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INST.No.INE-378-P9CE

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Request and Notices

Request to the operator of the thermometer

This instruction manual describes the maintenance of the thermometer, too.
Keep this instruction manual with the thermometer.
If you have unclear points or need technical assistance, please contact your sales agent of
CHINO Corporation.

Notices

1. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not

represent a commitment on the part of CHINO Corporation.

2. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,

electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other
than the purchaser's personal use without permission of CHINO Corporation.

3. CHINO Corporation shall not be liable for any operation results.

Please read this instruction manual for using the thermometer
correctly and safely.

Summary of Contents for IR-FA Series

Page 1: ...E IR FA Series Fiber Type Radiation Thermometer Model IR FAI IR FAS IR FAQH IR FAQI IR FAQS Always keep this instruction manual with the unit Please be sure to deliver this instruction manual with the unit to the end user ...

Page 2: ... The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of CHINO Corporation 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording for any purpose other than the purchaser s personal use without permission of CHINO Corporation 3 CHINO Corporation...

Page 3: ...he fiber optics to the optical connectors of the thermometer and the lens assembly with the proper key slit position Don t crack the fiber optics sheath or make it dirty Ref 4 3 Cautions on installation maintenance of fiber optics For failures of the thermometer don t overhaul it by yourself and contact your sales agent of CHINO Corporation 3 Symbols in this instruction manual The symbols shown be...

Page 4: ...cal damage The thermometer has been calibrated with the fiber optic assembly When you use several thermometers make sure that the combination of the thermometer and the fiber optic assembly is correct Ref 3 1 1 Thermometer view and 3 3 Fiber optics The maximum working temperature of the fiber optic assembly is 150ºC Use it under this maximum working temperature Ref 3 2 Fiber optics assembly Be car...

Page 5: ... 2 Parameter programming selection Operating mode 15 6 3 Parameter programming selection Engineering mode 16 6 4 Operating Mode 17 6 4 1 Emissivity programming 17 6 4 2 Automatic emissivity calculation 17 6 4 2 1 Automatic emissivity calculation Internal Input of reference temperature 17 6 4 2 2 Automatic emissivity calculation External IR FA 5 only Selection of external programming 18 6 4 3 Signa...

Page 6: ...not displayed or displayed lower 41 7 2 2 Measuring value displayed higher 41 7 2 3 Display fluctuated 42 8 Reference 43 8 1 Emissivity table 43 8 1 1 Emissivity table 0 65µm 43 8 1 2 Emissivity table 0 9µm 44 8 1 3 Emissivity table 1 55µm 44 9 General Specifications 45 9 1 Thermometer 45 9 2 Lens assembly 46 9 3 Fiber optics 46 9 4 Standard temperature range 46 10 List of starting up modes 47 10 ...

Page 7: ...nergy collected through the lens is transmitted to the element through the optical fiber and is converted into an electrical signal The element output is digitally converted and processed through emissivity compensation linearizer and modulation The standardized final output is 4 to 20mA DC Functional keys make programming or selection of emissivity signal modulation and alarm function easy Two ty...

Page 8: ...n room 3 When the lens assembly with a viewfinder is used the laser spotting unit or the laser targeting function on the main unit can not be used along with it General purpose type lens assembly IR FL Spot size measuring distance 0 1mm 100mm 1 12mm 1000mm 2 5mm 500mm 3 2mm 200mm 4 4mm 200mm 5 5mm 150mm 6 20mm 600mm 8 8mm 1000mm Air purge case N None A Provided Fiber sheath H Without metal protect...

Page 9: ...00 to 1800 C 700 to 2400 C 800 to 3000 C IR FL0 IR FL1 IR FL2 IR FL3 IR FL4 IR FL8 Mark is for model IR FA NU only Optional laser targeting is not available 2 3 System configuration Mark is excluded from CE marking Model Measuring range Lens assembly IR FAQH 600 to 1500 C 700 to 2000 C 800 to 2400 C 1000 to 3000 C IR FL0 IR FL1 IR FL2 IR FL3 IR FL4 IR FL5 IR FL6 IR FL8 IR FAQI 300 to 1200 C 400 to...

Page 10: ...to 3 1 3 Function keys Ref to 6 Operation 3 Optical connector The optical connector is for the connection with the optic assembly Ref 5 1 1 Connection of fiber optic assembly to thermometer 4 Input Output terminal 10P The input output terminals are for wiring 24V DC power supply ground output signal contact input output and options Ref 5 1 Connections and wirings 5 DIN rail stopper DIN rail stoppe...

