optris CT video series User manual

Operator’s Manual
optris®CTvideo
Infrared-thermometer
1M/ 2M/ 3M

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

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................3
1General Information.................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Description ....................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Warranty........................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Scope of Supply............................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5 Model Overview.............................................................................................................................. 10
1.6 Factory Default Settings................................................................................................................. 11
2Technical Data........................................................................................................................................13
2.1 General Specifications ................................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Electrical Specifications.................................................................................................................. 14
2.3 Measurement Specifications [1M models] ..................................................................................... 15
2.4 Measurement Specifications [2M models] ..................................................................................... 16

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2.5 Measurement Specifications [3M models] ..................................................................................... 17
2.6 Optical Charts................................................................................................................................. 18
3Mechanical Installation..........................................................................................................................21
4Accessories............................................................................................................................................24
4.1 Air Purge Collar.............................................................................................................................. 24
4.2 Mounting Bracket ........................................................................................................................... 25
4.3 Water Cooled Housing................................................................................................................... 26
4.4 Rail Mount Adapter for Electronic box............................................................................................ 27
5Electrical Installation.............................................................................................................................28
5.1 Cable Connections......................................................................................................................... 28
5.2 Ground Connection........................................................................................................................ 32
5.3 Sensing head Calibration Code ..................................................................................................... 33
6Outputs and Inputs................................................................................................................................34
6.1 Analog Output ................................................................................................................................ 34

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6.2 Digital Interface .............................................................................................................................. 35
6.3 Functional Inputs............................................................................................................................ 35
6.4 Alarms ............................................................................................................................................ 36
7Operating ................................................................................................................................................37
7.1 Sensor Setup.................................................................................................................................. 37
8Sighting...................................................................................................................................................43
8.1 Focusing and Video Sighting ......................................................................................................... 44
8.2 Error messages.............................................................................................................................. 45
9Software CompactConnect...................................................................................................................46
9.1 Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 46
9.2 Communication Settings ................................................................................................................ 47
10 Basics of Infrared Thermometry...........................................................................................................49
11 Emissivity ...............................................................................................................................................50
11.1 Definition......................................................................................................................................... 50

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11.2 Determination of unknown Emissivities.......................................................................................... 50
11.3 Characteristic Emissivities.............................................................................................................. 51
Appendix A –Emissivity Table Metals.........................................................................................................52
Appendix B –Emissivity Table Non Metals.................................................................................................54
Appendix C –Smart Averaging.....................................................................................................................55
Appendix D –Declaration of Conformity .....................................................................................................56

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1 General Information
1.1 Description
Thank you for choosing the optris® CTvideo infrared thermometer.
The sensors of the optris CTvideo series are noncontact infrared temperature sensors.
They calculate the surface temperature based on the emitted infrared energy of objects [►10 Basics of
Infrared Thermometry]. The alignment of the sensor can be done with the integrated video sighting and
crosshair laser aiming.
The sensor housing of the CTvideo head is made of stainless steel (IP65/ NEMA-4 rating) –the sensor
electronics is placed in a separate box made of die casting zinc.
The CTvideo sensing head is a sensitive optical system. Please use only the thread for
mechanical installation.
Avoid abrupt changes of the ambient temperature.
Avoid mechanical violence on the head –this may destroy the system (expiry of warranty).
If you have any problems or questions, please contact our service department.
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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► All accessories can be ordered according to the referred part numbers in brackets [ ].
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 Supply
CTvideo sensing head with connection cable and electronic box
Mounting nut and mounting bracket (fixed)
5 m USB cable
Software CompactConnect
Operators manual

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1.4 Maintenance
Lens cleaning: 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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1.5 Model Overview
The sensors of the CTvideo series are available in the following basic versions:
Model
Model code
Measurement
range
Spectral
response
Typical applications
CT video 1M
1ML
485 to 1050 °C
1,0 µm
Metals and ceramic surfaces
1MH
650 to 1800 °C
1MH1
800 to 2200 °C
CT video 2M
2ML
250 to 800 °C
1,6 µm
Metals and ceramic surfaces
2MH
385 to 1600 °C
2MH1
490 to 2000 °C
CT video 3M
3ML
50 to 400 °C
2,3 µm
Metals at low object temperatures
(ab 50 °C)
3MH
100 to 600 °C
3MH1
150 to 1000 °C
3MH2
200 to 1500 °C
3MH3
250 to 1800 °C
In the following chapters of this manual you will find only the short model codes.
On the 1M, 2M, 3M models the whole measurement range is split into several sub ranges (L, H, H1 etc.).