
each acquisition and store progressively the input data in the “Tag 0” file.  
Acquisition by dedicated Tags  
Standard Agencies and Quality Auditors require the collection, organization and availability of traceability documents. A  
supporting software is available to transfer a selection of plant inspections from a PC to the internal memory of the  
instrument in order to simplify field check and select the appropriate Tag number. Dedicated input data are memory  
stored and downloaded into a PC to document the inspection activity. Data can be saved on disks, viewed and printed in  
a numeric or graphic mode.  
A full description of this acquisition mode is available with the dedicated software.  
To operate in continuous acquisition mode, refer to the following procedure.  
11.1  
How to operate in data acquisition mode  
Start this procedure with the instrument switched -Off-  
Keep the <MEM> key pressed and, simultaneously, press the <Trigger> until the following indication is displayed :  
Log  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press the <> or <> key to select the required Tag identification code (Tag 0 or one out of the 20 available Tags  
from "A" to "S"). Parameters (emissivity, low and high alarm settings) can be set through keyboard only in Tag 0.  
Other Tags are reserved to operation through the dedicated PC software.  
Log  
Log  
°C  
°C  
Loc k  
Loc k  
e
e
Press the <SEL> key to display the number of memory locations still available (500 indicates a full empty memory).  
Log  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Data can be recorded in the selected Tag in manual or automatic mode. Manual acquisition mode can be selected  
between normal (MAN), MAX or MIN. About acquisition mode and setting of time acquisition, refer to par. 9.5.  
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Press the <MEM> key to start the acquisition.  
If automatic acquisition mode is set, OSP acquires automatically with the programmed time interval.  
If MANual mode is set, the real time temperature measurement is displayed; press the <MEM> key to store the  
displayed value.  
If MAX or MIN mode is set, the maximum (minimum) temperature measurement is displayed; press the <MEM> key  
to trigger acquisition and the <ENTER> key to reset the value for the next acquisition.  
Press the <SEL> key to obtain the page that allows the clearing of the memory stored data :  
Log  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press the <ENTER> key to clear the memory content and to obtain the following message that require confirmation :  
Log  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press the <ENTER> key to confirm the cancellation request and to obtain the following message :  
Log  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press the <SEL> key to obtain the following page indicating the identification code (or name) assigned to the active  
Tag (zzzzzzz = Furn686 = Trap888). The identification code is selectable only through software.  
Log  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press the <SEL> key to review the pages relevant with -HAL- and -LAL- alarm settings. To modify the alarm level in  
the data acquisition mode see the paragraph 10.2.  
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Log  
Log  
Log  
°C  
°C  
°C  
Loc k  
Loc k  
Loc k  
e
e
e
11.2  
Recall stored data  
Switch off the OSP thermometer.  
Keeping pressed the <SEL> key, press the <Trigger> key to obtain the following indication :  
Log  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press the <> or <> key to select the required Tag identification code (Tag 0 or one out of the 20 available Tags  
from "A" to "S").  
Log  
Log  
°C  
°C  
Loc k  
Loc k  
e
e
Press the <SEL> key to display the value of the first memory location in the selected Tag.  
Log  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press the <> or <> key to display the subsequent memory locations.  
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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 view  
table, save table, print table, export table in excel-txt-html and obtain graphs. You can also manage data coping, moving  
on other tables.  
The software menages two different files :  
"
"
Extension .LMM are models. It means you will save on disk only preference setting.  
Extension .LMD are models and contains also data. It means you will save on disk current model with all data  
on table.  
When you open a new file a DEFAULT.LMM model will be automatically loaded.  
If you prefer different preferences (for example header and footer with your company name)  
load model DEFAULT.LMD change data and save it.  
12.1  
Installation  
LogMan runs on IBM PC under WINDOWS95 or NT. Minimum requirements are a 486 CPU with 8 Mb Ram and 2Mb on  
hard disk, color monitor and a Microsoft mouse or a compatible one.  
In order to install LogMan for Windows, follow the below procedure:  
Place the LogMan disk in a 3.5" diskette drive;  
From the Windows Program Manager's File Menu, select <RUN>;  
Enter the filename A:setup.exe (substitute the letter A for the disk drive that contains LogMan diskette)  
Follow on screen instructions making sure to provide your LogMan directory, when prompted, with the correct path.  
Once installed, in “Start” menu, the LogMan icon will appear it will be possible to boot it by select it as usual.  
12.2  
Program Architecture  
LogMan has a typical Windows structure with a series of menu and toolbars that can be recalled by clicking on the  
name, or on the icon which represents the action the user wants to carry out.  
The main menu program is structured as it follows:  
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These menu are subdivided in:  
File  
New, Open, Save, Print menu.  
Creates a new document.  
New  
Open  
Options  
Exit  
Opens an existing document.  
Set Communication port, text language and synchronize clock  
Exits from Logman.  
Help  
Help menu.  
Index  
About  
Offers you an index about topics on which you can get help.  
Displays the version number of this application.  
When a document is loaded or created, the new main menu is:  
File  
New, Open, Save, Print menu.  
New  
Creates a new document.  
Open  
Opens an existing document.  
Save  
Saves an opened document using the same file name.  
Saves an opened document to a specified file name.  
Exports opened documents as Excel, txt or HTML file  
Closes an opened document.  
Save As  
Export  
Close  
Print setup  
Print  
Selects a printer and printer connection.  
Prints a document.  
Options  
Set Communication port, text language and synchronize clock  
Selects language text  
Language  
Port settings  
Select communication port COM  
Synchronize instrument Sets IR thermometer internal clock equal to Computer  
Exit  
Exits from Logman.  
Data  
Instrument operation menu (Menu accessible only if ‘Data Table Window’ is active).  
AutoLoad tag  
Load tag  
Loads automatically from the instrument.  
Loads from the instrument.  
Save tag  
Saves preferences on the instrument.  
Saves preferences on the instrument Tag 0.  
Deletes the Tag on the instrument.  
Deletes all Tag on the instrument.  
Logs data from the instrument.  
Save as tag 0  
Delete tag  
Clear all tags  
PC Log  
Sample now  
Preferences  
Logs one datum only from the instrument.  
Set preferences.  
Edit  
Data operation menu (Menu accessible only if ‘Data Table Window’ is active).  
Copy into new file Copies a selection in to a new file.  
Copy into open file Copies a selection in to an existing file.  
Move into new file Moves a selection in a new file.  
Move into open file Moves a selection in an existing file.  
Delete  
Deletes selections.  
