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Section 5 - Maintenance

5.1 Calibration

This unit has been fine tuned at the factory and calibrated to give optimum 

performance of its full temperature range. It is recommended that the unit be 

returned annually for re-calibration. 

5.2 Cleaning

Remove all electrical connections and power before attempting any maintenance or 

cleaning.

5.2.1 

Main Body

Only a damp soft rag with a mild cleaning solution should be used to clean the 

main body of this unit.

5.2.2 

Heater Cavity

Do not attempt to clean the heater cavity. 

5.2.3 Fan

The fan filter should be cleaned as a minimum monthly, by washing the filter 

with warm water and then blowing dry with air. Never clean it while attached to 

the unit. It is removed by by firmly pulling back the plastic frame outward. The 

internal protective grill that is seated against the fan can be cleaned with a soft 

bristle brush.

5.3 

Fuse Replacement

Disconnect all power from source before attempting fuse replacement.

For continued protection against the risk of fire replace with only the same size, type and 

rating fuse indicated here and on the rear panel of your unit.

For model: BB-4A use 

1 ea. 250 VAC~, T4A (Time-Lag, 4 Amp) 

 

 

  UL./CSA APPROVED (.25 dia. x 1.25 long).

For model: BB-4A -230VAC  use 2 ea. 250 VAC~, F3.15A (Time-Lag, 3.15 Amp)  

 

VDE APPROVED (5 mm dia. x 20 mm long).

BB-4A Blackbody Calibrator

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Page 1: ...e mail info omega com For latest product manuals www omegamanual info BB 4A Blackbody Calibrator Shop online at omega com User sGuide TM ...

Page 2: ...specifications without notice omega com info omega com 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: ...3 Thermal Reset Switch 3 3 3 4 Changing the Temperature Setpoint 3 3 3 5 Changing the Controller Parameters 3 4 3 6 Heat Up Cool Down Cycle Times 3 5 Section 4 Serial Communication 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 Heater Cavity 5 1 5 2 3 Fan 5 1 5 3 Fuse Replacement 5 1 Section 6 Reference Probe 6 1 Section 7 Specifications 7 1 Section 8 ...

Page 4: ...ls 1 1 2 Front Panel 3 1 3 Back Panel 3 3 4 Menu Hierarchy Showing Factory Default Settings 3 4 5 Programming Procedure 3 5 6 Heat Up Cool Down Table 3 5 7 Connecting the BB 4A to a Computer s Serial Port 4 1 BB 4A Series Blackbody Calibrator Table of Figures ...

Page 5: ...operate this unit to a non grounded non polarized outlet or power source Do not connect the serial port or reference probe port to equipment with exposed hazardous live voltages Protect from moisture and rain The operator of this instrument is advised that if the equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired There are no user se...

Page 6: ...troller The calibrator is used to test and calibrate infrared pyrometers The heater cavity with 21 6 mm 0 88 aperture has an emissivity of 0 99 and can be set to any temperature between 100 to 982 C 212 to 1800 F BB 4A Series Blackbody Calibrator 1 1 2 115 VAC 50 60Hz Domestic Models 230 VAC 50 60Hz European Models Caution risk of electric shock Caution refer to accompanying documents ...

Page 7: ...rs Manual Calibration Certificate Power Cord Reference Port Cord Plug Connector Cavity Wood Shipping Plug remove before use 2 2 Mounting Mount the unit on a bench table top or shelf in a horizontal position and operate at least ten inches from any air obstructions to the fan front panel rear panel bottom and top of the unit in an ambient environment between the specified 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Your...

Page 8: ...ty tested by the proper safety agencies Domestic 230 VAC 50 60 Hz models On 230 VAC 50Hz models a European style power cord with the proper color code and approvals is provided with stripped wire ends for connection to the proper connector used in your country or local area This connector is not provided Line voltage variations are not to exceed 10 of the rated input voltage Electrical connections...

Page 9: ...d temperature by turning the process on or off The process may be a heater or refrigerator As the process temperature approaches the setpoint temperature the hot or cold process will be pulsed to reduce the corrective measures and minimize overshooting The controller provides a visual representation of the process status through LED indicators An indicator may be lit continuously blink or shut off...

Page 10: ...o increase the selected parameter or scroll upward in the list of possible settings Lower Key Press to decrease the selected parameter or scroll downward in the list of possible settings Mode Key Press to save settings and exit a menu level BB 4A Series Blackbody Calibrator 3 3 2 ...

