MICRO-EPSILON thermoMETER CTVideo Instruction Manual

MICRO-EPSILON thermoMETER CTVideo Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual thermoMETER CTVideo CTVM-1L CTVM-2L CTVM-3L CTVM-3H1 CTVM-1H CTVM-2H CTVM-3H CTVM-3H2 CTVM-1H1 CTVM-2H1 CTVM-3H3...
  • Page 2 Infrared sensor MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG Königbacher Strasse 15 94496 Ortenburg / Germany Tel. +49 (0) 8542 / 168-0 Fax +49 (0) 8542 / 168-90 info@micro-epsilon.de www.micro-epsilon.com Certified acc. to DIN EN ISO 9001: 2008...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mechanical Installation ......................21 Electrical Installation ......................24 Cable Connections ............................24 6.1.1 Standard Version .......................... 24 6.1.2 High Temperature Version ......................24 Pin Assignment .............................. 26 Power Supply ..............................27 Cable Mounting ............................. 28 Ground Connection ............................29 thermoMETER CTVideo...
  • Page 4 12.3 ASCII Protocol ............................... 44 12.4 Saving of Parameter Settings ........................45 12.5 Basics of Infrared Thermometry ........................46 Emissivity ..........................47 13.1 Definition ................................ 47 13.2 Determination of Unknown Emissivity ......................47 13.3 Characteristic Emissivities ..........................48 thermoMETER CTVideo...
  • Page 5 Water Cooled Housing ..........................53 A 1.4 High Temperature Cable ..........................53 A 1.5 Rail Mount Adapter for Controller ........................54 Factory Default Settings ......................55 Emissivity Table Metals ......................57 Emissivity Table Non Metals ....................60 Smart Averaging ........................62 thermoMETER CTVideo...
  • Page 6 CTVideo...
  • Page 7: Safety

    > Damage to or destruction of the infrared sensor The power supply must not exceed the specified limits. > Damage to or destruction of the infrared sensor Protect the USB cable against damage. > Damage to the infrared sensor, failure of the measuring device thermoMETER CTVideo Page 7...
  • Page 8 Avoid that the measurement object fills the field of optics completely. > Faulty measurement Never connect a supply voltage. > Destruction of the output Make sure to keep the optical path clear of any obstacles. > Faulty measurement thermoMETER CTVideo Page 8...
  • Page 9: Notes On Ce Identification

    Safety Notes on CE Identification The following applies to the thermoMETER CTVideo: - EU directive 2004/108/EC - EU directive 2011/65/EC, “RoHS“ category 9 Products which carry the CE mark satisfy the requirements of the quoted EU directives and the European standards (EN) listed therein.
  • Page 10: Proper Use

    Safety Proper Use - The thermoMETER CTVideo is designed for use in industrial and laboratory areas. It is used for non-con- tact temperature measurement. - The system may only be operated within the limits specified in the technical data, see Chap. 2..
  • Page 11: Technical Data

    The sensor housing of the thermometer CTVideo sensor is made of stainless steel (IP 65/ NEMA-4 rating) – the controller is placed in a separate box made of die casting zinc.
  • Page 12: Sensor Models

    CTVM-3H2 CTVM-3H3 the following chapters of this manual you will find only the short model codes. On the M-1, M-2, M-3 models the whole measurement range is split into several sub ranges (L, H, H1 etc.). thermoMETER CTVideo Page 12...
  • Page 13: General Specification

    200 Hz, any axis Shock IEC 68-2-27: 50 G, 11 ms, any axis Software incl. 1) Laser swill turn off automatically at operating temperatures > 50 °C ab. 2) Optional: high temperature cable: 180 °C, see Chap. A 1.4 thermoMETER CTVideo Page 13...
  • Page 14: Electrical Specification

    Digital interface USB 2.0 Functional inputs F1 to F3; software programmable for the following functions: - external emissivity adjustment, - operating temperature compensation, - Trigger (reset of hold functions) Input impedance F2 and F3: 43 kΩ thermoMETER CTVideo Page 14...
  • Page 15: Measurement Specification

    (adjustable via programming keys or software) 1) At operating temperature 23 ± 5 °C 2) Accuracy for thermocouple output: ± 2.5 °C or ± 1 % 3) e = 1/ Response time 1 s 4) With dynamic adaptation at low signal levels thermoMETER CTVideo Page 15...
  • Page 16: Ctvm-2 Models

    (adjustable via programming keys or software) 1) At operating temperature 23 ± 5 °C 2) Accuracy for thermocouple output: ± 2.5 °C oder ± 1 % 3) e = 1/ Response time 1 s 4) With dynamic adaptation at low signal levels thermoMETER CTVideo Page 16...
  • Page 17: Ctvm-3 Models