Subtract  
Subtracts two selections in a new file.  
Window  
Help  
Windows operation menu.  
Tiles all active windows.  
Cascades all active windows.  
Arranges all active icons.  
Tile  
Cascade  
Arrange Icons  
Help menu.  
Index  
About  
Offers you an index to topics on which you can get help.  
Displays the version number of this application.  
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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, containing the graph of the active data table, is displayed.  
Preference dialog  
On preferences menu command you can set :  
Instrument  
- Tag name ( max 7 characters ).  
- Emissivity ( from 0.10 to 1.00 ).  
- Temperature scale ( IPTS 68 or ITS90 )  
- Units ( °C, °F or K ).  
- Decimal point ( 1 or 0.1 ).  
- Alarms value and check box ( on/off ).  
- Sampling time and total time of PC log.  
Header Lines ( max 10 ).  
Footer Lines ( max 10 ).  
Print  
- Top, header, left, right, bottom and footer distance in inches.  
- Enable/Disable Grid and color.  
- Enable/Disable Center table horizontally  
Graph  
- Autoscale or Lower and Upper Limits.  
Select decimal point (0 or 1)  
Select engineering units ( °C, °F or K ).  
Enable/Disable alarms  
Copy into a new file  
Use this command to copy selected data onto a new file.  
This command is unavailable if there are no data currently selected.  
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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 command is unavailable if there are no data currently selected.  
Move into an open file  
Use this command to move 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.  
Set instrument Tag 0 with current preferences  
Sample now  
Connect the unit to communication port of the computer.  
Press the <Sample now> command to log one datum on actual document.  
12.3  
Quick starting  
This software allows to download data from Instrument on document ( table ) with date, time and value.  
You can view table, save table, print table, export table in excel-txt-html and obtain graph.  
For example if you want to measure the temperature of the transformer model AGC 134.  
"
Run the command <File New> from the menu. The following windows will appear:  
"
Select the command <Data> from the menu and then the option <Preference>. Fill in preferences windows the  
parameters you need: For example:  
TAG name : AGC 134  
Emissivity : 0.98  
Low Alarm Level: +15 °C (you don’t need it so you can set it very low)  
High Alarm Level: +30 °C.  
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"
"
"
"
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Select <OK> button to save the preference setting in the PC Memory.  
From the preference menu you can also set the header and footer line as you need for later printed report.  
Save model (Save as …) with extension .LMM.  
Now connect the instrument with the communication cable and turn it on.  
Open the file AGC.LMM (if previously closed ).  
Select the <Data> command from the menu and then the option <Save Tag>. Select for example Tag A and press  
the <Ok> button.  
"
Disconnect the unit and go on the field to take same measurements (see also cap.10 to operate in an acquisition  
mode).  
"
"
Start this procedure with the OSP switched -Off-  
Keep the <MEM> key pressed and, simultaneously, press the <Trigger> until the following indication is displayed :  
Log  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press the <> or <> key to select the Tag A identification code.  
Log  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press the <SEL> key to display the number of memory locations still available.  
Log  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Data can be recorded in the selected Tag in manual or automatic mode. About the acquisition mode and setting of time  
acquisition, refer to par. 9.5.  
If necessary, press the <SEL> key to obtain the page that allows the clearing of the previous memory stored data in  
the Tag A:  
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Log  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press the <ENTER> key to clear the memory content and to obtain the following message that require confirmation :  
Log  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press the <ENTER> key to confirm the cancellation request and to obtain the following message :  
Log  
°C  
Loc k  
e
Press the <SEL> key to obtain the following page indicating the identification code (or name) assigned to the active  
Tag (i.e. ACG 134).  
Log  
°C  
Loc k  
1 3 4  
e
Press the <SEL> key to review the pages relevant with -HAL- and -LAL- alarm settings. To modify the alarm level in  
the data acquisition mode see the paragraph 10.2.  
Log  
Log  
°C  
°C  
Loc k  
Loc k  
e
e
"
"
Press the <MEM> key to acquire one measurement value.  
Once the acquisition completed, you can switch OSP off and go back to the computer. Reconnect the unit to the PC  
and open the file AGC.LMM (if previously closed).  
"
Run the command <Autoload Tag> From the <Data> menu (the program will search inside the instrument tag AGC  
134 and will download data).  
"
Press the  
button to display the data graph window containing the graph of the active data table.  
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Now you can save data on disk using name with extension LMD (for example TODAY.LMM).  
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13  
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES  
13.1  
Printer operations  
"
Connect a compatible printer to OSP and switch the thermometer on.  
°C  
Loc k  
e
"
Press the <MEM> key to obtain the following indication:  
°C  
Loc k  
e
"
Press the <ENT> key to print the Date, Time and measured value as follows:  
Date  
Time  
: 18/02/98  
: 14:44:02  
Measure : 186 °C  
13.2  
Sighting telescope system  
Item  
Q.ty Part n.°  
Description  
fastening screws for guide  
guide  
mounting rings  
telescope  
filter ring  
filter HT  
O-ring  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
EE010015  
EE280169  
EE280179  
EE280181  
EE280198  
EE360053  
EE370133  
Installation of the telescope :  
1
2
Remove with a cut screwdriver the nut protection caps placed on the upper part of the instrument.  
Place the guide on the upper part of the pyrometer, taking care of orientating it so that it leans entirely on the back of  
the instrument.  
3
4
Fasten the screws in order to make the guide integral with the pyrometer.  
Place the mounting rings on the guide, in order to cling them to the side edges. Let each ring slide along the guide  
until each catch is housed in the respective slot. Fasten firmly each fastening screw with a coin or a screwdriver.  
Separate the upper and the lower half of each mounting ring by removing the two screws, using the enclosed  
hexagonal wrench.  
Put the telescope in the supporting framework formed by the lower halves of the mounting rings and place the  
extremity with the widest diameter turned towards the target.  
5
6
7
Rotate the telescope into the mounting rings, in order to bring the elevation adjustment (UP) high. Fasten the  
screws, avoiding to make an excessive clamping.  
Alignment of the telescope :  
Make the pyrometer integral with a support.  
1
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2
3
4
5
Remove the elevation and the windage adjustment caps.  
Switch on the two pinpointing lasers and aim them to a target placed at a distance equal to the working distance.  
The aiming must be carried out by keeping the eyepiece at a distance of about 80 cm from the eye.  
Operating on the two adjustments (elevation and windage), place the center of the reticule in connection with the  
center of the axis joining the two spot lasers. The minimum suggested working distance is 5 meters, shorter working  
distance can cause alignment problems.  
