Omega Engineering OMEGASCOPE OS523E User manual

OS530LE, OS532E, OS53xE-CF,
OS533E, OS534E, OS530HRE,
OS523E, OS524E OMEGASCOPE
®
Handheld Infrared Thermometer
Shown with
Built-in Distance
Measuring Option
and Digital Video
Camera Attachment
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Unpacking Instructions
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Notes

Unpacking Instructions
Remove the Packing List and verify that you have received all
equipment, including the following (quantities in parentheses):
• OS530/OS520 Series Handheld Infrared Thermometer (1)
• AA Size Lithium Batteries (4)
• Soft Cover Carrying Case (1)
• Analog Cable (1)
• RS232 Cable (only for OS533E, OS534E, OS523E, OS524E)
• CD Software (only for OS533E, OS534E, OS523E, OS524E)
• Quick Start Manual (1)
Accessories
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Model No. Description
UNI-ADAP-9V 100-240 Vac adapter, 9 Vdc @1.7A
OS520-RCC Hard Carrying Case, Standard
OS520-SC-RCC Hard Carrying Case, Large
88013K Surface Probe, K Type T/C, up to 815°C (1500°F)
88001K Surface Probe, K Type T/C, up to 482°C (900°F)
CAL-3-IR NIST Traceable Calibration
SC-520 Sighting Scope
HH-DM Distance Measuring Meter
DV-CAM Digital/Video Camera
NOTE
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Page
Unpacking Instructions i
Chapter 1 General Description 1-1
1.1 Introduction 1-1
1.2 Parts of the Thermometer 1-5
1.2.1 Front of the Thermometer 1-5
1.2.2 Rear of the Thermometer 1-7
Chapter 2 Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2-1
2.1 How to Power the Thermometer 2-1
2.1.1 Battery Operation 2-1
2.1.2 AC Power Operation 2-1
2.2 Operating the Thermometer 2-2
2.2.1 Measurement Techniques 2-6
2.3 Real Time Mode (Active Operation) 2-8
2.3.1 Adjusting Emissivity 2-11
2.3.2 Using the LOCK Function 2-11
2.3.3 Using the Trigger Function 2-11
2.3.4 Using the Distance Function 2-12
2.3.5 Laser Sighting Status 2-15
2.3.6 Calculating Temperature Values 2-15
2.3.7 Changing the Temperature from °F to °C (or vice versa) 2-16
2.3.8 Turning on the Display Backlighting 2-16
2.3.9 Thermocouple Input (OS532E, OS533E, OS534E) 2-16
2.3.10 Using the Alarm Functions 2-17
2.3.11 Using Ambient Target Temperature Compensation 2-19
(OS533E, OS534E, OS523E, OS524E)
2.3.12 PC Interface Software (OS533E, OS534E, OS523E, OS524E) 2-20
2.3.13 PC Interface Commands 2-25
2.3.14 Storing Temperature Data on Command 2-27
(OS533E, OS534E, OS523E, OS524E)
2.3.15 Logging Temperature Data in Real Time 2-28
(OS533E, OS534E, OS523E, OS524E)
2.3.16 Erasing the Temperature Data from Memory 2-29
2.4 Recall Mode (Passive Operation) 2-30
2.4.1 Reviewing the Last Parameters 2-32
2.4.2 Reviewing Previously Stored Temperature Data 2-32
(OS534E, OS523E, OS524E)
Chapter 3 Laser Sighting 3-1
3.1 Warnings and Cautions 3-1
3.2 Description 3-2
3.3 Operating the Laser Sighting 3-3
3.4 Laser Sighting Status 3-3
Chapter 4 Sighting Scope 4-1
4.2 Installing and Operating the Sighting Scope 4-1
OS530E/OS520E Series
Handheld Infrared Thermometer
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Chapter 5 Digital Video Camera 5-1
5.1 Camera Parts 5-1
5.2 Battery Installation 5-1
5.3 Turning Camera ON/OFF 5-1
5.4 Menu Selection 5-1
Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1
6.1 Replacing the Batteries 6-1
6.2 Cleaning the Lens 6-2
6.3 Calibrating the Thermometer 6-2
6.4 Servicing the Laser Sighting 6-2
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Guide 7-1
Chapter 8 Specifications 8-1
Chapter 9 Glossary of Key Strokes 9-1
Appendix A How Infrared Thermometry Works A-1
Appendix B Emissivity Values B-1
Appendix C Determining an Unknown Emissivity C-1
Index I-1
TABLE OF
CONTENTS