    1) TObject > THead +25 °C 2) At operating temperature 23 ± 5 °C 3) Accuracy for thermocouple output: ± 2.5 °C or ± 1 % 4) e = 1/ Response time 1 s 5) With dynamic adaptation at low signal levels thermoMETER CTVideo Page 17...
  • Page 18: Delivery

    Delivery Delivery Unpacking 1 thermoMETER CTVideo infrared sensor with connection cable and controller 1 Mounting nut and mounting bracket (fixed) 1 USB interface cable 1 CompactConnect Software-CD 1 Instruction manual Check the delivery for completeness and shipping damage immediately after unpacking.
  • Page 19: Optics

    41.7 83.3 Measurement 1100 1600 2500 5000 distance 3L: CF optics (D:S = 60:1) Spot size Measurement distance 3H: SF optics (D:S = 100:1) Spot size 11.0 16.0 25.0 50.0 Measurement 1100 1600 2500 5000 distance thermoMETER CTVideo Page 19...
  • Page 20 1L/2L: CF optics (D:S = 150:1) Spot size Measurement distance 1H-H1/2H-H1/3H1-H3: SF optics (D:S = 300:1) Spot size 16.7 Measurement 1100 1600 2500 5000 distance 1H-H1/2H-H1/3H1-H3: CF optics (D:S = 300:1) Spot size Measurement distance thermoMETER CTVideo Page 20...
  • Page 21: Mechanical Installation

    Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation The thermoMETER CTVideo is equipped with a metric M48x1.5 thread and can be installed either directly via the sensor thread or with help of the supplied mounting nut (standard) and fixed mounting bracket (standard) to a mounting device available.
  • Page 22 Mechanical Installation Fig. 2 Dimensional drawing thermoMETER CTVideo sensor (High temperature version) Fig. 3 Dimensional drawing controller thermoMETER CTVideo Page 22...
  • Page 23 Fig. 4 Dimensional drawing mounting bracket, Fig. 5 Mounting bracket adjustable in one axis (TM-FB-CTL) For an exact alignment of the sensor to the object please activate the integrated video and/ or crosshair laser sighting, see Chap. 9.4. thermoMETER CTVideo Page 23...
  • Page 24: Electrical Installation

    Electrical Installation Cable Connections The thermoMETER CTVideo sensor is equipped with connectors in the backplane. Therefore an opening of the sensor for assembling or disassembling is not necessary. An USB cable (5 m) is already connected on the controller and can be used for linking to a computer.
  • Page 25 Electrical Installation Fig. 8 thermoMETER CTVideo standard version Fig. 9 thermoMETER CTVideo high temperature version thermoMETER CTVideo Page 25...
  • Page 26: Pin Assignment

    Ground (0 V) Fig. 10 Opened con- troller with terminal 3V SW BLACK/ Power supply laser (+) connections GRAU/ Power supply laser (-) ORANGE Temperature probe sensor (NTC) BLUE Sensor ground PURPLE Sensor power supply YELLOW Detector signal thermoMETER CTVideo Page 26...
  • Page 27: Power Supply

    Please use shielded cables only for all power supply and data lines. The sensor shield has no to be grounded. Never connect a supply voltage. > Destruction of the output The thermoMETER CTVideo is not a 2-wire sensor. thermoMETER CTVideo Page 27...
  • Page 28: Cable Mounting

    Every single wire may be connected to the according screw clamps according to their colors. Use shielded cables only. The sensor shield has to be grounded. Pressing screw Metal washer Rubber washer Shield Fig. 11 Cable mounting thermoMETER CTVideo Page 28...
  • Page 29: Ground Connection

    To do this please put the jumper in the opposite position (middle and top pin connected). If the thermocouple output is used the connection GND – housing should be interrupted generally. Fig. 12 Controller with jumper thermoMETER CTVideo Page 29...
  • Page 30: Sensor Calibration Code

    After you have modified the sensor code a reset is necessary to activate the change You will find the calibration code on a label fixed on the sensor. Please do not remove this label or make sure the code is noted anywhere. thermoMETER CTVideo Page 30...
  • Page 31: Outputs And Inputs

    According to the chosen output signal there are different connection pins on the mainboard (OUT-mV/mA or OUT-TC). Digital Interface Die thermoMETER CTVideo sensor is equipped with an USB interface. The interface board is located beside the LCD display to uninstall the board please disconnect both of the M3x5 screws.
  • Page 32: Functional Inputs

    (High level: ≥+3 V ... +36 V / Low level: ≤ +0.4 V ... -36 V) Alarms The thermoMETER CTVideo has the following Alarm features: All alarms (alarm 1, alarm 2, output channel 1 and 2 if used as alarm output) have a fixed hysterese of 2 K.
  • Page 33: Visual Alarms

