Fluke 9132 User manual

9132
Portable IR Calibrator
User’s Guide
Rev. 5A2601
Hart Scientific
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176
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Table of Contents
1 Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2.1 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2.2 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Authorized Service Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Specifications and Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4 Setting the Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5 Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.1 Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6 General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.1 Changing Display Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.2 Switching to 230 V Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7 Controller Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.1 Well Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.2 Temperature Set-point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.2.1 Programmable Set-points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.2.2 Set-point Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.3 Temperature Scale Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.4 Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.4.1 Scan Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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7.4.2 Scan Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.5 Set-point Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.6 Temperature Scale Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.7 Secondary Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.8 Heater Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.9 Proportional Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.10 Controller Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.11 Operating Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.12 Serial Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.12.1 Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.12.2 Sample Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.12.3 Duplex Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.12.4 Linefeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.13 Calibration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.13.1 R0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.13.2 ALPHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.13.3 DELTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8 Digital Communication Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.1 Serial Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.2 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.2.1 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.2.1.1 Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.2.1.2 Sample Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.2.1.3 Duplex Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.2.1.4 Linefeed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.2.2 Serial Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.3 Interface Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9 Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.1 Calibration Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.2 Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.2.1 Compute DELTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.2.2 Compute R0 and ALPHA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.2.3 Accuracy and Repeatability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
11 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
11.1 Troubleshooting Problems, Possible Causes, and Solutions . . . . 41
11.2 Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
11.2.1 EMC Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
11.2.2 Low Voltage Directive (Safety) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Figures
Figure 1 Temperature Gradient Between Probe and IR Target Surface . . . . . . 10
Figure 2 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 3 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 4 Controller Operation Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 5 Serial Cable Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Tables
Table 1 International Electrical Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Table 2 Controller Communications Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

1 Before You Start
1.1 Symbols Used
Table 1 lists the International Electrical Symbols. Some or all of these symbols
may be used on the instrument or in this manual.
Symbol Description
AC (Alternating Current)
AC-DC
Battery
CE Complies with European Union Directives
DC
Double Insulated
Electric Shock
Fuse
PE Ground
Hot Surface (Burn Hazard)
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1 Before You Start
Symbols Used
Table 1 International Electrical Symbols

Symbol Description
Canadian Standards Association
OVERVOLTAGE (Installation) CATEGORY II, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010-1 re-
fers to the level of Impulse Withstand Voltage protection provided. Equipment of
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to be supplied from
the fixed installation. Examples include household, office, and laboratory appliances.
C-TIC Australian EMC Mark
The European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
(2002/96/EC) mark.
1.2 Safety Information
Use this instrument only as specified in this manual. Otherwise, the protection
provided by the instrument may be impaired.
The following definitions apply to the terms “Warning” and “Caution”.
•“Warning” identifies conditions and actions that may pose hazards to the
user.
•“Caution” identifies conditions and actions that may damage the instru-
ment being used.
1.2.1 Warnings
To avoid personal injury, follow these guidelines.
•BURN HAZARD – DO NOT touch the IR target surface of the unit.The
temperature of the IR target surface is the same as the actual temperature
shown on the display. If the unit is set at 500°C and the display reads
500°C, the target surface is 500°C.The top sheet metal of the instrument
may exhibit extreme temperatures for areas close to the IR target surface.
DO NOT turn off the unit at temperatures higher than 100°C. This could
create a hazardous situation. Select a set-point less than 100°C and allow
the unit to cool before turning it off.
•DO NOT operate this unit without a properly grounded, properly polar-
ized power cord.
•DO NOT connect this unit to a non-grounded, non-polarized outlet.
•HIGH VOLTAGE is used in the operation of this equipment. SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH may result if personnel fail to observe safety pre-
cautions. Before working inside the equipment, turn the power off and
disconnect the power cord.
•Always replace the fuse with one of the same rating, voltage, and type.
•This instrument is intended for indoor use only.
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•Overhead clearance is required. DO NOT place this instrument under a
cabinet or other structure.
•DO NOT use this unit for any application other than calibration work.
•DO NOT use this unit in environments other than those listed in the
user’s guide.
•DO NOT operate near flammable materials.
•Use of this instrument at HIGH TEMPERATURES for extended periods
of time requires caution.
•Completely unattended high temperature operation is not recommended
for safety reasons.
•Before initial use, after transport, and anytime the dry-well has not been
energized for more than 10 days, the calibrator must be energized for a
dry-out period of 1 to 2 hours before it can be assumed to meet all of the
safety requirements of the IEC1010-1.
•The instrument can generate extreme temperatures. Precautions must be
taken to prevent personal injury or damage to objects.
•Use only a grounded AC mains supply of the appropriate voltage to
power the instrument. Refer to Section 3.1, Specifications for power de-
tails.
•The instrument is equipped with operator accessible system fuses. If a
fuse blows, it may be due to a power surge or failure of a component. Re-
place the fuse once. If the fuse blows a second time, it is likely caused by
failure of a component part. If this occurs, contact an Authorized Hart
Scientific Service Center (see Section 1.3). Always replace the fuse with
one of the same rating, voltage, and type. Never replace the fuse with one
of a higher current rating.
•Follow all safety guidelines listed in the user’s manual.
•Calibration Equipment should only be used by Trained Personnel.
1.2.2 Cautions
•DO NOT plug the unit into 230V if the heater switches and fuse holder
read 115V. This action will cause the fuses to blow and may damage the
instrument.
•Components and heater lifetime can be shortened by continuous high
temperature operation.
•DO NOT use fluids to clean the target surface.
•DO NOT change the values of the calibration constants from the factory
set values. The correct setting of these parameters is important to the
safety and proper operation of the calibrator.
•DO use a ground fault interrupt device.
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Safety Information

