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Modline

Series 52, 56, 5G and

5R Sensors

Infrared Thermometer

Operating Instructions

Rev. L6 Feb 2017

60401

Summary of Contents for Modline 5

Page 1: ...Modline 5 Series 52 56 5G and 5R Sensors Infrared Thermometer Operating Instructions Rev L6 Feb 2017 60401 ...

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Page 7: ...pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use this Ircon product even if Ircon has been advised of the possibility of such damages The forgoing limitation shall apply regardless of legal theory and shall include liability based on contract tort and strict products liability principles U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The Software is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or...

Page 8: ...cal Characteristics 26 3 4 1 Optical Resolution 26 3 4 2 Lens Focusing Ranges and Optical Resolution Factor 26 3 4 3 Table of Model and Lens Type Combinations with Focusing Ranges 27 3 4 4 Spot Size and Viewing Distance 27 3 5 Measuring Temperature with Brightness and Ratio Sensors 29 3 5 1 Resolving Targets with Brightness Sensors 29 3 5 2 Obstructions in Cone of Vision 29 3 5 3 Resolving Targets...

Page 9: ...Plate 65 4 4 1 Dimensions and Installation 65 4 5 Sensor Interconnecting Cable Preparation 66 4 5 1 Cable Preparation 66 4 5 2 Interconnecting Cable Assembly Continuity Check 67 4 6 Terminal Strip Plate Sensor Interconnecting Cable Installation 68 4 7 Connecting Device Cables to Terminal Strip Plate 68 4 7 1 Recommended Cable Types 68 4 7 2 Grounding and Shielding 69 4 7 3 System Connections 69 4 ...

Page 10: ... 93 5 7 AOUT Setup of Analog Signal Output Current Range and Temperature Scaling 93 5 7 1 Fatl Analog Output Operation for Sensor or Dirty Window Detector Malfunction Alarms 94 5 7 2 A LO Analog Output Low Temperature Alarm 94 5 7 3 A HI Analog Output High Temperature Alarm 95 5 8 COMM Setup of RS 485 Digital Communication Configuration 95 5 8 1 CLCK Communications Lock 96 5 8 2 ADDR Sets the Sens...

Page 11: ... Checklist 119 7 2 Sensor Optics Cleaning 119 7 2 1 Cleaning the Optics 120 7 2 2 Restoring the Sensor to Operation 120 7 3 Servicing 121 7 4 Factory Calibration and Service 121 7 5 Measurement Condition Displays Error Codes and Troubleshooting 122 7 6 Status Displays and Error Code Details 124 7 6 1 Troubleshooting 127 8 APPLICATIONS GUIDE 129 8 1 Introduction 129 8 2 Analog Outputs 129 8 2 1 Ana...

Page 12: ... Peak Picker Delay 144 8 7 Track and Hold 145 8 7 1 External Switch Control of Track and Hold 145 8 8 Avoiding Common Measurement Problems 146 8 8 1 Viewing Angle Limitations 146 8 8 2 Background Interference 146 8 8 3 Transmission Effects 147 8 8 4 Transmission Path Effects 148 8 8 5 Reflectance Effects 148 8 9 Use of Mirrors 149 8 10 Use of Windows 150 8 10 1 Special Considerations for Ratio Uni...

Page 13: ...ble Operation This instrument is intended only for the measurement of temperature The instrument is appropriate for continuous use The instrument operates reliably in demanding conditions such as in high environmental temperatures as long as the documented technical specifications for all instrument components are adhered to Compliance with the operating instructions is necessary to ensure the exp...

Page 14: ...Hazardous voltage Risk of electrical shock Warning Laser Helpful information regarding the optimal use of the instrument Earth ground Protective earth ground Chassis ground Switch or relay contact Conforms to European Union directive Disposal of old instruments should be handled according to professional and environmental regulations as electronic waste ...

Page 15: ...s damaged Do not use the product if it operates incorrectly Do not look directly into the laser with optical tools for example binoculars telescopes microscopes Optical tools can focus the laser and be dangerous to the eye Do not look into the laser Do not point laser directly at persons or animals or indirectly off reflective surfaces Do not use laser viewing glasses as laser protection glasses L...

Page 16: ... to identify mounting air purging water cooling and other mechanical accessories Figure 1 Sensors Cable and Interface Accessories Place all items on a workbench or desk before removing the plastic covers Inspect each item carefully to determine if any damage occurred in transit If you find such damage promptly inform the freight agent delivering the components Save the carton until you are sure yo...

Page 17: ...and output temperature signals and operates with an external dc power source The Sensor optics and electronics are contained in a small rugged stainless steel NEMA 4 IP65 rated housing Modline 5 accessories for mounting air purging and cooling the Sensor have been designed to maintain a small installation footprint 2 2 1 Sensor Standard Features Through the lens visible rear focusing and sighting ...

Page 18: ...ors ModView Calibration Software and an expanded Calibration Certificate are supplied with this Sensor Model A lens selection is required Lens types for each Sensor must be specified Lenses are factory installed and are not field changeable Series designation temperature range optical resolution optional Laser and DWD information is provided in the tables sections below Lens focusing ranges are fo...

Page 19: ...emperature Range in C and F Optical Resolution with Type RA Lens 5R 1410 600 to 1400 C 1112 2552 F D 100 5R 1810 700 to 1800 C 1292 3272 F D 100 5R 3015 1000 to 3000 C 1832 5432 F D 150 Through the Lens Sight Required Selection Visible or Optional Laser Sighting Lens Types Lens selection requires matching the lens to specific models Lens types ending in A are considered standard focusing range len...

Page 20: ...sories 2 5 1 Interconnecting Cable Required Accessory An IRCON supplied interconnecting cable with the Sensor mating connector attached on end one and termination prepared wires on the other end is required Special assembly of the cable is required and the cable is only sold with the Sensor connector attached Maximum cable length is 350 feet 107 meters The cable length limitation is due to the pow...

Page 21: ...ble and they are referenced in Section 3 Standard Modline 5 Accessories Model MFS Mounting Flange Small Diameter Pattern Model BMA Base Mount Adapter Model APA Air Purge Accessory Model WJA Water Jacket Accessory Model ESA Dirty Window Detector Extension Sleeve Adapter one included with Dirty Window Detector Option Model UAA Universal Accessory Adapter Model MFL Mounting Flange Large Model RAM Rig...

Page 22: ...32 F Repeatability at 25 C Within 0 1 of full scale temperature 1 digit Response Time for Display and Outputs Series 5R Adjustable from 0 01 to 60 seconds Series 52 5G Adjustable from 0 0066 to 60 seconds Series 56 Adjustable from 0 020 to 60 seconds Selectable Analog Current Output 0 to 20 mAdc or 4 to 20 mAdc 600 Ω maximum load including cable resistance Output is not isolated from power supply ...

Page 23: ...r Cooling 0 to 105 C 32 to 220 F With WJA Accessory Water Cooling 0 to 200 C 32 to 400 F Sensor Environmental Sensor Housing NEMA 4 IP65 Sensor Cable Plug and Housing Connector NEMA 4 IP65 Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Sensor Dimensions See dimensional drawings in section 3 7 2 Sensor Dimensions page 33 Weight 4 lbs 1 8 kg approximate Model and option dependent Laser Sight Option Laser Class II...

