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Page 3: ...ators 3 1 3 2 Back Panel Connections 3 3 3 3 Changing the Temperature Setpoint 3 4 3 4 Changing the Controller Parameters 3 4 3 5 Heat Up Cool Down Cycle Time Graphs 3 5 3 6 Target Plate Air Purge 3 6 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 Target Plate 5 1 5 2 3 Fan 5 1 5 3 Fuse Replacement 5 1 Section 6 Reference...

Page 4: ...ating Temperatures 1 2 3 Front Panel 3 1 4 Back Panel 3 3 5 Menu Hierarchy Showing Factory Default Settings 3 4 6 Changing The Controller s Parameter Settings 3 5 7 Heat Up Cool Down Transition Time Table 3 5 8 Connecting the BB701 to a Computer s Serial Port 4 1 9 Internal Reference Probe Connections 6 1 ii BB701 ...

Page 5: ... power cord before attempting any maintenance or fuse replacement Do not connect and or 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 NOTE There are no user serviceable parts inside your unit Attempting to repair or service your unit may void your warranty 1 2 Safety ...

Page 6: ...ion PID digital controller The calibrator is used to test and calibrate infrared pyrometers The large 2 5 inch Diameter target plate has an emissivity of 0 95 and can be set to any temperature between 18 to 149 C 0 to 300 F 1 2 BB701 1 Caution refer to accompanying documents Caution hot surface 230 VAC 50Hz European Models 115 VAC 60Hz Domestic Models ...

Page 7: ...operate at least ten inches from any air obstructions to the fan front panel rear panel and top of the unit Operate the unit in an ambient environment between the specified 4 4 to 43 C 40 to 110 F 2 3 Ambient Temperature The target plate of the BB701 can achieve any temperature within the specified temperature range of 18 to 149 C 0 to 300 F when being operated in normal ambient temperature enviro...

Page 8: ...dels 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 CAUTION Electrical connections and wiring should be performed only by suitably trained personnel BB701 2 2 2 21 1 11 8 7 1 2 38 0 2 34 7 06 11 2 13 8 16 5 17 8 19 1 21 7 26 7 29 4 32 2 ...

Page 9: ...ed temperature both displays will read the same value Hot Cycle Indicator When this Amber L E D is illuminated the unit is heating up the target plate C A U T I O N TARGET SURFACE MAY B E H O T C A U T I O N TARGET SURFACE M AY B E H O T BB701 TM BLACK POINT Blackbody Calibrator 300ϒ F 149ϒ C 0ϒ F 18ϒ C Temperature Range 70 0PV 32 0SV TM SETPOINT TEMPERATURE PROCESS TEMPERATURE MODE KEY TARGET PLA...

Page 10: ...o indicate that the process is on being pulsed or off respectively Parameter Access Key Press to scroll through menu parameters Raise Key Press to 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 Target Plate T...

Page 11: ...rt The reference probe port enables the user to monitor the target plate temperature with an external instrument The wires are connected to a platinum 3 wire RTD Refer to Section 6 for a pinout Air Purge Nozzle A dry gas source can be connected to this nozzle in order to minimize condensation on the target plate when operating at low temperatures Refer to Section 3 6 for detailed information BB701...

Page 12: ...hangeable see Changing the Internal Parameters Section 3 4 it is strongly advised not to adjust these parameters 3 4 Changing the Controller Parameter Settings The BB701 operates at its optimum performance when left with its factory parameter settings The only internal parameter that the operator should feel the need to change is the engineering units C or F display resolution XXX XXX X or X XX or...

Page 13: ...nce you have chosen the desired menu use the key to scroll through the parameters To change the setting of a given parameter use the and keys 4 To save settings press the key The controller now exits the programming menu and return to the normal operating mode 5 To change settings on other menu levels you must re enter the programming menu from step 1 Menu 00 Menu 01 Menu 02 Menu 03 Menu 04 Menu 0...

Page 14: ...condensation will change a target s emissivity This can lead to inaccuracies unless the infrared pyrometer is corrected for this emissivity change It is therefore recommended that the user take advantage of this feature Use dry gas or Nitrogen with a dew point below 20 C 4 0 F The rate of gas inlet should be 0 25 to 0 50 m3 hr 5 to 10 ft3 hr Do not exceed the maximum gas inlet rate The port will a...

Page 15: ...ommended that baud rate for the controller be modified on the controller directly Note that both the BB701 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 any standard terminal emulation package Note that this controller does not time out waiting for the next charac...

Page 16: ...pe sequence that the controller will recognize controller id Up to 2 numeric characters 00 to 99 factory default 01 command 1 character upper case or lower case 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 ...

Page 17: ... enter a new value that conforms to the same format units This optional control word is used to specify units C for C F for F CR LF Every transmission must be terminated with a carriage return CR character The line feed LF character is optional BB701 4 4 3 ...

Page 18: ...ean 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 performance of your unit 5 2 3 Fan The fan filter should be removed and cleaned as a minimum monthly by washing the filter with warm water and then blowing dry with air It can be removed by firmly pulling the black plas...

Page 19: ...only the same size type and rating fuse indicated here and on the rear panel of your unit For model BB701 use 1 ea 250 VAC F1A Fast Acting 4 Amp UL CSA APPROVED 25 dia x 1 25 long For model BB701 230VAC use 2 ea 250 VAC F1 25A Fast Acting 2 Amp VDE APPROVED 5mm dia x 20mm long 5 2 ...

Page 20: ...heater assembly to be used as a reference A connector has been provided with your calibrator for connection to this reference probe Figure 9 Internal Reference Probe Connections TARGET PLATE ASSEMBLY RTD REFERENCE PROBE REFERENCE PROBE CONNECTOR BLACK WIRE 1 2 3 REAR PANEL RED WIRE BLACK WIRE ...

Page 21: ... 0 F 4 4 to 43 3 C 40 to 110 F target plate reaches 11 8 F Humidity 0 to 90 RH non condensing Target Plate Size 63 5mm 2 5 Cavity Emissivity 0 95 Internal Control Sensor Platinum RTD 100 ohm 00385 Calibration Reference Sensor Platinum RTD 100 ohm 00385 Warm up Time 5 min from ambient to 149 C 300 F Cool Down Time 5 min from ambient to 18 C 0 F Power Requirements by Model BB701 115 VAC 50 60 Hz 175...

Page 22: ... service contact our customer service department 4 Controller display shows a Unit requires service contact our Error and the target plate customer service department will not get hot or cold 5 Target plate temperature will a Verify that the controller is set to its not stabilize to within 1 F factory default settings of the setpoint temperature b Unit requires service contact our customer service...

Page 23: ...e actual value being measured Emissivity 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 PID Proportional Integral Derivative A three mode control action where the controller ha...

Page 24: ...alibration Source DOC 1789 Temperature Range amb 10 to 400 C amb 20 to 752 F Accuracy 1 4 C 2 5 F Emissivity 95 Ambient Temp 32 to 104 C 0 to 40 F Cavity Size 28 6mm 1 125 inches Power 120 or 230 VAC 50 60 Hz 175W BB704 4 Target Plate Blackbody Calibration Source DOC 1788 Temperature Range 100 to 399 C 212 to 750 F Accuracy 0 8 C 1 4 F Emissivity 95 Ambient Temp 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Cavity Size 4...

Page 25: ...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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