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BB-2A

Blackbody Calibration Source

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User’s Guide

NORWALK, CT

Summary of Contents for BB-2A

Page 1: ...BB 2A Blackbody Calibration Source TM e mail info omega com For latest product manuals www omegamanual info Shop online at omega com User sGuide NORWALK CT ...

Page 2: ...erves the right to alter specifications without notice Servicing North America U S A Omega Engineering Inc Headquarters Toll Free 1 800 826 6342 USA Canada only Customer Service 1 800 622 2378 USA Canada only Engineering Service 1 800 872 9436 USA Canada only Tel 203 359 1660 Fax 203 359 7700 e mail info omega com For Other Locations Visit omega com worldwide ...

Page 3: ...d Inspection 2 1 2 2 Mounting 2 1 2 3 Power Connection 2 2 Section 3 Parts and Features 3 1 Section 4 Operation 4 1 4 1 Setting Temperature 4 1 4 2 Measuring Temperature 4 1 Section 5 Maintenance 5 1 5 1 Calibration 5 1 5 2 Cleaning 5 1 5 2 1 Main Body 5 1 5 2 2 Target Plate 5 1 5 3 Fuse Replacement 5 1 Section 6 Specifications 6 1 Section 7 Troubleshooting Guide 7 1 Section 8 Glossary of Terms 8 ...

Page 4: ...LIST OF FIGURES BB 2A Blackbody Reference ii FIGURE PAGE 1 BB 2A Blackbody Source Parts 3 1 ...

Page 5: ...reading a bi metal thermometer is included Please note that we do not recommend this unit to be used as a primary calibration reference 1 2 Safety Warnings and Precautions Follow all safety precautions and operating instructions outlined in this manual Never leave your calibration unattended when in use Keep out of reach of all children Never touch the target plate when hot Never place any object ...

Page 6: ...Introduction 1 1 2 NOTE There are no user serviceable parts inside your unit Attempting to repair or service your unit may void your warranty ...

Page 7: ...ping agent 2 2 Mounting and Setup Place the BB 2A Blackbody Reference on a sturdy surface in a vertical position and allow space on all sides of the unit for ventilation Assemble the Dial Temperature thermometer by inserting the stem of the thermometer into the large hole in the middle of the top surface of the target plate Make sure the rocker switch and the temperature control knob is on the OFF...

Page 8: ...oper safety agencies International 240 VAC 50 60 Hz models On 240 VAC 50 60 Hz models a European style power cord with the proper color code and approvals is provided with 3 prong connector Line voltage variations are not to exceed 10 of the rated input voltage Electrical connections and wiring should be performed only by suitably trained personnel To shut down the unit in an emergency the power c...

Page 9: ...tom plate The plates are made of aluminum to aid in uniform surface tem perature distribution The temperature of the plate is controlled by a bimetallic thermostat sensor The case supports the aluminum plates and also serves to house the electrical connections and the temperature control components See Figure 1 for the overall shape and the general features of the unit Figure 1 Blackbody Source Pa...

Page 10: ...ure The 5 1 4 target area of the plate is a near ideal blackbody source The emissivity of the plate is 0 95 When calibrating an IR pyrometer hold the pyrometer perpendicular to the target plate for optimal perfor mance The proper distance between the IR pyrometer and the target plate depends on the field of view of the pyrometer If the pyrometer is too far away it will scan unwanted surfaces outsi...

Page 11: ...ning 5 2 1 Main Body Only a damp soft rag with a mild cleaning solution should be used when cleaning the main body of this unit 5 2 2 Target Plate Do not attempt to clean the target plate The target plate has a special coating applied and cleaning may change the emissivity and perfor mance of your unit 5 3 Fuse replacement WARNING Disconnect all power from source before attempting fuse replacement...

Page 12: ...5 2 For model BB 2A use 1 ea 250 VAC T7A Time Lag 7 Amp UL CSA APPROVED 1 4 dia x 1 1 4 long BB 2A 230 use 1 ea 250 VAC T4A Time Lag 4 Amp VDE APPROVED 1 4 dia 1 1 4 long Maintenance 5 ...

Page 13: ...o 95 F Humidity 0 to 90 RH non condensing Power BB2A 120 VAC 50 60 Hz 750W BB2A 230VAC 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 750W Internal Control Sensor Bimetallic Thermostat Accuracy 2 of the Reading Stability 3 C 5 4 F over entire range Display Accuracy Unit Accuracy Target Plate Emissivity 0 95 2 unit Dimensions 165 W x 229 H x 140 mm D 6 5 W x 9 0 H x 5 5 in D Weight 2 5 Kg 5 5 Lbs ...

Page 14: ... customer service department 2 Unit turns on but the target a Check that you have plate will not get hot set a setpoint above the ambient temperature b Burned out heating element Unit requires service contact our customer service department 3 Target plate temperature will a Unit may be out of calibration not stabilize at the setpoint and requires service contact our customer service department ...

Page 15: ... of adjusting an instrument or compiling a deviation chart so that its reading can be correlated to the actual value being measured EmissivityInfrared The ratio of energy emitted by a surface to the energy emitted by a blackbody at the same temperature Infrared IR A range of the electromagnetic spectrum extending beyond red vis ible light from 760 nanometers to 1000 microns NIST National Institute...

Page 16: ...Source Calibration Range Accuracy 1 4 C 2 5 F 32 to 400 C 90 to 752 F Emissivity 0 95 Ambient Temp 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Cavity Size 28 6 mm 1 125 in Power 115 230V 50 60 Hz 175W BB704 4 Target Plate Blackbody Calibration Source Calibration Range Accuracy 0 8 C 1 4 F 100 to 400 C 212 to 752 F Emissivity 0 95 Ambient Temp 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Cavity Size 101 65 mm 4 in Power 115 230V 50 60 Hz 425W...

Page 17: ...y 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 h...

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