Page 24: ...he objective lens A hooded mirror extends out in front of protection window The sensors are illustrated in the photographs above and below The Patented Dirty Window Detector option IRCON inc Patent Number 5812270 checks the Sensors front window for loss of signal caused by a buildup of contaminants A Coarse or Sensitive level of signal loss can be selected Visual Alarms and a relay output are prov...

Page 25: ...rough the lens aiming is available Focusing with either the visible or laser sight is accomplished using the rotating rear section of the Sensor 3 3 2 Visual Sight The Modline 5 visible sight is aimed and focused onto the target to be measured as simply as an ordinary camera The rear focus is smooth utilizing almost one turn of the focusing section A circular reticle is contained within the Sensor...

Page 26: ...ositioned correctly when power is applied to the Sensor 3 3 3 Laser Sight With the optional Laser sight a laser light spot is projected onto the target and used to aim the Sensor The same rear focusing method applies and is to be used to adjust for the smallest laser light spot The projected focused laser image will be approximately the same diameter spot as measured by the detector See Section 3 ...

Page 27: ...ith the Laser Sight option installed see section 5 11 Laser Sighting Operation page 102 of this manual for safe and full operating instructions Install Sensor and setup Laser operating procedures so that personnel are not exposed to the laser beam at any time whether the Laser is energized remotely or at the Sensor Rear Panel Figure 9 Sensor Laser Label The sensor label is shown in detail in Figur...

Page 28: ...ide the Working Distance D measured from the front of the Sensor to target by the Resolution Factor F to determine the Spot Size d Resolution factors for Sensor Model and Lens combinations are provided in the table on the following page The focusing range for each lens type is also provided in the table The focusing range defines the allowable range for the Working Distance For Sensors with the Di...

Page 29: ... mm to 305 mm 3 4 to 9 4 86 to 239 mm D 180 D 135 5G 52 3024 5G 2024 2B 6 to 12 152 mm to 305 mm 3 4 to 9 4 86 to 239 mm D 216 52 1410 5G 1007 2C 2 25 to 2 75 57 to 70 mm Not Available with this lens D 80 D 60 5G 52 2020 5G 1415 2C 2 25 to 2 75 57 to 70 mm Not Available with this lens D 160 D 120 5G 52 3024 5G 2024 2C 2 25 to 2 75 57 to 70 mm Not Available with this lens D192 56 All Models 6A 12 t...

Page 30: ... size as the rod Bottom example C illustrates a viewing distance of 25 inch 635 mm The spot size is 0 25 inch 6 35 mm one half the one half inch target size The view in the eyepiece shows the target completely resolved by the reticle Resolution Factor F 100 A Target smaller than Spot Size Sensor measures part target and part background Move closer and Refocus B Target equal to Spot Size Any shift ...

Page 31: ...wing position An object inside the Cone of Vision will be visible to the detector and may cause an error in the temperature measurement Obstructions in the cone of vision whose temperatures are lower than the target temperature will generally cause lower temperature readings when using single color brightness units The obstruction may not be seen clearly in the instrument sight if it is some dista...

Page 32: ...ction in signal due to low emissivity is 55 If the instrument can operate with a 95 signal reduction another 40 can be lost due to an unresolved target and or obstructions in the cone of vision such as smoke steam dust a dirty window or partial blockage by solid objects Figure 14 Invalid Measurement Conditions When you reach the maximum allowed reduction the Sensor will indicate Invalid An Invalid...

Page 33: ...re focusing the Sensor s optical system may be necessary if the Sensor is to be mounted in a difficult location and not accessible Pre focus by setting up a well defined target such as a printed page at the exact distance of the target and then lock the rear focusing section Setup of the Sensor parameters can also be pre determined and set before installation The following guidelines will help you...

Page 34: ...nsor type being installed Information on windows is provided in Section 8 Applications Guide page 129 of this manual Reflections Reflections from radiating objects represent a potential source of error in temperature measurement The total radiation seen by the Sensor will be a combination of intrinsic emitted radiation plus reflected radiation from a nearby hot object off the target surface Exampl...

Page 35: ...commended accessory groupings Illustrations of the groupings accompanied by overall dimensions Other accessories such as pipe mounts sight tubes target tubes window assemblies etc is referenced at the end of this section 3 7 2 Sensor Dimensions The dimensions of the Standard and Dirty Window Detector Modline 5 Sensors are given below These dimensions are without any mounting accessories Figure 15 ...

Page 36: ...Not shown Never clamp on the rear focusing section of the Sensor Figure 19 Interconnecting Cable 3 8 DWD Installation Requirements The Sensor with the Dirty Window Detector option requires the use of an ESA Extension Sleeve Adapter accessory along with other Modline 5 accessories The ESA combined with other accessories serves as protection for the DWD optics The photograph Figure 20 illustrates se...

Page 37: ...g 2 ESA and APA air purge without air provides a dead air space zone and shielding 3 ESA with MFL Flange provides a dead air space zone and shielding 4 ESA with MFL and AA 3 air purge accessory not shown provides air purging and shielding See Section 3 12 Other Accessories Sight Tube Window WJ 5 Water Cooling page 60 for AA 3 references 3 9 Modline 5 Mounting Cooling and Air Purging Accessories 3 ...

Page 38: ...imensions are in inches and millimeters Do not scale 3 hex Head Screws and washers supplied 20 threaded X 375 9 5 deep 3 places Orientation Holes 2 places Insert Front of Sensor this Direction M8 X 30 mm Socket Head Cap Screw Supplied for clamping Sensor M6 X 25 mm deep threaded Holes for IRCON Accessories 3 Places Flat mounting Surface Align with other Asccessoiries ...

Page 39: ...ired to attach the Sensor to the RAM Two holes and one slot on the upright side of the mount are for mounting the Sensor and UAA Use the slot and outer hole to provide vertical angular adjustment of the Sensor s optical axis Use the two holes for fixed axis mounting Two holes and one slot for mounting are located in the base of the RAM Use the slot and outer hole to provide angular adjustment Pivo...

Page 40: ...sions are in inches and millimeters Do not scale All three axis of rotation including optical axis intersect at a common point This avoids parallax during target alignment Clearance Holes 4 Places Diameter 0 266 6 8 Optical Axis when mounted horizontally Pivot Axis Bolt Arc Radius ...

Page 41: ...ed on the air purge A flow rate of 3 SCFM 0 09 m3 min clean air is required for most applications The flow rate can be increased for difficult environments Two drain holes provide an outlet for any condensation accumulation If necessary these threaded holes can be plugged with M3 screws Figure 25 APA Accessory Material Clear Anodized Aluminum Weight Approximately 1 5 pound 0 68 kilograms Qty Part ...

Page 42: ...lder instruments and using existing accessories See Section 3 12 for Other Accessories The MFL is mated to the Sensor by attaching it to the threaded holes in the front of the UAA APA and WJA accessories Inner and outer groups of three through holes are used for attachment These holes are covered by a metal gasket Three Counterbore Holes for M6 Sockethead Cap Screws For assembling to UAA or WJA 1 ...