    Alarm 2 active GREEN No alarm active Extended setup like definition as low or high alarm (via change of normally open/ closed), selection of the signal source (TObj, THead, TBox) can be done with the software. thermoMETER CTVideo Page 33...
  • Page 34: Operation

    INIT. After this procedure the object temperature is shown in the display. The display backlight color changes according to the alarm settings, see Chap. 8.4. Restoring Factory Setting To set the thermoMETER CTVideo back to the factory default settings, please press at first the button and then the button and keep both pressed for approx.
  • Page 35 (for CT-SF) as fixed value for compensation/ returning to XHEAD (sensor temperature) by pressing together M 01 Multidrop address (1) 01 ... 32 (only with RS485 Interface) B 9.6 Baud rate in kBaud (9,6) 9,6/19,2/38,4/57,6/115,2 kBaud thermoMETER CTVideo Page 35...
  • Page 36: Sensor Setup

    Display Laser Mode Down Fig. 14 Display and programming buttons Pressing the button again recalls the last called function on the display. The signal processing features Peak hold and Valley hold cannot be selected simultaneously. thermoMETER CTVideo Page 36...
  • Page 37: Explanation To The Menu Items

    Setup of valley hold. In this mode the sensor waits for ascending signals. The definition of the algorithm is according to the peak hold algorithm (inverted). If the value is set to 0.0 the display will show --- (function deactivated). thermoMETER CTVideo Page 37...
  • Page 38 Setup of the lower limit of the signal output. This setting allows an assignment of a certain signal output level to the lower limit of the temperature range. The adjustment range corresponds to the selected output mode (e.g. 0 - 5 V). thermoMETER CTVideo Page 38...
  • Page 39 Setup of the multidrop address. In a RS485 network each sensor will need a specific address. This menu item will only be shown if a RS485 interface board is plugged in. B 9.6 Setup of the Baud rate for digital data transfer. thermoMETER CTVideo Page 39...
  • Page 40: Visor Options

    Operation Visor Options The thermoMETER CTVideo has an integrated video camera which is using the same optical channel than the IR detector. In addition the sensor has a cross laser aiming which marks the center of the measurement spot at any distance. The combination of video and laser sighting enables a perfect alignment of the sensor to the object.
  • Page 41: Focusing And Video Sighting

    Fig. 18). You will find a detailed description of the vid- eo settings in the software description which you can call via the menu ? > Help..Measurement distance Fig. 18 View video presentation thermoMETER CTVideo Page 41...
  • Page 42: Error Messages

    Instructions for Operation Error Messages The display of the thermoMETER CTVideo sensor can show the following error messages: 1. digit: No error Sensor temperature probe short circuit to GND Controller temperature too low Controller temperature too high Controller temperature probe disconnected Controller temperature probe short circuit to GND 2.
  • Page 43: Software

    - Graphic display for temperature trends and automatic data logging - Complete sensor setup and remote controlling - Adjustment of signal processing functions - Programming of outputs and functional inputs Fig. 19 Graphic display main features thermoMETER CTVideo Page 43...
  • Page 44: Communication Settings

    12.2 Protocol All sensors of the thermoMETER CTVideo series are using a binary protocol. Alternatively they can be switched to an ASCII protocol. To get a fast communication the protocol has no additional overhead with CR, LR or ACK bytes.
  • Page 45: Saving Of Parameter Settings

    Saving of Parameter Settings After power on of the thermoMETER CTVideo sensor the flash mode is active. It means, changed parameter settings will be saved in the internal Flash-EEPROM and will be kept also after the sensor is switched off.
  • Page 46: Basics Of Infrared Thermometry

    Distance to Spot size. The spectral filter selects the wavelength range, which is relevant for the temperature measurement. The detector in cooperation with the processing electronics transforms the emitted infrared radiation into electrical signals. thermoMETER CTVideo Page 46...
  • Page 47: Emissivity

    Afterwards, determine the temperature of a directly adjacent area and modify the emissivity until the measured value corresponds to the temperature of the colored surface. On all three methods the object temperature must be different from the operating temperature. thermoMETER CTVideo Page 47...
  • Page 48: Characteristic Emissivities

    - Measuring angle - Geometry of the surface (flat, convex, concave) - Thickness of the material - Constitution of the surface (polished, oxidized, rough, sandblast) - Spectral range of the measurement - Transmissivity (e.g. with thin films) thermoMETER CTVideo Page 48...
  • Page 49: Warranty

    The warranty period lasts 12 months following the day of shipment. Defective parts, except wear parts, will be repaired or replaced free of charge within this period if you return the device free of cost to MICRO-EPSILON. This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from abuse of the equipment and devices, from forceful handling or installation of the devices or from repair or modifications performed by third parties.
  • Page 50: Service, Repair

