MICRO-EPSILON thermoIMAGER TIM Series User manual

MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG
Koenigbacher Str. 15 · 94496 Ortenburg / Germany
Tel. [phone] / 168-0 · Fax [phone] / 168-90
[email protected] · www.micro-epsilon.com
Your local contact: www.micro-epsilon.com/contact/worldwide/
Operating Instructions
thermoIMAGER TIM
TIM 160S TIM QVGA
TIM QVGA-HD
TIM QVGA-G7
TIM 640 VGA
TIM VGA G7
TIM M-1
TIM M-05

MICRO-EPSILON
MESSTECHNIK
GmbH & Co. KG
Koenigbacher Str. 15
94496 Ortenburg / Germany
Tel. [phone] / 168-0
Fax [phone] / 168-90
e-mail [email protected]
www.micro-epsilon.com
Infrared camera

thermoIMAGER TIM
Contents
1. Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Symbols Used ................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Warnings.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Notes on CE Marking ...................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Intended Use ................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5 Proper Environment......................................................................................................................................... 9
2. Technical Data ........................................................................................................................ 10
2.1 Functional Principle ....................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Model Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 11
2.3 General Specifications................................................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Vibration / Shock ........................................................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1 Used Standards............................................................................................................................ 13
2.4.2 Stress Program (Camera in Operation) ....................................................................................... 13
2.5 Electrical Specifications................................................................................................................................. 15
2.6 Measurement Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 16
2.7 Microscope Lenses........................................................................................................................................ 20
3. Delivery ................................................................................................................................... 22
3.1 Unpacking...................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.2 Storage .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
4. Optical Charts......................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Notes on Focusing ........................................................................................................................................ 23
4.2 Lenses thermoIMAGER TIM 160S................................................................................................................. 26
4.3 Lenses thermoIMAGER TIM QVGA / TIM QVGA-HD / TIM QVGA-G7 .......................................................... 27
4.4 Lenses thermoIMAGER TIM 640 VGA / TIM VGA-G7 ................................................................................... 28
4.5 Microscope Optics TIM 640 VGA .................................................................................................................. 29
4.6 Lenses thermoIMAGER TIM M-1 / TIM M-05................................................................................................. 30
4.7 Lenses thermoIMAGER TIM M-1 / TIM M-05 with VGA Resolution .............................................................. 31

thermoIMAGER TIM
5. Mechanical Installation .......................................................................................................... 32
5.1 Dimensional Drawings................................................................................................................................... 33
5.2 High Temperature Accessories - Cooling Jacket Advanced......................................................................... 40
5.3 Changing the Lens ........................................................................................................................................ 40
5.4 Fixing the Focus of the Lens (only for TIM M-1 and TIM M-05) .................................................................... 41
6. Electrical Installation.............................................................................................................. 43
6.1 PIN Assignment of Connectors ..................................................................................................................... 44
6.2 Process Interface ........................................................................................................................................... 45
6.3 Industrial Process Interface (Optional).......................................................................................................... 46
6.4 USB Cable Extensions................................................................................................................................... 46
7. Installation and Commissioning............................................................................................ 47
8. Instructions for Operation / Cleaning.................................................................................... 48
9. Software TIM Connect............................................................................................................ 49
9.1 Properties....................................................................................................................................................... 49
9.2 Basic Features of Software TIM Connect...................................................................................................... 51
10. Basics of Infrared Thermometry............................................................................................ 53
10.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 53
10.2 Application Examples .................................................................................................................................... 56
11. Emissivity................................................................................................................................ 57
11.1 Definition ........................................................................................................................................................ 57
11.2 Determination of Unknown Emissivity........................................................................................................... 58
11.3 Characteristic Emissivity................................................................................................................................ 59
12. Liability for Material Defects.................................................................................................. 60
13. Service, Repair ....................................................................................................................... 61
14. Decommissioning, Disposal .................................................................................................. 61