Page 11: ...tion or programming mode Sub display 3 Displays the parameter menu selected by SEL key in the measurement mode or a parameter menu in the parameter selection or programming mode Names Markers Major functions Indications 6 Main marker Tb Not used Tb CONT Not used CONT MEM Not used MEM PEAK Not used PEAK 7 Status marker AL Will light when the low alarm is activated AL AH Will light when the high ala...

Page 12: ...e dust particles in front of the lens by air 3 Mounting hole ø4 5mm Used to fix the case by using 2 pieces of M4 screws Lens assembly type 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 L2 10 30 35 34 5 0 1 Optical connector 2 Air purge coupler 3 Mounting hole ø4 5mm L2 Caution For mounting the lens assembly with the air purge case connect the fiber optics after mounting the air purge case For removing disconnect the fiber opti...

Page 13: ... 150ºC Don t use it in places higher than 150ºC When adding strong power to the neighborhood of an arrow mark fiber optics is damaged Don t add the strong power of 40 N over Caution 01686 07 02686 01 CHINO CHINO IR FL H Without metal protective tube Connect to lens assembly CHINO s label Optical connector Fiber Quats fiber Fiber s serial no label CHINO s label Connect to thermometer IR FL N Withou...

Page 14: ...erformance of the thermometer 4 1 1 Using DIN rail 4 1 2 Using mounting plate Fix the main unit securely by using two M4 screws 49 6 82 66 7 2 0 2 4 7 3 24 7 1 5 35 1 5 66 7 45 0 10 5 2 M4 Ø5 0 ENT SEL IR FA SERIES P P S S DO DI COM 24VDC OUT 90 IR FAQHSL V2 40 700 2000 FA006Q002 IR FL8NN04 00291 04 90 Input output terminals 10P Fiber optics DIN rail DIN rail stopper 60 45 ...

Page 15: ...r downward with plugging the minus driver into the C DIN rail stopper C DIN rail 35mm width or mounting plate DIN rail stopper B A Thermometer Wall etc Protruding part For mounting plate Don t use the thermometer in the following places 1 Dusty place or a corrosive gas atmosphere 2 Places where noisy and static electric are existed 3 Places where the ambient temperature is higher than 50 C or lowe...

Page 16: ... a socket and a cap nut is attached with the air purge case An air hose coupler is attached with the air purge case Mounting an inner sleeve to the air hose of 6mm outside diameter and 4mm inside diameter Insert the air hose to the coupler Use clean air of 1 to 5 Nl min for the purge air M9 P 1 Fiber optics Caution For mounting the lens assembly with the air purge case connect the fiber optics aft...

Page 17: ...ge case Thermometer Lens assembly Spot size and measuring distance IR FAI IR FAS IR FAQH IR FAQI IR FAQS IR FL0 IR FL1 IR FL2 IR FL3 IR FL4 IR FL5 IR FL6 IR FL8 200 Φ7 Φ1 100 0 Φ5 Φ5 0 Φ12 Φ21 1500 1000 Φ5 0 Φ5 500 Φ11 800 Φ2 200 Φ5 0 Φ14 500 Φ5 0 Φ4 200 500 Φ18 Φ5 0 Φ5 150 Φ29 500 Φ5 Φ20 600 0 Φ37 1000 Φ15 Φ5 0 1500 Φ8 1000 ...

Page 18: ...n For connecting the fiber assembly to the thermometer align the pin of the optical connector of the fiber optic assembly with the key slit of the optical connector of the thermometer and then push the fiber optic assembly Confirm that the pin is placed in the key slit by lightly turning the metal part of the fiber optic assembly and them fix the fiber optic assembly to the optical connector of th...

Page 19: ...onnecting the optical connector of the fiber optics assembly to the optical connector of the thermometer make sure to turn it with your hand Don t turn it by using a tool like as pliers Caution The thermometer has been calibrated with the fiber optic assembly Connect the correct fiber optics assembly to the thermometer Ref 3 1 1 Thermometer view and 3 3 Fiber optics If you want to use the differen...

Page 20: ...hock Warning The current output is 4 to 20mA DC and isolated The contact output is the open collector output photo coupler Use a receiving instrument under the ratings 30V 50mA Reference Caution Provide a low impedance earth ground lower than 100Ω connection to the ground terminal The use of the power unit IR ZFEP is recommended Use a Class 2 power supply 24V DC when you don t use the IR ZFEP and ...

Page 21: ...erating mode In the measurement mode program or select a parameter by using SEL key The operator mode covers programming or selection of emissivity automatic emissivity calculation signal modulation mode modulation degree and alarms For each program menu refer to 6 4 Operating mode The right figure shows the flow chart of the parameter menus by pressing SEL key in the measurement mode Measurementm...

