background image

WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER

OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of 13 months from date of purchase.
OMEGA’s WARRANTY adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the
normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and shipping time.
This ensures that OMEGA’s customers receive maximum coverage on each
product. 
If the unit malfunctions, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation.
OMEGA’s Customer Service Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR)
number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon examination by
OMEGA, 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 evidence of having been
damaged as a result of excessive corrosion; or current, heat, moisture or
vibration; improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other operating
conditions outside of OMEGA’s control. Components which wear are not
warranted, including but not limited to contact points, fuses, and triacs.

OMEGA is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various
products. However, OMEGA neither assumes responsibility for any
omissions or errors nor assumes liability for any damages that result
from the use of its products in accordance with information provided by
OMEGA, either verbal or written. OMEGA warrants only that the parts
manufactured by it will be as specified and free of defects. OMEGA
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY
KIND WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THAT OF TITLE,
AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
HEREBY DISCLAIMED. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The remedies of
purchaser set forth herein are exclusive, and the total liability of OMEGA
with respect to this order, whether based on contract, warranty,
negligence, indemnification, strict liability 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 humans. Should any Product(s) be used in or with any nuclear
installation or activity, medical application, used on humans, or misused in
any way, OMEGA assumes no responsibility as set forth in our basic
WARRANTY / DISCLAIMER language, and, additionally, purchaser will
indemnify OMEGA and hold OMEGA harmless from any liability or damage
whatsoever arising out of the use of the Product(s) in such a manner.

RETURN REQUESTS / INQUIRIES

Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the OMEGA Customer
Service Department. BEFORE RETURNING ANY PRODUCT(S) TO
OMEGA, PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN AN AUTHORIZED RETURN (AR)
NUMBER FROM OMEGA’S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (IN
ORDER TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS). The assigned AR number
should then be marked on the outside of the return package and on any
correspondence.
The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and
proper packaging to prevent breakage in transit.  

FOR WARRANTY RETURNS,
please have the following information
available BEFORE contacting
OMEGA:
1. Purchase Order number under

which the product was
PURCHASED,

2. Model and serial number of the

product under warranty, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific

problems relative to the product.

FOR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS,
consult OMEGA for current repair
charges. Have the following
information available BEFORE
contacting OMEGA:
1. Purchase Order number to cover

the COST of the repair,

2. Model and serial number of the

product, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific

problems relative to the product.

OMEGA’s policy is to make running changes, not model changes,
whenever an improvement is possible. This affords our customers the
latest in technology and engineering.
OMEGA is a registered trademark of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.
© Copyright 2001 OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. All rights reserved. This
document may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or
reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in
part, without the prior written consent of 
OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.

Summary of Contents for OS950 Series

Page 1: ...www omega com e mail info omega com omega com User sGuide OS950 SERIES Handheld Infrared Thermometers Shop online at ...

Page 2: ...30 621 400 FAX 33 0 130 699 120 Toll Free in France 0800 4 06342 e mail sales omega fr Germany Daimlerstrasse 26 D 75392 Deckenpfronn Germany Austria Tel 49 0 7056 9398 0 FAX 49 0 7056 9398 29 Toll Free in Germany 0800 639 7678 e mail info omega dl United One Omega Drive River Bend Technology Centre Kingdom Northbank Irlam Manchester ISO 9002 M44 5BD United Kingdom Certified Tel 44 0 161 777 6611 ...

Page 3: ......

Page 4: ......

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 ...

Page 16: ......

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 ...

Page 18: ...ators Turbine Paddlewheel Systems Totalizers Batch Controllers pH CONDUCTIVITY pH Electrodes Testers Accessories Benchtop Laboratory Meters Controllers Calibrators Simulators Pumps Industrial pH Conductivity Equipment DATA ACQUISITION Data Acquisition Engineering Software Communications Based Acquisition Systems Plug in Cards for Apple IBM Compatibles Datalogging Systems Recorders Printers Plotter...

Reviews: