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Fibroptic Thermometer
Land Infrared
Dronfield S18 1DJ
England
Telephone:
(01246) 417691
Facsimile:
(01246) 410585
Email: infrared.sales@landinst.com
© Land Infrared, 2001
User Guide
Part Nº 198.013 [Publication Nº UN970523]
Land Infrared
10 Friends Lane, Newtown
PA 18940-1804, U.S.A.
Telephone:
(215) 504-8000
Facsimile:
(215) 504-0897
Email:irsales@landinstruments.net
Issue A 08/01

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  • Page 1 Land Infrared Dronfield S18 1DJ 10 Friends Lane, Newtown England PA 18940-1804, U.S.A. Telephone: (01246) 417691 Telephone: (215) 504-8000 Facsimile: (01246) 410585 Facsimile: (215) 504-0897 Email: infrared.sales@landinst.com Email:irsales@landinstruments.net © Land Infrared, 2001 Part Nº 198.013 [Publication Nº UN970523] Issue A 08/01...
  • Page 2 Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide abc abcdefg abcdef The quality management system of Land Instruments International Ltd. is approved to BS EN ISO 9001 for the design, manufacture and on-site servicing of combustion, environmental monitoring and non contact temperature measuring instrumentation. Associated software is designed and developed in accordance with TickIT.
  • Page 3 User Guide Fibroptic Thermometer SAFETY INFORMATION Symbol Publication Description IEC 417, No. 5031 Direct current IEC 417, No. 5032 Alternating current IEC 417, No. 5033 Both direct and alternating current IEC 617-2, No. 02-02-06 Three-phase alternating current IEC 417, No. 5017 Earth (ground) terminal IEC 417, No.
  • Page 4 Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED...) Symbol Publication Description ISO 3864, No. B.3.6 Caution, risk of electric shock ISO 3864, No. B.3.1 Caution BS EN 100015 Observe precautions for handling electrostatic discharge sensitive devices Refer to the Operating Instructions. Page 38 Safety information...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    User Guide Fibroptic Thermometer Contents QUALITY ASSURANCE SAFETY INFORMATION CONTENTS (THIS LIST) INTRODUCTION About this guide About the UNO Fibroptic thermometer Unpacking the thermometer Nomenclature Specifications INSTALLING THE UNO FIBROPTIC THERMOMETER Positioning the Optic Head Installing the lightguide Positioning the Thermometer...
  • Page 6 Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide Contents (Continued...) TARGET SIZE TABLES Optic Head A10, Field of View 25:1 (Red spacer) Optic Head A10, Field of View 75:1 (Red spacer) Optic Head A25, Field of View 25:1 (Blue spacer) Optic Head A25, Field of View 75:1 (Blue spacer) Optic Head A50, Field of View 25:1 (No spacer) Optic Head A50, Field of View 75:1 (No spacer) EMISSIVITY TABLES...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Fibroptic Thermometer INTRODUCTION About this guide This guide gives the information necessary for you to operate a LAND UNO Fibroptic Thermometer. Basic information regarding installation is contained within the Installation Guide. More detailed information regarding servicing, repair and calibration of the thermometer is contained in the Service Manual.
  • Page 8: Unpacking The Thermometer

    Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide The LAND UNO range of high accuracy thermometers and rugged mounting accessories is designed to provide precise, non contact temperature measurement solutions. Internal controls for emissivity or non-greyness together with selectable time functions allow the thermometer to be configured to suit a wide range of industrial applications.
  • Page 9 User Guide Fibroptic Thermometer Fig. 2 UNO Thermometer nomenclature UN970327 Page 3...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide Specifications Thermometer Model U1_600/1600C-L U1_1100/2900F-L U1_800/2600C-L U1_1500/4700F-L Temperature range: 600 to 1600°C 1100 to 2900°F 800 to 2600°C 1500 to 4700°F Wavelength: 1µm Adjustable 5ms to 5s (0 to 95%) Averager response time: Peak picker: Adjustable 1.5 to 30%/s decay Emissivity: Adjustable 0.10 to 1.00 25:1...
  • Page 11 User Guide Fibroptic Thermometer Thermometer Model U2_300/1100C-L U2_600/2000F-L Temperature range: 300 to 1100°C 1100 to 2900°F Wavelength: 1.6µm Averager response time: Adjustable 5ms to 5s (0 to 95%) Peak picker: Adjustable 1.5 to 30%/s decay Emissivity: Adjustable 0.10 to 1.00 Field of view (nominal): 25:1 Target diameter:...
  • Page 12 Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide Thermometer Model V1_600/1600C-L V1_1100/2900F-L V1_1000/2600C-L V1_1800/4700F-L Temperature range: 600 to 1600°C 1100 to 2900°F 1000 to 2600°C 1800 to 4700°F Wavelength: 0.85 to 1.1µm Adjustable 15ms to 5s (0 to 95%) Averager response time: Peak picker: Adjustable 1.5 to 30%/s decay Non greyness: Adjustable 0.8 to 1.199...
  • Page 13: Installing The Uno Fibroptic Thermometer