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In this way the telescope is aligned to operate at the working distance; a variation in the working distance requires a  
new alignment of the telescope.  
Filter installation  
1
2
Filter use is suggested in viewing targets with temperature higher than 1000°C  
Install the filter ring on the front side of the telescope lightly pushing the component  
CAUTION  
:
NEVER LOOK AT THE SUN THROUGH THE TELESCOPE THE CONCENTRATION OF STRONG SOLAR RAYS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS EYE  
.
DAMAGE  
NEVER LOOK AT TARGET WITH TEMPERATURE HIGHER THAN 1000°C WITHOUT THE TELESCOPE PROTECTION FILTER  
CONCENTRATION OF STRONG VISIBLE - IR RADIATION CAN CAUSE EYE DAMAGE  
.
13.3  
Red Point pinpointing system  
Item  
Q.ty Part n.°  
Description  
1
2
3
2
1
1
EE010015  
EE280169  
EE280180  
fastening screws for the guide  
guide  
N°1 red point sight device  
N°2 mounting rings  
N°1 polarize filter  
N°1 lens Hood extension  
filter for T > 1300°C  
filter for T from 1000 to 1300°C  
O-ring/O-ring  
4
5
6
1
1
1
EE360055  
EE360057  
EE370127  
Installation of the sighting device :  
1. Remove with a cut screwdriver the nut protection caps placed on the upper part of the instrument.  
2. Place the guide on the upper part of the pyrometer, taking care of orientating it so that it leans entirely on the back of  
the instrument.  
3. Fasten the screws in order to make the guide integral with the pyrometer.  
4. Place the mounting rings on the guide, in order to cling them to the side edges. Let each ring slide along the guide  
until each catch is housed in the respective slot. Fasten firmly each fastening screw with a coin or a screwdriver.  
5. Separate the upper and the lower half of each mounting ring by removing the two screws, using the enclosed  
hexagonal wrench.  
6. Put the sighting device in the supporting framework formed by the lower halves of the mounting rings, so that the  
rheostat hand grip is situated on the left side of the pyrometer, with respect to the aiming direction.  
7. Rotate the sighting device into the mounting rings, in order to bring the elevation adjustment (UP) high. Fasten the  
screws, avoiding to make an excessive clamping.  
Alignment of the sighting device :  
1. Make the pyrometer integral with a support.  
2. Activate the illuminated red point by turning the rheostat hand grip clockwise to increase the brightness or in an  
counter-clockwise direction to reduce it. The position “1” indicates the minimum brightness and the position “7”, the  
maximum one.  
3. The aiming must be carried out by keeping the eyepiece at a distance of at least 7 cm from the eye.  
4. Remove the elevation and the windage adjustment caps.  
5. Switch on the two pinpointing lasers and aim them to a target placed at a distance equal to the working distance.  
The minimum suggested working distance is 5 meters, shorter working distances can cause alignment problems  
6. Operating on the two adjustments (elevation and windage), place the illuminated red dot in connection with the  
centre of the axis joining the two spot lasers.  
7. In this way the sighting device is aligned to operate at the working distance ; a variation in the working distance  
requires a new alignment of the sighting device.  
Filter installation  
1
2
3
Select the filter depending on the working temperature  
Insert the selected filter in the internal side of the polarized filter mount  
Place the O-ring over the filter to lock it  
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Screw up the polarized filter with the inserted optical filter placed on the front side of the sighting device  
CAUTION  
IF YOUR OSP UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH TELESCOPE OR  
"
"
,
NEVER AIM OSP DIRECTLY AT THE SUN,  
RED POINT PINPOINTING SYSTEM AS  
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EYE DAMAGE COULD RESULT  
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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 electromagnetic  
radiation.  
As the temperature of the body rises, the intensity of this infrared energy increases.  
The temperature of this particular body can therefore be determined by measuring the intensity of this infrared energy.  
An equipment used to measure the temperature with this method is called "infrared thermometer" or a "non-contact  
thermometer" since the thermometer is not required to be in contact with the body in order to measure its temperature.  
14.2  
Applications  
The temperature measurement of liquids or gases is well accomplished using a thermoelectric sensor thanks to the good  
thermal exchange between the sensor and the fluid.  
When solid objects are to be measured it is difficult to obtain a good thermal exchange and the possibility of making an  
additional error should be kept into consideration.  
Temperature measurements with direct contact are often impossible to be carried out when the target is moving or is  
connected to dangerous electrical sources or when, for any other reason, it is impossible or difficult to touch it.  
14.3  
Emissivity  
The infrared energy emitted by a body differs according to the composition of the body and to the physical condition of  
the surface.  
Non-contact thermometers are calibrated using a blackbody source (made with material that absorbs energy at all  
wavelengths) as a reference standard.  
However, to obtain the reading of the true temperature, it is necessary to compensate the thermometer for the actual  
emissivity of the object to be measured.  
Emissivity = Surface Radiation  
Blackbody Radiation  
All OSP infrared thermometers are equipped with an emissivity adjustment from 0.10 to 1.00.  
The emissivity values relevant to different materials and surface conditions are detailed in “How to determine an object  
emissivity” in Appendix A2 of this manual.  
The values from the above tables are reference values only: emissivity can in fact be slightly higher with a higher  
oxidation of the material .  
14.4  
Reflected energy compensation  
The radiation perceived from the thermometer is the one emitted by the target plus the radiation reflected by the surface  
of the object itself.  
To obtain more accurate readings, particularly for measurements of low emissivity temperature objects, the energy  
reflected from the target should be considered; that energy changes according to the temperature of the surrounding  
environment.  
A typical example of that principle of operation comes from re-heating furnaces, where the temperature of the vault is  
considerably higher than the target temperature.  
OSP thermometers provide an auxiliary function "TAM" to compensate for the ambient temperature.  
When the average value of the ambient temperature is set, the microprocessor processes a correction algorithm and  
then displays the real temperature value of the target (see par. 9.7).  
As an example, the error occurring when no auxiliary function "TAM", to compensate for the ambient temperature, is  
enabled can reach 20°C when measuring a target at 100°C with the ambient temperature of 150°C.  
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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 the  
microcontroller. The output voltage levels are TTL at 0 to +5 V.  
An optional adapter to convert the voltage level from 0 to +5 V to RS232 standard levels can be supplied. This adapter is  
required to interface OSP with a Personal Computer.  