Page 43: ...0 mm flat head cap screw to assemble the MFL with the APA air purge 5 mm hex key long arm L style wrench 3 230670C60 M6 x 70 mm socket head cap screw to assemble the MFL to the UAA and ESA extension sleeve Not for use with the WJA Use last item below 5 mm hex key long arm L style wrench 3 230620C60 M6 x 20 mm socket head cap screw to assemble the MFL directly to the WJA water jacket or the UAA ada...

Page 44: ... in mounting with a smaller profile This flange also provides a means of mounting to accessories of other manufacturers The MFS is used by first bolting it to the APA air purge In the photograph is shown the MFS mounted to the APA Front Other Accessory interface side Mounting Holes 3 Places Remove Metal Cover Gasket to expose two Groups of three trough Holes for attaching Modline 5 Accessories Out...

Page 45: ...lied Parts List Figure 30 MFS Dimensions Dimensions are in inches and millimeters Do not scale Qty Part No Description and use User Supplied Tools 3 230630C60 M6 X 30 mm flat head cap screws to assemble the MFS with the APA air purge 5 mm hex key wrench Countersink holes for APA Air Purge 3 Places M6 flat head screws Front Side Mounting Bolt Circle Hole APA Air Purge mounts to Back Side ...

Page 46: ...ount an APA air purge or MFL Flange The WJA can be mounted in any position The WJA has 1 4 NPT inlet and outlet pipe fitting openings for water or air See the drawings and information on the next page for water and cooling air requirements and installation configurations Designed Maximum water or air pressure 100 PSIG 6 9 BAR Figure 31 WJA Accessory Material 300 series passivated stainless steel E...

Page 47: ...mbly as the water inlet Typically this is the opening at the front of the assembly Use only cooling water compatible with Series 300 stainless steel When using water to cool a Sensor with the Dirty Window Detector DWD an ESA extension with either a MFL mounting flange or an APA air purge must be part of the assembly An APA air purge is highly recommended for all installations and must be used when...

Page 48: ...or Code X105 signifies the outside influences have caused the internal temperature to rise above its limit Error Code X103 signifies outside influences have caused the detector to rise above its limit If these alarms are triggered check the installation for proper flow of air or water Higher than rated ambient temperature can also be the cause Other possible causes of overheating include radiant a...

Page 49: ...ing slots gimbals are shaped to keep the shaft in place and provide secure mounting Two bolts and two washers are supplied with the WJA to lock it in the final position The BMA base mount surface has one clearance hole and two radial slots for mounting bolts Three M8 or 5 16 inch user supplied bolts and washers are required Approximately plus and minus 10 degrees of horizontal angular movement is ...

Page 50: ... air space zone in front of the Sensor optics to help keep them clean The combinations also provide shielding from stray radiation emanating from high temperature targets The APA air purge shown in combinations one and two provides the best performance The use of an APA is required for large targets over 1000 C 1 ESA and APA air purge with clean air air purging and shielding 2 ESA and APA air purg...

Page 51: ...ing Bracket Material Clear Anodized Aluminum Weight Approximately 1 Pound 0 5 kg Mounting and Assembly Supplied Parts List No hardware is supplied with the ESA Assembly screws are supplied with the APA and MFL Figure 38 ESA Dimensions DIA Locating PINs 2 Places Flat mounting Surface Align with other Accessories Through Holes for M6 Screws 3 Places ...

Page 52: ... APA MFS Add ESA 2 10 Right Angle Mount with Air Purge UAA RAM APA MFL Add ESA 2 11 Water Jacket Air Purge and Small Flange APA WJA MFS Add ESA 2 12 Water Jacket with Large Flange Mount WJA MFL Add ESA 3 and 5 13 Water Jacket Air Purge and Large Flange APA WJA MFL Add ESA 2 14 Water Jacket Base Mount WJA BMA N R 1 15 Water Jacket Base Mount Air Purge APA WJA BMA Add ESA 2 16 Water Jacket Base Moun...

Page 53: ... mm to length of the assembled group 5 Use water for cooling only Do not use air for cooling with DWD unless the APA air purge accessory is used See information in Section 3 9 6 WJA Water Jacket Accessory Description and Dimensions Table 7 3 10 1 Recommended Accessory Groupings ...

Page 54: ... L6 Feb 2017 Modline 5 Accessory Illustrations for Groups using UAA Figure 39 Sensor without DWD UAA Accessory Groups 1 through 10 Figure 40 Sensor with DWD UAA Accessory Groups 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Front of Sensor Front of Sensor ...

Page 55: ...5 Rev L6 Feb 2017 53 Accessory Illustrations for Groups using WJA Figure 41 Sensor without DWD WJA Accessory Groups 11 through 18 Figure 42 Sensor with DWD WJA Accessory Groups 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 Front of Sensor Front of Sensor ...

Page 56: ... Purge with Large Flange Mount UAA APA MFL Add ESA 2 DWD is Dirty Window Detector Option Refer to notes with grouping table in Section 3 10 Accessory Combinations with Break out Drawings The ESA adds 1 82 in 46 2 mm to length of the assembled group Table 8 Recommended Accessory Groupings UAA Figure 43 Front mounted Figure 44 UAA with APA Sensor front surface will be positioned at the back end of t...

Page 57: ... ESA 3 9 Right Angle Mount with Air Purge UAA RAM APA MFS Add ESA 2 10 Right Angle Mount with Air Purge UAA RAM APA MFL Add ESA 2 DWD is Dirty Window Detector Option Refer to notes with grouping table in Section 3 10 Accessory Combinations with Break out Drawings page 50 The ESA adds 1 82 in 46 2 mm to length of the assembled group Table 9 Recommended Accessory Groupings RAM Dimensions are in inch...

Page 58: ... to desired position to clear table Tighten clamping screw Sensor front surface will be positioned at the back end of the APA or MFL To determine working distance D for spot size formula d D F measure or calculate from that point Figure 48 Group 7 shown UAA RAM and APA Dimensions are in inches and millimeters Do not scale See individual Accessory drawings Optical Axis Coincident with Axis of Rotat...

Page 59: ...d ESA 3 13 Water Jacket Air Purge and Large Flange APA WJA MFL ESA 2 DWD is Dirty Window Detector Option Refer to notes with grouping table in Section 3 10 Accessory Combinations with Break out Drawings page 50 The ESA adds 1 82 in 46 2 mm to length of the assembled group Table 10 Recommended Accessory Groupings WJA with Flange Mounts Figure 49WJA with Flange Mounts Insert Sensor into the WJA asse...

Page 60: ...Notes 14 Water Jacket Base Mount WJA BMA N R 1 15 Water Jacket Base Mount Air Purge APA WJA BMA Add ESA 2 16 Water Jacket Base Mount and Large Flange WJA BMA MFL Add ESA 3 17 Water Jacket Base Mount Air Purge and Small Flange APA WJA BMA MFS Add ESA 2 18 Water Jacket Base Mount Air Purge and Large Flange APA WJA BMA MFL Add ESA 2 DWD is Dirty Window Detector Option Refer to notes with grouping tab...

