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User’s Guide

OS950 SERIES

Handheld Infrared

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Page 5: ... 5 MAX Mode Temperature Measurements 4 2 5 1 General Operation 4 2 6 SCAN Mode Temperature Measurements 5 2 6 1 General Operation 5 Chapter Three Measurement Tips 5 3 1 Optimizing Target Area Measurements 5 3 2 Measuring Metallic Targets 6 3 3 Optimizing AESC Measurements for NIST Traceability 6 3 4 Measuring Transparent Materials 6 3 5 Measuring Wet or Icy Surfaces 6 Chapter Four Maintentance 7 4...

Page 6: ...lications such as evaluating insulation monitoring machinery and inspecting electrical equipment Or the OS950 may be operated in the MAX mode where the high est temperature measured while monitoring is presented This manual provides complete instructions on how to oper ate and use your OS950 to provide fast accurate reliable temperature measurements for your application needs 1 2 Product Features ...

Page 7: ... the screw from the underside of the case 2 Remove the cover exposing the battery area 3 Locate the push button switch as shown in the picture 4 With the unit off display is blank push the push but ton in 5 Holding the push button in turn the unit on with the MEASUREMENT button LED Display MEASUREMENT button LED Display Sensor Window AECS Cup Battery Cover Screw Displays target temperature and dia...

Page 8: ...1 General Operation CAUTION SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT TOUCH THE INSTRUMENT TO ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS The OS950 measures temperature very quickly To obtain an accurate measurement it is only necessary to touch the surface for a fraction of a second For exact surface temperature measurements that are NIST traceable use the following procedure 1 Press and hold the MEASURE button 2 The display will briefly s...

Page 9: ...may be a few degrees too high Allow a few minutes between readings for the nosepiece to cool down and stabilize If the OS950 makes contact with a hot surface and an error message HI shows on the display remove the instrument from the object immediately 2 5 MAX Mode Temperature Measurements Use this measurement mode when making contact with the target or when the target is large The OS950 is a wide...

Page 10: ...t or for temperature measurement at a distance use the following procedure 1 Determine the appropriate measurement distance from your desired target 2 Make sure the MODE switch is on SCAN 3 Point the nosepiece at the target 4 Press and hold the MEASURE button 5 Record the temperature from the display 6 Release the MEASURE button The last reading will remain locked on the display for 10 seconds aft...

Page 11: ...ake sure that the nosepiece is flush with the target when possible so that the reflective cone can complete trap out any light or incident radiation from the environment 3 4 Measuring Transparent Materials Although transparent materials pass visible light many visi bly transparent materials are opaque in the infrared and can be directly measured by the OS950 To test for infrared transparency touch...

Page 12: ...indow and reflective cup with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol Periodic cleaning is a good practice 4 3 Storage When not in use store the OS950 in a container to protect the unit from dirt and dust Do not store the unit in areas of extreme heat cold or humidity If not using the OS950 for a long period remove the battery from the unit 4 4 Calibration The OS950 is factory calibrated under high qualit...

Page 13: ...medy Measurement Fault High Ambient Temperature HI A Ambient 122 F 50 C Move to alternate location Low Ambient Temperature LO A Ambient 32 F 0 C Move to alternate location Low Battery N A Battery power low Replace battery Dead Battery Dead battery Replace battery Other Errors Condition Error Code Remedy Measurement Fault Processing Error E or Err Internal fault Repeat measurement if error remains ...

Page 14: ...he instrument s nosepiece in contact with the surface Touch the nosepiece flush to the target s surface and repeat the measurement If after applying all of the above solutions the instrument s accuracy is still in question contact Omega for further help Chapter Six OS950 Specifications Target Temperature Range OS951 50 to 550 F 45 to 287 C OS953 0 to 1000 C 18 to 538 C OS955 186 to 1207 F 86 to 65...

Page 15: ...9 mm Diameter Spot Area in AECS Mode Spectral Sensitivity 2 to 20 microns Battery One 9 volt Battery Life 5000 readings 10 seconds each Instrument Ambient Temperature Operating Range 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage Range 22 to 140 F 30 to 60 C Extended storage at temperature extremes will reduce bat tery life 10 ...

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Page 17: ...e 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 humans Should ...

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