1-1
General Description 1
1.1 Introduction
The OS530E/OS520E series Handheld Infrared (IR) Thermometers
provide non-contact temperature measurements up to 4500°F. They
offer effective solutions for many non-contact temperature
applications, including the following:
• Predictive Maintenance: Tracking temperature shifts which
indicate pending failure in solenoid valves.
• Energy Auditing: Locating wall insulation voids to reduce
building heating costs.
• Food Processing: Taking accurate temperature readings without
direct contact with the food or packaging material.
The IR thermometer provides information at a glance — the custom
backlit dual digital LCD displays both current and minimum,
maximum, average or differential temperatures. This versatile
instrument provides:
• Measurable target distances from 5 inches to approximately 100
feet
• Emissivity adjustable from 0.1 to 1.00 in 0.01 steps provides ease
of use when measuring a variety of surfaces.
• Built-in Laser sighting in Circle & Dot configurations.
• Thermocouple input available.
• Distance Measurement available, either field mountable or built-
in.
• Digital/Video Camera Option available
• An electronic trigger lock feature set via the keypad allows
continuous temperature measurement up to 10 times per second.
• Audible and visual alarms. The high and low alarm points
are set via the keypad.
• 1 mV per degree (°F or °C) analog output, which allows
interfacing with data acquisition equipment (including
chart recorders, dataloggers and computers). OS524E provides 0.5
mV/Deg.
• Last temperature recall (Hold).
• Backlit display useful in low ambient light conditions.
• Powers from 4 AA size batteries or an ac adapter.
• RS232 serial communication to a PC or printer. This allows
downloading data for further analysis.
• Ambient target temperature compensation. This provides more
accuracy for measuring low emissivity targets.
• Record up to 800 temperature data points. Review the recorded
data on the thermometer LCD, as well as downloading the data
to a PC.

General Description
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The thermometer is easy to use:
• Units have standard “V” groove aiming sights.
• Integral tripod mount permits hands-free operation, if necessary.
• Temperature readings are switchable from °F to °C via the keypad.
• Parameters, such as target material emissivity and alarm setpoints, can
be set and remain in memory until reset.
This instrument has a rugged and functional design, including:
• Sealed keypad display.
• Convenient trigger operation.
• Soft carrying case and wrist strap, for safety and ease of carrying.
• Rubber boot around the lens and the display.
Table 1-1. OS530 Series Handheld Infrared Thermometer Features
Features OS530LE OS532E OS533E OS534E
Accuracy* ±1% rdg ±1% rdg ±1% rdg ±1% rdg
Range -10 to 1000°F -10 to 1000°F -10 to 1000°F -10 to 1600°F
-23 to 538°C -23 to 538°C -23 to 538°C -23 to 871°C
Emissivity adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable
Backlit Dual Display standard standard standard standard
Distance to Spot
Size Ratio 10:1 10:1 20:1 30:1
Differential Temperature standard standard standard standard
Min/Max Temperature standard standard standard standard
Average Temperature standard standard standard standard
High Alarm standard standard standard standard
Thermocouple Input — standard standard standard
Audible Alarm
& Indicator standard standard standard standard
Analog Output 1mV/deg 1mV/deg 1mV/deg 1mV/deg
Built-in Laser Sighting dot/circle dot/circle dot/circle dot/circle
Trigger Lock standard standard standard standard
Last Temperature Recall standard standard standard standard
Low Alarm — — standard standard
Ambient Target
Temperature — — standard standard
Compensation
RS232 Interface — — standard standard
Data Storage — — — standard
Distance Measurement Optional
Digital Camera Optional

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General Description 1
Features OS530HRE OS530LE-CF OS533E-CF OS534E-CF
Accuracy* 3°F (1.7 °C) ±1% rdg ±1% rdg ±1% rdg
Range -22 to 250°F -10 to 1000°F -10 to 1000°F -10 to 1600°F
-30 to 121°C -23 to 538°C -23 to 538°C -23 to 871°C
Emissivity Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable
Display Resolution 0.1°For 0.1°C 1°F or 1°C 1°F or 1°C 1°F or 1°C
Backlit Dual std std std std
Display
Field of view 20:1 0.15"@6" 0.15"@6" 0.15"@6"
Differential
Temperature std std std std
Min/Max
Temperature std std std std
Average
Temperature std std std std
High Alarm std std std std
Low Alarm --- --- std std
Audible Buzzer
& Indicator std std std std
Ambient Target
Temp --- --- std std
Compensation
Analog Output 1 mV/Deg 1 mV/Deg 1 mV/Deg 1 mV/Deg
RS232 Output --- --- std std
Data Storage --- --- --- std
Built-in Laser Dot/Circle Dot Dot Dot
sighting
Trigger Lockstd std std std std
Last Temperature
Recall std std std std
Thermocouple
Input --- --- std std
Distance Optional Not Recommended
Measurement
Digital Optional
Camera
* The temperature accuracy is 1% of Rdg or 2ºC (3ºF) whichever is greater.

