MICRO-EPSILON TIM 200 User manual

Operating Instructions
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TIM 160
TIM 200
TIM 230
TIM 400
TIM 450
TIM G7
TIM 640
TIM G7 VGA
TIM M-1
TIM M-05

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

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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....................................................................................................................................... 10
2. Technical Data ........................................................................................................................ 11
2.1 Functional Principle ....................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Model Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 12
2.3 General Specifications................................................................................................................................... 13
2.4 Vibration / Shock ........................................................................................................................................... 14
2.4.1 Used Standards............................................................................................................................ 14
2.4.2 Stress Program (Camera in Operation) ....................................................................................... 14
2.5 Electrical Specifications................................................................................................................................. 16
2.6 Measurement Specification .......................................................................................................................... 17
2.7 Microscope Lenses........................................................................................................................................ 21
3. Delivery ................................................................................................................................... 23
3.1 Unpacking...................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.1.1 Standard Version .......................................................................................................................... 23
3.1.2 TIM Thermal Developer Kit........................................................................................................... 23
3.2 Storage .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
4. Optical Charts......................................................................................................................... 25
5. Mechanical Installation .......................................................................................................... 38
5.1 Dimensional Drawings................................................................................................................................... 38
5.2 Accessories.................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.3 Changing the Lens ........................................................................................................................................ 45
5.4 Fixing the Focus of the Lens (only for TIM M-1 and TIM M-05) .................................................................... 46

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6. Electrical Installation.............................................................................................................. 48
6.1 PIN Assignment of Connectors ..................................................................................................................... 49
6.2 Process Interface ........................................................................................................................................... 50
6.3 Industrial Process Interface (Optional).......................................................................................................... 51
6.4 USB Cable Extensions................................................................................................................................... 51
7. Commissioning ...................................................................................................................... 52
8. Instructions for Operation...................................................................................................... 53
8.1 Cleaning......................................................................................................................................................... 53
9. Software TIM Connect............................................................................................................ 54
9.1 Installation and Initial Start-up ....................................................................................................................... 56
9.2 Basic Features of Software TIM Connect...................................................................................................... 58
10. Basics of Infrared Thermometry............................................................................................ 60
10.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 60
10.2 Application Examples .................................................................................................................................... 63
11. Emissivity................................................................................................................................ 64
11.1 Definition ........................................................................................................................................................ 64
11.2 Determination of Unknown Emissivity........................................................................................................... 65
11.3 Characteristic Emissivity................................................................................................................................ 67
12. Liability for Material Defects.................................................................................................. 68
13. Service, Repair ....................................................................................................................... 69
14. Decommissioning, Disposal .................................................................................................. 69

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Appendix
A 1 General Accessories ............................................................................................................. 70
A 2 Accessories for TIM 450 and TIM 640................................................................................... 73
A 3 Dimensions Cooling Jacket................................................................................................... 74
A 4 Dimensions Cooling Jacket Advanced ................................................................................. 75
A 4.1 Standard Version ........................................................................................................................................... 75
A 4.2 Extended Version........................................................................................................................................... 76
A 5 Factory Settings ..................................................................................................................... 77
A 6 Emissivity Table Metals.......................................................................................................... 78
A 7 Emissivity Table Non Metals.................................................................................................. 81
A 8 Industrial Process Interface (Optional)................................................................................. 82
A 9 USB Cable Extensions ........................................................................................................... 85
A 10 A Brief Overview to Serial Communication........................................................................... 88
A 10.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 88
A 10.2 Setup of the Interface .................................................................................................................................... 88
A 10.3 Command List ............................................................................................................................................... 88
A 11 A Brief Overview to DLL Communication (IPC).................................................................... 89
A 12 thermoIMAGER TIM Connect Resource Translator.............................................................. 89
A 12.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 89
A 13 Process Interface ................................................................................................................... 90
A 13.1 Analog Output................................................................................................................................................ 90
A 13.2 Digital Input.................................................................................................................................................... 91
A 13.3 Analog Input................................................................................................................................................... 92
A 13.4 Relay Output on Industrial Interface [TM-PIF500V2-TIM] ............................................................................. 93

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Safety
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1. Safety
The handling of the system assumes knowledge of the instruction manual.
1.1 Symbols Used
The following symbols are used in the instruction manual.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or mode-
rate injuries.
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 in accordance with the safety regulations for electri-
cal 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

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Avoid shocks, impacts and vibration to the camera.
> Damage to or destruction of the camera
The power supply 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

