NEULOG INFRARED THERMOMETER LOGGER SENSOR GUIDE
NeuLog infrared thermometer logger sensor NUL-235
The NeuLog infrared thermometer sensor can be used for any science experiment
which requires accurate temperature measurements such as in the fields of Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, etc.
The sensor comes pre-calibrated so you can start experimentation right out of the box
using this guide.
Using the infrared thermometer sensor over the standard temperature sensor or the
surface temperature sensor has several advantages:
It can take measurements of hazardous materials safely from a distance.
It has no probe which can react with chemicals.
It has a more flexible use.
It is very precise when measuring zones; this means you can reliably measure
the temperature of a specific point instead of a large area.
It is great for outdoor experiments.
Among hundreds of possible experimental subjects that can be studied with the NUL-
235 sensor are: exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions, metabolism, heat
and energy transfer, human temperature changes, effects of heat on enzyme function,
weather studies, material thermal conductance properties, and many more.
This sensor is capable of measuring both in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Celsius: The SI (International System of Units) unit of temperature.
Fahrenheit: The temperature measurement unit of the English System commonly used
in the United States.
Infrared light:
Infrared light (radiation) is emitted by moving molecules inside of bodies with a
temperature above absolute zero (0 K). This phenomenon is called “black body
radiation”. When the temperature of an object increases the molecules inside move
much more rapidly and more infrared radiation is released.
How the infrared thermometer sensor works:
At the top of the NeuLog infrared thermometer sensor is a metallic lens which focuses
infrared light from an object onto an internal detector called a thermopile. The
thermopile acts as a heat-sink as it collects infrared radiation. An electrical current
runs through the thermopile and as more heat is absorbed more resistance is
produced. The resistance is measured and easily converted into a temperature
reading.
How to use the infrared thermometer sensor:
For instructions on connecting the sensor to computers, tablets, smartphones, or
NeuLog Viewer please review the following sections.
After you have connected your NeuLog infrared sensor to the smart device of your
choosing:
1.
Locate the metallic lens on the top of the infrared sensor (this is where
infrared radiation is detected).
2.
Direct the metallic lens towards the target you want to measure, it can be
either solid or liquid.
3.
The sensor works over very long distances, however detecting small objects
from far away can be tricky so you may need to measure from a closer
distance.
Quick start procedure:
PC or Mac Computer
Materials needed:
NUL-235 Infrared Thermometer Sensor
USB-200 USB Module
USB to mini USB cable (included with the USB-200 module)
Your infrared thermometer sensor needs to be connected to a USB-200 module. The
USB-200 module then connects to a computer via a USB to mini-USB cable. Please
note that you cannot plug the infrared thermometer sensor directly into the computer.
The browser based application can be downloaded for free at
well as a full application user guide.
Choose "Downloads" on the main menu and then choose "Software and Application".