Page 11: ...bient temperature exceeds the acceptable limit this reset switch will pop open The controller will appear to be demanding a temperature increase but the target plate temperature will not rise Let the unit cool down completely Press the switch located on the right side of the unit behind the carry handle until a click is heard If this has no effect refer to the troubleshooting section 3 4 Changing ...

Page 12: ... 05 Key Lock SETPOINT Ac Cd 02 Ac Cd 03 Ac Cd 04 Ac Cd 05 Ac Cd Gn o1 113 ALr1 1900 id no 01 SnSr c A Gr o2 ALr2 bAUd 12 o 7 Sn 00 rAtE 24 Cy t1 01 CAL L dEC P rSEt 122 Cy t2 CAL H FILt H Hys SP tt OFF OUt 1 Ht P HyS 1 L SP L 212 OUt 2 Alr C HyS L SCL CoL t nor HyS 2 U SP L 1800 A1 HL HI C SPr H SCL A1 Pd Pr SPr 2 A1 OP LAt dPnG Nl A2 HL Hl A2 Pd Pr A2 OP OFF Unit F Changing the Controller s Param...

Page 13: ...e target temperature along the top row The intersection of the row and column provides the approximate transition time 3 5 BB 4A Blackbody Calibrator 3 121ºC 538ºC 982ºC 121ºC 25 min 40 min 250ºF 538ºC 60 min 30 min 1000ºF 982ºC 140 min 30 min 1800ºF 250ºF 1000ºF 1800ºF TO TO FROM FROM Putting the Controller In or Out of Standby Mode 1 To enter the Standby mode hold the key for 4 seconds until the...

Page 14: ...parameters should be viewed or queried from the controller directly It is highly recommended that baud rate for the controller be modified on the controller directly Note that both the BB 4A and the computer must be communicating with the same serial communications parameters to establish a working communication link The serial communications feature can be tested using terminal emulation package ...

Page 15: ... R To read a parameter from the controller M To temporarily modify a controller parameter lost upon shutdown E To modify a controller parameter in non volatile mem saved even after shutdown parameter Up to 2 numeric characters 00 to 99 new value This control word is used only when entering or modifying a parameter Up to 6 characters may be entered The first character can be a space a or a The next...

Page 16: ...onthly by washing the filter with warm water and then blowing dry with air Never clean it while attached to the unit It is removed by by firmly pulling back the plastic frame outward The internal protective grill that is seated against the fan can be cleaned with a soft bristle brush 5 3 Fuse Replacement Disconnect all power from source before attempting fuse replacement For continued protection a...

Page 17: ...ring cavity temperature with an external instrument A standard thermocouple panel jack is provided OMEGA RSJ K R If a voltmeter is used to read the output be sure to use an Icepoint reference cell TRCIIIA or a cold junction compensator CJ MCJ SMCJ BB 4A Blackbody Calibrator 6 6 1 ...

Page 18: ...H non condensing Internal Control Sensor Thermocouple Type K Calibration Reference Sensor Thermocouple Type K Cavity Emissivity 0 99 Cavity Opening Size 21 56 mm 0 88 inches Warm up Time See table on pg 3 6 Power Requirements by Model BB 4A 115 Vac 50 60 hz 400W BB 4A 230VAC 230 Vac 50 60 hz 400W Dimensions 410 x 190 x 264 mm 16 12 x 7 50 x 10 38 Weight 8 kg 17 5 lbs Installation Category II BB 4A...

Page 19: ...d If the problem is not corrected contact the factory 3 Controller display shows a Unit requires service contact our Error and the target plate customer service department will not get hot or cold 4 Target plate temperature will a Verify that the controller is set to its not stabilize to within 5 F factory default settings of the setpoint temperature b Unit requires service contact our customer se...

Page 20: ...vity The ratio of energy emitted by a surface to the energy emitted by a blackbody at the same temperature IEC International Electrotechnical Commission Infrared IR A range of the electromagnetic spectrum extending beyond red visible light from 760 nanometers to 1000 microns NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology PID Proportional Integral Derivative A three mode control action where t...

Page 21: ...Calibration Source Calibration Range 32 to 400 C 90 to 752 F Accuracy 1 4 C 2 5 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 100 to 400 C 212 to 752 F Accuracy 0 8 C 1 4 F Emissivity 0 95 Ambient Temp 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Cavity Size 101 6 mm 4 in Power 115 230V 50...

Page 22: ...NOTES BB 4A Blackbody Calibrator Notes 10 10 2 ...

Page 23: ...GA if the unit is found to be defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge OMEGA s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser including but not limited to mishandling improper interfacing operation outside of design limits improper repair or unauthorized modification This WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or shows ...

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