Page 61: ...rear protection and sighting window Swing safety clamp into position and tighten Figure 52 Group 18 shown BMA WJA and MFL Dimensions are in inches and millimeters Do not scale See individual Accessory drawings Front of Sensor without DWD with Reference to WJA Through Holes for 5 16 Inch or M6 Bolts 3 Places Sensor Axis of Rotation Also Optical Axis WJA Mounting Axis Dia ...

Page 62: ...kit UAA and MFL is required to install Modline 5 Standard Sensor in WJ 5 Maximum ambient temperature limited to 160 C 320 F Note Not compatible with Modline 5 Sensor with Dirty Window Detector Option DWD installed See installation details below Table 12 Compatibility with other Accessories Focus Sensor with rear rotating focus section If looking through a sight tube or sight hole position align an...

Page 63: ...ST WJ 5 Rev C Complete specifications cautions and installation instructions 2 1 482322 Mod 5 WJ5 Spacer Block Spacer between UAA and Plate 3 1 456862 Mod 5 WJ5 Mounting Plate Slides assembly into WJ 5 4 2 202524660 20 X inch long Socket Head Cap Screw Mount Spacer Block to UAA 5 4 202524540 20 X inch long Hex Head Screw Mounting Plate to Spacer 2 Mounting Plate to WJ 5 2 6 4 222503030 1 4 in Spli...

Page 64: ...intain the NEMA 4 IP65 environmental rating Sensor lens is protected by air purge and clean purge air if atmosphere is dirty oily or corrosive Do not use purge air with oil or water Use instrument air or filter adequately Sensors with the Dirty Window Detector Option require an APA air purge or other protection as explained in Section 3 8 DWD Installation Requirements page 34 If the purging air qu...

Page 65: ...L6 Feb 2017 63 exceed its temperature rating The Sensor mounting surface is grounded Earth Ground If not electrically insulate the housing from the mounting surface See information in Section 4 11 System Grounding and Shielding page 79 ...

Page 66: ...onitoring and control system Figure 56 Block diagram POI Box or Terminal Strip Plate Interconnecting Cable Sensor Alarm Relay Contacts Peak Picker Track Hold Remote Switch Input RS 485 Digital Communication to Modline 5 DPM PLC Host Computer or other Device 24Vdc Sensor Power Supply limited to 2 Amps Analog Current Output Selectable 0 20 mA or 4 20 mA Scaled to Sensor temperature span or customize...

Page 67: ...ents Avoid high temperature zones or areas subject to electrical or high frequency interference 4 4 TSP Terminal Strip Plate The TSP is required when the POI Power Supply Signal Interface Box is not used This plate mounted terminal strip with terminal identification label and suppression components allows use of the Modline 5 Sensor and Cable with user supplied enclosures and power supplies The TS...

Page 68: ...in twisted and kept as short as possible The IRCON Sensor cable is supplied with the connector attached on one end The opposite wiring end is prepared and supplied as per the following procedure If the cable is shortened the preparation procedure must be followed User supplied cables require similar preparation A Strip off 10 in 254 mm of the outer jacket B Partially cut back the outer braided shi...

Page 69: ...plete Route and install the interconnecting cable Refer to Section 4 6 Terminal Strip Plate Sensor Interconnecting Cable Installation page 68 4 5 2 Interconnecting Cable Assembly Continuity Check If desired a continuity check of the cable can be made The table below identifies the receptacle pin and the color coded wire connected to the pin The illustration below identifies the pin locations on th...

Page 70: ... color Insert the tinned wire ends of each color coded wire into its terminal and tighten The 100 Ohm 1 watt fusible resistor placed from the ground stud to power supply common is not shown in these illustrations Figure 59 Figure 60 4 7 Connecting Device Cables to Terminal Strip Plate 4 7 1 Recommended Cable Types To maintain signal integrity and reduce noise pick up twisted pair shielded cables w...

Page 71: ...ue White Analog Out Orange mA In Remote Emissivity or E Slope current input Orange White mA In Violet Pk Hd Switch Can be used for Peak Picker Reset or Track Mode select or Remote Laser operation Violet White Pk Hd Switch Black Alarm Relay Invalid Condition Dirty Window and Sensor Error Code Alarm relay Black White Alarm Relay Red 24VDC 24Vdc Sensor Power Supply Red White Common Table 15 Sensor In...

Page 72: ...across the output terminals This will prevent an Analog Loop malfunction Alarm Error X108 from occurring 4 7 6 Converting the Analog Output from a mA output to a 10 Volt Output To convert the Analog mA output to 0 to 10 Vdc Output place a 500 Ohm resistor across the output terminals The Sensor Analog output SOUT should be set to 0 to 20mA range The minus side of the Analog Output is connected to e...

Page 73: ...tch Laser operation follow the instructions given below When selected for remote Laser Operation Emissivity and E Slope are not changed by the input current 4 7 8 Current Input Terminal Connections for Remote Laser Use a DC power supply with a maximum output of 24 volts Maximum input current allowed is 20 mA Overloading the input can cause a Sensor Fail alarm When calculating a series resistor val...

Page 74: ...emote laser function The PkHd terminals are dedicated to Laser operation when selected To wire for remote PkHd switch operation follow the diagram given below Figure 65 4 7 10 Sensor Alarm Relay Contacts The sensor tests its case temperature detector assembly temperature output current flow etc The Check function checks internal circuit and detector operation The optional Dirty Window Detector mea...

Page 75: ...the Sensor rear panel pINV pINV is only displayed when the Invalid Alarm iALM function is set to ON and Peak Picker or Tra and Hold is On this condition becomes an alarm and triggers the Alarm relay and the ALARM wor on the Sensor rear panel Temperature displayed is Peak Picked or Hold Mode Temperature values from prior valid measurement conditions 4 8 Selection of a Power Supply for Sensors used ...

Page 76: ...e Sensors there may also be significant voltage drops across the wires connecting the power supply to each TSP Keep the wire lengths between the power supply and Terminal Strip Plate short The voltage drops developed are dependent upon length and gauge of the wire A qualified electrician or technician should apply power with the all sensors connected and measure 24 VDC 5 at the Red and Red White p...

Page 77: ...e to the Common Terminal 4 8 2 Power Supply Common Ground Connection The Common side of the power source must be connected to earth Ground If the dc power source common is not already connected to ground at some point in the system make the connection at the Terminal Strip Plate The recommended and preferred method of making the ground connection to is to connect the power supply Common Terminal t...

Page 78: ...les are recommended Each of these cables has a different number of wire pairs varying in quantity from 2 to 7 pairs The cable selected should have a twisted pair nominal impedance of 100 ohms and nominal capacitance between conductors should not exceed 15 5 pF ft 50 9 pF m Select power supplies and install cables as instructed in previous sections of the manual Figure 68 4 9 1 Computer Communicati...

Page 79: ...ons page 107 for Modline 5 Sensor communications details and commands 4 9 2 TSP Terminal Strip Plates Multi drop Wiring These illustrations indicate the proper wiring when using TSP Terminal Strip Plates A power supply for each Sensor and TSP pair is shown in the first illustration This is the preferred method A single power supply is shown powering three Sensors in the second illustration A power...

