Chino IR-H Series User manual

INE-377-0P6CE Ver. 2.0
IR-H Series
HAND-HELD RADIATION
THERMOMETER
(Model: IR-HI, IR-HS, IR-HQH)
Always keep this instruction manual with the thermometer.
Please be sure to deliver this instruction manual to a person who
uses the thermometer.

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Request and notices
Please read this instruction manual for using the thermometer correctly and safely.
◆Request to the operator of the thermometer
This instruction manual describes the maintenance of the thermometer, too.
Keep this instruction manual with the thermometer.
If you have unclear points or need technical assistance, please contact your sales agent
of CHINO Corporation.
Notices
1. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent
a commitment on the part of CHINO Corporation.
2. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the
purchaser's personal use without permission of CHINO Corporation.
3. CHINO Corporation shall not be liable for any operation results.
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Preface
To use the thermometer correctly and safely, please keep the following safety measures
for the operation and storage of the thermometer.
This instruction manual is for the thermometer with the software version 1.40.
The software version of your thermometer is indicated in the label on the front side.
(Ref to [3.1.1 Front and both-side panels]).
1. Working conditions and environment
Make sure to press any keys until you hear an audible beep.
∙The thermometer is designed as a handheld type. Use a tripod or a simple type universal head for
long term or fixed mounting measurement.
∙The working temperature range of the thermometer is 0 to 50 °C. (No dew condensation)
∙Do not use the thermometer in dusty places, etc. Remove the dust after using it.
(For the cleaning of cover glass, refer to [8.3 Cleaning of cover glass] and, for the cleaning of
external display and eyepiece cover, refer to [8.4 Cleaning of external display and eyepiece
cover].)
∙Be careful not to give vibration or impact to the thermometer.
∙For preventing the consumption of the batteries, take off batteries when the thermometer is not
used.
2. Storage
∙Do not store the thermometer in hot and humid places. Make sure to store the thermometer with
the lens cap. Recommend to store the thermometer in room temperature with a dry pill.
∙Do not leave the thermometer in a car or its trunk room since the inside temperature will be
extremely high in summer. The thermometer may have troubles.
∙When the thermometer is not used for 2 weeks or more, take out the batteries from it. Otherwise,
the thermometer may be damaged by liquid leakage of the batteries.
∙When the thermometer has any trouble, please contact to your sales agent of CHINO Corporation.
3. Symbols in this instruction manual
The symbols shown below are used depending on important degrees for using the thermometer
safely and avoiding unexpected situations.
Important
degree Symbols Contents
1This symbol is attached to a title for the sentence with .
2For avoiding dangerous accidents (may cause death or serious injury)
like as electrical shock, fires, or troubles/damages of the thermometer.
3For avoiding injury or in physical damage to the thermometer.
4Information that we suggest to read carefully.
5Information that you can use as a reference.
Remarks
Reference
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Warnings and Cautions
◆Please use the thermometer correctly by keeping the following items.
In addition, please read this instruction manual carefully and keep it at the place where you
can access easily.
The mark indicates prohibited operations.
Warning （May cause death or serious injury）
Make sure not see the sun through the viewfinder of the thermometer.
It may cause becoming blind.
Never directly face the objective lens to the sun to protect the detecting element.
For the measurement of high temperature objects, refer to the clause of "5.3 Cautions
on measurement".
Never operate the thermometer in places where combustible or volatile gas is existed.
It is extremely dangerous to use the thermometer in such environment.
Never put the batteries into fire, or never charge, short-circuit, heat or disassembly
the batteries.
Breaking or heating of the batteries may cause fire or injury.
For the AC adapter (IR-VHR), make sure to use 100 to 240VAC. Other voltage may
cause electrical shock, fire or trouble.
Never touch the AC adapter or receptacles by wet hands.
Never wet the AC adapter for avoiding fire.
Wipe the dust on the AC adapter for avoiding fire.
Never use the thermometer if it has been broken, smoking or nasty smelling.
These may cause fire. When the thermometer is broken, smoking, or nasty smelling,
turn the power supply switch off at once and take out the batteries, and contact to a sales
agent of CHINO Corporation.
