optris CX User manual

Operator’s Manual
optris®CX
Infrared thermometer

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

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Table of contents
Table of contents..............................................................................................................................................3
1General notes............................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Intended use.......................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Warranty .............................................................................................................................................7
1.3 Scope of delivery ................................................................................................................................7
1.4 Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................8
1.5 Product overview ................................................................................................................................8
1.6 Factory Default Settings .....................................................................................................................9
2Technical Data ........................................................................................................................................10
2.1 Default settings.................................................................................................................................10
2.2 General specifications ......................................................................................................................11
2.3 Electrical specifications.....................................................................................................................12

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2.4 Measurement specifications.............................................................................................................13
2.5 Optical charts....................................................................................................................................14
2.6 CF-optics and protective window......................................................................................................16
3Installation...............................................................................................................................................17
3.1 Mechanical Installation .....................................................................................................................17
3.2 Electrical Installation.........................................................................................................................20
4Software CompactConnect....................................................................................................................24
4.1 Installation.........................................................................................................................................24
5Digital command set...............................................................................................................................26
6Basics of Infrared Thermometry ...........................................................................................................27
7Emissivity................................................................................................................................................28
7.1 Definition...........................................................................................................................................28
7.2 Determination of unknown emissivity ...............................................................................................29
7.3 Characteristic emissivity...................................................................................................................30

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Appendix A –Table of emissivity for metals...............................................................................................31
Appendix B - Table of emissivity for non-metals........................................................................................32
Appendix C –Direct connection to a RS232 interface................................................................................33
Appendix D - Smart Averaging......................................................................................................................34
Appendix E –Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................................35

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1 General notes
1.1 Intended use
Thank you for choosing the optris® CX infrared thermometer.
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 [►6 Basics of Infrared
Thermometry].
The CX 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.
► All accessories can be ordered according to the referred part numbers in brackets [ ].

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1.2 Warranty
Each single product passes through a quality process. Nevertheless, if failures occur 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
CX incl. connection cable, mounting nut and operators manual

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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 lens cleaner (e.g. Purosol or B+W Lens Cleaner).
Never use cleaning compounds which contain solvents (neither for the lens nor for the housing).
1.5 Product overview
Model
Model code
Measurement
range
Spectral
response
Optic
Specialty
CX
CX
-30 to 900 °C
8-14 µm
22:1
CX hs
-20 to 150 °C
15:1
0,025 K resolution

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1.6 Factory Default Settings
At time of delivery the unit has the following pre-settings:
CX
CX hs
Temperature range:
-18...500 °C
-20…150 °C
Output:
4…20 mA
Emissivity:
0,950
Transmissivity
1,000
Smart Averaging:
active
Ambient temperature source:
Head temperature

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2 Technical Data
2.1 Default settings
Smart Averaging means a dynamic average adaptation at high signal edges. [Activation via software only].
[►Appendix D - Smart Averaging]
If the unit is supplied together with the USB kit the output is already pre-set to digital
communication (bidirectional).