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ARRANTY The manufacturer warrants this instrument to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period of two years from date of purchase. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. This warranty shall not apply to fuses, batteries, or any product which has been subject to misuse, neglect, accident, or abnormal conditions of operation. ...
ABLE OF ONTENTS 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................1 2 TECHNICAL DATA............................2 2.1 M .........................2 ODELS AND ARAMETERS 2.2 O .............................3 PTICAL IAGRAMS 2.3 S .............................5 COPE OF ELIVERY 3 BASICS ................................6 3.1 M ...................6 EASUREMENT OF NFRARED EMPERATURES 3.2 E ........................6 MISSIVITY OF ARGET BJECT 4 INSTALLATION ..............................7 4.1 A ..........................7 MBIENT EMPERATURES 4.2 E .............................7 NVIRONMENT 4.3 E .........................7 LECTRICAL ...
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7 MAINTENANCE............................34 7.1 C .......................... 34 LEANING THE INDOW 7.2 R ......................... 34 EPLACING THE INDOW 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................36 9 APPENDIX............................... 39 9.1 D ....................... 39 ETERMINATION OF MISSIVITY 9.2 T ........................39 YPICAL MISSIVITY ALUES INDEX ...
The instrument is equipped with a Class 2 laser. Class 2 lasers shine only within the visible spectrum at an intensity of 1 mW. Looking directly into the laser beam can produce a slight, temporary blinding effect, but does not result in physical injury or damage to the eyes, even when the beam is magnified by optical aids. At any rate, closing the eye lids is encouraged when eye contact is made with the laser beam. Pay attention to possible reflections of the laser beam. The laser functions only to locate and mark surface measurement targets. Do not aim the laser at people or animals. Incorrect use of 110 / 230 V electrical systems can result in electrical hazards and personal injury. All instrument parts supplied with electricity must be covered to prevent physical contact and other hazards at all times. MP150 1 ...
Distance: Sensor to Object D [inches] Standard Focus 60 : 1 (at focal point) Distance: Sensor to Object D [m] Distance: Sensor to Object D [inches] Standard Focus 100 : 1 (at focal point) Distance: Sensor to Object D [m] MP150 3 ...
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Distance: Sensor to Object D [inches] Standard Focus 150 : 1 (at focal point) Distance: Sensor to Object D [m] Distance: Sensor to Object D [inches] Far Focus 150 : 1 (at focal point) Distance: Sensor to Object D [m] Figure 1: Optical Diagrams (special optics available) 4 MP150...
Technical Data 2.3 Scope of Delivery The linescanner package includes the following: • MP150 Linescanner • Operating Instructions (also included as PDF file on the CD‐ROM) • DataTemp Software (comes on CD‐ROM) • Protocol Manual only as PDF file on the CD‐ROM • Ethernet: 1x 7,5 m (24.6 ft) Ethernet cable • RS485: 1x 7.5 m (24.6 ft) RS485 cable RS485/RS232 converter 1x SUB‐D connector cable, 25‐pin (male) to 9‐pin (female) • RS485 extension cable (accessory): 2x housing for SUB‐D 25 pin connectors 1x SUB‐D connector (male) 25‐pin 1x SUB‐D connector (female) 25‐pin • Power Supply: 1x 7.5 m (26.4 ft) cable ...
When measuring materials with low emissivity, the results could be effected by interfering infrared radiation from background objects (such as heating systems, flames, fireclay bricks, etc. near to or behind the target object). This type of problem can occur when measuring reflective surfaces and very thin materials such as plastic films and glass. This error can be reduced to a minimum if particular care is taken during installation, and the linescanner is shielded from reflected infrared radiation. 6 MP150...
Air supply for the air purge should be oil free, clean “instrument“ air. 4.3 Electrical Interference To minimize electrical or electromagnetic interference, follow these precautions: • Mount the sensor as far away as possible from possible sources of interference such as motorized equipment producing large step load changes! • Ensure a fully insulated installation of the sensor (avoid ground loops!). • Make sure the shield wire in the sensor cable is earth grounded at one location! • To avoid potential differences use a single power circuit to power both the linescanner and the PC running the software! 4.4 Geometry The smallest possible object which can be measured depends on two conditions: 1. The area measured must be no less than 90% (90% energy response). 2. Hot spots must be clearly detected, when in front of a cold background (50% energy response). MP150 7 ...