Page 22: ...nt mode Tb CONT MEM PEAK AL AH C F ε Inp rogramming of parameters the screen will move to the measurement mode unless any key ispushedfor1minute Engneering mode Y SEL SEL SEL Y N N SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL N SEL SEL N SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL Y N SEL SEL SEL ENT SEL N Y N Y N In programming of parameters the screen will move to the measurement mode unless any key is pushed for 1 minute Y Y Y Y N...

Page 23: ...ion Internal Input of reference temperature In the measurement mode the emissivity is automatically calculated by entering the reference temperature value measured by a thermocouple or other sensor in advance 1 To program the reference temperature value press SEL key in the measurement mode screen until Auto appears in the sub display as shown in the right figure 2 By pressing key the most signifi...

Page 24: ...al signal select dELy and program the modulation degree to 0 0 Ref 6 4 4 1 Modulation time constant programming 1 To select the signal modulation mode press SEL key in the measurement mode screen until Modu appears in the sub display as shown in the right figure 2 By pressing key dELy or PEAk will blink in the main display 3 Use or key to select the desired mode 4 To activate this selection press ...

Page 25: ...e of 3 and 4 up to the least significant digit for programming 4 digits 6 To activate this programming press ENT key 6 4 4 2 Damping degree selection Effective when the PEAk is selected in the signal modulation mode 1 To select the damping degree press SEL key in the measurement mode screen until dEc appears in the sub display as shown in the right figure 2 By pressing key 0 at the least significa...

Page 26: ...ecomes below the alarm set point 6 4 5 2 Alarm set point 1 point only in high alarm or low alarm in 6 4 5 1 Alarm type selection 1 To program the alarm set point press SEL key in the measurement mode screen until ALM appears in the sub display as shown in the right figure 2 By pressing key the most significant digit of the main display will blink 3 Use or key to program the desired value 4 To shif...

Page 27: ...um value press SEL key in the engineering mode screen until OutH appears in the sub display as shown in the right figure 2 By pressing key the most significant digit of the main display will blink 3 Use or key to program the desired value 4 To shift to the next lower digit press key The next lower digit will blink 5 Repeat the above procedure of 3 and 4 up to the least significant digit for progra...

Page 28: ...d value 4 To shift to the next lower digit press key The next lower digit will blink 5 Repeat the above procedure of 3 and 4 up to the least significant digit for programming 4 digits 6 To activate this programming press ENT key Then the programmed value is outputted as a dummy output Programmable range is 0 to 100 Example 0 4mA 50 12mA 100 20mA The default value is 0 Remarks Tb CONT MEM PEAK AL A...

Page 29: ... engineering mode screen until HoLd appears in the sub display as shown in the right figure 2 By pressing key no PEAk or SAMP will blink in the main display 3 Use or key to select the desired type 4 To activate this selection press ENT key Hold function types no Hold function disable PEAk Peak hold SAMP Sample hold The default is no hold function disable Remarks Tb CONT MEM PEAK AL AH C F ε Hold f...

Page 30: ...set disable in Internal time reset Et External remote contact reset For the sample hold the measured value is hold by the remote contact The pulse width more than 55msec is required for the remote contact Caution The default is no reset disable Remarks Caution TR Reset time 0 0 to 99 9 sec In case of 0 0 is set hold time is less than 0 0 to 0 1 Tb CONT MEM PEAK AL AH C F ε Reset disable Main displ...

Page 31: ...to the least significant digit for programming 4 digits 6 To activate this programming press ENT key Then the programmed value is outputted as a dummy output 6 5 4 Measurement unit selection This mode is for the selection of the measurement unit for measured temperature 1 To select the measurement unit press SEL key in the engineering mode screen until unit appears in the sub display as shown in t...

Page 32: ...M or Err will blink in the main display 3 Use or key to select the desired type 4 To activate this selection press ENT key Contact output items no No contacts output ALM High low temperature alarm Err Self diagnostic abnormal The default is ALM high low temperature alarm Remarks Tb CONT MEM PEAK AL AH C F ε No contacts output Main display Sub display Tb CONT MEM PEAK AL AH C F ε Temperature alarm ...

Page 33: ...ears in the sub display as shown in the right figure 2 By pressing key no in or Et will blink in the main display 3 Use or key to select the desired type 4 To activate this selection press ENT key Automatic emissivity calculation types no Calculation disable in Internal by key Et External by analog input The default is no automatic emissivity calculation disable Remarks Tb CONT MEM PEAK AL AH C F ...

