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User’s Gui d e IR-USB RH-USB Probe Shop online at omega.com e-mail: info@omega.com For latest product manuals: www.omegamanual.info TJ-USB Probe UTC-USB Connector PX409-USB USB SERIES Probes, Sensors, Connectors, and Pressure Transducers...
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Fax: (203) 359-7700 e-mail: info@omega.com For Other Locations Visit omega.com/worldwide The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA accepts no liability for any errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
Introduction Section 1 - Introduction Please read this manual completely before installing and operating your USB based probe, connector, or pressure transducer. It’s important to read and follow all notes, cautions, warnings and safety precautions before operating this device. 1.1 Precautions •...
1.3 Statement on CE Marking 1.4.1 CE Marking It is the policy of OMEGA to comply with all worldwide safety and EMI/ EMC regulations that apply. OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon certification.
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82.5 (3.25) UNIVERSAL THERMOCOUPLE CONNECTOR THERMOCOUPLE 25.4 (1.00) USB CONNECTION UTC-USB CONNECTION POWER LED omega.com DIMENSIONS mm (in) Figure 1-4. UTC-USB Dimensions Fig. 1-4 UTC-USB Dimensions (Label artwork is L-1704) 2 m (6 ft) GAGE VENT Ø 22.4 (0.88) 1/4-18NPT PRESSURE ADAPTER HEX 1.0 AF...
2.2 Included Items The following items are supplied in the box. • 1 TJ-USB Probe Assembly, or 1 RH-USB Probe Assembly, or 1 UTC-USB Universal Thermocouple Connector, PX409-USB Pressure Transducer Assembly, or IR-USB Infrared Temperature Sensor •...
Hardware 2.3.2 Laser Sighting Accessory Operation The laser sight accessory screws onto the front of the sensor head. This accessory is only used for alignment of the sensor head to the target area. After the alignment process, the accessory has to be removed from the front of the sensor head before temperature measurement.
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USB Series Probes and Connectors LASER WARNING LABEL SENSOR HEAD DC POWER JACK LED LASER LASER BEAM POWER (.75) INDICATOR 50.8 (2.0) ON/OFF SWITCH POWER CABLE Dimensions mm (in.) BATTERY PACK POWER SUPPLY Figure 2-5. Laser Sighting Accessory, OS100-LS LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH CAUTION OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
3.1 Getting Started The following program files are included on the TRH Central User Software CD supplied with your unit. These files can be downloaded from the omega.com website should you misplace your CD. • TRH Central Measurement and Data Logging Program •...
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From this screen you select the folder were you want the program files installed on your PC. The default setting will install the software under your “Program” folders in a new folder named “Omega” To continue with installing the program click the “Next >” button.
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Software From this screen you must select “Agree” to continue installing your program. After making your selection click the “Next >” button. The setup wizard will now install the software. Figure 3-4. License Agreement Screen The setup wizard now has all the information to complete the installation of the software on your PC.
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Software The setup wizard will now install the proper drivers. To continue with installing the program click the “Next >” button. Figure 3-6. Welcome to the Device Driver Installation Wizard Screen Driver installation begins Figure 3-7. Device Driver Installation Wizard Screen...
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Software After the installation wizard completes the driver process you should see the screen below. To finish click the “Finish >” button. Figure 3-8. Completing the Device Driver Installation Wizard Screen Congratulations! You have just successfully installed the TRH Central Program on your PC.
This is a partial view below of the TRH Central Program in operation. This shows one RH-USB Probe on Channel #1 one TJ-USB Probe on Channel #2, and one PX409-USB Probe on channel #3, being used at the same time.
Software 3.4.2 Channel Configuration From the “Tools” pull-down menu select “Configure”….”Channel 1”. This will open the program settings table were you can make selections on how you want your system to operate. Figure 3-12. Channel Configuration Screen Description Field In the Description Field you can type a reference name that is associated with the location or process being measured by the USB device.
Software This box allows you to adjust filter settings to obtain the best balance between response time and reading stability. Figure 3-13. Device Configuration Screen 3.5 Chart Tab The “Chart” tab allows you to start, stop and view real-time data from the transmitters in a screen plot that you can save and print.
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Software Start Button The “Start” button will open the dialog box shown below. This box allows you to select one or more channels to be plotted. Click the checkbox next to the channel(s) number you want to include in your plot. Figure 3-15.
