MICRO-EPSILON LS User manual

thermoMETER LS
Operators manual

Content
1Basic Operation....................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Batteries .................................................................................................................................. 9
1.2 User interface ........................................................................................................................ 10
1.3 Display................................................................................................................................... 11
2Measurement ........................................................................................................................ 12
2.1 Handling................................................................................................................................12
2.2 Measurement Functions ....................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Display Backlight................................................................................................................... 16
2.4 Laser Sighting ....................................................................................................................... 16
2.5 Optics .................................................................................................................................... 17
3Setup Menu 1........................................................................................................................ 19
3.1 Emissivity Setting .................................................................................................................. 20
3.2 High-Alarm ............................................................................................................................ 21
3.3 Low-Alarm ............................................................................................................................. 22
3.4 Long-Term Measurement (Lock Mode) ................................................................................ 23
4Setup Menu 2........................................................................................................................ 25
4.1 Temperature Unit .................................................................................................................. 26
4.2 Buzzer ................................................................................................................................... 27
4.3 Flip-Display............................................................................................................................ 28
4.4 Ambient Temperature Compensation................................................................................... 29
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4.5 Reset ..................................................................................................................................... 30
5Data Logger .......................................................................................................................... 31
5.1 Storing Data .......................................................................................................................... 31
5.2 Material and Location Names ............................................................................................... 32
5.3 Data Logger Recall................................................................................................................ 34
6Thermocouple Probe ............................................................................................................ 36
7Software IR-Connect ............................................................................................................. 37
7.1 Installation and Start ............................................................................................................. 37
7.2 Connection to the Computer ................................................................................................ 38
7.3 Data Logger Functions.......................................................................................................... 40
7.4 Time Stamp........................................................................................................................... 43
7.5 Material- and Location Names .............................................................................................. 44
7.6 Digital Displays...................................................................................................................... 45
7.7 Diagram Functions................................................................................................................ 46
7.7.1 Starting the Measurement..................................................................................................... 46
7.7.2 Scaling of the temperature axis ............................................................................................ 47
7.7.3 Stop Measurement................................................................................................................ 48
7.7.4 Saving of Data....................................................................................................................... 49
7.7.5 Opening of Files.................................................................................................................... 50
7.7.6 Diagram Settings................................................................................................................... 50
7.7.7 Measurement Configuration ................................................................................................. 51
7.7.8 Device Setup ......................................................................................................................... 52
7.8 Device Information ................................................................................................................ 53
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8Specification.......................................................................................................................... 54
8.1 Technical Data ...................................................................................................................... 54
8.2 Factory default settings......................................................................................................... 56
8.3 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 57
8.4 Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 58
9Principle of Operation ........................................................................................................... 59
9.1 Basics of Infrared Thermometry............................................................................................ 59
10 Emissivity .............................................................................................................................. 60
10.1 Definition ............................................................................................................................... 60
10.2 Determination of unknown Emissivity’s ................................................................................ 61
10.3 Characteristic Emissivities..................................................................................................... 62
Appendix A – Emissivity Table Metals................................................................................................... 63
Appendix B – Emissivity Table Non Metals........................................................................................... 64
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CE-Conformity
The product complies with the following standards:
EMC: EN 61326-1
Safety Regulations: EN 61010-1:1993/ A2:1995
The product accomplishes the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
Scope of Supply
Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik GmbH & Co.KG
Königbacher Str. 15
D – 94496 Ortenburg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.micro-e
p
silon.de
•LS unit
•2 batteries (type AA)
•t/c insertion probe
•USB interface cable
•software
•pouch
•hard case
•operators manual
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Operators manual
You will find the serial number on the unit. Always use this number when you contact the customer
service concerning maintenance, additional order of components, spare parts or repairs.
Thank you for choosing the thermoMETER LS infrared thermometer.
Comments on this manual
Read the manual carefully before the initial start-up. The producer reserves the right to change the
herein described specifications in case of technical advance of the product.
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Orientation
Icons for easy finding of Important information and notes
Operating elements on the LS unit │Buttons in the software [►Reference to other chapters]
ADJUSTABLE VALUES [Menu: Hint to menu items in the software]
Readings on the unit display │Readings in software screens
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Warranty
The warranty period lasts 12 months following the day of shipment. Defective parts, except wear
parts, will be repaired or replaced free of charge within this period if you return the device free of cost
to MICRO-EPSILON.
This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from abuse of the equipment and devices, from
forceful handling or installation of the devices or from repair or modifications performed by third
parties. No other claims, except as warranted, are accepted. The terms of the purchasing contract
apply in full. MICRO-EPSILON will specifically not be responsible for eventual consequential
damages.
MICRO-EPSILON always strives to supply the customers with the finest and most advanced
equipment. Development and refinement is therefore performed continuously and the right to design
changes without prior notice is accordingly reserved. For translations in other languages, the data
and statements in the German language operation manual are to be taken as authoritative.
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Basic Operation
1Basic Operation
1.1 Batteries
To open the battery compartment gently press the cover lid on the left
side of the handle in direction of the arrow (see picture). Insert the
batteries (orientation as shown inside the compartment) and close the
cover lid. Your new LaserSight is already equipped with batteries,
which are protected with a plastic strip against discharge during the
transport (please remove). If the batteries are low the battery symbol will appear in the display. Please
exchange the batteries immediately if the symbol is flashing.
Do not use old and new batteries together.
Use only alkaline or rechargeable batteries [Type: Mignon AA, R6, UM3].
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Basic Operation
1.2 User interface
1 Precision glass optics
2 Optics toggle switch SF/ CF
3 Tripod mount
4 Trigger
5 Display
6 Up and Down buttons
7 Mode (I and II) buttons
8 Handle and battery compartment
9 USB interface
10 t/c input
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