Page 80: ...cle combination are NEMA 4 IP65 rated However provide protection for the plug and receptacle if they are disconnected and the contacts and pins are exposed to harsh environments Make sure the 24Vdc power to the Modline 5 Sensor is turned off whenever connecting and disconnecting the cable Make sure the rear protection window is in place after making adjustments to maintain the Sensor s NEMA 4 IP65...

Page 81: ...is used cable shields are connected to ground with ground clamps on the plate This manual specifies the shields of cables connecting between the Terminal Strip Plate and system devices be connected to ground only at the plate The recommended shield connections are shown in the drawing below This recommendation is to prevent ground loops due to the difference in ground potential between locations o...

Page 82: ...tion the internal common will be connected to ground through a 100 Ohm 1 Watt fusible resistor See Section 4 8 for details 9 The Terminal Strip Plate is supplied with a transient suppressor across the Red and Red White power supply wires on the left side of the terminal strip 10 The Terminal Plate is supplied with a ceramic ferrite bead for the Red and Red White power supply wires 11 The Terminal ...

Page 83: ...on this instrument and its peripheral components Other measuring and controlling safe guards should be included in a redundant system designed to provide warning of conditions that may cause personal injury or property damage These safeguards should be in place at all times including startup and shutdown as well as normal operation Procedures should be in place that verifies proper instrument and ...

Page 84: ...emperature indication in Fahrenheit or Celsius LOW or HIGH is displayed when viewing target temperatures below or above the Sensor temperature range INV is presented on the display for Invalid ratio temperature measurement conditions Setup parameters will be shown on the TEMP display during setup and error codes displayed in response to an Alarm inquiry Two of the pushbuttons are Down Up Arrows la...

Page 85: ...or Code press Enter If no button is pressed after 15 seconds the display returns to the temperature display The ENT pushbutton is also used to navigate from the TEMP display to the Main Setup Menus Up and Down Arrows and the ENT pushbutton are used to View Select and Adjust Sensor Functions ENT must be momentarily depressed less than 5 seconds when changing function values and making selections If...

Page 86: ...log Full Scale Temperature Fatl Set Output Current for Sensor or DWD Error A LO Set Alarm Current Output for Temperature Below ZERO A HI Set Alarm Current Output for Temperature Above FULL COMM RS485 Digital Communications CLCK Communications Lock Read Only or Read and Write Setup LASR Select Laser Sight Activation Mode ADDR Set Sensor Address BRAT Set Baud Rate HEAD Sensor Operating Functions EMI...

Page 87: ...ore of the Modline 5 Sensor responses described below on the TEMP display and at the outputs During initial setup because the Sensor is not adjusted for the process these initial displays are expected 1 Target Within Range If the Sensor is viewing a temperature within its range it will display a temperature value Equivalent analog signals will be supplied to any devices connected to the analog out...

Page 88: ...nd Limits LOCK Press ENT to view Panel Lock state OFF or ON Use Up Down Arrows to enter numerical Password 751 Press ENT Use Up Down Arrows to turn Panel Lock OFF or ON Press ENT to enter and save selection and return to TEMP display OFF ON 0 to 999 5 6 2 MODL Sensor Model Number The MODL function reports the Modline 5 Sensor Model Number as an eight character alphanumeric display The Sensor Model...

Page 89: ...n checks internal circuit and detector operation The optional Dirty Window Detector measures the Sensor s window condition One or more out of limit conditions sensed by these tests triggers an Alarm Set the relay operation to correspond to proper and safe use of the contacts in your overall measurement system Select N C for closed relay operation with Sensor not in Alarm condition open in alarm st...

Page 90: ...s temperature measurement is interrupted for 5 to 10 seconds during the check period After application of power a warm up time of approximately 5 to 15 minutes is required for the Sensor s infrared detector and or electronics The Sensor Rear Panel Alarm indicator will be lit and Error Code X104 Detector Cold displayed when the arrow is depressed The instrument Check function should not be initiate...

Page 91: ... 56 Models This function checks a Model 56 Sensors performance by initiating a System Calibration Check When this function is initiated the Sensor s infrared detector signal internal gain and offset voltages are checked First a flag is closed inside of the unit to block the optical path of the instrument Operation of the Sensor is determined with no target in the field of view of the infrared dete...

Page 92: ...unication command Series 56 Manual and Automatic HOUR Function Initiated Calibration Check Summary Calibration Check Initiation Alarm Condition Display RS485 and 20mA Temperature Outputs Manually Initiated Calibration Check with Self Calibration if required It is not recommended to perform a Manual check more once than every 24 hours Alarms Off Note 1 CAL Sensor ModView DPM MSI Last Temperature re...

Page 93: ...Calibration is not Initiated Detector Hot Cold Alarms on for 2 minutes Temperature is Displayed but may not be Accurate Accurate after 2 minutes Initiate a Manual Cal Check Navigate from TEMP display with to ENGR then use to CHK Display Instructions Display and Limits CHK Press ENT to initiate Calibration Check Sensor cycles through Sensor Check and Self Calibration if necessary and then returns t...

Page 94: ... select a greater CORS or lesser SENS amount of Sensor window transmission loss required to trigger an alarm Navigate from TEMP display with to ENGR then use to WRNL Display Instructions Display and Limits WRNL Press ENT to view Dirty Window Detector Warning Level selection OFF SENS Sensitive or CORS Coarse Use Up Down Arrows to select Press ENT to save and return to TEMP display OFF CORS SENS 5 6...

Page 95: ...arget or the target being too small to completely resolve as well as obstructions in the sight path i e certain types of smoke When an invalid condition occurs an alarm output is provided to indicate the signal variation is too great between the two detectors While this type of detection method is suitable for many applications there are some instances where the user wants to adjust the sensitivit...

Page 96: ...aximum value 20 mA Temperature must be within the Sensor specified temperature range and is limited to a minimum value 10 F 12 2 C above the Sensor s specified zero scale temperature or 10F 12 2 C above the adjusted Analog Output Zero Scale temperature value explained above Maximum setting is the Sensor specified full scale temperature For ZERO FULL span setting F and C operation The minimum 10 sp...

Page 97: ...below the selected FULL temperature see below See note above for C operation FULL Press ENT to view Temperature Corresponding to the Analog Output Maximum value 20 mA Use Up Down Arrows to set Temperature within the Sensor temperature range and low limit shown Temperature Value Minimum is 10 F above the selected ZERO temperature see above See note above for C operation Fatl Press ENT to view the A...

Page 98: ... 8 4 LASR Laser Operation Sensor Firmware Versions 1 08 and Higher Selects Sensor Rear Panel or RS485 operation only or remote switch operation using the I IN or PkHd functions See Section 5 11 Laser Sighting Operation page 102 RS485 Communication Navigate from TEMP with to COMM then use to ADDR or BRAT or CLCK Press ENT to save and return to TEMP display after each function Display Instructions D...

Page 99: ...ate from TEMP display with to Head then use to R T Display Instructions Display and Limits R T Press ENT to view Response Time in Seconds Use Up Down Arrows to adjust Response Time Press ENT to save and return to TEMP display 0 01 to 60 0 Seconds for 5R Ratio Sensors 0 006 to 60 0 Seconds for Series 52 and 5G 006 6 6 milliseconds 0 02 to 60 0 seconds Model 56 Sensors 5 9 2 COLR Ratio Unit Operatio...