Page 34: ...n indication part goes on and off 3 key is pushed under the flashing condition and YES is chosen 4 When a choice is finished and an ENT key is pushed flashing stops and zero span adjustment practice is registered 5 When SEL key is pushed it goes 6 5 7 2 Zero adjustment 6 5 7 2 Zero side adjustment Adjustment by furnace temperature at zero side 1 To enter the zero side temperature press SEL key in ...

Page 35: ...icant digit of the main display will blink 3 Use or key to program the desired value 4 To shift to the next lower digit press key The next lower digit will blink 5 Repeat the above procedure of 3 and 4 up to the least significant digit for programming 4 digits 6 To activate this programming press ENT key The programmable range is 0 to 6280ºC The default is the maximum temperature value of the meas...

Page 36: ...ng of analog output correction data No Program the analog output correction data No for the data to be corrected 1 After the programming of the number of the analog output correction data number of knee point in 6 5 8 1 Programming of number of analog output correction data number of knee point press SEL key until no programming screen of analog output correction data No appears in the sub display...

Page 37: ...Entering of data after analog output correction Enter the data after the analog output correction 1 After the entering of the data before the analog output correction in 6 5 8 3 Entering of data before analog output correction press SEL key until out entering screen of data after analog output correction appears in the sub display as shown in the right figure 2 By pressing key the most significant...

Page 38: ...am the desired value 4 To shift to the next lower digit press key The next lower digit will blink 5 Repeat the above procedure of 3 and 4 up to the least significant digit for programming 4 digits 6 To activate this programming press ENT key Correction programming items Cont For continuous entering Press SEL key to return to the Programming screen of 6 5 8 2 Programming of analog output correction...

Page 39: ... as shown in the right figure 2 By pressing key no ErMt or EAut will blink in the main display 3 Use or key to select the desired type 4 To activate this selection press ENT key Analog input items no Analog input disable ErMt For remote emissivity programming EAut For automatic emissivity calculation The default is no analog input disable Remarks Main display Analog input disable Tb CONT MEM PEAK ...

Page 40: ...ing press SEL key in the engineering mode screen until AinH appears in the sub display as shown in the right figure 8 Repeat the above procedure from 2 to 6 The programmable range is 1 999 to 0 001 The defaults are AinL Minimum value 0 050 AinH Maximum value 1 999 Remarks Minimum value of emissivity scaling Tb CONT MEM PEAK AL AH C F ε Sub display Main display Maximum value of emissivity scaling A...

Page 41: ...xt lower digit will blink 5 Repeat the above procedure of 3 and 4 up to the least significant digit for programming 4 digits 6 To activate this programming press ENT key 7 To program the maximum temperature value for the scaling press SEL key in the engineering mode screen until AinH appears in the sub display as shown in the right figure 8 Repeat the above procedure from 2 to 6 The programmable r...

Page 42: ... the desired type 4 To activate this selection press ENT key Communications speed 4 8 4800 bps 9 6 9600 bps 19 2 19200 bps The numeric figure in the main display is available from 1 to 99 However the programmable range is 1 to 32 The default value is 1 Remarks The numeric figure in the main display is available from 1 to 99 However the programmable range is 1 to 32 The default value is 1 Remarks T...

Page 43: ...in the measurement mode screen until Lock appears in the sub display 2 During the key lock Lock is displayed in the sub display as shown in the right figure 3 To release the key lock press SEL and ENT keys simultaneously for 2 seconds in the condition that Lock is displayed in the sub display 4 Lock will disappear and the screen will return to the measurement mode screen Tb CONT MEM PEAK AL AH C F...

Page 44: ...n Warning Please never peek into the laser light beam because there is the fear that gives the obstacle to the eye Top of beam condensing assembly The laser light is irradiated from here Optical connector In the case that it removed fiber the laser light is irradiated from here Warning display In illumination condition of the laser light is irradiated from the place Please never look it Caution Ca...

Page 45: ...t zero data at span Adjust zero and span again No Remote emissivity programming exceeding the programmable range Program to 0 001 when the emissivity programming value is overshooting from the minimum value and 1 999 when it is overshooting from the maximum value No Automatic emissivity calculation exceeding the programmable range Program the emissivity value to1 000 However this programming is no...

Page 46: ...n the measured temperature using two color type radiation thermometer is lower than minimum value of measuring range And analog output is lower than 4mA This phenomenon occurs to etc 1 View lacking 2 Measuring with cap to tip of fiber optics Reference When measured temperature has not reached to the minimum value of measuring range at the post period of measurement start CLP or UFL are displayed T...