Caution（May cause injury or physical damage)
Do not use other batteries than the batteries specified.
Load the batteries so that their polarities meet the polarity marks on the battery case.
Different polarities may cause fire, injury or damage by burst or liquid leakage of the
batteries.
Do not walk while sighting through the viewfinder of the thermometer.
It may cause accidents like as falling down.
Never take the thermometer apart or convert it.
These may cause trouble and danger.
Read the entire contents in this instruction manual to have the thermometer function
perfectly.
Dispose the batteries used to places specified with the disposal procedure specified.
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................1
1.1 GENERAL....................................................................................................................................1
1.2 CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................1
2. MODELAND ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................................1
2.1 MODEL .......................................................................................................................................1
2.2 ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................................................1
3. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENT PARTS.............................................................2
3.1 VIEWS.........................................................................................................................................2
3.1.1 Front and both-side panels...........................................................................................2
3.1.2 Connector cover inside..................................................................................................2
3.1.3 Functions........................................................................................................................2
3.1.4 External display.............................................................................................................3
3.1.5 Viewfinder ......................................................................................................................3
3.1.6 Functions of keys ...........................................................................................................3
3.1.7 Markers..........................................................................................................................3
4. PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT .....................................................................................4
4.1 LOADING BATTERIES..................................................................................................................4
4.2 DISTANCE AND DIAMETER..........................................................................................................4
5. MEASURING....................................................................................................................................6
5.1 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE..............................................................................................6
5.2 CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT MODE .........................................................................................7
5.2.1 Start of continuous measurement.................................................................................7
5.2.2 Cancellation of continuous measurement....................................................................7
5.3 CAUTION ON MEASUREMENT .............................................................................................8
5.4 EMISSIVITY PROGRAMMING ......................................................................................................8
5.5 EMISSIVITY PROGRAMMING BY THERMOCOUPLE.....................................................................9
5.6 PARAMETERS SELECTION.........................................................................................................10
5.6.1 Signal modulation mode selection.............................................................................. 11
5.6.2 Memory mode selection............................................................................................... 11
5.6.3 Communications mode selection ................................................................................12
5.6.4 Temperature unit selection..........................................................................................12
5.6.5 Thermocouple measurement selection.......................................................................13
5.6.6 2-color type/single color wide range type selection...................................................13
5.7 PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING .................................................................................................14
5.7.1 Low alarm setpoint programming.............................................................................14
5.7.2 High alarm setpoint programming............................................................................15
5.7.3 Modulation ratio selection..........................................................................................15
5.7.3 1) Modulation time constant selection (for dLEy selected)......................................16
5.7.3 2) Damping degree selection (for PEAk selected).....................................................16
5.7.4 Interval time programming for automatic data storage..........................................16
6. TEMPERATURE DATA STORAGE............................................................................................17
6.1 MANUAL DATA STORAGE MODE................................................................................................17
6.2AUTOMATIC DATA STORAGE MODE ..........................................................................................19
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CONTENTS
6.3 DATA STORAGE NUMBER PROGRAMMINGAND REPLAY OF STORED DATA...............................22
6.3.1 Data storage number programming (Manual data storage mode) .......................22
6.3.2 Data storage number programming (Automatic data storage mode) ..................23
6.3.3 Recalling of stored data (Manual data storage mode) ...........................................24