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Software Configure Axis Button The “Configure Axis” button allows you to configure both the left and right Y axis on your chart. The Y Axis Min and Y Axis Max controls allow you to adjust the viewable range of values to suit your particular application. The narrower the range between min and max, the more detail can be seen on the chart.
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Software Zoom In/Zoom Out Allow you to change the size of the chart on the screen. You can also use the Control-Up Arrow and Control-Down Arrow keys as well. Default Chart Size Returns the chart to its normal size (after zooming or panning), and places the title and legend in their normal positions.
Software Tracking Cursor When checked, will perform similarly to the Floating Cursor, except that you can specify a channel for the horizontal cursor line to lock on to. This channel is also displayed in the status bar. With this option enabled, you can move the mouse left and right without regard to up and down, and the horizontal cursor will remain pointing to the line (channel) you specify.
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Software Figure 3-19. Data Logging Screen Start Button The “Start” button will open the dialog box shown below. This box allows you to select one or more channels to be plotted. Click the checkbox next to the channel(s) number you want to include in your plot. Figure 3-20.
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Software Menus File Menu The Open menu item displays a dialog box which allows you to choose a data file to open and display on the graph and in the data log. This file must be a file that was saved by the Save menu item in TRH Central. If the file has been modified externally, you may not be able to open it.
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Software Data (Box) Zoom, when checked, allows you to use the mouse to click and drag a rectangle around a line of data to magnify that portion of the chart. The chart size will remain the same, but the axes will be expanded as well and the data line(s) to allow viewing more detail.
Specifications Section 4 – Specifications Model TJ-USB Temperature Probe Integral Thermocouple: Type- K (ungrounded) Measurement Range: K1: -73 to 315°C (-100 to 600°F) K2: -200 to 1000°C (-354 to 1832°F) NOTE: For 304 stainless steel max temperature is 850°C (1562°F) Accuracy ±1°C (1.8°F) ±3°C (5.4°F)
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Specifications Section 4 – Specifications cont’d. Model UTC-USB Universal Thermocouple Connector/Converter User Selectable: J, K, T, E, R, S, B, C or N Thermocouple Measurement Range: -100 to 760°C (-148 to 1400°F) -100 to 1260°C (-148 to 2300°F) -200 to 400°C (-328 to 752°F) -200 to 1000°C (-328 to 1832°F) 260 to 1760°C (500 to 3200°F) 260 to 1760°C (500 to 3200°F)
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Specifications Section 4 – Specifications cont’d. Model PX409-USB Pressure Transducer Accuracy: 0.08% Best Straight Line (linearity, hysteresis and repeatability combined) Temperature Compensation Over Compensated Range: Span: 0.5% Zero: 0.5% Minimum Isolation Between: Case and Output Terminations: 100 MΩ @ 50 Vdc Pressure Cycles: 1 million, minimum Long Term Stability (1-Year):...
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Specifications Section 4 – Specifications cont’d. Model RH-USB Humidity Probe Temperature Range: -17 to 49ºC (1 to 120ºF) Accuracy: ±1ºC (±1.8°F) Relative Humidity Range: 2 to 98% RH Accuracy: ±3% RH (@ 15 to 90% RH) Repeatability: ±1% RH PC Interface:...
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Specifications Section 4 – Specifications cont’d. Model IR-USB and IR-USB-HT Infrared Sensor PC Interface: USB Cable: Integral to sensor, 2 m (6') shielded Type A plug Software (Included): Requires Windows XP, Vista (32bit or 64bit), ® or Windows 7 (32bit or 64bit) operating system Temperature Range: -18 to 538°C (0 to 1000°F) Accuracy @ 22°C (72°F) Ambient...
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IR-USB Emissivity Table Section 4 – Specifications cont’d. Laser Sight Accessory (OS100-LS) Wavelength (Color): 630 - 670 nm (Red) Operating Distance (Laser Dot): Up to 9.1 m (30 ft.) Max. Output Optical Power: Less than 1 mW at 22°F ambient temperature.
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Emissivity Table Section 5 - Emissivity Table (For IR-USB Models) Material Emissivity (ε) Aluminum – pure highly polished plate ......0.04 to 0.06 Aluminum –...
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USB Series Probes, Sensors, Connectors, and Pressure Transducers NOTES: 5-3...
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USB Series Probes, Sensors, Connectors, and Pressure Transducers NOTES: 5-4...
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Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. OMEGA’s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repair, or unauthorized modification.
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