4.5 Mounting The linescanner can be installed as follows: • on a tripod with a standard 1/4‐20 UNC (photo equipment) thread. This type of setup requires the optional tripod mounting plate (XXXTMP50ACCC) and is recommended if the linescanner is to be used only for temporary or mobile measurements. • with the mounting holes of the linescanner housing. This type of setup is recommended for permanent installations where higher stability is desired. Prevent all contact between heat sources and the linescanner to protect the linescanner from overheating. 8 MP150...
Installation 4.6 Connection to the PC The MP150 can communicate via Ethernet interface or RS485. During system configuration the user selects either Ethernet or RS485. You can not use Ethernet and RS485 communications for the data transfer to the same time! 4.6.1 Ethernet Connection The Ethernet connection between linescanner and PC permits real‐time data transfer for all ...
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Advanced Ethernet Settings ‐ Port In the case that the default scanners port (2727) should conflict with something else (it could be blocked by the firewall for example) it can be changed using the <PO> command of the scanner. Advanced Ethernet Settings ‐ Gateway A gateway connects two subnets (which have a different Subnet Mask). The IP address of this gateway is given with the route command <RO>. The default is RO0.0.0.0 ‐ this does not send a route command to the operating system of the scanner. 10 MP150...
Installation 4.6.1.2 Ethernet Settings for the PC The network adapter on the PC side must be configured as following: 1. Go to <Start> <Settings> <Network Connections> <Local Area Connection> 2. Click on <Properties>: 3. Under <This connection uses the following items> select <Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)> and click on <Properties>: MP150 11 ...
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Installation 4. Activate the radio button <Use the following IP address> and make the following settings: IP address: 192.168.42.x where x is an address between 0 and 255 except 30 which is already used by the linescanner by factory default Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: {empty} 12 MP150...
5. Close all dialog boxes by pressing on <OK>. 4.6.1.3 Ethernet Cable The linescanner is shipped with an Ethernet cable specified to NEMA WC‐63.1 Category 5e, UL verified to Category 5e, Ethernet/IP Compliant. This cable is 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) long and withstands ambient temperatures up to 180°C (356°F). The connector on one cable end (scanner wiring) is an M12 plug‐in connector, 4 pin D‐coded, suited for industrial Ethernet with IP67 protection rate with a screw retention feature. The connector on the other cable end (field/PC wiring) is an RJ45 connector. MP150 13 ...
The RS485‐adapter is powered by the linescanner, and no separate power supply is required. RS232/485 Adapter Linescanner Figure 5: RS485/RS232 interface between linescanner and PC 4.7 Power Supply Cable The linescanner requires a nominal 24 VDC power supply, 18 VDC minimum. To insure that sufficient voltage is supplied t the linescanner, it is necessary to define the gage and the length of the power cable to determine the resistance and the voltage drop. The maximum current draw of the linescanner is 1 A. The following table shows typical parameters from shielded 2 wire copper cables and the maximum recommended cable length. 14 MP150...
The linescanner is equipped with an electronic fuse to prevent damage from voltage spikes greater than 36 V on power or signal lines. If the fuse circuit switches the power off, disconnect the power line for several seconds and turn power on again. 4.8 Warm‐Up time For accurate temperature readings we recommend a 20 minute warm‐up period after power on. During this time the internal calibration sources will be stabilized. Digital communication can be started 30 seconds after power on. MP150 15 ...
The following steps explain the installation of the tube fittings to the stainless steel cooling tubes of the linescanner. 1. Insert tubing into the Swagelok tube fitting. 2. Make sure that the tubing rests firmly on the shoulder of the tube fitting body and that the nut is finger‐tight. 3. Scribe the nut at the 6 o’clock position. 4. While holding the fitting body steady with a back‐ up wrench, tighten the nut 1 ¼ turns to the 9 o’clock position. 16 MP150...
3. Measure the ambient temperature and the relative humidity where the device has to be installed. Use the table below to get the minimum device temperature. If the temperature of the cooling fluid is much lower than the minimum device temperature, condensation can be expected. To avoid this, adjust the flow rate manually or use a thermostat to keep the device at a minimum temperature above the dew point. The use of a thermostat is strongly recommended, see section 6.8 Thermostat on page 31! MP150 17 ...
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Installation Relative Humidity [%] 100/ 100/ Tab. 3: Minimum device temperatures [°C/°F] Example: Temperatures higher than 55°C (131°F) Ambient temperature = 50 °C are not recommended due to the Relative humidity = 40 % temperature limitation of the device. Minimum device temperature = 30 °C The use of lower temperatures is at your own risk! 18 MP150...