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1.3 Notes on CE Marking
The following apply to the thermoIMAGER TIM:
- EU Directive 2014/30/EU
- EU Directive 2011/65/EU, “RoHS” category 9
Products which carry the CE mark satisfy the requirements of the EU directives cited and the European
harmonized standards (EN) listed therein. The EU Declaration of Conformity is available to the responsible
authorities according to EU Directive, article 10, at:
MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK
GmbH & Co. KG
Königbacher Straße 15
94496 Ortenburg / Germany
The measuring system is designed for use in industrial and laboratory environments and meets the require-
ments.
1.4 Intended Use
- The thermoIMAGER TIM is designed for use in industrial and laboratory areas. It is used for measuring the
surface temperature based on the emitted energy of objects, see Chap. 10.
- The system must only be operated within the limits specified in the technical data, see Chap. 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 controller.
- Take additional precautions for safety and damage prevention in case of safety-related applications.

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1.5 Proper Environment
- Protection class: IP 67 (NEMA-4)
- Operating temperature:
TIM 160/200/230/400/640/G7 VGA: 0 ... 50 °C (+32 ... +122 °F)
TIM 450/G7: 0 ... 70 °C (+32 ... +158 °F)
TIM M-1/M-05: 5 ... 50 °C (+41 ... +122 °F)
- Storage temperature:
TIM 160/200/230/400/640: -40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... +158 °F)
TIM 450/G7: -40 ... 85 °C (-40 ...+185 °F)
TIM M-1/M-05/G7 VGA: -40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... +158 °F)
- Relative humidity: 10 ... 95 %, non-condensing
Avoid abrupt changes of the ambient temperature.
> Incorrect display of the device

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2. Technical Data
2.1 Functional Principle
The thermoIMAGER TIM calculates the surface temperature based on the emitted infrared energy of objects,
see Chap. 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.

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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 160 IR -20 to 900 °C
200 to 1500 °C
(optional)
7.5 - 13 μm 120 Hz Surface measure-
ments in industrial
application
TIM 200 /
TIM 230
BI-SPEKTRAL -20 to 900 °C
200 to 1500 °C
(optional)
7.5 - 13 μm 128 Hz Synchronous recor-
ding of VIS and IR
videos and images
TIM 400 /
TIM 450
IR -20 to 900 °C
200 to 1500 °C
(optional for TIM 400)
7.5 - 13 μm 80 Hz Real-time thermo-
graphic images in
high speed; Detec-
tion of smallest tem-
perature differences
(TIM 450)
TIM 640 IR -20 to 900 °C 7.5 - 13 μm 32 Hz Pin-sharp radiomet-
ric recordings in real
time
TIM G7 IR 200 to 1500 °C 7.9 μm 80 Hz/ 27 Hz Measurement of
glass (with Line-
Scanning mode)
TIM G7 VGA 32 Hz
TIM M-1 IR 450 to 1800 °C 0.92 - 1.1 μm Up to 1 kHz Measurement of
metallic surfaces,
graphite or ceramics
with short wave-
lengths
TIM M-05 900 to 2000 °C 500 - 540 nm

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2.3 General Specifications
Model TIM 160 200 230 400 450 G7 640 M-1 M-05
Protection class IP 67 (NEMA-4) 1
Operating temperature 0 ... 50 °C
(+32 ... +122 °F)
0 ... 70 °C
(+32 ... +158 °F)
0 ... 50 °C
(+32 ... +122 °F)
0 ... 50 °C
(+32 ... +122 °F)
Storage temperature -40 ... 70 °C
(-40 ... +158 °F)
-40 ... 85 °C
(-40 ... +185 °F)
-40 ... 70 °C
(-40 ... +158 °F)
Relative humidity 10 ... 95 %, con condensing
Material (housing) Aluminum, anodized
Dimensions 45 x 45 x 62 - 65
mm3
(depending
on the lens)
46 x 56 x 86 - 90 mm3
(depending on the lens)
Weight (inclusive lens) 195 g 215 g 320 g
Cable length (USB) 1 m (standard), 5 m, 10 m, 20 m
Vibration IEC 68-2-6: (sinus shaped), see Chap. 2.4
IEC 60068-2-64 (broadband noise), see Chap. 2.4
Shock IEC 68-2-27: 25 g and 50 g, see Chap. 2.4
1) Only with 5, 10, 20 m USB cable. The camera plug of USB cable (1 m) does not feature an IP 67 protection class.

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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)

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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)

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2.5 Electrical Specifications
Model TIM 160 200 230 400 450 G7 640 M-1
Power supply 5 VDC (powered via USB 2.0 interface)
Current draw max. 500 mA
Output Process
Interface (PIF out)
0 - 10 V (TObj, TINT , flag status or alarm status), see Chap. A 13
Input Process Interface
(PIF in)
0 - 10 V (Emissivity, ambient temperature, reference temperature, Flag control,
triggered video or triggered snapshots), see Chap. A 13
Digital input Process
Interface
Flag control, triggered video, triggered snapshots
Digital interface USB 2.0

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2.6 Measurement Specification
Model TIM 160 200 1) 230 1)
Temperature range
(scalable)
20 ... 100 °C; 0 ... 250 °C; 150 ... 900 °C; Option: 200 … 1500 °C
Spectral range 7.5 - 13 μm
Detector UFPA,
160 x 120 Pixel@120 Hz
UFPA,
160 x 120 Pixel@128 Hz 3)
640 x 480 Pixel (visual camera)
Lenses (FOV) 23 ° x 17 °; 6 ° x 5 °; 41 ° x 31 °; 72 ° x 52 °
System accuracy 2) ±2°C or ±2 %
Temperature resolution
(NETD)
0.08 K with 23 °; 0.3 K with 6 °; 0.1 K with 41° and 72 °
Warm-up time 10 min
Emissivity 0.100 ... 1.100
Software TIMConnect
1) For an ideal combination of IR and VIS image we recommend the 41° lens for TIM 200 and the 23° lens for
TIM 230
2) At ambient temperature 23±5 °C; whichever is greater.
3) The following options can be set: Option 1 (IR with 96 Hz at 160 x 120 px; VIS with 32 Hz at 640 x 480 px);
option 2 (IR with 128 Hz at 160 x 120 px; VIS with 32 Hz at 596 x 447 px)

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Model TIM 400 450 G7
Temperature ranges
(scalable)
20 ... 100 °C; 0 ... 250 °C;
150 ... 900 °C;
Option: 200 … 1500 °C
-20 ... 100 °C; 0 ... 250 °C;
150 ... 900 °C
200 ... 1500 °C
Spectral range 7.5 - 13 μm 7.9 μm
Detector UFPA,
382 x 288 Pixel@80 Hz (switchable to 27 Hz)
Lenses (FOV) 13 ° x 10 °; 29 ° x 22 °; 38 ° x 29 ° 1); 53 ° x 40 °;
62 ° x 49 ° 1; 80 ° x 56 °
13 ° x 10 °; 29 ° x 22 °;
53 ° x 40 °; 80 ° x 56 °
System accuracy 2) ±2 °C or ±2 %
Temperature resolution
(NETD)
0.08 K3) with 38 ° and 62 °;
0.1 K3) with 13 °
0.04 K3) with 38 ° and 62 °;
0.1 K3) with 13 °
130 mK (Tobj = 650 °C)
Warm-up time 10 min
Emissivity 0.100 ... 1.100
Software TIMConnect
1) Not available anymore
2) At ambient temperature 23±5 °C; whichever is greater.
3) Value is valid at 40 Hz and 25 °C room temperature.

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Model TIM 640 G7 VGA
Temperature range
(scalable)
20 ... 100 °C; 0 ... 250 °C;
150 ... 900 °C;
200 ... 1500 °C
Spectral range 7.5 - 13 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 ±2 °C or ±2 % 2)
Temperature resolution
(NETD)
0.075 K1) with 33 ° 130 mK (Tobj = 650 °C)
Warm-up time 10 min
Emissivity 0.100 ... 1.100
Software TIMConnect
1) Value is valid at 32 Hz and 25 °C room temperature.
2) At ambient temperature 23±5 °C; whichever is greater.

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Model TIM M-1 M-05
Temperature range
(scalable)
450 1) … 1800 °C (32 Hz and 27 Hz mode)
500 1) … 1800 °C (80 Hz mode)
600 1)…1800 °C (1 kHz mode)
900 … 2000 °C (27 Hz mode)
950 … 2000 °C (80 Hz and 32 Hz mode)
1100 … 2000 °C (1 kHz mode)
Spectral range 0.92 - 1.1 μm 500 - 540 nm
Detector UFPA,
764 x 480 Pixel@32 Hz
382 x 288 Pixel@80 Hz
(switchable to 27 Hz)
72 x 56 Pixel@1 kHz
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:
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 °
System accuracy ±2 % of reading
(Object temperature < 1500 °C)
±1.5 % of reading
Temperature resolu-
tion (NETD)
< 1 K (700 °C), < 2 K (1000 °C) < 2 K (1400 °C) for 27 Hz, 32 Hz,
80 Hz < 2,5 K (1400 °C) for 1 kHz
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