Page 100: ...missivity adjustment for accurate temperature measurement The Emissivity value is set to the characteristics of the material being measured using the EMIS function Ratio sensors that are using the Attenuation Alarm feature will need to set the sensor to a single color mode set the correct emissivity for the target then set the sensor back to 2 color mode When using the Attenuation Alarm feature yo...

Page 101: ... adjusted for a matching TEMP display During the adjustment the Response Time should be set to 100 milliseconds or faster and Peak Picker or Track and Hold signal conditioning set to Off If the resulting Emissivity or E Slope is not within allowed limits the Match value cannot be inputted and ERR will be seen on the display after pressing ENT Return to EMIS or E SLP to view resulting value if desi...

Page 102: ...EL Peak Picker Functions The PSEL Functions are for Peak Picker Operation Refer to Section 8 Applications Guide page 129 for a description of Peak Picker signal conditioning operation including these functions 5 10 1 D R Decay Rate Function The Decay Rate range is 0 00 to 300 00 F or 0 00 to 166 66 C per second depending on Fahrenheit or Celsius unit s selection The Decay Rate must be set to retai...

Page 103: ...w the selected temperature the Peak Picker remains in reset condition and the Sensor continuously measures and indicates temperature without any peaking picking action This function is affected by the Response Time function It is possible for a long response time to delay a Reset triggered by the Reset Below temperature even though the target temperature has decreased 5 10 5 RBEL Reset Below Tempe...

Page 104: ... Temperature in ºC or ºF DEL Press ENT to view Use Up Down Arrows to Select Off or set Peak Picker Signal Conditioning Delay in seconds OFF or 0 01 to 10 00 5 11 Laser Sighting Operation The Laser Sighting Option is specified at the time the Sensor is ordered and must be factory installed A pushbutton labeled LASER is supplied on the rear panel to energize the laser The pushbutton is located in th...

Page 105: ...xplained below COMM Menu LASR Mode Selection Sensor Rear Panel LASER Switch RS 485 LS Command ModView DPM MSI Peak Hold Switch Remote SPST Switch Required I IN Current Input Remote SPST Switch Required PANL Operation Energizes and turns Laser Off Energizes and turns Laser Off Not Enabled for Laser Operation Not Enabled for Laser Operation I IN Remote Current Input Operation Can de energize Laser a...

Page 106: ...n is selected remote switch Reset of the peak picker and the Track and Hold function are not operational The SPST switch can be an actual toggle or a press and hold type switch which would de energize the laser when released The Peak Picker can be reset at the Sensor Rear or with a RS 485 command Condition Set Two 2 A If Sensor is powered up with the PkHd switch closed the Laser will not operate u...

Page 107: ...ity or E Slope Use of Pick Picker or Track and Hold signal conditioning may be necessary to capture temperature signals because of process interferences The Rear Panel ALARM indicator signals an error has been detected Press Up Arrow to view Error Codes Press Up Arrow multiple times to view all simultaneous Error Codes Error Codes for Sensor diagnostic information are summarized as follows X101 Di...

Page 108: ... on the Response Time Peak Picker or Track and Hold Signal Conditioning Functions 2 During start up routines observe measured temperature closely to insure proper measurement If necessary fine tune Sensor operating functions Refer to Section 8 Applications Guide page 129 for applications and measurement information 3 Allow the proper amount of time for the display to settle when making measurement...

Page 109: ... turn when the Sensor transmits information back to your external device the response message will be in the same standard message format The external device must be able to interpret the response message Command Codes are the part of the message that request work change values etc to be done by the Sensor Commands that request work are Write commands The same codes used Read commands request the ...

Page 110: ... 3 3 BRAT Baud Rate The Sensor Baud Rate must match that of the other RS 485 device Four baud rates are supported 9600 19200 38400 and 57600 bits of information per second 6 4 Communication Protocol Communication is half duplex two wire The Sensor does not support simultaneous transmit and receive Four baud rates are supported 9600 19200 38400 and 57600 bits of information per second All character...

Page 111: ...ill be echoed back as A0CCXXXXX CR where XXXXX will be the value sent if the command sent parameters that changed something or the current setting if no parameters were sent If the parameters sent are out of range or otherwise not allowed the current setting will be returned The message format must be correct for the sensor to reply If the A0 is followed by any number of characters and a carriage ...

Page 112: ...wer on routine Explanation of this feature is provided in Section 5 5 Warm up and Initial Setup page 85 under the explanations for sensor parameters CHK Models Beginning with 56 and HOUR Models Beginning with 56 Range 0 or 168 65535 A zero value disables this function a Manual Initiation must be performed at least every 168 hours A value of 168 sets the time period between calibration checks to 16...

Page 113: ... sighting option only Turns the sighting laser on or off Note that the laser has an automatic timeout of twenty minutes Range 0 or 1 Values Turns on the laser 1 or turns off the laser 0 The Laser will not energize during the System Check Also if the Laser is energized and a manual CHK function or automatic HOUR function system check is initiated the Laser will turn off Observe and follow cautions ...

Page 114: ...mand Codes AO Analog Output Current Range Read Write Sets the Analog Output Current loop range to either 0 to 20 mA or 4 20 mA Range 0 or 1 0 4 to 20 mA 1 0 to 20 mA AZ Analog Zero Scale Read Write Analog Zero Scale command specifies the measured temperature that will produce the Analog Output Zero Scale current See Section 5 7 AOUT Setup of Analog Signal Output Current Range and Temperature Scali...

Page 115: ...hat produces Analog Full Scale Output current Scaled Message Value Range 200 240 Actual Range 20 0 mA to 24 0 mA 6 8 Head Function Command Codes CL Select Mode of Ratio Sensor Operation Read Write Command is for 5R ratio units only The CL command selects One Color or Two Color operation for a Series 5R ratio Sensor Message Value Range 1 or 2 1 selects single color brightness mode 2 selects two col...

Page 116: ...TT Temperature Read Only Returns the temperature the unit is reading in the current units An F or C is put on the end as appropriate The temperature resolution is 1 F or C Message Value Range From the low end to the high end of the Sensor temperature range Some special readings are 32768 800016 Sensor Failure 32512 810016 Unit not warmed up 32256 820016 Invalid 32000 830016 Temperature too low bel...

Page 117: ...Sensors the following operation applies Sets the peak picker decay rate Zero 0 sets the unit to never decay Otherwise decay is in F or C per second Scaled Message Value Range 0 to 30000 F or C per second times 100 PS Peak Picker Auto Reset Read Write Selects Peak Picker Auto Reset operation Scaled Message Value Range 0 to 2 Actual Value 0 to 2 Zero 0 Sets Auto Reset to Off 1sets it to On 2 is rese...

Page 118: ... Signal invalid may not be set in Peak Picker mode Invalid 1 Same as INV on rear panel 4 Case temperature too low Same as Error Code X106 8 Case temperature too high Same as Error Code X105 16 Detector block cold Same as Error Code X104 32 Detector block hot Same as Error Code X103 64 Current loop fault Same as Error Code X108 128 Dirty window detection Same as Error Code X101 256 Sensor failure S...

