Summary of Contents for Gossen MetraWatt METRATHERM
- Page 1 Operating Instructions METRATHERM1 3-349-386-15 Portable Infrared Thermometer 2/4.10...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Product Description ..............3 Safety Warnings .................5 Instrument Overview ..............6 Temperature Measurement ............8 Measurement with Infrared Sensor ............8 4.1.1 Standard Measurements ...............8 4.1.2 Special Functions .................9 4.1.3 Memory Functions ................10 Thermocouple Measurements – TC Function ..........11 Infrared Thermometer Mode of Operation and Parameters Configuration .................. -
Page 3: Product Description
Product Description METRATHERM1 is a contactless infrared temperature measuring instrument. It fulfills the requirements of applicable European and national EC directives. This is confirmed by means of the CE mark. A corresponding declaration of conformity can be requested from GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH. - Page 4 Manufacturing processes in the field of semiconductor technology • Contacts in electrical switch boxes • Food monitoring and processing Included METRATHERM1 measuring instrument 9 V battery screw-on carrying strap type K thermocouple USB adapter cable for data transmission to a PC...
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Page 5: Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings Read the following safety precautions carefully before placing the measuring instrument into service. Repairs and maintenance work which are not described in these operating instructions should only be executed by qualified personnel. Laser Warning! Never aim the laser beam directly at the eye! Exercise care with reflective surfaces! Keep the instrument out of the reach of children! Safety Precautions... -
Page 6: Instrument Overview
Instrument Overview Housing Laser Aperture Control Panel / Display Laser Beam IR Measuring Window Terminals Type K Thermocouple Measuring Trigger USB Port Battery Compartment Thread for Attaching Carrying and Lid Strap or Tripod (not included) Control Panel Acoustic Alarm for Exceeded Limit Value PC Connection Scan / HOLD (single measurement) Laser Active... - Page 7 Operating Mode Selection and Parameter Settings Operating Mode – Selecting Functions Acquire and display temp. during measurement HOLD/SCAN (see chapter 4.1.1 for continuous measurement) Access stored data with the help of the DATA scroll keys (see chapter 4.1.3) MODE MAXimum temperature during a measuring sequence (see chapter 4.1.2)
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Page 8: Temperature Measurement
Temperature Measurement Two types of temperature measurement are possible: • Measurement with infrared sensor (see chapter 4.1) • Measurement with thermocouple (see chapter 4.2) Measurement with Infrared Sensor 4.1.1 Standard Measurements Preparing for Measurement Laser Warning! When the instrument is switched on by means of the trigger, the laser beam is immediately activated and the laser symbol appears at the display. -
Page 9: Special Functions
Continuous Measurements – SCAN Function Pull and hold the trigger, and then scan each measuring point, one after the other, in order to perform manual continuous measurements. SCAN blinks at the display. Continuous Measurements with Tripod – AUTO SCAN Function Press the key once in order to perform automatic continuous measurements without having to pull the trigger. -
Page 10: Memory Functions
Ascertaining Average Temperature – AVG Function This measuring function makes it possible to acquire and store the average temperature value after scanning at least eight measuring points (SCAN function) during a single measuring sequence. ➭ Repeatedly press the MODE key until AVG appears at the display. ➭... -
Page 11: Thermocouple Measurements - Tc Function
Querying Stored Measurement Data – DATA Function (static) ➭ Repeatedly press the MODE key until DATA no longer blinks at the display. ➭ Press the key in order to read out data from memory or the locations DATA1 ... 9, A. The stored value appears at the auxiliary temperature display. -
Page 12: Infrared Thermometer Mode Of Operation And Parameters Configuration
Infrared Thermometer Mode of Operation and Parameters Configuration Field of Vision Ratio The field of vision is the instrument’s viewing angle. It is determined by the utilized optics. The FOV (field of vision, also D:S) is the relationship between the distance of the measuring instrument from the object to be measured and the diameter of the spot. -
Page 13: Temperature Limit Values
Temperature Limit Values Alarm for Exceeded Limit Value – HAL Parameter A maximum temperature can be specified here (HAL = highest alarm). An acoustic signal sounds periodically as long as this value is exceeded. ➭ Repeatedly press the MODE key until HAL appears at the display. ➭... -
Page 14: Technical Data
Technical Data Quantity Characteristic Value Infrared thermometer sensor Temperature range –50 to 1000° C (–58 to 1832° F) 3.0° C (5° F) from -50 to -20° C (-58 to -4° F), Accuracy 2.0° C (3° F) from -20 to 100° C (-4 to 212° F), 2% from 100 to 1000°... -
Page 15: Maintenance
Maintenance Unit of Measure and Laser On/Off Switches Temperature can be displayed in either °C or °F. Switch positions for switching back and forth between °C and °F, as well as for switching the laser on and off, are depicted in the following figure. Pull the battery compartment lid (at the bottom of the instrument) out towards the side with the operating controls, all the way in to the end... -
Page 16: Cleaning The Lens
Cleaning the Lens Use clean compressed air to blow out loose particles. Any remaining contamination or residual dust should be carefully removed with a camel’s hair brush. The surface of the lens should be wiped off with a damp cotton swap which can be moistened with distilled water. ... - Page 17 Material Temperature in °C / °F Emissivity Galvanized iron (bright) — 0.13 Iron plate 20 / 68 0.69 Rolled sheet steel 21 / 71 0.66 Oxidized iron 100 / 212 0.74 Wrought iron 21 / 70 0.94 Molten iron 1299 to 1399 / 3270 to 2550 0.29 Copper (polished) 21 to 117 / 70 to 242 0.02...
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Page 18: Pc Display And Recording Program (Data Logger)
PC Display and Recording Program (data logger) The included PC software makes the following functions possible: • Display currently measured infrared temperature values with date and time. • Adjust the sampling interval for recording measured values. • Record measured values to a text file which can be exported to ... -
Page 19: Starting The Application Software
➭ Click the Setup button. ➭ The remaining installation steps are self- explanatory. ➭ Follow the instructions which appear at the screen. 8.2.3 Starting the Application Software ➭ Connect the measuring instrument to your PC: – Insert the small connector plug with the suppressor choke into the appropriate socket on the instrument such that the embossed arrow can be seen when viewing the control panel. -
Page 20: Recording Measurement Data - Data Logger Function
8.2.4 Recording Measurement Data – Data Logger Function ➭ Set the sampling rate (record interval) using the entry fields for hours, minutes and seconds. ➭ Start data logging by clicking the Record button. You are prompted to enter a filename and a directory path for the text file to which data will be written. -
Page 21: Product Support
Product Support If required please contact: GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH Product Support Hotline Phone: +49 911 8602-112 Fax: +49 911 8602-709 e-mail support@gossenmetrawatt.com Repair and Replacement Parts Service Calibration Center and Rental Instrument Service If required please contact: GMC-I Service GmbH Service Center Thomas-Mann-Str. - Page 22 Prepared in Germany • Subject to change without notice • PDF version available on the Internet Phone: +49 911 8602-111 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH Fax: +49 911 8602-777 Südwestpark 15 e-mail info@gossenmetrawatt.com 90449 Nürnberg • Germany www.gossenmetrawatt.com...
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