Ametek Land NIR Series User manual

NIR Thermal Imager
Near-Infrared Thermal Imager
Installation Guide
Issue 10
11 July 2017
Publication No. 806110
Language: English
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Installation GuideNIR Thermal Imager

Installation Guide NIR Thermal Imager
Contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 About the NIR thermal imager 2
1.2 Unpacking the thermal imager 2
1.3 Nomenclature 2
2 Specications 3
2.1 Congurations 3
2.2 Optical Performance 3
2.3 Close-up Lenses 3
2.4 Imager Performance 3
3 Installing the Thermal Imager 4
3.1 Fields of view 4
3.2 Thermal Imager installation dimensions 5
4 Electrical Connections 7
4.1 Connecting the mains input to the TRACO Power Supply Unit 7
4.2 Using an alternative Power Supply Unit 9
4.3 Ethernet Communications (Gig-E) Data Output 10
5 Using the Thermal Imager 11
5.1 Focusing the thermal imager onto the target 11
6 Accessories for NIR Thermal Imagers 12
6.1 Mounting accessories 12
6.2 Close-focus lenses 12
6.3 Interconnection cables 12
7 Fitting or changing a close-up lens 13

Installation GuideNIR Thermal Imager
Fig. 1 Land NIR thermal imager
Fig. 2 NIR thermal imager with Air Purge, Protection Jacket and Back Cap
Air Purge Protection Jacket Back Cap

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1 Introduction
This Installation Guide gives instructions on how to the install the Land NIR
Fixed Thermal Imaging System. The system is operated from LIPS NIR
software.
These instructions are provided as a series of simple installation diagrams,
covering the installation of the NIR thermal camera and its mountings,
accessories and services.
The equipment must be used, maintained and serviced by properly trained
personnel, capable of following the procedures given in these instructions.
Safety may be impaired if the system is not used as indicated.
It is important to check the equipment with which you have been supplied
and then read these instructions thoroughly before proceeding with operation.
Therearetwobasicinstalledcongurationscoveredbythisguide.
Imager
Optional
Purge
Blower
Optional
Water
Cooling
Control Computer
Optional
Remote
Computer
Optional
Input/Output
Signals
Optional
Protection Jacket /
Back Cap / Air Purge
Control Computer Installation
PSU Installation
Imager
Optional
Purge
Blower
Optional
Water
Cooling
PSU
Optional
Protection Jacket /
Back Cap / Air Purge
Capable of providing 12 to 30V dc
Max 1% ripple
Voltage outputs isolated from local ground.

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1.1 About the NIR thermal imager
The LAND NIR thermal imager is an accurate, focusable, NIR thermal imager
designed for use in conjunction with the LIPS NIR image processing software.
The thermal imager features include:
• Focusableopticalsystemwithrangefromunder600mmtoinnity
• A range of close-up lenses, enabling focus distances as low as 100mm
• Accurate measurement of target temperature
1.2 Unpacking the thermal imager
The package containing the camera will contain the following items:
• CD containing User Documentation.
• NIRCamera(ttedwithprotectioncaponthelens).
It is recommended that the front window protection cap is kept attached until
the camera is installed.
1.3 Nomenclature
The thermal imager detail label is on the rear face of the thermometer above
the LAND logo label. The instrument type nomenclature is explained below.
Make a note of your thermometers instrument type and Serial Number in the
space provided below.
Instrument type: NIR
Serial Number:
e.g. NIR 14 25
Denotes 1400°C
maximum temperature
Denotes 25mm focal length lens

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2 Specifications
2.1 Configurations
Temperature Range Model Reference NIR
8 mm lens* 25 mm lens 50 mm lens 75 mm lens
600 to 1000 °C / 1112 to 1832 °F 10 - 08 10-25 10-50 10-75
800 to 1400 °C / 1472 to 2552 °F 14 - 08 14-25 4-50 14-75
1000 to 1800 °C / 1832 to 3272 °F 18 - 08 18-25 18-50 18-75
1400 to 3000 °C / 2552 to 5432 °F - 30-25 30-50 30-75
2.2 Optical Performance
Lens Type 8 mm lens 25 mm lens 50 mm lens 75 mm lens
Field of View (Horiz x Vert) 44° x 33° 14.4° x 10.8° 7.2° x 5.4° 4.8° x 3.6°
Focus Range 600 mm (2 ft) to innity (manual focus)
IFOV 1.2 mrad 0.40 mrad 0.20 mrad 0.13 mrad
Window Material Glass Glass Glass Glass
2.3 Close-up Lenses
Close-up Lens Ref: G1 G2 G3 G4 G5
Focal Range (mm) 100 to 123 120 to 160 150 to 215 200 to 340 250 to 495
Focal Range (inches) 4 to 4.85 4.7 to 6.3 5.9 to 8.5 7.8 to 13.4 9.8 to 19.5
2.4 Imager Performance
System Temperature Accuracy 0.5 % (K) up to 1600 °C / 2912 °F and 1% (K) above
Spectral Range 780 to 1100 nm
Detector Silicon focal plane array
Detector Array Format 656 x 494
Frame/Frequency 30 Hz (Gigabit Ethernet)
Operating Temperature Range 0 to 50 °C / 32 to 122 °F (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature Range -20 to 80 °C / -4 to 176 °F (non-condensing)
Operating Humidity 0 to 90 % non-condensing
Sealing IP65 / NEMA 4 (with Phoenix Ethernet connector)
Vibration 3 g between 10 and 300Hz
NIR Interfaces Separate sockets / lead for power and data connection
Power Range 12 to 30 V dc, 3 Watts
Data Out Digital data over Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
Mountings Two ¼ in BSW mounting holes spaced 25 mm apart allow it be
mounted to a large range of accessories
Software Complete LIPS (Land Image Processing Software) package for
PC
Standard Accessories Power Supply, Cables, Software, Close-up Lenses
*8 mm lens requires hot target to ll minimum of 30% of scene to achieve stated accuracy