15.1  
Digital output wiring practice  
The wiring to digital output signals is made through a mini DIN connector mounted on the lower end of the case.  
The pertinent connections are indicated below :  
Rx IRtec P  
Tx IRtec P  
Dig. ground  
Analog Output  
Anal. ground  
5 V  
Female miniDIN connector  
(case mounted - external view)  
For easy interconnections a miniDIN connector with cable (cat. EE420123) can be supplied on request.  
The color codes of the conductors can change with different suppliers; please check before using.  
6 5 4  
8
3
7
1
2
Front view  
LINDY  
brown  
red  
green  
gray  
CINCH  
black  
green  
blue  
pin 1 :  
pin 2 :  
pin 3 :  
pin 4 :  
pin 5 :  
pin 6 :  
pin 7 :  
pin 8 :  
gray  
purple  
blue  
orange  
yellow  
yellow  
white  
red  
brown  
15.2  
TTL to RS 232 adapter  
The cat. BB530001 TTL to RS232 adapter consists of a cable to which are connected a male mini DIN connector (for  
OSP) and a DB25 connector, that contains the electrical circuitry (for the PC).  
The basic circuit and connections are as follows:  
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+ 5 V  
IBM - PC  
10 µF, 16 V  
+
D
B
2
5
10 µF, 16 V  
Tx  
10 µF, 16 V  
+
Rx  
6
2
16 10  
11  
Tx  
Rx  
Rx  
3
2
7
IBM  
14  
13  
12  
Tx IBM  
ICL 232  
TSC 232  
GroundIBM  
+ 5 V  
Mini-Din  
10 µF, 16 V  
+
1
3
10 µF, 16 V  
+
4
5
15  
8
TTL to RS 232 converter  
15.3  
Communication protocol  
The exchange of information when a OSP is interconnected with a PC is as it follows.  
Serial Interface of PC has to be set to 9600 Baud, 8 bit and No parity.  
15.3.1  
Computer data request from OSP to PC  
Computer  
OSP  
Tx IDNAME  
Rx IDNAME  
Rx IDNAME  
Tx IDNAME  
Proceed if the name is acknowledged  
If not, do not answer  
Tx Instruction  
Rx Instruction  
Rx Instruction  
Tx Instruction  
Tx char  
Rx DATA 1  
Rx char  
Tx DATA 1  
Tx char  
Rx DATA 2  
Rx char  
Tx DATA 2  
Tx char  
Rx DATA 3  
Rx char  
Tx DATA 3  
Tx char  
Rx DATA 4  
Rx char  
Tx DATA 4  
Tx CHKSUM  
Rx CHKSUM  
Rx char  
Tx CHKSUM  
IDNAME, Instruction, DATA 1, DATA 2, DATA 3, DATA 4 and CHKSUM are 8-bit values (1 byte)  
Tx CHKSUM = DATA 1+DATA 2+DATA 3+DATA 4 .AND. FF  
Rx CHKSUM = DATA 1+DATA 2+DATA 3+DATA 4 .AND. FF  
The above is useful to verify correct received data.  
The minimum time-out of OSP is 3 seconds.  
IDNAME is set to 1.  
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Reading values  
$00 - Pyrometer measure -------------------------------------------------------------- RX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
STATUS  
-
VALUE (H)  
VALUE (L)  
IF STATUS=0  
IF STATUS=2  
IF STATUS=10  
IF STATUS=11  
MEASURE = SIGNED INTEGER ( VALUE ) / 10  
MEASURE = ERROR RJ  
MEASURE = OFL  
MEASURE = UFL  
$01 - Emissivity---------------------------------------------------------------------------- RX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
-
-
-
VALUE  
EMISSIVITY = VALUE / 100  
$03 - Max input value -------------------------------------------------------------------- RX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
-
-
VALUE (H)  
VALUE (L)  
MAX = SIGNED INTEGER ( VALUE ) / 10  
$04 - Min input value--------------------------------------------------------------------- RX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
-
-
VALUE (H)  
VALUE (L)  
MIN = SIGNED INTEGER ( VALUE ) / 10  
$05 - Average input value-------------------------------------------------------------- RX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
-
-
VALUE (H)  
VALUE (L)  
AVERAGE = SIGNED INTEGER ( VALUE ) / 10  
$06 - Tag ID,Eng.unit,Tc type,IPTS ------------------------------------------------- RX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
Tag ID (0=Tag0, 1=TagA, 2=TagB,.....,19=TagS)  
Eng.unit (1=°C - 2=K - 3=°F)  
Tc type (0=Tc K - 1=Tc S)  
IPTS (0=68 - 1=90)  
$07 - Tc measure-------------------------------------------------------------------------- RX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
STATUS  
-
VALUE (H)  
VALUE (L)  
IF STATUS=0  
IF STATUS=1  
IF STATUS=2  
IF STATUS=10  
MEASURE = SIGNED INTEGER ( VALUE ) / 10  
MEASURE = ERROR RJ  
MEASURE = TC OFF  
MEASURE = OPTC  
$08 - HAL Setpoint------------------------------------------------------------------------ RX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
-
-
VALUE (H)  
VALUE (L)  
HAL = SIGNED INTEGER ( VALUE )  
IF HAL=3001 THEN HAL=OFF  
$09 - LAL Setpoint------------------------------------------------------------------------ RX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
-
-
VALUE (H)  
VALUE (L)  
LAL = SIGNED INTEGER ( VALUE )  
IF LAL=3001 THEN LAL=OFF  
$0B - First 4 chars tag description-------------------------------------------------- RX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
'X' (ASCII CODE)  
'X' (ASCII CODE)  
'X' (ASCII CODE)  
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DATA4  
'X' (ASCII CODE)  
$0C - Last 4 chars tag description-------------------------------------------------- RX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
'X' (ASCII CODE)  
'X' (ASCII CODE)  
'X' (ASCII CODE)  
-
$0D - Alarm status------------------------------------------------------------------------ RX  
DATA1  
DATA1  
DATA1  
DATA1  
LAL Status (0=No alarm - 1=Alarm active)  
HAL Status (0=No alarm - 1=Alarm active)  
-
-
$1C - Firmware version ----------------------------------------------------------------- RX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
'X' (ASCII CODE)  
'X' (ASCII CODE)  
'X' (ASCII CODE)  
'X' (ASCII CODE)  
15.3.2  
Computer data setting from PC to OSP  
Computer  
OSP  
Tx IDNAME  
Rx IDNAME  
Rx IDNAME  
Tx IDNAME  
Proceed if the name is acknowledged  
If not, do not answer  
Tx Instruction  
Rx Instruction  
Rx Instruction  
Tx Instruction  
Tx DATA 1  
Rx char  
Rx DATA 1  
Tx char  
Tx DATA 2  
Rx char  
Rx DATA 2  
Tx char  
Tx DATA 3  
Rx char  
Rx DATA 3  
Tx char  
Tx DATA 4  
Rx char  
Rx DATA 4  
Tx char  
Tx CHKSUM  
Rx char  
Rx char  
Tx char  
IDNAME, Instruction, DATA 1, DATA 2, DATA 3, DATA 4 and CHKSUM are 8-bit values (1 byte).  