6.3.4 Recalling of stored data (Automatic data storage mode) .......................................26
6.4 MEMORY FULL .......................................................................................................................28
6.5 ERASING ALL STORED DATA .....................................................................................................29
7. USER CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................30
7.1 USER CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................30
8. MAINTENANCE AND CHECK .................................................................................................33
8.1 SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ..................................................................................................33
8.2 STORAGE ..................................................................................................................................33
8.3 CLEANING OF OBJECTIVE LENS................................................................................................33
8.4 CLEANING OF EXTERNAL DISPLAY AND EYEPIECE COVER.......................................................33
9. ACCESSORIES ..............................................................................................................................34
9.1THERMOCOUPLE ......................................................................................................................34
9.2ACADAPTER (MODEL IR-VHRA) .................................................................................34
9.3TRIPOD (MODEL IR-ZBMT)AND UNIVERSAL HEAD (MODELIR-VMS) ..............................34
9.4 DATA LOGGING SOFTWARE ....................................................................................................34
10. LIST OF STARTING UP MODES..............................................................................................35
10.1 MODES AT START UP ...............................................................................................................35
10.2TABLE OF SCREENS.................................................................................................................35
10.3 MEASURING PARAMETER PROGRAMMING/DISPLAY..............................................................35
10.3.1 Emissivity programming/display .............................................................................35
10.3.2 Data storage number programming/dispay............................................................36
10.4 SYSTEM SETTINGS..................................................................................................................36
11. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................37
11.1 SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................37
11.2 OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................37
12. EMISSIVITY TABLE ..................................................................................................................38
12.1 EMISSIVITY TABLE..................................................................................................................38
12.1.1 Emissivity table (λ= 0.65µm) ..........................................................................................38
12.1.2 Emissivity table (λ= 0.9µm) ............................................................................................39
12.1.3 Emissivity table (λ= 1.55µm) ..........................................................................................39
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1.1 General
The IR-H series is small and lightweight handheld radiation thermometers with a clear viewfinder.
The direct viewfinder enables to measure small objects with distance. With the digital display in the
viewfinder, you can see a measured value while sighting to an object.
Three kinds of models are available, Model IR-HQH with both functions of [2-color type + Single
color wide range type] as a single unit, Single color type Model IR-HI for medium temperature, and
Single color type IR-HS for high temperature.
You can process the stored data by using a data logging software (IR-VXG1E … separate purchase
required … Ref to [9.4 Data Logging Software IR-VXG1E]).
1.2 Configuration
2.1 Model
I R-H□
Thermometer types
I : Single color type for medium temperature (300 to 1000ºC)
S : Single color type for high temperature (600 to 2000ºC)
QH : High functional type (600 to 2000ºC for 2-color type, 400 to 3000ºC for
single color wide range type)
2.2 Accessories
Names Quantity Remarks Names Quantity Remarks
AA (UM-3) battery 2 Alkaline Inspection certificate 1
Instruction manual 1 This manual
1. Introduction
2. Model and accessories
Thermocouple C510-01K (*1)
Thermocouple for high temp. C510-02K (*1) Personal
com
p
uter
(
*2
)
RS-232C
connection cord
IR-VHC (*2)
Data logging software
IR-VXG1 (*2)
Tripod IR-ZBMT
(
*
3)
Universal head
IR-VMS
(
*4
)
AC power adapter
IR-VHRA (*5)
Ribbon t
yp
e TC
EN61326
Emission: Class B
Immunity: Table 1 - minimum immunity requirement
*1, *2, *3, *4, *5: Separate purchase is required.
*5 : For a thermometer with CE-marking, mount an attached ferrite core to a connection cord at a
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3.1 Views
3.1.1 Front and both-side panels
3.1.3 Functions
Names Functions
(1) Connector cover For the connectors of 7, 8 and 9 shown above.
Open the cover from down side for the connection to the connectors.
(2) Beam attenuation filter
selector knob For setting a beam attenuation filter to ON (beam attenuation side). For protecting your eyes when an object with high temperature over
1500ºC is measured or when you feel glare, measure the object through
the bean attenuation filter by setting the beam attenuation filter selector
knob to the beam attenuation side.
(Ref: [5.3 Cautions on measurement])
(3) External display A measured value and parameters are displayed.
(4) Battery cover Remove it by lightly pushing both sides of the triangle mark and sliding
it to the arrow direction. (Ref: [4.1 Loading batteries])
(5) Lens cap For protecting the objective lens.
(6) Side band For supporting the thermometer.
Adjust the length of band for your hand.
(7) Thermocouple connector For connecting to a thermocouple. (Ref: [9.1 Thermocouple])
8:PC connecting jack For connecting the communications cable.