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3 Installing the Thermal Imager
If the thermal imager is to be used in conjunction with a protection jacket and
air purge, refer to the installation guides provided with those accessories.
If the thermal imager is to be installed in a location where the ambient
temperatureiswithintherangesspeciedforthethermalimager,andno
air purging is required to keep the lens clean, the thermal imager can be
mounted using the two tapped holes on the mounting pad. Either hole can be
used for direct tripod mounting.
A swivel ball mounting (S4 - B) is available from Land infrared. This
mounting accessory enables you to easily adjust the thermal imager's line of
sight.
3.1 Fields of view
Fourhorizontaleldsofviewareavailable:
• 8mmfocallengthlensgivesanoverallFOVof44°
• 25mmfocallengthlensgivesanoverallFOVof14.4°
• 50mmfocallengthlensgivesanoverallFOVof7.2°
• 75mmfocallengthlensgivesanoverallFOVof4.8°
Fig.3Thermalimagereldofview
Ensure that the thermal imager has
an unobstructed view of the target area
Overall field
of view (vertical)

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Fig. 4 Thermal Imager installation dimensions
3.2 Thermal Imager installation dimensions
Allow approx. 300mm/12in for cable access80mm/3.2in
114mm/4.5in
Mounting Pad: 2 holes, ¼in BSW,
7mm/0.3in deep on 25mm/0.98in centres

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Fig. 5 Location of connection sockets on rear face of thermal imager
Fig. 6 Orientation of the 2-way power connection socket on the thermal imager
2-way power connection socket
on rear of thermal imager
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) Connector
V+
V-
Red dot uppermost

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4 Electrical Connections
The electrical connections for the thermal imager power supply are made via
the 2-way socket on the rear of the thermal imager. See Figs. 5 & 6.
Electrical connection to the thermometer must be made via the pre-wired
plug and cable. The cable is screened. The screen is connected to the
connector shell, and thus to the camera body of the NIR. The screen must
also be grounded at the power supply. There are cable options available for
both length and termination at the power supply. For details, see Section 6
‘Accessories for NIR Thermal Imagers’.
To connect the cable:
1) Refer to Fig. 6. Align the red marker near the lugs of the pre-wired
plug with the red marker above the keyway in the socket on the thermal
imager.
2) Push the plug into the socket.
To disconnect the cable:
1) Grip the locking sleeve section of the plug.
2) Pull the plug outwards to release the locking mechanism and disconnect
the cable.
4.1 Connecting the mains input to the TRACO Power Supply Unit
The TRACO Power Supply Unit is supplied with a
3-pin AC input connector (Fig. 7). You will need to
disassemble this connector to install the cable.
1) Unscrew the cover from the mains Input on
the Power Supply Unit.
Fig. 7

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Fig. 8
Fig. 9
2) The easiest way to disassemble the 3-pin
ACinputconnectoristorstscrewthe
connector assembly onto the input socket
(Fig. 8).
3) Grip the rear section of the input connector
and unscrew it from the Power Supply Unit
(Fig. 9).
Fig. 10
The connection terminals inside the input connec-
tor will now be revealed (Fig. 10).
4) Unscrew the connector front section from
the Power Supply Unit and disassemble the
remaining parts of the connector.
5) Slide the rear locking ring, gasket and shell
body over the mains input cable.
6) Strip back the mains cable wires to the
appropriate lengths and connect them to
the Input connector terminals (Fig. 11) as
per the wiring schedule below:
Pin 1 = Live
Pin 2 = Neutral
Pin 3 = N/C
E = Earth
Fig. 11