CHKSUM = DATA 1+DATA 2+DATA 3+DATA 4 .AND. FF  
The above is useful to verify correct received data.  
The minimum time-out of OSP is 3 seconds.  
IDNAME is set to 1.  
Writing values  
$80 - Emissivity---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
0
0
0
VALUE  
VALUE = EMISSIVITY X 100  
$82 - Tc type -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
0
Tc type (0=Tc K - 1=Tc S)  
0
0
$84 - HAL Setpoint------------------------------------------------------------------------ TX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
VALUE (HH)  
VALUE (H)  
VALUE (L)  
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DATA4  
VALUE (LL)  
SIGNED LONG VALUE = ALARM HI  
$85 - LAL Setpoint------------------------------------------------------------------------ TX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
VALUE (HH)  
VALUE (H)  
VALUE (L)  
VALUE (LL)  
SIGNED LONG VALUE = ALARM LO  
$86 - Tag ID selection-------------------------------------------------------------------- TX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
Tag ID (0=Tag0, 1=TagA, 2=TagB,.....,19=TagS)  
-
-
-
$87 - Tag description -------------------------------------------------------------------- TX  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
Char position (0÷7)  
'X' (ASCII CODE)  
-
-
15.3.3  
Communication programs  
In this paragraph are illustrated two examples of communication programs between the OSP and an IBM or IBM  
compatible PC.  
Example A:  
Data transfer from OSP to PC  
Connect OSP through adapter BB530001 (TTL-RS232 converter), to personal computer communication port COM1.  
You will read temperature value.  
Example B:  
PC instructions to OSP  
Connect OSP through adapter BB530001 (TTL-RS232 converter), to personal computer communication port COM1.  
You will set emissivity to 0,80.  
Example A:  
1Ø CHAR = Ø  
2Ø IDNAME = 1  
3Ø INSTRUCTION = 0  
35 OPEN "COM1: 96ØØ, N,8,1,CD,CS,DS,RS" FOR RANDOM AS # 1  
4Ø PRINT #1, CHR$ (IDNAME);:REM TRANSMIT IDNAME TO OSP  
5Ø WHILE LOC (1) = Ø: WEND: REM WAIT RECEIVING IDNAME FROM OSP  
6Ø IDNAME = ASC (INPUT$ (1, 1)): REM READ RECEIVED IDNAME FROM OSP  
7Ø PRINT #1, CHR$ (INSTRUCTION);  
8Ø WHILE LOC (1) = Ø: WEND  
9Ø INSTRUCTION = ASC (INPUT$ (1, 1))  
1ØØ PRINT #1, CHR$ (CHAR);  
11Ø WHILE LOC (1) = Ø: WEND  
12Ø DATA 1 = ASC (INPUT$ (1, 1))  
13Ø PRINT #1, CHR$ (CHAR);  
14Ø WHILE LOC (1) = Ø: WEND  
15Ø DATA 2 = ASC (INPUT$ (1, 1))  
16Ø PRINT #1, CHR$ (CHAR);  
17Ø WHILE LOC (1) = Ø: WEND  
18Ø DATA 3 = ASC (INPUT$ (1, 1))  
19Ø PRINT #1, CHR$ (CHAR);  
2ØØ WHILE LOC (1) = Ø: WEND  
21Ø DATA 4 = ASC (INPUT$ (1, 1))  
22Ø PRINT #1, CHR$ (CHAR);  
231Ø WHILE LOC (1) = Ø: WEND  
24Ø CHKSUM = ASC (INPUT$ (1, 1))  
25Ø IF CHKSUM <> ((DATA1 + DATA2 + DATA3 + DATA4) AND &HFF) THEN PRINT "Error": END  
26Ø VALUE = DATA3 * 256 + DATA4  
27Ø IF VALUE > 32767 THEN VALUE =VALUE - 65536: REM 2'S COMPLEMENT  
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28Ø PRINT "VALUE: " ; VALUE / 1Ø  
29Ø END  
Example B:  
1Ø CHAR = Ø  
2Ø IDNAME = 1  
3Ø INSTRUCTION = &H80  
4Ø VALUE = 80  
5Ø VALUE$ = HEX$ (VALUE/100)  
55 WHILE LEN (VALUE$)<4: VALUE$ ="Ø"+VALUE$: WEND  
6Ø IF LEN (VALUE$) > 4 THEN VALUE$ =RIGHT$ (VALUE$,4)  
65 DATA1 = VAL ("&H" + LEFT$ (VALUE$, 2))  
7Ø DATA2 = VAL ("&H" +RIGHT$ (VALUE$, 2))  
75 DATA3 = Ø  
8Ø DATA4 = Ø  
9Ø CHKSUM = (DATA1 + DATA2 + DATA3 + DATA4) AND &H7F  
1ØØ REM MEMORY RELEASE PREVIOUS 4.xx1 (Example 4.ØØØ, 4.2ØØ) MUST USE  
11Ø REM NEXT LINE INSTEAD LINE 9Ø OR PROGRAM DOES'NT WORK  
12Ø REM CHKSUM =(DATA1 + DATA2 + DATA3 + DATA4) AND &HFF  
13Ø OPEN "COM1: 96ØØ,N,8,1,CD,CS,DS,RS" FOR RANDOM AS #1  
14Ø PRINT #1, CHR$ (IDNAME) ; : REM TRANSMIT IDNAME TO OSP  
15Ø WHILE LOC (1) = Ø: WEND: REM WAIT RECEIVING IDNAME FROM OSP  
16Ø IDNAME = ASC (INPUT$ (1 , 1)): REM READ RECEIVED IDNAME FROM OSP  
17Ø PRINT #1, CHR$ (INSTRUCTION) ;  
18Ø WHILE LOC (1) = Ø : WEND  
19Ø INSTRUCTION = ASC (INPUT$ (1 , 1))  
2ØØ PRINT #1, CHR$ (DATA1) ;  
21Ø WHILE LOC (1) = Ø : WEND  
22Ø CHAR = ASC (INPUT$ (1 , 1))  
23Ø PRINT #1, CHR$ (DATA2) ;  
24Ø WHILE LOC (1) = Ø : WEND  
25Ø CHAR = ASC (INPUT$ (1 , 1))  
26Ø PRINT #1, CHR$ (DATA3) ;  
27Ø WHILE LOC (1) = Ø : WEND  
28Ø CHAR = ASC (INPUT$ (1 , 1))  
29Ø PRINT #1, CHR$ (DATA4) ;  
3ØØ WHILE LOC (1) = Ø : WEND  
31Ø CHAR = ASC (INPUT$ (1 , 1))  
32Ø PRINT #1, CHR$ (CHKSUM) ;  
33Ø WHILE LOC (1) = Ø : WEND  
34Ø CHAR = ASC (INPUT$ (1 , 1))  
35Ø PRINT "Transmitted."  