thermoIMAGER TIM
Appendix
A 1 Optional Accessories............................................................................................................. 62
A 2 Dimensions Cooling Jacket Advanced ................................................................................. 65
A 2.1 Standard Version ........................................................................................................................................... 65
A 2.2 Extended Version........................................................................................................................................... 66
A 2.3 Laminar Air Purge for Cooling Jacket ........................................................................................................... 67
A 3 Factory Settings ..................................................................................................................... 68
A 4 Emissivity Table Metals.......................................................................................................... 69
A 5 Emissivity Table Non Metals .................................................................................................. 72
A 6 Industrial Process Interface (Optional)................................................................................. 74
A 6.1 Examples for a Fail-Safe Monitoring of the TIM with a PLC.......................................................................... 76
A 7 USB Cable Extensions ........................................................................................................... 78
A 8 A Brief Overview to Serial Communication........................................................................... 80
A 8.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 80
A 8.2 Setup of the Interface .................................................................................................................................... 80
A 8.3 Command List ............................................................................................................................................... 80
A 9 A Brief Overview to DLL Communication (IPC).................................................................... 81
A 10 thermoIMAGER TIM Connect Resource Translator.............................................................. 82
A 11 Process Interface ................................................................................................................... 83
A 11.1 Analog Output................................................................................................................................................ 83
A 11.2 Digital Input.................................................................................................................................................... 83
A 11.3 Analog Input (Usable Voltage Range: 0 ... 10 V) .......................................................................................... 84
A 11.4 Relay Output at Industrial PIF (Part No.: TM-PIFCxx-TIM) ............................................................................ 85

thermoIMAGER TIM

Page 7
Safety
thermoIMAGER TIM
1. Safety
System operation assumes knowledge of the operating instructions.
1.1 Symbols Used
The following symbols are used in the opeating instructions.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
Indicates a situation that may result in property damage if not avoided.
Indicates a user action.
iIndicates a tip for users.
Measure Indicates hardware or a software button/menu.
1.2 Warnings
Connect the power supply and the display/output device according to the safety regulations for electrical
equipment.
> Risk of injury
> Damage to or destruction of the camera
Avoid the alignment of the camera to intensive energy sources (e.g. devices which emit laser radiation or
reflections of such equipment). This is also valid if the camera is switched off.
> Effect on the accuracy of the measurement
> Irreparable defect of the infrared detector
Avoid static electricity, arc welders, and induction heaters. Keep away from very strong EMF (electromagnetic
fields).
> Damage to or destruction of the camera

Page 8
Safety
thermoIMAGER TIM
Avoid shocks, impacts and vibration to the camera.
> Damage to or destruction of the camera
The supply voltage must not exceed the specified limits.
> Damage to or destruction of the camera
No solvent-based cleaning agents may have an effect on the camera (neither for the optics nor the housing).
> Damage to or destruction of the camera
Avoid abrupt changes of the ambient temperature.
> Incorrect display of the device
Do not mount the camera with external mounting devices (thread/ tripod connection).
> Damage to the camera (thread)
Protect the USB cable against damage.
> Failure of the camera

Page 9
Safety
thermoIMAGER TIM
1.3 Notes on CE Marking
The following apply to the thermoIMAGER TIM:
- EU Directive 2014/30/EU
- EU Directive 2011/65/EU
Products which carry the CE mark satisfy the requirements of the EU directives cited and the relevant ap-
plicable harmonized European standards (EN). The measuring system is designed for use in industrial and
laboratory applications.
The EU Declaration of Conformity is available to the responsible authorities according to EU Directive, article
10.
1.4 Intended Use
- The thermoIMAGER TIM is designed for use in industrial and laboratory applications. It is used for measur-
ing the surface temperature based on the emitted energy of objects, see 10.
- The system must only be operated within the limits specified in the technical data, see 2.
- The system must be used in such a way that no persons are endangered or machines and other material
goods are damaged in the event of malfunction or total failure of the system.
- Take additional precautions for safety and damage prevention in case of safety-related applications.
1.5 Proper Environment
- Protection class: IP67 (NEMA-4)
- Operating temperature:
TIM 160S/TIM QVGA/TIM 640 VGA/TIM VGA-G7: 0 ... +50 °C (+32 ... +122 °F)
TIM QVGA-HD/TIM QVGA-G7: 0 ... +70 °C (+32 ... +158 °F)
TIM M-1/TIM M-05: +5 ... +50 °C (+41 ... +122 °F)
- Storage temperature:
TIM 160S/TIM QVGA/TIM 640 VGA: -40 ... +70 °C (-40 ... +158 °F)
TIM QVGA-HD/TIM QVGA-G7: -40 ... +85 °C (-40 ...+185 °F)
TIM M-1/TIM M-05/TIM VGA-G7: -40 ... +70 °C (-40 ... +158 °F)
- Relative humidity: 20 ... 80 %, non-condensing
Avoid abrupt changes of the ambient temperature.
> Incorrect display of the device

