Kobold TIN-SS User manual

Operating Instructions
for
Infrared Pyrometer
Model: TIN-SS

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1. Contents
1.Contents ........................................................................................................ 2
2.Note .............................................................................................................. 4
3.Instrument Inspection .................................................................................... 4
4.Regulation Use ............................................................................................. 5
5.Operating Principle ........................................................................................ 6
5.1Default settings .................................................................................... 6
5.2General specifications.......................................................................... 8
5.3Electrical specifications ........................................................................ 8
5.4 Measurement specifications ............................................................. 10
5.5Optical charts ..................................................................................... 11
5.6 Close focus optics ............................................................................. 11
5.7LED-Functions ................................................................................... 12
6.Installation ................................................................................................... 14
6.1Mechanical Installation ...................................................................... 14
7.Electrical Installation ................................................................................... 17
7.1Digital communication ........................................................................ 18
7.2Open collector output ......................................................................... 18
8.Schematic circuit diagrams for maintenance applications ........................... 19
9.Software for parameterization ..................................................................... 20
9.1Installation .......................................................................................... 20
9.2Communication settings ..................................................................... 21
10.Basics of Infrared Thermometry .................................................................. 21
11.Emissivity .................................................................................................... 22
11.1Definition ............................................................................................ 22
11.2Determination of unknown emissivity ................................................. 22
11.3Characteristic emissivity .................................................................... 23
12.Maintenance ............................................................................................... 23
13.Technical Information .................................................................................. 24
14.Order Codes ............................................................................................... 24
15.Dimensions ................................................................................................. 24
16.Disposal ...................................................................................................... 25
17.EU Declaration of Conformance ................................................................. 26
18.Appendix A – Table of emissivity for metals ................................................ 27

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19.Appendix B - Table of emissivity for non-metals ......................................... 27
20.Appendix D – Smart Averaging ................................................................... 28
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Kobold Messring GmbH
Nordring 22-24
D-65719 Hofheim
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E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.kobold.com

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2. Note
Please read these operating instructions before unpacking and putting the unit
into operation. Follow the instructions precisely as described herein.
The instruction manuals on our website www.kobold.com are always for currently
manufactured version of our products. Due to technical changes, the instruction
manuals available online may not always correspond to the product version you
have purchased. If you need an instruction manual that corresponds to the
purchased product version, you can request it from us free of charge by email
([email protected]) in PDF format, specifying the relevant invoice number and
serial number. If you wish, the operating instructions can also be sent to you by
post in paper form against an applicable postage fee.
Operating instructions, data sheet, approvals and further information via the QR
code on the device or via www.kobold.com
The devices are only to be used, maintained and serviced by persons familiar
with these operating instructions and in accordance with local regulations
applying to Health & Safety and prevention of accidents.
When used in machines, the measuring unit should be used only when the
machines fulfil the EC machinery directive.
3. Instrument Inspection
Instruments are inspected before shipping and sent out in perfect condition.
Should damage to a device be visible, we recommend a thorough inspection of
the delivery packaging. In case of damage, please inform your parcel service /
forwarding agent immediately, since they are responsible for damages during
transit.
Scope of delivery:
The standard delivery includes:
 Infrared Pyrometer model: TIN-SS

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4. Regulation Use
Any use of the device, which exceeds the manufacturer’s specification, may
invalidate its warranty. Therefore, any resulting damage is not the responsibility of
the manufacturer. The user assumes all risk for such usage.
The sensors of the TIN-SS series are non-contact infrared temperature sensors.
They calculate the surface temperature based on the emitted infrared energy of
objects (see chapter 10 Basics of Infrared Thermometry).
The TIN-SS sensing head is a sensitive optical system. Please use only the
thread for mechanical installation.
 Avoid abrupt changes of the ambient temperature.
 Avoid mechanical violence on the head – this may destroy the system
(expiry of warranty).
 If you have any problems or questions, please contact our service
department.

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5. Operating Principle
5.1 Default settings
Smart Averaging means a dynamic average adaptation at high signal
edges. [Activation via software only]. [see Appendix D – Smart Averaging]
The default settings can be changed with the optional USB adapter
cable & software. If the unit is supplied together with the IR App
Connector cable the output is already preset to digital communication
(bidirectional).
At time of delivery the unit has the following pre-settings:

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For a usage of the TIN-SS for online maintenance applications (in electrical
cabinets e.g.) the following recommend settings are already included in the
factory default setting (but not active):

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5.2 General specifications
5.3 Electrical specifications

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5.4 Measurement specifications