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Fig. 12
7) The mains input cable connector is now
ready for re-assembly and connection to the
Power Supply Unit (Fig. 12). Re-assemble
the mains input connector.
Fig. 13
8) Attach the mains cable to the Input
connector of the Power Supply Unit (Fig.
13).
You can now connect the TRACO Power
Supply Unit to the NIR Thermal Imager
camera via the pre-wired power cable
assemblies.
Two lengths of pre-wired cable are
available:
• 5m (15ft) Land Part Nº 806030
• 20m (60ft) Land Part Nº 806031
4.2 Using an alternative Power Supply Unit
If you do not have a TRACO Power Supply Unit, you can use a 24V DC supply
to power the NIR Thermal Imager.
You will need to connect the camera to the
power supply via a cable, available from
Land:
Two lengths of cable are available:
• 5m (15ft) Land Part Nº 806036
• 20m (60ft) Land Part Nº 806033
1) Insert the connector into the 2-way
socket on the rear of the ARC camera.
2) Strip back the outer sheath of the
other end of the wire to reveal the
two internal wires.
3) Connect each wire to the power supply terminals as follows:
White wire: + Positive
Black wire: - Negative

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4.3 Ethernet Communications (Gig-E) Data Output
The output from the imager to the PC uses a Gig-E Ethernet link: the cable
standard is Cat 6 or higher. The cable must be screened and the screen
terminated at both ends.
The maximum Gig-E cable length is 80m.
Connect the appropriate Gig-E lead between the RJ45 connector on the rear
of the imager body to that on the PC.
For installations where the imager is mounted within a protection jacket and
end cap, a fully sealed connector is not required.
For all other installations, and IP65 seal is required at the connector on the
rear of the imager.
For details of the cable options available, refer to Section 6 ‘Accessories for
NIR Thermal Imagers’.

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5 Using the Thermal Imager
Insert the LIPS NIR CD into the PC which is connected to the thermal imager.
The LIPS NIR program will install automatically.
Ensure that the imager is powered up and the Ethernet communications cable
is installed correctly between the imager and the PC.
Run the LIPS NIR program. It may take up to one minute for the software to
detect and connect to the imager.
LIPS NIR will then automatically display an image of the scene within the
camera’seldofview(seeSections2.1and3.1fordetails).
5.1 Focusing the thermal imager onto the target
If an individual target is to be measured, focus the camera onto the object by
gripping and rotating the front window retaining ring.
Rotate the ring clockwise to focus on more distant objects: rotate
anticlockwise to focus on nearer objects.
Note that the overall degree of rotation varies with lens type, but is always
between a quarter and a half-turn.
If no particular target object is to be measured, then rotate the focus ring to
give the best overall image resolution across the whole scene.
Make any necessary adjustments to the imager’s mounting to ensure the best
possible view of the required scene.

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6 Accessories for NIR Thermal Imagers
The following accessories are available for all cameras in the NIR range.
6.1 Mounting accessories
Description Land Part Number
Water-cooled Jacket 091.560
Back Cap Assembly for NIR 805947
Air Purge Assembly for NIR 805962
Large Ball Mounting (S4-LB) 030.566
6.2 Close-focus lenses
Close-focuslensesretainthesamenominalhorizontaleldofview,but
enable close objects to be brought into focus.
Focal Range (from end of lens holder) Land Part Number
100 to 123mm 806104
120 to 160mm 806105
150 to 215mm 806106
200 to 340mm 806107
250 to 495mm 806108
6.3 Interconnection cables
6.3.1 Power cables (fitted with 2-way connector)
Description Land Part Number
5m cable, with free end termination for customer connection 806032
20m cable, with free end termination for customer connection 806033
5mcable,ttedwithLandPSUconnector 806030
20mcable,ttedwithLandPSUconnector 806031
6.3.2 Gig-E cables
Description Land Part Number
5m cable, with sealed connector suitable for installations not
requiring a protection jacket
806036
20m cable, with sealed connector suitable for installations not
requiring a protection jacket
806037
5m cable, suitable for protection jacket installations 806034
20m cable, suitable for protection jacket installations 806035

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Fig. 7 Location of recess for separation tool and lens joint line
Insert the blade of a small, sharp-tipped, instrument screwdriver into one of
the two recesses on the lens joint line (Refer to Fig. 7). Twist the screwdriver
to open a small gap.
Progressively move and twist the driver tip around the joint line until a small
gap has opened up all around the circumference. It is now possible to pull
and remove the existing lens or window by hand.
Note Avoid touching the lens surfaces. If touched accidentally, clean the
lens with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol.
Totthenewlensassembly,offerittothefrontofthecameraandalignthe
two lugs in the lens holder with the two cut-outs in the front of the camera.
Push the lens holder onto the front of the camera and press evenly all around.
The close-up lens holder will snap into position. Rotate the lens holder as
before to adjust the focus.
7 Fitting or changing a close-up lens
Lens joint line
Recess for
separation tool

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