Page 10
Technical Data
thermoIMAGER TIM
2. Technical Data
2.1 Functional Principle
The thermoIMAGER TIM calculates the surface temperature based on the emitted infrared energy of objects,
see 10.The two-dimensional detector (FPA - focal plain array) allows a measurement of an area and will be
shown as thermographic image using standardized palettes. The radiometric processing of the picture data
enables the user to do a comfortable detailed analysis with the software TIM Connect.

Page 11
Technical Data
thermoIMAGER TIM
2.2 Model Overview
The cameras of the TIM series are available in the following basic versions:
Model Type Temperature range Spectral range Frame rate Typical applications
TIM 160S IR -20 to 900 °C
200 to 1500 °C
(optional)
8 - 14 μm 120 Hz Surface measure-
ments in industrial
application
TIM QVGA /
TIM QVGA-HD
IR -20 to 900 °C
200 to 1500 °C
(optional)
8 - 14 μm 80 Hz Real-time thermo-
graphic images in
high speed; Detec-
tion of smallest tem-
perature differences
(TIM QVDA-HD)
TIM 640 VGA IR -20 to 900 °C
200 to 1500 °C
(optional)
8 - 14 μm 32 Hz Pin-sharp radiometric
recordings in real
time
TIM QVGA-G7 IR 200 to 1500 °C
150 to 900 °C
7.9 μm 80 Hz/ 27 Hz Measurement of
glass (with Line-
Scanning mode)
TIM VGA-G7 32 Hz
TIM M-1 IR 450 to 1800 °C 0.85 - 1.1 μm Up to 1 kHz Measurement of me-
tallic surfaces, graph-
ite or ceramics with
short wavelengths
TIM M-05 900 to 2450 °C 500 - 540 nm

Page 12
Technical Data
thermoIMAGER TIM
2.3 General Specifications
Model TIM 160S QVGA QVGA-HD QVGA-G7 640 VGA VGA G7 M-1 M-05
Protection class IP67 (NEMA-4) 1
Operating
temperature
0 ... 50 °C
(+32 ... +122 °F)
0 ... 70 °C
(+32 ... +158 °F)
0 ... 50 °C
(+32 ... +122 °F)
5 ... 50 °C
(+412 ... +122 °F)
Storage
temperature
-40 ... 70 °C
(-40 ... +158 °F)
-40 ... 85 °C
(-40 ... +185 °F)
-40 ... 70 °C
(-40 ... +158 °F)
Relative humidity 20 ... 80 %, con condensing
Material (housing) Aluminum, anodized
Dimensions 45 x 45 x
60 - 76 mm
(depending
on the lens
and focus
position)
46 x 56 x 68 - 77 mm
(depending on the lens and focus position)
TIM 640 VGA microscope optics:
46 x 56 x 119 - 126 mm
(depending on focus position)
46 x 56 x 76 - 100 mm
(depending on the
lens and focus posi-
tion)
46 x 56 x 88 - 129 mm
(depending on the lens
and focus position)
Weight
(inclusive lens)
195 g 237 - 252 g 269 - 320 g 245 - 311 g
Cable length (USB) 1 m (standard), 5 m, 10 m, 20 m
Vibration IEC 68-2-6: (sinus shaped), see 2.4
IEC 60068-2-64 (broadband noise), see 2.4
Shock IEC 68-2-27: 25 g and 50 g, see 2.4
1) Only with 5, 10, 20 m USB cable. The camera plug of USB cable (1 m) does not feature an IP67 protection class.

