optris CX User manual

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Infrared sensor
User’s manual

Optris GmbH
Ferdinand-Buisson-Str. 14
D – 13127 Berlin
Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.optris.de

Table of content
1General notes......................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Intended use.................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Warranty.......................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Scope of delivery..........................................................................................................................4
1.4 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................5
2Technical Data.....................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Factory settings............................................................................................................................7
2.2 General specifications..................................................................................................................8
2.3 Electrical specifications ................................................................................................................9
2.4 Measurement specifications...................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Optical charts ............................................................................................................................ 11
2.6 CF-optics and protective window .............................................................................................. 12
3Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 15
3.1 Mechanical Installation.............................................................................................................. 15
3.2 Electrical Installation.................................................................................................................. 19
4Software CompactConnect............................................................................................................. 25
5Digital command set........................................................................................................................ 29
6Basics of infrared thermometry...................................................................................................... 31
7Emissivity ......................................................................................................................................... 33
7.1 Definition.................................................................................................................................... 33
7.2 Determination of unknown emissivities..................................................................................... 34
7.3 Characteristic emissivities......................................................................................................... 35
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Appendix A – Table of emissivities for metals...................................................................................... 37
Appendix B – Table of emissivities for non-metals .............................................................................. 38
Appendix C – Direct Connection to an RS232 Interface....................................................................... 39
Appendix D – Smart Averaging............................................................................................................... 41
Appendix E – CE-Conformity .................................................................................................................. 42
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1 General notes
1.1 Intended use
The sensors of the optris CX series are non-contact infrared temperature sensors. They calculate the surface
temperature based on the emitted infrared energy of objects [► Basics of Infrared Thermometry].
Avoid abrupt changes of the ambient temperature. In case of problems or questions which may
arise when you use the infrared camera contact our service department.
The CX sensors are sensitive optical systems. Use the thread for mechanical installation only.
Avoid mechanical violence on the head – this may destroy the system (expiry of warranty).
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1.2 Warranty
Each single product passes through a quality process. Nevertheless, if failures occur please contact the
customer service at once. The warranty period covers 24 months starting on the delivery date. After the
warranty is expired the manufacturer guarantees additional 6 months warranty for all repaired or substituted
product components. Warranty does not apply to damages, which result from misuse or neglect. The
warranty also expires if you open the product. The manufacturer is not liable for consequential damage or in
case of a non-intended use of the product.
If a failure occurs during the warranty period the product will be replaced, calibrated or repaired without
further charges. The freight costs will be paid by the sender. The manufacturer reserves the right to
exchange components of the product instead of repairing it. If the failure results from misuse or neglect the
user has to pay for the repair. In that case you may ask for a cost estimate beforehand.
1.3 Scope of delivery
•optris CX incl. connection cable, mounting nut and user’s 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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1.4 Maintenance
Blow off loose particles using clean compressed air. The lens surface can be cleaned with a soft, humid
tissue moistened with water or a water based glass cleaner.
Never use cleaning compounds which contain solvents (neither for the lens nor for the
housing).
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2 Technical Data
2.1 Factory settings
The unit has the following pre-setting at time of delivery:
Temperature range:
-18...500 °C/ according 4...20 mA
Emissivity:
0.950
Transmission:
1.000
Smart averaging:
active
Ambient temperature source:
Head temperature
•Smart averaging means a dynamic average adaptation at high signal edges [activation via
software only].
•If the unit is supplied together with the USB-kit (optional) the output will be set to digital
communication (bidirectional).
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2.2 General specifications
Environmental rating:
IP65 (NEMA-4)
Ambient temperature:
-20...75 °C
Storage temperature:
-40...85 °C
Relative humidity :
10...95 %, non-condensing
Material:
aluminum, black anodized
Dimensions:
Diameter: 42 mm/ Length: 130 mm
Weight:
350 g
Cable length:
5 m
Cable diameter:
4.3 mm
Vibration:
IEC 68-2-6: 3G, 11 – 200 Hz, any axis
Shock:
IEC 68-2-27: 50G, 11 ms, any axis
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