(Ref: [9.4 Data Logging Software])
9:DC power supply jack For connecting to the AC adapter. (Ref: [9.2 AC Adapter])
3. Names and functions of component parts
(9)
(8)
(7)
Cautio
Thermocouples except the models listed in
[9.1 Thermocouple] cannot be connected.]
3.1.2 Connector cover inside
(
1
)
(2)
(
3
)
(
4
)
(
6
)
(
5
)
[Left side view] [Front side view] [Right side view]
* Label
* Confirm the software version of your
thermometer is 2.0
MEM SEL
STD
ENT
CONT MEAS
IR-HS2.00
600*2000℃
IH02XS 010
モデル名 ソフトＶｅ ｒ
測定温度範囲
製造番号
Model
Serial No. Software Ver.
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3.1.4 External display
(2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
*1:Main display: Displays the measured value in the measurement mode or a parameter in the parameter
selecting/programming mode.
*2:Sub display: Displays the data selected by SEL key in the measurement mode or a parameter item in
the parameter selecting/programming mode.
3.1.6 Functions of keys
Keys Functions Indications
(1) Measure
Switch
Turns on the power supply and starts/stops a measurement.
(The power supply will be automatically turned off if any key is not pressed for
30 seconds in the hold mode.) MEAS
(2) Memory
key Changes from the standard or continuous measurement mode to the data storage
mode, or vice versa. MEM
(3) Select key Selects a data to be displayed in the sub display in measurement mode or a
selecting/programming item in the parameter selection/programming mode. SEL
(4) Up key
Down key Selects a parameter item or changes the numerical figure at a digit in the
parameter selection/programming mode. △▽
(5) Entry key Stores the parameter selected/programmed in the parameter selection/
programming mode or the measured value in the manual data storage mode.
(This key is not used in the automatic data storage mode.) ENT
3.1.7 Markers
Markers Major functions Indications
Tb Not used "Tb"
CONT The " " mark under "CONT" will light in the continuous measurement mode. "CONT"
MEM The " " mark under the "MEM" will light in the data storage mode. “MEM”
PEAK When the PEAK is selected in the signal modulation mode selection, the " "
mark under the "PEAK" will light. "PEAK"
(7)Main
marker
Will blink for low batteries.
MEAS Will light in the measurement mode. "MEAS"
HOLD Will light in the hold mode. "HOLD"
AL Will light when the low alarm is activated. "AL"
(8)Status
marker
AH Will light when the high alarm is activated. "AH"
oC Will light when a temperature is displayed in Celsius. "oC"
(9)Uit
oF Will light when a temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit. "oF"
MAX Will light when the sub display shows a maximum temperature. "MAX"
MIN Will light when the sub display shows a minimum temperature. "MIN"
AVE Will light when the sub display shows an average temperature. "AVE"
TC Will light when the sub display shows a temperature measured by a thermocouple. "TC"
ε (εr) Will light when the sub display shows an emissivity (ratio).
Single color type is the emissivity (ε) and 2-color type is the emissivity ratio (εr). "ε"or"εr"
(10)Sub mareker
NO Will light when the sub display shows a data storage number. "NO"
3. Names and functions of component parts
*1 Main dis
p
la
y
*2 Sub display Internal display
Targeting mark
(7) Main marker
(8) Status marker
(10)
Sub
marker
3.1.5 Viewfinder
(9) Measurement unit
display
(1) Measure switch
Targeting mark
center circle

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4.1 Loading batteries
• Remove the battery cover. Remove it by lightly pushing both sides of mark and sliding it to
the arrow direction.
4. Preparation for measurement
• Load two batteries with proper polarities.
Caution
Remove the battery cover by
sliding it upward while pushing
both sides lightly.
SUM‑3 SIZE
1
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5V
×
2
• Battery life
The battery warning maker " " will blink when the battery capacity
becomes lower. Replace the batteries (Alkaline AA or UM-3 batteries).
(Ref:[3.1.7 Markers])
When the marker disappears, replace the batteries (Alkaline AA or UM-3
batteries), too.
• Caution on removing the batteries
Make sure to remove the batteries from the [no-spring] side.
• Battery replacement
Make sure to load the batteries to the [spring] side first.
Replace 2 batteries together.
Caution