•Operate the instrument in room temperatures between 5 and 50°C.
(41–122° F). Allow sufficient air circulation by leaving at least 6 inches
of space between the instrument and nearby objects.
•The instrument is a precision instrument. Although is has been designed
for optimum durability and trouble free operation, it must be handled with
care. Always carry the unit in an upright position. The convenient fold-up
handle allows one hand carrying. The instrument should not be operated
in excessively wet, oily, dusty, or dirty environments. Do not operate near
flammable materials.
•Before initial use, after transport, and anytime the dry-well has not been
energized for a “dry-out” period of 1-2 hours before it can be assumed to
meet all of the safety requirements of the IEC 1010-1.
•If a main supply power fluctuation occurs, immediately turn off the in-
strument. Wait until the power has stabilized before re-energizing the in-
strument.
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1 Before You Start
Authorized Service Centers

2 Introduction
The Hart Scientific 9132 Portable IR Calibrator may be used as a portable in-
strument or bench top temperature calibrator for calibrating point IR thermom-
eters. The 9132 is small enough to use in the field, and accurate enough to use
in the lab. Calibrations may be done over a range of 50°C to 500°C (122°Fto
932°F). Temperature display and setability resolution of the 9132 is 0.1
degrees.
The instrument features:
•Rapid heating and cooling
•Hand strap
•RS-232 interface capability
Built in programmable features include:
•Temperature scan rate control
•Eight set-point memory
•Adjustable readout in °C or °F
The temperature is accurately controlled by Hart’s digital controller. The con-
troller uses a precision platinum RTD as a sensor and controls the well temper-
ature with a solid state relay (triac) driven heater.
For improved uncertainties, a 0.125" external reference thermometer may be
used in the calibration probe hole at the top of the instrument. When using an
external reference thermometer, the unit accuracy, stability, and ambient tem-
perature effects on the surface can be minimized.
The LED front panel continuously shows the current temperature. The tempera-
ture may be easily set with the control buttons to any desired temperature
within the specified range. The instrument’s multiple fault protection devices
insure user and instrument safety and protection.
The 9132 calibrator was designed for portability, low cost, and ease of opera-
tion. Through proper use the instrument will provide continued accurate cali-
bration of temperature sensors and devices. The user should be familiar with
the safety guidelines and operating procedures of the calibrator as described in
this user guide.
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3 Specifications and Environmental
Conditions
3.1 Specifications
Range 50°C to 500°C (122°F to 932°F)
Accuracy ±0.5°C at 100°C (±0.9°F at 212°F)
±0.65°C at 300°C (±1.2°F at 572°F)
±0.8°C at 500°C (±1.4°F at 932°F)
Stability ±0.1°C at 100°C (±0.18 at 212°F)
±0.15°C at 300°C (±0.27 at 572°F)
±0.3°C at 500°C (±0.54 at 932°F)
Target Size 2.25” (57 mm)
Resolution 0.1°C or °F
Display LED, °C or °F, switchable
Heating Times 30 minutes to max (50 0176C to 500°C)
Cooling Times 30 minutes (500°C to 100°C)
Stabilization Time 10 minutes
Target Emissivity 0.95 (±0.02 from 8 to 14
μ M)
Aperture Diameter 2.25” (57mm)
Computer Interface RS-232 interface included with Model 9930 Interface- it control software
Power 115 VAC (±10%), 3 A or 230 VAC (±10%), 1.5 A, 50/60 Hz, switchable, 340 W
Size 4” H x 6” W x 7” D (102 x 152 x 178 mm)
Weight 4 lb. (1.8 kg)
Temperature differences between the IR surface and the reference probe are
calculated as shown in the graph in Figure 1 on page 10.
Note: As the temperature of the IR surface increases, the temperature dif-
ference decreases.
3.2 Environmental Conditions
Although the instrument has been designed for optimum durability and trou-
ble-free operation, it must be handled with care. The instrument should not be
operated in an excessively dusty or dirty environment. Maintenance and clean-
ing recommendations can be found in the Maintenance section of this manual.
The instrument operates safely under the following conditions:
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3 Specifications and Environmental Conditions
Specifications

•temperature range: 5-35°C (41-95°F)
•ambient relative humidity: 15-50%
•pressure: 75kPa – 106kPa
•mains voltage within ±10% of nominal
•vibrations in the calibration environment should be minimized
•altitudes less than 2,000 meters
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Gradient between probe and IR surface
-0.6
-0.5
-0.4
-0.3
-0.2
-0.1
0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Reference Probe ⎠C
delta T ⎠C
Figure 1 Temperature Gradient Between Probe and IR Target Surface