The air flow should be between 100 l/min (3.53 cfm) and 200 l/min (7.06 cfm) through each side, which corresponds to a pressure between 0.5 bar (7.25 psig) and 3.0 bar (43 psig) when using the supplied metric fittings. The inside diameter for the air hose should be 4 mm (0.16 in.). The hose couplings for the air purge system are connected to the housing through ISO 228 G 1/8” stainless steel fittings. Use only clean or ”instrument grade” air (free from oil contaminants). Do not use cooled air. This could lead to condensation on the linescanners window! MP150 19 ...
To preserve laser longevity, the laser automatically turns off after 10 minutes of constant use! Technical Data: Laser type Laser diode Wavelength 635 nm, red Internal temperature automatic switch off at 50 °C (122 °F) Output power 1 mW Laser class 2 Horizontal angle 70°, non‐symmetrically ! ARNING Avoid exposure to laser light! Eye damage can result. Use extreme caution when operating! Never point at another person! 22 MP150...
Figure 7: Linescanner mounting locations and dimensions Note: The mounting dimensions are the same for top and bottom view! Purge air connections ISO 228 G⅛“ 4 mm inner ∅ Cooling water connections 6 mm inner ∅ Ethernet Power supply Current Output RS485 interface Cooling water Alarm, Trigger, Function connections 6 mm inner ∅ Figure 8: Linescanner dimensions MP150 23 ...
During 25% mirror rotation (target viewing time), which takes 1,6 mSec, target moves d = 0.003 m (0.12 in.) During 75% mirror rotation (internal calibration time), which takes 5 mSec, target moves d = 0.01 m (0.4 in.) Figure 9: Linescanner applied to a moving target 24 MP150...
The linescanner is equipped with three analog outputs. Each output can be assigned to a ”sector” within the 90° (or 45°) scan angle. For each sector, the type of output (maximum, minimum, or mean value) can be selected. The output range can be configured for either 0 ... 20 mA, 4 ... 20 mA, or custom configured by user settings. The sector size and the emissivity value can be set for each sector, even if the sectors overlap. (In the case of overlapping sectors, the higher emissivity is given priority.) To use the sector function, the linescanner must run in the continuous mode. Use the Configurator of the scanner software to configure the analog outputs! 27,5°C (80°F) Min. 42°C (109°F) 49°C Average (120°F) Max. Sector 1 Sector 2 Sector 3 Figure 10: Monitoring of Sectors MP150 25 ...
(capacity: 700 lines). After completing the snapshot, all lines are transferred through the digital interface. When measuring discrete objects, it may be advantageous to use the trigger input of the linescanner to initiate the image capture. The trigger signal can be generated by a voltage/switch indicating the approach of an object from the production process into the linescanner field‐of‐view, see section 4.11 Input and Output Connectors on page 20 for more information. • Image mode (continuous mode): One line is scanned and transferred through the digital interface immediately. The duration of the data transfer is determined by the maximum interface speed. These factors determine whether every line is transferred. 26 MP150...
Accessories 6.4 Industrial Power Supply The industrial power supply (type TXL 025‐24S) transforms an input voltage of 100 – 240 VAC (50 / 60Hz) into an output voltage of 24 VDC / 1.1 A. Do not twist the mounting screws deeper than 2 mm (0.08 in.) into the mounting threads. To prevent electrical shock, the power supply must be used in protected environments (cabinets)! M3 thread (bottom side) M3 thread Figure 13: Dimensions and picture of Industrial Power Supply (XXXTMP50ACPS) MP150 29 ...
7.5 m (24.6 ft), high temperature (accessory) communication cable (standard) Point for extending the cable Figure 14: Wiring diagram for cable extension When using an extension, separate the high‐temperature cable only at the location communication indicated (see arrow in the figure above) from the RS232/485 adapter. To extend the communication cable, a 6‐wire cable is needed. Be sure to use twisted pair cables as signal wires! The following wires are twisted pairs: • R‐ (pin 14) and R+ (pin 15) • T‐ (pin 21) and T+ (pin 22) • GND (pin 7) and +12V (pin 5) 30 MP150...