Page 13
Technical Data
thermoIMAGER TIM
2.4 Vibration / Shock
2.4.1 Used Standards
IEC EN 60068-1: 1995-03 Environmental testing - Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-2-6: 2008-10 Environmental testing - Part 2-6: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-27: 2010-02 Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Test Ea and guidance: Shock
IEC 60068-2-47: 2006-03 Environmental testing - Part 2-47: Mounting of specimens for vibration, impact
and similar dynamic tests
IEC 60068-2-64: 2009-04 Environmental testing - Part 2-64: Tests - Tests Fh: Vibration, broadband
random and guidance
2.4.2 Stress Program (Camera in Operation)
Shock, half sinus 25 g – testing Ea 25 g (acc. IEC 60068-2-27)
Acceleration 245 m/s2(25 g)
Pulse duration 11 ms
Number of directions 6 (3 axes with 2 directions each)
Duration 600 shocks (100 shocks each direction)
Shock, half sinus 50 g – testing Ea 50 g (acc. IEC 60068-2-27)
Acceleration 490 m/s2(50 g)
Pulse duration 11 ms
Number of directions 6 (3 axes with 2 directions each)
Duration 18 shocks (3 shocks each direction)

Page 14
Technical Data
thermoIMAGER TIM
Vibration, sinus shaped – testing Fc (acc. IEC60068-2-6)
Frequency range 10 - 500 Hz
Acceleration 29.42 m/s2(3 g)
Frequency change 1 octave/ min
Number of axes 3
Duration 1:30 h (3 x 0.30 h)
Vibration, broadband noise – testing Fh (acc. IEC60068-2-64)
Frequency change 10 - 2000 Hz
Acceleration, effective 39.3 m/s2(4.01 gRMS)
Frequency spectrum 10 - 106 Hz 0.9610 (m/s2)2/Hz (0.010 g2/Hz)
106 - 150 Hz +6 dB/ octave
150 - 500 Hz 1.9230 (m/s2)2/Hz (0.020 g2 /Hz)
500 - 2000 Hz -6 dB/ octave
2000 Hz 0.1245 (m/s2)2/Hz (0.00126 g2 /Hz)
Number of axes 3
Duration 3 h (3 x 1 h)

Page 15
Technical Data
thermoIMAGER TIM
2.5 Electrical Specifications
Model TIM 160S QVGA QVGA-HD QVGA-G7 1640 VGA M-1 M-05
Power supply 5 VDC (powered via USB 2.0 interface)
Current draw max. 500 mA
Output Standard Process
Interface (PIF out)
0 - 10 V (Main measure area, measure area, internal temperature, flag status,
recording status, line scan status, alarm, frame sync, fail-safe,
external communication), see A 11
Input Standard Process
Interface (PIF in)
0 - 10 V (Emissivity, ambient temperature, reference temperature, uncommit-
ted value, flag control, triggered snapshots, triggered recording, triggered
linescanner, triggered event grabber, reset peak-/value-hold,
switch temperature range), see A 11
Digital Input Standard
Process Interface
Flag control, triggered snapshots, triggered recording, triggered linescanner,
triggered event grabber, reset peak-/value-hold, switch temperature range
Digital interface USB 2.0