    Please contact your local distributor. Decommissioning, Disposal Disconnect the USB cable from the infrared sensor. The thermoMETER CTVideo is produced according to the directive 2011/65/EU, “RoHS“. Do the disposal according to the legal regulations (see directive 2002/96/EC). thermoMETER CTVideo Page 50...
  • Page 51: Appendix A 1 Accessories

    The needed amount of air (approximately 2 ... 10 l/ min.) depends on the application and the installation conditions on-site. Hose connection: 6 x 8 mm Thread (Fitting): G 1/8 inch Fig. 20 Air purge collar (TM-AP-CTL) thermoMETER CTVideo Page 51...
  • Page 52: A 1.2 Mounting Bracket

    Anhang | Accessories A 1.2 Mounting Bracket Fig. 21 Mounting bracket, adjustable in two axes (TM-AB-CTL) This adjustable mounting bracket allows an adjustment of the sensor in two axis. thermoMETER CTVideo Page 52...
  • Page 53: Water Cooled Housing

    (operating temperature up to 180 °C). A 1.4 High Temperature Cable For applications, where the ambient temperature can reach higher values, the usage of an optional high tem- perature cable is also recommended (operating temperature up to 180 °C). thermoMETER CTVideo Page 53...
  • Page 54: A 1.5 Rail Mount Adapter For Controller

    With the rail mount adapter the CTVideo electronics can be mounted easily on a DIN rail (TS35) according EN 50022. Fig. 23 Rail mount adapter (TM-RAIL-CTL) All accessories can be ordered using the according part numbers in brackets. thermoMETER CTVideo Page 54...
  • Page 55: A 2 Factory Default Settings

    Anhang | Factory Default Settings Factory Default Settings The thermoMETER CTVideo has the following presetting at time of delivery: Signal output object temperature 0 - 5 V Emissivity 1,000 Transmissivity 1,000 Smart Averaging(AVG) inactive Smart Averaging active Peak hold (MAX)
  • Page 56 Lower limit signal output (°C) (Normally closed) Upper limit signal output (°C) 1000 1200 (Normally open) Lower limit signal output Lower limit signal output Temperature unit °C Ambient Internal sensor temperature probe Baud rate [kBaud] Laser inactive thermoMETER CTVideo Page 56...
  • Page 57: A 3 Emissivity Table Metals

    0.3 - 0.8 Inconel Electro polished 0.2-0.5 0.25 0.15 0.15 Sandblast 0.3 - 0.4 0.3 - 0.6 0.3 - 0.6 0.3 - 0.6 Oxidized 0.4 - 0.9 0.6 - 0.9 0.6 - 0.9 0.7 - 0.95 thermoMETER CTVideo Page 57...
  • Page 58 0.1 - 0.14 Nickel Electrolytic 0.2 - 0.4 0.1 - 0.3 0.1 - 0.15 0.05 - 0.15 Oxidized 0.8 - 0.9 0.4 - 0.7 0.3 - 0.6 0.2 - 0.5 Platinum Black 0.95 Silver 0.04 0.02 0.02 0.02 thermoMETER CTVideo Page 58...
  • Page 59 0.1 - 0.3 0.05 - 0.2 Oxidized 0.6 - 0.8 0.5 - 0.7 0.5 - 0.6 Wolfram Polished 0.35 - 0.4 0.1 - 0.3 0.05 - 0.25 0.03 - 0.1 Zinc Polished 0.05 0.03 0.02 Polished 0.15 thermoMETER CTVideo Page 59...
  • Page 60: Emissivity Table Non Metals

    0.95 Glass Plate 0.98 0.85 Melt 0.4 - 0.9 Grit 0.95 0.95 Gypsum 0.4 - 0.97 0.8 - 0.95 0.98 Limestone 0.4 - 0.98 0.98 Paint Non alkaline 0.9 - 0.95 Paper Any color 0.95 0.95 thermoMETER CTVideo Page 60...
  • Page 61 2.3 μm 5.1 μm 8 - 14 μm Plastic > 50 μm Non transparent 0.95 0.95 Rubber 0.59 Sand Snow Soil 0.9 - 0.98 Textiles 0.95 0.95 Water 0.93 Wood Natural 0.9 - 0.95 0.9 - 0.95 thermoMETER CTVideo Page 61...
  • Page 62: A 5 Smart Averaging

    The function Smart Averaging eliminates this disadvantage by passing those fast events without averaging directly through to the signal output. Fig. 24 Signal graph with Smart Averaging function Fig. 25 Signal graph without Smart Averaging function thermoMETER CTVideo Page 62...
  • Page 64 MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG X9751322-B011045HDR Königbacher Str. 15 · 94496 Ortenburg / Germany MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK Tel. +49 (0) 8542 / 168-0 · Fax +49 (0) 8542 / 168-90 *X9751322-B01* info@micro-epsilon.de · www.micro-epsilon.com...

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