Page 119: ...cay rate R W Head Sets the peak picker decay rate in F or C Zero 0 sets the unit to never decay DT dirty window threshold R W Eng Dirty Window Detector Sensitivity Warning Setting EM Emissivity R W Head Sets Emissivity for single color or ratio units in one color mode ES E slope R W Head Sets the E Slope for Ratio Sensors in the 2 color ratio mode FT Features Matrix R O Eng Returns bit values for ...

Page 120: ... under range conditions TP Controller type R O Eng Reserved for future use Always returns 0 TS Temperature and Status R O Alarm Returns the temperature the unit is reading and the Presence of an alarm TT Temperature R O Head Returns the temperature the unit is reading in the current units F or C Special bit mapping messages for measurement status UF Unit full scale R O Eng Returns unit s full scal...

Page 121: ...ss viewing windows should be clean Check Sensor lens and clean if necessary Refer to cleaning instructions below Make sure Sensor is not overheated If water cooling and or air purge accessories are used make sure there is adequate flow of cooling water and clean dry air Check Sensor interconnecting cable for any signs of mechanical damage or overheating Make sure all connections are secure 7 2 Sen...

Page 122: ...sopropyl alcohol Wipe gently to remove residue Inspect and re wipe as necessary to remove any film 7 2 2 Restoring the Sensor to Operation Always re install the Sensor in its original position Always verify focusing as instructed in section 3 Sensor Installation page 22 Lock the lens by tightening the lens locking screw on the bottom of the unit with your fingers and thumb Never use a tool Place t...

Page 123: ...the Sensor Housing Units must be returned to the factory for calibration and adjustments Do not disassemble the unit 7 4 Factory Calibration and Service Instruments are calibrated against precision laboratory standards and are burned in for before shipment to ensure accurate temperature measurements throughout the operating range To preserve this accuracy each instrument should be recalibrated per...

Page 124: ...ure the best accuracy 7 5 Measurement Condition Displays Error Codes and Troubleshooting The Modline 5 displays word messages on its rear panel display to indicate Sensor diagnostic results Below are explanations of the reported measurement status and error codes Measurement status displays for Out of Range and Invalid measurement conditions are defined as follows LOW Conditions do not allow measu...

Page 125: ...en the Invalid Alarm iALM function is set to ON and Peak Picker or Track and Hold is On This condition becomes an alarm and triggers the Alarm relay and the ALARM word on the Sensor rear panel Temperature displayed is Peak Picked or Hold Mode Temperature values from prior valid measurement conditions Environmental conditions can cause Sensor errors High or low ambient temperatures can cause Sensor...

Page 126: ...For Sensor Series 5R Temperature Display is INV Note iALM must be set to ON for this Alarm condition to be displayed on Sensor rear panel and for the Alarm Relay to operate This is an Invalid Alarm display The process measurement conditions are invalid The infrared energy reaching the Sensor is too low to provide reliable temperature measurement For Sensor Series 5R Alarm condition is pINV Note iA...

Page 127: ...on Caution Any temperature readings on rear panel display at Analog Output or from RS 485 Communications may be inaccurate Error Code X104 Detector block too cold Note This Error Code is normal during Sensor warm up Warm up typically lasts from just a few minutes to 15 minutes Detector Temperature is too low Check ambient temperature 0 C minimum and Sensor internal case temperature using the RS485...

Page 128: ...Analog Output or from RS 485 Communications must be considered inaccurate Replace Sensor Error Code X108 Analog Output Current loop malfunction Analog Output current not correct value Caution Inaccurate temperature readings may be displayed or used by external devices connected to Analog Output Sensor has sensed external analog output current flow is not accurate Note this Error Code only will be ...

Page 129: ...med up See Section 5 5 Warm up and Initial Setup page 85 2 Check Sensor sighting and focusing Is target resolved 3 Check for obstruction in sight path 4 Check for background interference reflections causing high temperature readings 5 Check lens and clean if necessary If system includes window or mirror check and clean 6 Check ambient temperature of Sensor If water cooling is used make sure coolan...

Page 130: ... of Sensor Add water cooling and or heat shielding to Sensor if necessary No Invalid Measurement Condition Alarm 1 Check iALM function under Engineering Menu Cannot adjust or select functions at the Sensor rear panel 1 Check Panel Lock function in Engineering Menu RS 485 Communications problems 1 Check Communications Lock setting in COMMS Menu Selections are Read Only and Read Write 2 Check Baud R...

Page 131: ...differential inputs If instruments with grounded inputs are connected in the loop the output may be inoperable or inaccurate If the Analog output is not used insert a jumper wire across the output terminals This will prevent an Analog Loop malfunction open circuit Alarm Error X108 from occurring The current signal varies linearly with the measured temperature There are several schemes for temperat...

Page 132: ...e the analog current output corresponds to a 500 to 2500 degree range and a temperature span of 2000 degrees With the alternate temperature scaling the analog current output corresponds to a 1000 to 1800 degree range and a temperature span of 1000 degrees A minimum 10 degree F 6 degree C span between zero scale and full scale is required Figure 79 Analog Output Scaling 8 2 2 Measured Temperature C...

Page 133: ...d signal conditioning selections 2 Three Analog Output related alarm functions can be used to set the Analog Current Output to a specified value for certain conditions A LO A HI and FATL alarm functions will force the current output to specific values for Zero Scale Full Scale and two alarm conditions Sensor failure and Dirty Window Detector operation Failure See Section 5 Operation page 82 of thi...

Page 134: ...ral effects of response times as if plotted by a chart recorder The combination of low target temperature and fast response time will cause unstable temperature indications When measuring low target temperatures adjust the Response Time slowly to obtain stable temperature readings Measurements below 400 F 200 C may require a response time of one second or more A Response Time setting of 30 millise...

Page 135: ...ies To use the tables locate your target material and obtain a value from the column for the Sensor series you are using Adjust the Emissivity value setting to this value Most table values are in the form of ranges This is because the details of an object s form and characteristics affect its reflectance R and transmittance T These factors in turn reduce the emissivity E value as shown in the foll...

Page 136: ... the Emissivity is to send a scaled input of 4 to 20 mAdc via the Orange and Orange White twisted wire pair of the Sensor s interconnecting cable The Modline 5 senses an input and overrides any other setting of Emissivity or Match Wiring and scaling information is in Section 4 Sensor Wiring page 64 of this manual 8 4 4 Using Relative Readings True temperature readings are not always necessary Rela...

Page 137: ...easure targets with high emissivity values High reflectance off or transmittance through the target introduces the possibility of measurement error due to background interference Avoid reflections when measuring targets with Emissivity less than about 0 8 Figure 81 Surface Finish affects Emissivity Highly Reflective Low Emissivity Highly Reflective Good Emissivity Very poor Reflector Approaching b...