39Ø END  
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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 specifications  
or when a critical active or passive component is replaced (either at the component level or at the board level).  
OMEGA engineers will give prompt support for any request of assistance.  
16.1  
Faulty operating conditions  
During the start-up and measuring modes, faulty conditions of the instrument will be announced with coded messages.  
If the faulty condition is critical for the application, it is recommended to re-start the pertinent set-up procedure.  
All errors which cannot be recovered without the user's knowledge, result in some system action to inform the operator  
via message and where possible to restore the system.  
Restarting the instrument from -Power ON- may clear the error, but generally such messages are caused by hardware or  
software faults, which require the user's action.  
Display  
Err 1  
Err 2  
Error Type  
Internal EEPROM memory error  
IR sensor reading error  
Solution  
Contact technical support  
Verify ambient temperature  
(from -5 to +55°C)  
Recalibrate unit  
Connect sensor  
Verify ambient temperature  
(from -5 to +55°C)  
Err 3  
OTC  
RJer  
Calibration data error  
No sensor connected at Tc input  
Cold-junction sensor reading error  
16.2  
Storage  
If the instrument has been left unused for a long time, it is recommended to remove the batteries.  
Store the instrument in the original package, at a temperature from -30°C to +60°C, with R.H. less than 90%.  
If the instrument has been unused for a month check the battery voltage, and charge the Ni-MH batteries for at least 12  
hours with the unit switched off.  
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APPENDIX  
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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 the target temperature is above the ambient one. For example, if 0.95 is set in and the actual emissivity is  
0.9, the reading will be lower than the true temperature when the target temperature is above the ambient one.  
The emissivity can be determined by one of the following methods, in order of preference:  
1.  
2.  
Determine the actual temperature of the material using a sensor such as a RTD, thermocouple or another suitable  
method. Next, measure the object temperature and adjust the emissivity setting until the correct value is reached.  
This is the correct emissivity for the measured material.  
For relatively low temperature objects (up to 260°C or 500°F, place a piece of tape, such as a masking, on the  
object. Make sure the tape is large enough to cover the field of view. Next, measure the tape temperature using  
an emissivity setting of 0.95. Finally, measure an adjacent area on the object and adjust the emissivity setting  
until the same temperature is reached. This is the correct emissivity for the measured material.  
3.  
If a portion of the surface of the object can be coated, use a flat black paint, which will have an emissivity of about  
0.98. Next, measure the painted area using an emissivity setting of 0.98. Finally, measure an adjacent area on  
the object and adjust the emissivity setting until the same temperature is reached. This is the correct emissivity for  
the measured material.  
A1.1  
Typical Emissivity Values  
The following table provides a brief reference guide to determine emissivity and can be used when one of the above  
methods is not practical. Emissivity values shown in the table below are only approximate, since several parameters may  
effect the emissivity of an object. These include the following ones:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Temperature  
Angle of measurement  
Geometry (plane, concave, convex, etc.)  
Thickness  
Surface quality (polished, rough, oxidized, sandblasted)  
Spectral region of measurement  
Transmissivity (i.e., thin film plastics)  
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A1.2  
Metals - Typical Emissivity Values  
1.0 µm  
1.6 µm  
5.1 µm  
8-14 µm  
Aluminum  
Non-Oxidized  
Oxidized  
Alloy A 3003  
0.1-0.2  
0.4  
0.02-0.2  
0.4  
0.02-0.2  
0.2-0.4  
0.02-0.1  
0.2-0.4  
Oxidized  
0.4  
0.4  
0.3  
Roughened  
Polished  
0.2-0.8  
0.1-0.2  
0.2-0.6  
0.02-0.1  
0.1-0.4  
0.02-0.1  
0.1-0.3  
0.02-0.1  
Brass  
Polished  
Burnished  
Oxidized  
0.8-0.95  
0.6  
0.01-0.05  
0.6  
0.01-0.05  
0.3  
0.5  
0.01-0.05  
0.3  
0.5  
Carbon  
Non-oxidized  
Graphite  
0.8-0.95  
0.8-0.9  
0.4  
0.8-0.9  
0.8-0.9  
0.4  
0.8-0.9  
0.7-0.9  
0.03-0.3  
0.8-0.9  
0.7-0.8  
0.02-0.2  
Chromium  
Copper  
Polished  
0.05  
0.03  
0.03  
0-03  
Roughened  
Oxidized  
0.05-0.2  
0.2-0.8  
0.3  
0.05-0.2  
0.2-0.9  
0.01-0.1  
0.6-0.9  
0.05-0.15  
0.5-0.8  
0.01-0.1  
0.3-0.8  
0.05-0.1  
0.4-0.8  
0.01-0.1  
0.3-0.8  
Gold  
Haynes Alloy  
Inconel  
0.5-0.9  
Oxidized  
Sandblasted  
Electro-polished 0.2-0.5  
0.4-0.9  
0.3-0.4  
0.6-0.9  
0.3-0.6  
0.25  
0.6-0.9  
0.3-0.6  
0.15  
0.7-0.95  
0.3-0.6  
0.15  
Iron  
Oxidized  
Non-oxidized  
Rusted  
0.4-0.8  
0.35  
0.5-0.9  
0.1-0.3  
0.6-0.9  
0.4-0.6  
0.6-0.9  
0.05-0.25  
0.5-0.8  
0.5-0.9  
0.05-0.2  
0.5-0.7  
Molten  
0.35  
Iron Cast  
Oxidized  
Non-oxidized  
Molten  
0.7-0.9  
0.35  
0.35  
0.7-0.9  
0.3  
0.3-0.4  
0.65-0.95  
0.25  
0.2-0.3  
0.6-0.95  
0.2  
0.2-0.3  
Iron Wrought  
Dull  
0.9  
0.9  
0.9  
0.9  
Lead  
Polished  
Rough  
Oxidized  
0.35  
0 65  
0.3-0.8  
0.05-0.2  
0.6  
0.3-0.7  
0.05-0.3  
0.05-0.15  
0.05-0.2  
0.4  
0.2-0.6  
0.03-0.15  
0.05-0.15  
0.05-0.1  
0-4  
0.2-0.6  
0.02-0.1  
0.05-0.15  
Magnesium  
Mercury  
Molybdenum  
Oxidized  
Non-oxidized  
Monel (Ni-Cu)  
0.5-0.9  
0.25-0.35  