    Minimum bend radius 50/1.97 Approx. 160/6.30 required for optic head removal Light guide length L10 = 1000/39.37 L20 = 2000/78.74 All dimensions in millimetres/inches L35 = 3500/137.80 Fig. 3 UNO Fibroptic thermometer installation dimensions UN970324 Page 7...
  • Page 14: Positioning The Optic Head

    Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide Positioning the Optic Head If your UNO Fibroptic thermometer is fitted with a Laser Alignment Unit (e.g. U1 600/1600 C L), the laser be used to aid the installation of the themometer optic head by defining the target area on which the optic head is aligned. This is particularly useful in applications where the target size is small and/or where correct alignment is critical.
  • Page 15: Installing The Lightguide

    User Guide Fibroptic Thermometer Fig. 4(a) Mounting the optic head into a plate Fig. 4(b) Mounting the optic head into Land Fibroptic thermometer mountings UN970328 Installing the lightguide When installing the fibre optics lightguide, observe the following precautions; Ensure that the lightguide is not be subjected to any tension or other undue force.
  • Page 16 Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide (iii) If the thermometer is to be installed in a location where the ambient temperature is within the range specified for the thermometer, it can be mounted using the two tapped holes on the mounting pad. Either hole can be used for direct tripod mounting.
  • Page 17: Using The Thermometer

    User Guide Fibroptic Thermometer USING THE THERMOMETER Before final installation of the thermometer, the internal controls (i.e. Emissivity, Averager response speed or Peak picker decay rate) must be set to match the particular measurement location. This involves removing the internal chassis from the thermometer cover. Removing the chassis from the thermometer cover CAUTION Ensure that the thermometer is disconnected from the...
  • Page 18: Location Of Controls

    Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide Location of controls The Emissivity/Non greyness and Peak Picker/Averager control switches are located on the left hand circuit board (When viewing the thermometer from the rear). See Fig. 6. NOTE The 4-way switch, SW1, is fitted in V series (i.e. ratio) thermometers only.
  • Page 19: Setting The Emissivity/Non Greyness Value

    User Guide Fibroptic Thermometer Setting the Emissivity/Non Greyness value 3.3.1 U series thermometers In U series (i.e. single wavelength) thermometers, the emissivity value is set using switches SW2 and SW3. Refer to Fig. 7. The emissivity can be set in the range 0.10 to1.09 in steps of 0.01. When switch SW2 is set from 1 to 9, this denotes the first figure the decimal point after...
  • Page 20 Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide 3.3.2 V series thermometers In V series (i.e. ratio) thermometers, the non greyness value is set using switches SW1, SW2 and SW3. Refer to Fig. 8. The non greyness can be set in the range 0.800 to1.199 in steps of 0.001. The setting of switch SW1 denotes the first figure the decimal point of the non after...
  • Page 21: Setting The Time Functions

    User Guide Fibroptic Thermometer Setting the Time Functions The UNO thermometer is fitted with both Averager and Peak picker time functions. These functions are set using the switches SW4 and SW5. Refer to Fig. 9. Switches Averager Peak picker Response time to...
  • Page 22 Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide Fig. 10 Typical output of Averager time function UN970316 3.4.2 Peak picker The Peak picker time function is selected by setting switch, SW5, to position 2 (i.e. right). The Peak picker decay rate can be set, via switch SW4, to any one of the ten values shown in Fig.
  • Page 23: Note Your Settings

    User Guide Fibroptic Thermometer Note your settings This section is provided as a quick reference guide which enables you to look up the internal settings of your thermometer without having to remove it from the measurement location. Each time you adjust the settings, make a note of them in the spaces provided in Fig.
  • Page 24: Replacing The Chassis Into The Thermometer Cover

    Fig. 13 Location of 6-way electrical connection socket UN970330 Electrical connection to the thermometer must be made by either the pre-wired plug (LAND Part Nº 029.673) or via the plug housed in the Back Cap (LAND Part Nº 091.562). Page 18...
  • Page 25 User Guide Fibroptic Thermometer To connect the cable; Refer to Fig. 14. Align the red marker near the lugs of the pre-wired plug with the red marker above the keyway in the socket on the thermometer. (ii) Push the plug into the socket. To disconnect the cable;...
  • Page 26 User Guide 3.7.1 Cable connection schedule UNO thermometers can be connected, via the 6-way socket, to any compatible power supply and display equipment. A description of the required connections is given in the cable connection schedule, Fig. 15. Cable Colour...
  • Page 27 3.7.2 Recommended wiring scheme It is recommended that the UNO thermometer is used in conjunction with the Land DIN Power supply Unit (DPU). In addition to providing the correct power supply voltage for the thermometer, the DPU has simple connections for mains supply, temperature output signal and Peak picker reset command signal.
  • Page 28 'Reset control' The reset control must be electrically isolated from the indicator. When used with an UNO, only the connections shown in Fig. 16 must be made to the DPU. Do not make any other connections to the DPU.
  • Page 29: Laser Alignment Unit