Page 47: ... fiber is dirty wipe off dirt with a cloth wetted with alcohol Check if the optical fiber is cracked visually If cracked replace it The view field is interfered Make the view field not interfered by referring to 3 2 Fiber optics assembly The optical fiber is bent smaller than the allowable bending radius Bend the optical fiber bigger than R100mm 7 2 2 Measuring value displayed higher Checking item...

Page 48: ...ical connector firmly The power voltage is not in the allowable range Supply the power with the correct voltage The view field is interfered by steam Purge the steam by air The measured temperature is fluctuated exactly Program the emissivity value and the modulation degree by referring to the following paragraphs 6 4 1 Emissivity programming 6 4 2 Automatic emissivity calculation 6 4 3 Signal mod...

Page 49: ...ast iron 0 70 Yttrium 0 35 0 35 55Fe 37 5Cr 7 5Al 0 78 Uranium 0 54 0 34 70Fe 23Cr 5Al 2Co 0 75 Gold 0 14 0 22 80Ni 20Cr 0 90 Silver 0 07 0 07 60Ni 24Fe 16Cr 0 83 Chromium 0 34 0 39 Stainless steel 0 85 Chromel P 0 35 Aluminum oxide 0 22 to 0 4 Cobalt 0 36 0 37 Yttrium oxide 0 60 Constantan 0 35 Uranium oxide 0 30 Zirconium 0 32 0 30 Cobalt oxide 0 75 Mercury 0 23 Columbium oxide 0 55 to 0 71 Tin ...

Page 50: ...thermometers Reference Caution The emissivity value varies by surface temperature measured temperature and other conditions Use the above tables as guidance Metal Emissivity Aluminum 0 09 to 0 40 Chrome 0 34 to 0 80 Cobalt 0 28 to 0 65 Copper 0 05 to 0 80 Gold 0 02 Steel plate 0 30 to 0 85 Lead 0 28 to 0 65 Magnesium 0 24 to 0 75 Molybdenum 0 25 to 0 80 Nickel 0 25 to 0 85 Palladium 0 23 Platinum ...

Page 51: ...Key switching Analog output 4 to 20mADC Isolated output Load resistance less than 500Ω Accuracy 0 2 to the full scale of scaling Analog output resolution 0 01 to the full scale of scaling Output scaling optional programming in measuring temperature range Dummy output optional programming in 0 top 100 of analog output Contact output 1 point error or high low alarm Contact input 1 point peak hold or...

Page 52: ...5 IR FL6 250 to 1000 C 300 to 1300 C 350 to 1600 C IR FL0 IR FL1 IR FL2 IR FL3 IR FL4 IR FL8 IR FAS 400 to 900 C 500 to 1200 C 600 to 1800 C 700 to 2400 C IR FL5 IR FL6 600 to 1800 C 700 to 2400 C 800 to 3000 C IR FL0 IR FL1 IR FL2 IR FL3 IR FL4 IR FL8 Mark is for model IR FA NU only Optional laser targeting is not available Model Measuring range Lens assembly IR FAQH 600 to 1500 C 700 to 2000 C 8...

Page 53: ...amming is completed or if any key is not pressed for 1minute Engineering mode By pressing SEL and ENT keys simultaneously the screen moves to the parameter programming screen for analog output scaling analog dummy output hold function analog output correction optional analog input optional communications and other parameters in the engineering mode Ref 6 5 Engineering mode The screen automatically...

Page 54: ... of measuring range 6 4 2 Signal modulation mode modu dELy PEAk dELY 6 4 3 Modulation degree 2 tAu dEC 0 0 to 99 9 second 0 2 5 10ºC ºF second 0 0 second 0ºC second 6 4 4 Alarm type A Mod No Alarm disable Hi High alarm Lo low alarm Hi Maximum value of measuring range Minimum value of measuring range 6 4 5 1 The emissivity ratio r is displayed in IR FAQH only 2 The parameters for the modulation deg...

Page 55: ... Internal Key Et External Analog input no 6 5 6 Zero span adjustments Zero SPAn 0 to 6280ºC Minimum and maximum value of measuring range 6 5 7 Analog output correction CP n no In Out End Number of analog output correction data 0 2 to 8 Analog output correction data No 1 to 8 Data before analog output Correction 0 to 6280ºC Data after analog output Correction 0 to 6280ºC Analog output correction pr...

Page 56: ...32 8 KUMANO CHO ITABASHI KU TOKYO 173 8632 Telephone 81 3 3956 2171 Facsimile 81 3 3956 0915 Web site http www chino co jp ...

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