General Description
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Distance to Spot Size Ratio
OS523E-1 30:1
OS523E-2 60:1
OS523E-3 68:1
** OS523E provides three field of views:
Features OS523E** OS524E
Accuracy ±1% rdg ±1% rdg
Range 0 to 2500°F 1000 to 4500°F
(-18 to 1371°C) (538 to 2482°C)
Emissivity adjustable adjustable
Backlit Dual Display standard standard
Distance to Spot Size Ratio varies** 110:1
Differential Temperature standard standard
Min/Max Temperature standard standard
Average Temperature standard standard
High Alarm standard standard
Low Alarm standard standard
Audible Alarm & Indicator standard standard
Ambient Target standard standard
Temperature Compensation
Analog Output 1 mV/deg 0.5 mV/deg
RS-232 Output standard standard
Thermocouple Input ––– –––
Data Storage standard standard
Built-in Laser Sighting dot/circle dot/circle
Trigger Lock standard standard
Last Temperature Recall standard standard
Distance Measurement Optional
Digital Camera Optional

1.2 Parts of the Thermometer
1.2.1 Front of the Thermometer
Figure 1-1. OS530E/OS520E Series Handheld Infrared Thermometer Front View
The display is shown in more detail in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-2.
There are no user-serviceable parts in the thermometer.
Refer to Chapter 3 for Laser Sight information.
“V” Groove
Lens Rubber
Boot
Built-in
Distance Module
(Optional)
Distance
Power
Switch
Trigger
Battery
Compartment
Door
Tripod
Mount
Digital/Video
Camera
(Optional)
Display
Rubber
Boot
Backlit
LCD
Wrist
Strap
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General Description 1

General Description
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Figure 1-2.
Display and
Keypad View
Table 1-2. Display Details
Key Description
➀Display Mode displays one of the following:
E(Emissivity) AVG (Average Temperature)
d_F (distance in Feet) HAL (High Alarm Setpoint)
d_M (Distance in Meters) TC (Thermocouple Input)
LSR (Laser either flashing or continuous) LAL (Low Alarm Setpoint)
MAX (Maximum Temperature) AMB (Ambient Target Temp)
MIN (Minimum Temperature) PRN (Send Data to PC)
dIF (Differential Temperature) MEM (Store Individual Temperature Data)
LOG (Log Temperature Data)
➁Data associated with one of the Display Modes
➂Backlighting Icon - allows the display to be viewed under low ambient light
➃Displays the units of measure in either °F or °C
➄Main display - displays the current temperature
➅Locks the trigger / Enables or Disables alarms/Resets MAX, MIN, Dif, Avg. Temps
➆for incrementing data; and is for turning on/off the display backlighting
➇for decrementing data; and is for changing the units of measure from °F to °C or vice
versa
➈Function key for scrolling through the display modes
➉Display Icons
Trigger Lock Low Alarm
Ambient Target Low Battery
High Alarm Data Transfer thru
RS232
Laser Power Indicator LED
F
C
FUNCLOCK
®
F
C
OMEGASCOPE®
LCK HAL LOBAT
ATC LAL PRN°F°C
1
11
10
9
87
6
5
4
3
2

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General Description 1
Figure 1-3 shows the various jacks for analog output, thermocouple input
and the ac adapter to the thermometer. The figures also show the location of
the Laser Power Switch, Dot-Circle Switch, and Laser Beam Aperture. More
details are provided in Section 2.2.1.
Figure 1-3. OS530E/OS520E Series Handheld Infrared Thermometer
Various Views
Laser
Dot/Circle
Switch
Laser
Power
Switch
Distance
Power
Switch
Laser Beam
Aperture
Thermocouple Input
Socket (SMP)
(standard on OS532E,
OS533E, OS534E)
ac Adapter Input Jack
Analog Output Jack (1mV/deg)
RS-232 Phone Jack
(standard on OS533E,
OS534E, OS523E, OS524E)