    LASER ALIGNMENT UNIT About the Laser Alignment Unit The Laser Alignment Unit for Land UNO Fibroptic Thermometers is designed to aid the installation of the themometer optic head by defining the target area on which the optic head is aligned. This is particularly useful in applications where the target size is small and/or where correct alignment is critical.
  • Page 30 Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide NOTE If you have a V1 Fibroptic Thermometer, do not rely upon the accuracy of measurements in the bottom 10% of the span of the thermometer when the Laser Alignment Unit is operating. Fig. 18 Location of warning label on thermometer fitted with Laser Alignment Unit UN970331 Fig.
  • Page 31: Using The Laser Alignment Unit

    Adjust the mounting of the optic head so that the required target is in the field of view (i.e. illuminated by the laser). Note that for 'U' series UNO Fibroptic Thermometers, the target must fill the field of view completely.
  • Page 32: Target Size Tables

    Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide TARGET SIZE TABLES To find out which table applies to your thermometer; Refer to the detail label, above the lightguide connector on the thermometer, to find the type of optic head (i.e. A10, A25 or A50) fitted to your thermometer. (ii) Refer to the specification table for your thermometer, Section 1.5, to find the field of view (i.e.
  • Page 33: Optic Head A25, Field Of View 25:1 (Blue Spacer)

    User Guide Fibroptic Thermometer Optic Head A25, Field of View 25:1 (Blue spacer) Target diameter 11.2mm 11.0mm 10.7mm 10.5mm 10.2mm 10.0mm 14.2mm 0.44in 0.43in 0.42in 0.41in 0.40in 0.39in 0.56in 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 1.97in 3.94in 5.91in 7.87in 9.84in 11.81in Target distance Optic Head A25, Field of View 75:1 (Blue spacer)
  • Page 34: Optic Head A50, Field Of View 25:1 (No Spacer)

    Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide Optic Head A50, Field of View 25:1 (No spacer) Target diameter 10.3mm 12.8mm 15.4mm 17.9mm 20.5mm 23.0mm 26.1mm 0.41in 0.50in 0.61in 0.70in 0.81in 0.91in 1.03in 100mm 200mm 300mm 400mm 500mm 600mm 3.94in 7.87in 11.81in 15.75in 19.69in 23.62in Target distance Optic Head A50, Field of View 75:1 (No spacer)
  • Page 35: Emissivity Tables

    This section of the Thermometer User Guide contains emissivity values of the most commonly measured materials for each UNO thermometer. Where no emissivity value is quoted, this means that either the thermometer is not suitable for the measurement application or the temperature of the target is outside the thermometer's measurement span.
  • Page 36: Metals

    Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide Metals Thermometer Series Material Aluminium 0.13 0.09 0.08 oxidised 0.40 0.40 0.40 Chromium 0.43 0.34 oxidised 0.75 0.80 Cobalt 0.32 0.28 oxidised 0.70 0.65 Copper 0.06 0.05 0.04 oxidised 0.85 0.85 0.85 Gold 0.05 0.02 0.02 Iron &...
  • Page 37: Miscellaneous

    User Guide Fibroptic Thermometer Miscellaneous Thermometer Series Material Asbestos (board, paper & cloth) 0.90 0.90 Asphalt 0.85 0.85 graphite 0.85 0.85 Carbon soot 0.95 0.95 Cement & Concrete 0.65 0.70 Cloth (all types - close weave. 0.75 0.80 0.85 open weave reduces emissivity) 3mm thick 6mm thick Glass...
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Fibroptic Thermometer User Guide MAINTENANCE Optic head After initial installation, make regular inspections of the lens in order to establish a cleaning cycle. If the lens requires cleaning, it is preferable to do so without disconnecting the lightguide from the optic head. Clean the lens with a soft cloth and a little alcohol if necessary.
  • Page 39 User Guide Fibroptic Thermometer Index Averager 3.4.1 Peak Picker 3.4.2 Power supply Cable connection Serial number schedule 3.7.1 Specifications Controls Target size Detail label requirements Dimensions tables DPU Power Supply 3.7.2 Temperature output Time Functions Electrical connections averager 3.4.1 Emissivity peak picker 3.4.2 setting...
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