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3 Specifications and Environmental Conditions
Warranty

4 Quick Start
4.1 Unpacking
Unpack the calibrator carefully and inspect it for any damage that may have oc-
curred during shipment. If there is shipping damage, notify the carrier
immediately.
Verify that the following components are present:
•9132 Calibrator
•Power Cord
•User’s Guide
•Serial Cable
•9930 Software
4.2 Set Up
Place the calibrator on a flat surface with at least 6 inches of free space around
the instrument. The prop may be swung down to raise the front of the instru-
ment from a horizontal position. Plug the power cord into a grounded mains
outlet. Observe that the nominal voltage corresponds to that indicated on the
back of the calibrator.
Turn on the power to the calibrator by toggling the power switch on. The fan
should begin quietly blowing air through the instrument and the controller dis-
play should illuminate after 3 seconds. After a brief self-test the controller
should begin normal operation. If the unit fails to operate please check the
power connection.
The heater will start operating to bring the temperature of the calibrator to the
set-point temperature and the display will begin to show the actual target
temperature.
4.3 Power
Plug the dry-well power cord into a mains outlet of the proper voltage, fre-
quency, and current capability. Refer to Section 3.1, Specifications for power
details. Turn the dry-well on using the rear panel “POWER” switch. The
dry-well will turn on and begin to heat to the previously programmed tempera-
ture set-point. The front panel LED display will indicate the actual dry-well
temperature.
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Unpacking

4.4 Setting the Temperature
Section 8.2 explains in detail how to set the temperature set-point on the cali-
brator using the front panel keys. The procedure is summarized here.
1. Press “SET” twice to access the set-point value.
2. Press “UP” or “DOWN” to change the set-point value.
3. Press “SET” to program in the new set-point.
4. Press “EXIT” to return to the temperature display.
When the set-point temperature is changed the controller switches the well
heater on or off to raise or lower the temperature. The displayed well tempera-
ture gradually changes until it reaches the set-point temperature. The well may
require 5 to 10 minutes to reach the set-point depending on the span. Another 5
to 10 minutes is required to stabilize within ±0.1°C of the set-point. Ultimate
stability may take 15 to 20 minutes more of stabilization time.
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5 Parts and Controls
The user should become familiar with the calibrator and its parts.
5.1 Back Panel
The back panel (Figure 2) consists of the power cord inlet, power switch, heater
voltage switch, serial port, and fan.
Power Inlet – At the rear of the calibrator is the removable power cord inlet
that plugs into an IEC grounded socket.
Power Switch – The power switch is located on the power entry module
(PEM). The PEM also houses the fuses and the dual voltage selector. The PEM
and Heater Voltage Switch (see below) allow the unit to be field switchable for
115 VAC (±10%) or 230 VAC (±10%) operation.
Heater Voltage Switch – To be used only when changing the input voltage.
(See Section 7.2 for instructions on changing the input voltage.)
Caution: Do not plug the unit into 230V if the heater switches and fuse
holder read 115V. This action will cause the fuses to blow and may dam-
age the instrument.
Serial Port – A DB-9 male connector is present for interfacing the calibrator to
a computer or terminal with serial RS-232 communications.
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5 Parts and Controls
Back Panel
115V
115V
115 VAC 50/60 Hz 340 W
230 VAC 50/60 Hz 340 W
HEATER
VOLTAGE
SWITCH
RS-232
115 V - 4 A F 250 V
230 V - 2 A F 250 V
Figure 2 Back Panel

Fan – The fan inside the calibrator has two speeds and runs continuously when
the unit is being operated to provide cooling for the instrument. The fan runs
slow for heating and maintaining operation and runs fast for rapid cooling.
Slots are provided for airflow. The area around the calibrator must be kept clear
to allow adequate ventilation. The airflow is directed out the front and can be
extremely hot.
5.2 Front Panel
The front panel (Figure 3) consists of the controller display, controller keypad,
and target assembly.
Controller Display – The digital display displays set and actual temperatures
and various calibrator functions, settings, and constants. The display shows
temperatures in units according to the selected scale °Cor°F.
Controller Keypad – The four button keypad allows easy setting of the
set-point temperature. The control buttons (SET, DOWN, UP, and EXIT) are
used to set the calibrator temperature set-point, access and set other operating
parameters, and access and set calibration parameters.
Setting the control temperature is done directly in degrees of the current scale.
The control temperature can be set to one-tenth of a degree Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
The functions of the buttons are as follows:
SET – Used to display the next parameter in the menu and to store parameters
to the displayed value.
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SET UP DOWN EXIT
9132
INFRARED
CALIBRATOR
Figure 3 Front Panel

DOWN – Used to decrement the displayed value of parameters.
UP –Usedtoincrementthedisplayedvalue.
EXIT – Used to exit a function and to skip to the next function. Any changes
made to the displayed value are ignored.
Target Assembly – The target assembly is 2.25” (57mm) in diameter and has
an emisivity or 0.95.
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5 Parts and Controls
Front Panel