General Description
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Notes

2-1
Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2
2.1 How to Power the Thermometer
2.1.1 Battery Operation
Invert the thermometer and install 4 fresh AA size batteries as shown in
Figure 2-1. Make sure the batteries’ polarities are correct, the batteries are
not put in backwards, and are of the same type.
If the icon flashes, the batteries must be
replaced with fresh batteries immediately.
Figure 2-1. Installing the Batteries
2.1.2 ac Power Operation
The thermometer may be operated on ac power using the optional
universal 100/240 Vac adapter. When operating on ac power the batteries
supply backup power in case of ac power failure. The ac adapter input jack
is shown in Figure 1-3.
FUNC LOCK
®
F
C
OMEGASCOPE
®
LCKHALLOBAT
ATC LAL PRN
°F°C
NOTE

Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer
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2-2
2.2 Operating the Thermometer
1a. (Without the Laser Sighting) -Aim the thermometer at the target to
be measured. Use the “V” groove (shown in Figure 1-1) on top of
the thermometer to align the target to the thermometer’s field of
view. Look down the “V” groove with one eye only, in order to
guarantee proper sighting. Pull and hold the trigger.
1b. (With the Laser Sighting) - Set the laser power switch to the
ON position. Aim at the target and pull the trigger. The laser
beam and the red power indicator LED will turn on while the
trigger is pulled. Refer to Chapter 3 for more details on the Laser
Sighting.
2. The field of view of the thermometer should fall within the area
of the target being measured as shown in Figure 2-2. Figures 2-3
through 2-9 show the field of view vs distance for the various
thermometers.
Figure 2-2. Field of View Positions
Figure 2-3. Field of View OS532E, OS530LE
Field of View
Target
(ACCEPTABLE) (UNACCEPTABLE)
SPOT DIA. * (IN)
SPOT DIA. * (CM)

2-3
Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2
** Measurement distance is from the outside surface of the rubber boot.
4.8"
1.0" @ 0" to 20"
2.5cm @ 51cm
1.2"
1.0"
2.5
6.0
4.0
8.0
10.0
12.2
1601208040
1.0" 1.8"
2.4"
3.0"
3.6"
4.2"
1' 2'
200
8'6'
0** DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (FT)
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (CM)
SPOT DIA.* (IN)SPOT DIA.* (CM)
*SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED
AT 90% ENERGY
D:S = 20:1
4'
244
3' 5' 7'
20"
Figure 2-5 Field of View OS534E, OS523E-1
Figure 2-4 Field of View OS533E, OS530HRE

Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer
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Figure 2-7 Field of View OS523E-2
2.9"
0.9"@ 0
1.9"
22mm @ 0
1.2"
1.0"
31
26
48
75
0.9"
0' 3' 16'10'
*SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED
AT 90% ENERGY
D:S = 60:1
5'
5.0
01.0 3.01.5
SPOT DIA.* (MM) SPOT DIA.* (IN)
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (FT)
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (M)
Figure 2-6 Field of View OS53xE-CF
.45"
11.5
3"
SPOT DIA.* (MM)
*SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED
AT 90% ENERGY
7.6
SPOT DIA.* (IN)
DISTANCE: SENSOR LENS TO OBJECT (in.)
DISTANCE: SENSOR LENS TO OBJECT (cm.)
15.2
6" 9"12"15"
.15" .39".78"
1.17"
3.99.919.929.9
D:S = 40:1
22.930.5 38.1
0.9"
22
0
0

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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2
Figure 2-8 Field of View OS523E-3
7.0"
.35"@ 24"
1.6"
9mm @ 610mm
.8"
21 42
181
.9"
22
4.0"
101
0’ 3’ 16’10’2’ 5’
SPOT DIA.* (MM)
*SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED
AT 90% ENERGY
5.0
0.61 1.5
1.0 3.0
SPOT DIA.* (IN)
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (FT)
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (M)
Figure 2-9 Field of View OS524E
8.7"
0.5"@ 0
5.1"
13mm @ 0
1.5"
38 130 221
0.9"
0' 16' 82'50'
*SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED
AT 90% ENERGY
D:S = 110:1
25
05 15
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (FT)
SPOT DIA.* (MM) SPOT DIA.* (IN)
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (M)