0.3  
0.4-0.9  
0.1-0.3  
0.2-0.6  
0.3-0.7  
0.1-0.15  
0.1-0.5  
0.2-0.6  
0.1  
0.1-0.14  
Nickel  
Oxidized  
Electrolytic  
0.8-0.9  
0.2-0.4  
0.4-0.7  
0.1-0.3  
0.3-0.6  
0.1-0.15  
0.2-0.5  
0.05-0.15  
Platinum  
Black  
0.04  
0.95  
0.02  
0.9  
0.02  
0.9  
0.02  
Silver  
Steel  
Cold-Rolled  
Ground Sheet  
Polished Sheet  
Molten  
Oxidized  
Stainless  
0.8-0.9  
0.35  
0.35  
0.8-0.9  
0.35  
0.8-0.9  
0.25  
0.25-0.4  
0.8-0.9  
0.2-0.9  
0.1-0.3  
0.8-0.9  
0.5-0.7  
0.15  
0.1-0.2  
0.7-0.9  
0.15-0.8  
0.05  
0.7-0.9  
0.4-0.6  
0.1  
0.7-0.9  
0.1-0.8  
0.05  
Tin (Non-oxidized)  
Titanium  
0.25  
Polished  
Oxidized  
0.5-0.75  
0.3-0.5  
0.6-0.8  
0.1-0.3  
0.5-0.7  
0.05-0.2  
0.5-0.6  
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1.0 µm  
1.6 µm  
5.1 µm  
8-14 µm  
Tungsten  
Zinc  
0.1-0.6  
0.1-0.3  
0.05-0.5  
0.05-0.25  
0.03  
0.03-0.1  
Polished  
0.35-0.4  
Oxidized  
Polished  
0.6  
0.5  
0.15  
0.05  
0.1  
0.03  
0.1  
0.02  
A1.3  
Non-metals - Typical Emissivity Values  
1.0 µm  
1.6 µm  
5.1 µm  
8-14 µm  
Asbestos  
Asphalt  
Basalt  
0.9  
0.9  
0.95  
0.7  
0.95  
0.95  
0.7  
0.95  
0.95  
0.7  
Carborundum  
Ceramic  
Clay  
Concrete  
Cloth  
0.4  
0.65  
0.9  
0.9  
0.9  
0.8-0.95  
0.8-0.95  
0.9  
0.95  
0.95  
0.95  
0 95  
0.95  
0.95  
0.95  
0.95  
0.95  
Glass  
Plate  
“Gob”  
0.98  
0.9  
0.95  
0.4-0.97  
0.4-0.98  
0.95  
0.95  
0.85  
0.95  
0.8-0.95  
0.98  
0.98  
0.9-0.95  
0.95  
0.85  
0.95  
0.8-0.95  
0.98  
0.98  
0.9-0.95  
0.95  
Gravel  
Gypsum  
Ice  
Limestone  
Paint  
Paper (any color)  
Plastic (opaque,  
over 20 mils)  
Rubber  
Sand  
0.95  
0.95  
0.9  
0.9  
0.9  
0.9-0.95  
0.9  
0.9  
0.9  
0.9-0.98  
0.93  
0 95  
0.9  
0.9  
0.9-0.98  
0.93  
Snow  
Soil  
Water  
Wood, Natural  
0.9-0.95  
0.9-0.95  
To optimize surface temperature measurements consider the following guidelines:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Determine the object emissivity using the suitable instrument for measurement.  
Avoid reflections by shielding the object from surrounding high temperature sources.  
For higher temperature objects use shorter wavelength instruments, whenever any overlap occurs.  
For semi-transparent materials such as plastic films and glasses, assure that the background is uniform and lower in  
temperature than the object.  
5.  
Mount the sensor perpendicularly to the surface whenever the emissivity is less than 0.9. In any case, do not exceed  
angles more than 30 degrees from incidence.  
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INDEX  
A
I
Acquisition by dedicated Tags; 32  
Acquisition settings; 28  
Infrared energy; 45  
Instrument codes; 7  
Alarm settings; 23  
Ambient Temperature Compensation (TAM); 29  
Analog Output; 10  
Instrument serial number; 30  
INTRODUCTORY NOTE; 3  
Analogue input Warnings & Cautions; 18  
APPLICATION NOTES; 45  
Applications; 45  
K
Keyboard; 10; 13  
Automatic Emissivity Setting; 26  
L
B
Laser Sight Warnings & Cautions; 18  
Laser Sighting; 21  
Logging Data Manager; 11  
LOGGING DATA MANAGER; 35  
Logging Mode; 11  
LogMan  
Battery charger; 14  
Battery level of charge; 31  
Buzzer On/Off; 29  
C
Program architecture; 35  
LogMan  
Calculated Measurements; 11  
Case; 11  
Installation; 35  
Communication programs; 50  
Communication protocol; 47  
Computer data request from OSP to PC; 47  
Computer data setting from PC to OSP; 49  
CONFIGURATION; 27  
Quick starting; 38  
Toolbars; 37  
M
Continuous acquisition; 32  
MAINTENANCE; 52  
Metals - Typical Emissivity Values; 55  
Microcontroller; 14  
Minimum, maximun and difference indication; 25  
D
Danger and Certification Labels; 18  
DATA ACQUISITION OPERATIVE MODE; 32  
Date & Real Time clock setting; 28  
Decimal point selection; 29  
Digital Inteface; 10  
N
Non-metals - Typical Emissivity Values; 56  
Digital interface; 14; 46  
Digital output wiring practice; 46  
Display; 10; 14  
O
OPERATIONS; 20  
Optical System; 9  
E
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES; 42  
Emissivity; 45  
P
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION; 12  
Power supply; 13  
POWER SUPPLY; 17  
Power supply from main line; 17  
Power supply with alkaline batteries; 17  
PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECK; 16  
Printer operations; 42  
F
Faulty operating conditions; 52  
Firmware; 14  
Firmware revision number; 30  
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION; 13  
G
Q
General; 9  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION; 6  
GENERAL FEATURES; 9  
Quick Start; 20  
R
H
Recall stored data; 34  
Hold; 21  
Rechargeable batteries; 17  
Red Point pinpointing system; 43  
Reflected energy compensation; 45  
How to determine an object emissivity; 54  
How to maximize the life span of the battery; 17  
How to operate in data acquisition mode; 32  
How to Operate the instrument; 20  
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Thermocouple input; 24  
Thermocouple Input; 10  
S
Thermocouple input enabled; 27  
TTL to RS 232 adaptor; 46  
S
AFETY WARNINGS; 18  
Self calibration; 10  
Sighting telescope system; 42  
Specifications; 8  
Storage; 52  
U
UNPACKING; 15  
Unstable temperature measurement; 22  
T
TABLE OF CONTENTS; 4  
Taking measurements; 9  
W
Target dimensions at different distances; 8  
Target pinpointing; 9  
Technical Unit selection; 27  
Temperature Scale selection; 27  
Warnings and Cautions; 18  
Weight; 22  
Working band; 22  
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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 shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA’s customers receive maximum  
coverage on each product.  