Page 16
Technical Data
thermoIMAGER TIM
2.6 Measurement Specifications
Modell TIM 160S
Temperature range
(scalable)
-20 ... 100 °C; 0 ... 250 °C; 20 (150) ... 900 °C 1;
additional temperature range: 200 … 1500 °C (optional)
Spectral range 8 - 14 μm
Detector UFPA
160 x 120 Pixel@120 Hz
Lenses (FOV) 12° x 9° FOV / f = 13 mm or
30° x 23° FOV / f = 5 mm or
55° x 40° FOV / f = 3 mm or
80° x 54° FOV / f = 2 mm
System accuracy 2±2°C or ±2 %
Temperature
resolution (NETD) 3
80 mK with 30° FOV
100 mK with 55° and 80° FOV
300 mK with 12° FOV
Warm-up time 10 min
Emissivity 0.100 ... 1.100
Software TIMConnect
1) For the range (20) 150 up to 900 °C, the accuracy specification applies from 150 °C
2) At ambient temperature 23±5 °C; whichever is greater.
3) Values apply with 40 Hz and 25 °C room temperature

Page 17
Technical Data
thermoIMAGER TIM
Model TIM QVGA QVGA-HD QVGA-G7 1
Temperature ranges
(scalable)
-20 ... 100 °C; 0 ... 250 °C; (20) 150 ... 900 °C 1;
Option: 200 … 1500 °C
200 ... 1500 °C
150 ... 900 °C
Sighting range / low
energy range 2
- 0 ... 250 °C
Spectral range 8 - 14 μm 7.9 μm
Detector UFPA,
382 x 288 Pixel@80 Hz (switchable to 27 Hz)
Lenses (FOV) 18° x 14° / f = 20 mm or 29° x 22° / f = 12.7 mm or 53° x 38° / f = 7.7 mm or
80° x 54° / f = 5.7 mm
System accuracy 2 ±2 °C or ±2 %
Temperature coef-
ficient 4
±0,05 %/K
Temperature resolution
(NETD)
75 mK 5 with 29°, 53° and
80°; 0.1 K 5 with 18°
40 mK 5 with 29°, 53° and
80°; 60 mK 5 with 18°
150 mK (Tobj = 650 °C)
with 29°, 53°, 80°
175 mK (Tobj = 650 °C)
with 18°
Warm-up time 10 min
Emissivity 0.100 ... 1.100
Software TIMConnect
1) Accuracy statement effective from 150 °C.
2) The sighting range is used to align the G7 cameras; at e< 1 and activation of the extended temperature
range a temperature measurement up to 1500 °C is possible.
3) At ambient temperature 23±5 °C; whichever is greater
4) For TAmb 10 ... 50 °C und TObj ≤ 500 °C; otherwise ± 0,1 K/K or 0,1 %/K (whichever is greater)
5) Value is valid at 40 Hz and 25 °C room temperature

Page 18
Technical Data
thermoIMAGER TIM
Model TIM 640 VGA VGA-G7
Temperature range (scal-
able)
20 ... 100 °C; 0 ... 250 °C;
(20) 150 ... 900 °C 1
Option: 200 ... 1500 °C
200 ... 1500 °C
150 ... 900 °C
Sighting range /
low energy range 2
- 0 ... 250 °C
Spectral range 8 - 14 μm 7.9 μm
Detector UFPA,
640 x 480 Pixel@32 Hz
640 x 120 Pixel@125 Hz
Lenses (FOV) 33° x 25 °
60° x 45 °
90° x 64 °
15 ° x 11 °
System accuracy 3±2 °C or ±2 %
Temperature coefficient 4±0,05 %/K
Temperature resolution
(NETD)
75 mK with 33°, 60° and 90°
85 mK with 15°
130 mK (Tobj = 650 °C) with
33°, 60°, 90°
150 mK (Tobj = 650 °C) with 15°
Warm-up time 10 min
Emissivity 0.100 ... 1.100
Software TIMConnect
1) Accuracy statement effective from 150 °C.
2) The sighting range is used to align the G7 cameras; at e< 1 and activation of the extended temperature
range a temperature measurement up to 1500 °C is possible.
3) At ambient temperature 23±5 °C; whichever is greater
4) For TAmb 10 ... 50 °C und TObj ≤ 500 °C; otherwise ± 0,1 K/K or 0,1 %/K (whichever is greater)

