Fluke ThermoJacket User manual

ThermoJacket®
Protective Enclosure
Users Manual
PN 4993999, English, Rev. 1.1, Jan 2019
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Warranty
The manufacturer warrants this instrument to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use
and service for the period of two years from date of purchase. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser.
This warranty shall not apply to fuses, batteries, or any product which has been subject to misuse, neglect,
accident, or abnormal conditions of operation.
In the event of failure of a product covered by this warranty, the manufacturer will repair the instrument when it is
returned by the purchaser, freight prepaid, to an authorized Service Facility within the applicable warranty period,
provided manufacturer’s examination discloses to its satisfaction that the product was defective. The manufacturer
may, at its option, replace the product in lieu of repair. With regard to any covered product returned within the
applicable warranty period, repairs or replacement will be made without charge and with return freight paid by the
manufacturer, unless the failure was caused by misuse, neglect, accident, or abnormal conditions of operation or
storage, in which case repairs will be billed at a reasonable cost. In such a case, an estimate will be submitted
before work is started, if requested.
The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to any
implied warranty of merchantability, fitness, or adequacy for any particular purpose or use. The manufacturer shall
not be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise.
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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 3
LIST OF TABLES ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
LIST OF FIGURES ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 7
SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................................................................... 8
CONTACTS............................................................................................................................................................. 10
1DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................................................... 11
2TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.1 General Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Scope of Delivery ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
3INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Disassembly .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Water Cooling .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
3.3.1 Installation of the Tube Fittings .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
3.3.2 Reassembly of the Tube Fittings ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.4 Air Cooling ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.5 Air Purging ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Mounting Flange (A-TJ-MF) ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
4.2 Adjustable Mounting Base (A-TJ-MB)............................................................................................................................................................. 21
4.3 Adjustable Pipe Adapter (A-PA-A) .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.4 Sighting Tube (A-ST-xx) .................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
4.5 Mounting Flange for Sighting Tube (A-MF-ST)............................................................................................................................................... 26
4.6 Extraction Tool for Endurance (E-TJET) ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.7 Blast Gate (A-TJ-GTx) .................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
4.8 Water Flow Regulator (A-TJ-WFR) ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
4.9 Air Flow Regulator (A-TJ-AFR) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 33
4.10 Air Pressure Regulator (A-TJ-APR) .............................................................................................................................................................. 35
5MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................................... 36
5.1 Changing Sensing Heads ............................................................................................................................................................................... 36
5.2 Cleaning the Lens ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
5.3 Cleaning the Air Purge .................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
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6EXEMPLARY INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................37
6.1 Air Purging ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
6.2 Water Cooling ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
6.3 Additional Components................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
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List of Tables
Table Page
Table 2-1: Ambient Temperatures versus Coolant Flow ...................................................................................... 12
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List of Figures
Figure Page
Figure 1-1: ThermoJacket ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 2-1: Dimensions for the ThermoJacket ...................................................................................................... 13
Figure 3-1: Sensor with Rear Adapter, Spacer Ring, and Nose Adapter ....................................................... 15
Figure 3-2: Sensor with Nose Adapter .............................................................................................................. 15
Figure 3-3: Cable Compression Fitting ............................................................................................................. 15
Figure 3-4: Sensor with Rear Adapter ............................................................................................................... 16
Figure 3-5: Sensor with Extraction Tool ........................................................................................................... 16
Figure 4-1: Mounting Flange ................................................................................................................................. 20
Figure 4-2: Adjustable Mounting Base .................................................................................................................. 21
Figure 4-3: Installation of the Adjustable Mounting Base ...................................................................................... 22
Figure 4-4: Adjustable Pipe Adapter ..................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 4-5: Installation of the Sighting Tube ......................................................................................................... 24
Figure 4-6: Dimensions for the Sighting Tube ....................................................................................................... 24
Figure 4-7: Available Sighting Tubes .................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 4-8: Mounting Flange for Sighting Tube ..................................................................................................... 26
Figure 4-9: Extraction Tool for Endurance Sensors .............................................................................................. 26
Figure 4-10: Extraction Tool and Endurance Sensor ............................................................................................ 27
Figure 4-11: Blast Gate ......................................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 4-12: Mounting ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 4-13: Water Flow Regulator (A-TJ-WFR) ................................................................................................... 31
Figure 4-14: Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 4-15: Air Flow Regulator (A-TJ-AFR) ......................................................................................................... 33
Figure 4-16: Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 4-17: Air Pressure Regulator (A-TJ-APR) .................................................................................................. 35
Figure 6-1: Installation of the ThermoJacket inside an Oven ................................................................................ 38
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Compliance Statement
The device complies with the requirements of the European Directives:
EC – Directive 2011/65/EU – RoHS II
EN 50581: 2012 Technical documentation for the evaluation of electrical products with respect to
restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)
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Safety Information
This document contains important information, which should be kept at all times with the instrument during its
operational life. Other users of this instrument should be given these instructions with the instrument. Eventual
updates to this information must be added to the original document. The instrument can only be operated by trained
personnel in accordance with these instructions and local safety regulations.
Acceptable Operation
This instrument is intended only as accessory for selected Fluke infrared point sensors. The instrument operates
reliably in demanding conditions, such as in high environmental temperatures, as long as the documented
specifications are adhered to. Compliance with the operating instructions is necessary to ensure the expected
results.
Unacceptable Operation
The instrument should not be used for medical diagnosis.
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Use only original parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer. The use of other products can compromise
the operation safety and functionality of the instrument.
Safety Symbol
Description
Protective ground
Disposal of old instruments should be handled according to professional and
environmental regulations as electronic waste.
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To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury follow these guidelines:
• Read all safety Information before you use the product.
• Use the product only as specified, or the protection supplied by the product can be
compromised.
• Carefully read all instructions.
• Do not use and disable the product if it is damaged.
• Do not use the product if it operates incorrectly.
• To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury make sure that the product is
grounded before use.
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Description
General Specifications
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1 Description
The ThermoJacket® gives you the ability to use sensing heads from the Fluke Process Instruments Series
Endurance or Thermalert 4.0 in ambient temperatures up to 315°C (600°F). The ThermoJacket's rugged cast
aluminum housing completely encloses the sensing head and provides water and/or air cooling and air purging.
Sensing heads can be installed or removed from the ThermoJacket housing in its mounted position. All necessary
mounting accessories are supplied with the ThermoJacket for your sensing head.
The ThermoJacket is available in the following versions:
• A-TJ-T40 – ThermoJacket with mounting material for Thermalert 4.0 sensors
• E-TJ1 – ThermoJacket with mounting material for Endurance sensors
Figure 1-1: ThermoJacket
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