Figure 15: Extension of communication cable 6.7 Power Supply Cable Extension When using power cable extensions, take care to consider the voltage drop through the cable length, see section 4.7 Power Supply Cable on page 14. 6.8 Thermostat The thermostat is an accessory which helps keep the housing temperature over the dew point thereby avoiding damage due to condensed water in the interior of the housing. The thermostat needs no further electrical installation. When ordering a thermostat, the shipment contains the following parts: • thermostat, already mounted with one regulation valve, one conduit coupling ½“, two thread adapter ½“ to ⅛“, two fittings ⅛“ • external sensitive element for the thermostat • mounting block for external sensitive element • 2x hex screws M6x16 • 2x hex screws M3x8 • 5 m cooling hose, PA 8x1, max. pressure 12 bar (174 psi) at 70°C (158°F) MP150 31 ...
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1/8ʺ) and the cooling hose of the Thermostat are not supplied as standard components! We recommend a Swagelok® Stainless Reducing Union (8 mm outer diameter – 6 mm inner diameter) and Swagelok Stiffener Sleeve. • Move the external temperature sensor into the mounting block and fix it using the M3x8 hex screws Take care not to damage the sensor when tightening the screws! Do not bend the connection line between sensitive element and thermostat at a radius tighter than 5 mm! • Adjust the thermostat according to the table below. 32 MP150...
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Tab. 4: Thermostat Adjustment • Check the system functionality. After a few minutes the internal housing temperature should reach the minimum device temperature as follows: Thermostat adjustment Minimum device temperature 15°C / 59°F 20°C / 68°F 25°C / 77°F 30°C / 86°F 35°C / 95°F 40°C / 104°F 45°C / 113°F 50°C / 122°F MP150 33 ...
1. Remove the 4 hex screws on the back side using a 2.5 mm allen wrench. Slide the collar forward to separate it from the housing! Figure 17: Removing the air purge collar 2. Remove the 4 hex screws on the front side separating the window frame from the housing. Separate the window from the frame! 3. The window assembly consists of a frame (holder), the window material (mica) and a gasket. The gasket lies close to the housing, followed by the window material. If necessary, exchange the window material. Window size: 114 x 60 mm (4.49 x 2.36 inches). 34 MP150...
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Maintenance Figure 18: Separating the window 4. The four mounting screws must be placed in the holder´s corners before reassembling! Center the new film on the housing’s gasket! 5. Check for even tension of the film. Remove the film and repeat the steps if there are wrinkles on the film! 6. Install the window assembly on the housing by alternating between the four screws. Do not over‐tighten! 7. Install the air purge collar on the housing! For correct temperature readings, the transmission factor for the new window must be set via the scanner runtime software, see menu <Scanner> <Transmissivity of the scanner window>! MP150 35 ...
• Check the wiring of the whole system (correctly fitted connectors, cable damage). • Check the power for the scanner on scanner’s backside LED: MP50: red L is “on” MP150: green L is “on” • Check the rotation of the internal scanner mirror assuming the power is on (viewing or hearing test).
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CTRL+ALT+DEL at the same time. In the task manager a window for the system performance can be selected. The value must be every time much below 100%. • In some cases, the graphic card of the computer can interrupt serial communications for too long MP150 37 ...
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Troubleshooting Checkpoint Possible Cause / Solution a time. S3-graphic cards are known to exhibit this problem. The only solution is to exchange the S3-graphic card. 38 MP150...
If possible, apply flat black paint to a portion of the surface of the object. The emissivity of the paint must be above 0.95. Next, measure the temperature of the painted area using an emissivity setting of 0.95. Finally, measure the temperature of an adjacent area on the object and adjust the emissivity until the same temperature is reached. This is the correct emissivity for the measured material. 9.2 Typical Emissivity Values The following table provides a brief reference guide for determining emissivity and can be used when one of the above methods is not practical. Emissivity values shown in the table are only approximate, since several parameters may affect the emissivity of a material. These include the following: 1. Temperature 2. Angle of measurement 3. Geometry (plane, concave, convex) 4. Thickness 5. Surface quality (polished, rough, oxidized, sandblasted) 6. Spectral range of measurement 7. Transmissivity (e.g. thin films plastics) MP150 39 ...
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0.9-0.98 Water — 0.93 Wood, Natural 0.9-0.95 0.9-0.95 Tab. 7: Typical Emissivity Values To optimize surface temperature measurements, consider the following guidelines: • Determine the object emissivity using the instrument which is also to be used for the measurements. • Avoid reflections by shielding the object from surrounding temperature sources. • For higher temperature objects use instruments with the shortest wavelength possible. • For translucent materials such as plastic foils or glass, assure that the background is uniform and lower in temperature than the object. • Mount the sensor perpendicular to surface whenever emissivity is less than 0.9. In all cases, do not exceed angles more than 30 degrees from incidence. 42 MP150...
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