Page 138: ...0 20 0 35 0 15 0 25 Constantan 0 25 0 40 0 20 0 35 0 15 0 25 Copper 0 05 0 20 0 04 0 16 0 03 0 15 Gold 0 05 0 20 0 04 0 16 0 03 0 15 Inconel 0 40 0 60 0 35 0 50 0 20 0 35 Iron 0 35 0 50 0 25 0 40 0 20 0 35 Iron Cast 0 35 0 50 0 25 0 40 0 20 0 35 Lead 0 25 0 40 0 15 0 25 0 10 0 20 Molybdenum 0 35 0 50 0 25 0 40 0 20 0 35 Monel 0 40 0 60 0 35 0 50 0 20 0 35 Nichrome 0 40 0 60 0 35 0 50 0 20 0 35 Nic...

Page 139: ...m oxidized 0 40 0 80 0 40 0 80 0 40 0 80 Cobalt oxidized 0 40 0 80 0 40 0 85 0 40 0 80 Constantan oxidized 0 60 0 85 0 60 0 85 0 60 0 85 Copper oxidized 0 40 0 80 0 40 0 80 0 40 0 80 Inconel oxidized 0 80 0 90 0 80 0 90 0 80 0 90 Iron oxidized 0 80 0 95 0 80 0 95 0 80 0 95 Iron Cast oxidized 0 80 0 95 0 80 0 95 0 80 0 95 Molybdenum oxidized 0 50 0 80 0 50 0 80 0 50 0 80 Monel oxidized 0 60 0 85 0 ...

Page 140: ...nders Slag Cinkers 0 85 0 95 0 85 0 95 0 85 0 95 Coke 0 95 1 00 0 95 1 00 0 95 1 00 Firebrick 2 thick high purity alumina 0 20 0 20 0 20 high purity aluminum silicate Mullite 0 20 0 20 0 20 0 50 Foods bulk fruits vegetables oils meats bakery goods etc Gallium Arsenide solid polished 0 5 mm thick water Glass commercial soda lime 0 05 thick 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 10 4 thick 0 95 1 00 0 95 1 00 0 95 1 00 O...

Page 141: ...95 1 00 Silicon solid polished 0 5 mm thick wafer Silicon molten 0 30 0 30 Silicon Carbide 0 80 0 85 0 80 0 85 0 80 0 85 Textiles Fabrics Carpet cotton wool synthetic Fabrics close weave cotton wool synthetic Leather Water 0 0002 film Wood Code 4 Emissivity values may be significantly lower than shown for very sheer materials 4 Note that objects with even a very thin coating of water have very hig...

Page 142: ... have emissivities that are the same at both detected wavelengths The most common graybody materials are described below When your target is made from any of these materials and are oxidized set the E Slope Control of the Sensor to a value of 1 00 Materials which require an E Slope setting of 1 0 Blackbody calibration standard Cavities in any opaque isothermal body The following metals when worked...

Page 143: ...because of slag oxides etc Using the Peak Picker allows measuring the highest temperature If the line of sight between the instrument and the work piece is momentarily or periodically interrupted as by a moving piece of machinery or by bursts of steam or smoke Figure 82 illustrates the Peak Picker action The Peak Picker circuitry responds to the highest instantaneous value of temperature and holds...

Page 144: ...08 seconds resets the Peak Picker function to the current temperature reading The peaking action begins again when the switch returns to the open position Wiring and switch operation for the Peak Picker are described in Section 4 Sensor Wiring page 64 of this manual Figure 82 Peak Picker Operation Time Peak Picker Off Actual temperature shown as a solid line Indicated temperature tracks changes in...

Page 145: ...ns The goal is to eliminate erratic measurements due to gaps in work pieces bursts of smoke or steam etc in the sight path of the Sensor The Decay Rate range is 0 00 to 300 degrees The Decay Rate setting is unit less The units are defined by the selected Sensor measurement units Fahrenheit or Celsius The fastest decay rate is 300 degrees per second The slowest decay rate is 0 degrees per second Th...

Page 146: ...r Delay function is used to delay the start of the peaking action for up to 10 seconds following the detection of the leading edge of a new target This function is turned on with the Sensor rear panel PSEL menu DEL function or the RS 485 PD Command It operates independently of the Auto Reset and reset below functions It has limited operation when used with Peak Picker signal conditioning without t...

Page 147: ...and Hold function that allows continuous temperature measurement in the Track mode and suspended measurement in the Hold mode with the last temperature reading held Selection of the Track and Hold function is made with the Sensor rear panel SIGL menu and TRAK function or the RS 485 TS Command 8 7 1 External Switch Control of Track and Hold The Modline 5 has provisions for a remote process controll...

Page 148: ...r all Sensor Series when viewing smooth surfaced objects such as metals glass or plastics Angles up to 45 from the perpendicular usually will not appreciably affect the measurement although the smaller the angle from the perpendicular the better In general angles greater than 45 should be avoided An increase in reflectance occurs when smooth surfaces are viewed at large angles and consequently the...

Page 149: ... target the indicated temperature is too high There is no error in the indicated temperature with a Series 5R Sensor when the background temperature matches the target temperature Figure 86 Viewing Angle When the environment includes unfiltered background light or heat sources select a viewing arrangement that minimizes these problems In general the higher the target s Emissivity the less suscepti...

Page 150: ... purpose For information on the use of windows refer to Section 8 10 Use of Windows page 150 8 8 5 Reflectance Effects If the target has some reflectance it acts as a mirror and reflects infrared energy generated by other sources e g a furnace wall or heating element If the Sensor picks up the reflection measurement errors will result Reflectance depends on the target material and the condition of...

Page 151: ...5R Sensors the mirror must be a front surfaced gold coated mirror Aluminum coated mirrors show a small coloring effect in the Series 5R spectrum causing the instrument to read low This low reading error may be corrected by the E Slope adjustment but a gold mirror is preferred Sensor Lens Workpiece Furnace Roof Cooled Shield Problem Sensor Lens sees reflections of furnace roof or wall Solution 1 Ch...

Page 152: ... your regular maintenance routine If you have any trouble in obtaining an appropriate mirror or in erecting your system please contact IRCON for recommendations Figure 89 Effect of Using a Mirror on Optical Cone 8 10 Use of Windows To view an object in an inert atmosphere or vacuum chamber you must use an infrared transmitting window Selection of an appropriate window material will depend on the S...

Page 153: ...rt of the Cone of Vision to be obstructed Figure 90 illustrates the correct use of windows Keep the window clean to prevent low temperature indications Figure 90 Viewing a Target through a Sight Hole and Window 8 10 1 Special Considerations for Ratio Units Because Modline Series 5R ratio Sensors compare the radiation detected at two separate wavelengths the best windows for these units have the sa...

Page 154: ...ielding for additional protection from high ambient temperatures and radiated heat using materials available at the installation site Figure 91 shows one means of providing insulation protection In this example a Sensor is mounted at a sight hole cut into a furnace wall The Sensor is protected from the atmosphere by a water cooling accessory and is insulated from the atmosphere near the wall by al...

Page 155: ...Applications Guide Modline 5 Rev L6 Feb 2017 153 Figure 92 Protection Using Reflective Heat Shield Hot Target Heat Shield Sight Hole ...

Page 156: ...Notices 154 Rev L6 Feb 2017 Modline 5 9 Notices ...

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