If the unit should malfunction, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation. OMEGA’s Customer Service Department  
will issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon examination by OMEGA,  
if the unit is found to be defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. OMEGA’s WARRANTY does not apply to  
defects resulting from any action of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing,  
operation outside of design limits, improper repair, or unauthorized modification. This WARRANTY is VOID if the unit  
shows evidence of having been tampered with or shows evidence of being damaged as a result of excessive corrosion;  
or current, heat, moisture or vibration; improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other operating conditions  
outside of OMEGA’s control. Components which wear are not warranted, including but not limited to contact points,  
fuses, and triacs.  
OMEGA is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various products However, OMEGA neither assumes  
responsibility for any omissions or errors nor assumes liability for any damages that result from the use of its  
products in accordance with information provided by OMEGA, either verbal or written. OMEGA warrants only  
that the parts manufactured by it will be as specified and free of defects. OMEGA MAKES NO OTHER WAR-  
RANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, EXPRESSEO OR IMPUED, EXCEPT THAT OF  
TITLE, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTlES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIUTY AND RTNESS  
FOR A PARTlCULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. LIMITATlON OF LIABILITY: The remedies of  
purchaser set forth herein ate exclusive and the total liability of OMEGA with respect to this order, whether  
based on contract, warranty, negligence. Indemnification, strict liability or otherwise, shall not exceed the  
purchase price of the component upon which liability is based. In no event shall OMEGA be liable for  
consequential, incidental or special damages.  
CONDITIONS: Equipment sold by OMEGA is not intended to be used, nor shall it be used: (1) as a ”Basic Component”  
under 10 CFR 21 (NRC), used in or with any nuclear installation or activity; or (2) in medical applications or used on  
humans. Should any Product(s) be used in or with any nuclear installation or activity, medical application, used on  
humans, or misused in any way, OMEGA assumes no responsibility as set forth in our basic WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER  
language, and additionally, purchaser will indemnify OMEGA and hold OMEGA harmless from any liability or damage  
whatsoever arising out of the use of the Product(s) in such a manner.  
RETURN REQUESTS / INQ UIRIES  
Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the OMEGA Customer Service Department. BEFORE RETURNING  
ANY PRODUCT(S) TO OMEGA, PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN AN AUTHORIZED RETURN (AR) NUMBER FROM  
OMEGA’S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (IN ORDER TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS). The assigned AR  
number should then be marked on the outside of the return package and on any correspondence.  
The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent breakage in  
transit.  
FOR WARRANTY RETURNS, please has the  
following information available BEFORE contacting  
OMEGA:  
FOR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS, consult OMEGA for  
current repair charges. Have the following information  
available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:  
1. P.O. number under which the product was  
PURCHASED,  
1. P.O. number to cover the COST of the repair,  
2. Model and serial number of product, and  
2. Model and serial number of the product under  
warranty, and  
3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative to  
the product.  
3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems  
relative to the product.  
OMEGA’s policy is to make running changes, not model changes, whenever an improvement is possible. This affords our customers the  
latest in technology and engineering.  
OMEGA is a registered trademark of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.  
(C) Copyright 1999 OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. All rights reserved. This document may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced,  
translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without prior written consent of OMEGA  
ENGINEERING, INC.  
PATENT NOTICE: U.S. PAT. B1 5,368,392; 5,524,984; 5,727,880; 5,465,838; 5,823,678; 5,823,678; 5,823,679. Other U.S. and  
Foreign Patents and Applications Pending. Manufactured in Italy. Licensed by Omega Engineering Inc.  
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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  
! Recorders, Controllers & Process Monitors  
! Infrared Pyrometers  
PRESSURE, STRAIN AND FORCE  
! Transducers & Strain Gauges  
! Load Cells & Pressure Gauges  
! Displacement Transducers  
! Instrumentation & Accessories  
FLOW/LEVEL  
! Rotameters, Gas Mass Flowmeters & Flow Computers  
! Air Velocity Indicators  
! Turbine/Paddlewheel Systems  
! Totalizers & Batch Controllers  
pH/CONDUCTIVITY  
! pH Electrodes, Testers & Accessories  
! Benchtop/Laboratory Meters  
! Controllers, Calibrators, Simulators & Pumps  
! Industrial pH & Conductivity Equipment  
DATA ACQUISITION  
! Data Acquisition & Engineering Software  
! Communications-Based Acquisition Systems  
! Plug-in Cards for Apple, IBM & Compatibles  
! Datalogging Systems  
! Recorders, Printers & Plotters  
HEATERS  
! Heating Cable  
! Cartridge & Strip Heaters  
! Immersion & Band Heaters  
! Flexibie Heaters  
! Laboratory Heaters  
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND CONTROL  
! Metering & Control Instrumentation  
! Refractometers  
! Pumps & Tubing  
! Air, Soil & Water Monitors  
! Industrial Water & Wastewater Treatment  
! pH, Conductivity & Dissolved Oxygen Instruments  
M-3257/02  
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