Page 19
Technical Data
thermoIMAGER TIM
Model TIM M-1 M-05
Temperature range
(scalable)
450 1… 1800 °C (27 Hz mode)
500 1… 1800 °C
(80 Hz-Modus and 32 Hz mode)
600 1 …1800 °C (1 kHz mode)
900 … 2450 °C (27 Hz mode)
950 … 2450 °C (80 Hz and 32 Hz mode)
1100 … 2450 °C (1 kHz mode)
Spectral range 0.85 - 1.1 μm 500 - 540 nm
Detector CMOS,
764 x 480 Pixel@32 Hz
382 x 288 Pixel@80 Hz (switchable to 27 Hz)
72 x 56 Pixel@1 kHz (1 ms real-time analog output (0 - 10 V) from 8x8 pixel
(freely selectable)
764 x 8 Pixel@1 kHz (fast line scanning-mode, 1 ms real-time analog output
(0 - 10 V) from 8x8 Pixel (freely selectable)
Lenses (FOV) FOV@382x288 px:
20 ° x 15 °, 13 ° x 10 °, 7 ° x 5 °, 4 ° x 3 °
FOV@764x480 px:
39 ° x 25 °, 26 ° x 16 °, 13 ° x 8 °, 9 ° x 5 °
FOV@382x288 px:
13 ° x 10 °
FOV@764x480 px:
26 ° x 16 ° (F-number = 1.4)
System accuracy 2For object temperature < 1400 °C:
±1 % of reading for 27/32/80 Hz
±1.5 % of reading for 1 kHz
For object temperature < 1600 °C:
±2 % of reading for 27/32/80 Hz
±2.5 % of reading for 1 kHz
For object temperature < 2000 °C:
±1 % of reading for 27/32/80 Hz
±1.5 % of reading for 1 kHz
For object temperature > 2000 °C:
±2 % of reading for 27/32/80 Hz
±2.5 % of reading for 1 kHz
Temperature
resolution (NETD) 3
< 2 K (< 900 °C)
< 4 K (< 1400 °C)
< 2 K (< 1400 °C)
< 4 K (< 2100 °C)
Warm-up time 10 min
Emissivity 0,100...1,100
Software TIMConnect
1) 2 +75 °C start temperature for optics with focal length f = 50 mm and f = 75 mm
2) At an ambient temperature of 25 °C
3) Specified NETD value applies to all frequencies.

Page 20
Technical Data
thermoIMAGER TIM
2.7 Microscope Lenses
Model TIM 640 VGA
Optical resolution 640 x 480 Pixel @ 32 Hz
640 x 120 Pixel @ 125 Hz
Temperature ranges (scalable) -20 to 100°C, 0 to 250 °C, (20)150 to 900 °C 1
Spectral range 8 to 14 μm
Frame rate 125 Hz (switchable to 32 Hz)
System accuracy ± 2 °C or ± 2 %, whichever is greater
Microscope lens (FOV) 12° x 9° (F = 1.1) / f = 44 mm
Smallest spot size (IFOV) 28 μm
MFOV 85 μm 2
Focus adjustment 80 to 100 mm
Thermal sensitivity (NETD) 120 mK
Detector UFPA – uncooled micro bolometer
Outputs/digital USB 2.0
Standard process interface (PIF) 0 - 10 V input, digital input (max. 24 V), 0 - 10 V output
Industry process interface (IPIF) 2 x 0 -10 V input, digital input (max. 24 V), 3 x 0 -10 V output,
3 x Relay (0 - 30 V / 400 mA), fail-safe relay
Cable length (USB) 1 m (standard), 3 m, 5 m, 10 m, 20 m
Power supply USB powered
Tripod mount ¼-20 UNC
Protection class IP67
Ambient temperature range 0 °C ... 50 °C
Storage temperature -40 °C ... 70 °C
Relative humidity 20 ... 80 %, non-condensing