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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions thermoMETER TIM 8 thermoIMAGER TIM 40...
  • Page 2 Spot finder IR camera MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG Königbacher Strasse 15 94496 Ortenburg / Germany Tel. +49 (0) 8542 / 168-0 Fax +49 (0) 8542 / 168-90 e-mail info@micro-epsilon.de www.micro-epsilon.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Process Interface ............................29 Process Interface TIM 8 ..........................29 Process Interface thermoIMAGER TIM 40 ..................... 32 Pin Assignment thermoMETER TIM 8 ......................34 Pin Assignment thermoIMAGER TIM 40 ....................... 35 Commissioning ........................36 thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40...
  • Page 4 Software TIM Connect ......................38 Minimum System Requirements ........................38 Installation and Initial Operation ........................38 Autonomous Operation thermoMETER TIM 8 ....................42 Ethernet thermoMETER TIM 8 ........................46 Basic Features of Software TIM Connect ...................... 52 Basics of Infrared Thermometry .................... 54 10.1...
  • Page 5 Emissivity Table Metals ......................80 Emissivity Table Non Metals ....................83 Industrial Process Interface for thermoMETER TIM 8 (Optional) ........85 Industrial Process Interface for thermoIMAGER TIM 40 (Optional) ........89 Examples for a Fail-Safe Monitoring with a PLC ..............92 USB Cable Extension for thermoIMAGER TIM 40 ..............
  • Page 6 TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40...

  • Page 7: Safety

    > Irreparable defect of the infrared detector Avoid static electricity, arc welders, and induction heaters. Keep away from very strong EMF (electromagnetic fields). > Damage to or destruction of the camera thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 7...
  • Page 8 > Damage to or destruction of the camera Avoid abrupt changes of the ambient temperature. > Incorrect display of the device Protect the USB cable against damage. > Failure of the camera thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 8...

  • Page 9: Notes On Ce Marking

    - The system must be used in such a way that no persons are endangered or machines and other material goods are damaged in the event of malfunction or total failure of the controller. - Take additional precautions for safety and damage prevention in case of safety-related applications. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 9...

  • Page 10: Proper Environment

    - Storage temperature: -40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... +158 °F) - Relative humidity: 10 ... 95 %, non-condensing Avoid abrupt changes of the ambient temperature. > Incorrect display of the device thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 10...

  • Page 11: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Functional Principle The thermoMETER TIM 8 and the thermoIMAGER TIM 40 calculates the surface temperature based on the emitted infrared energy of objects, see 10. The two-dimensional detector (FPA - focal plain array) allows a measurement of an area and will be shown as thermographic image using standardized palettes. The radio- metric processing of the picture data enables the user to do a comfortable detailed analysis with the software TIM Connect.

  • Page 12: General Specifications

    100 m Vibration IEC 68-2-6: (sinus shaped), see 2.4 IEC 60068-2-64 (broadband noise), see 2.4 Shock IEC 68-2-27: 25 g and 50 g, see 2.4 1) Used standards for vibration and shock thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 12...

  • Page 13: Vibration / Shock

    Shock, half sinus 50 g – testing Ea 50 g (acc. IEC 60068-2-27) Acceleration 490 m/s (50 g) Pulse duration 11 ms Number of directions (3 axes with 2 directions each) Duration 18 shocks (3 shocks each direction) thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 13...
  • Page 14 150 - 500 Hz 1.9230 (m/s (0.020 g /Hz) 500 - 2000 Hz -6 dB/ octave 2000 Hz 0.1245 (m/s (0.00126 g /Hz) Number of axes Duration (3 x 1 h) thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 14...

  • Page 15: Electrical Specifications

    DO: Digital Output Pro- Flag Status, alarm, frame sync, fail-safe, external communication cess Interface Digital interface USB 2.0/ Ethernet/ RS485 USB 2.0/ optional USB to GigE (PoE) conversion thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 15...

  • Page 16: Measurement Specification

    100 mK 80 mK (NETD) Warm-up time 10 min Emissivity 0.100 ... 1.100 Software TIMConnect 1) Accuracy statement effective from 150 °C 2) At ambient temperature 23±5 °C; whichever is greater. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 16...

  • Page 17: Delivery

    Delivery Delivery Unpacking, Included in Delivery 1 thermoMETER TIM 8 or thermoIMAGER TIM 40 1 USB cable (1 m 1 Mounting nut and mounting bracket (adjustable in one axis, tripod thread) 1 Process interface cable inclusive terminal block (1 m)

  • Page 18: Optical Charts

    Different parameters are important if using infrared cameras. They display the connection between the dis- tance of the measured object and the size of the pixel, see Fig. 3, see Fig. 4. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 18...
  • Page 19 MFOV Recommended, smallest measured object size of 3 x 3 Pixel (thermoIMAGER TIM 40) and 2 x 2 (thermoMETER TIM 8), not shown in the drawing above, see Fig. 2. The following tables with examples showing what spot sizes and pixel sizes will be reached in which distance.
  • Page 20 VFOV: Vertical enlargement of the total measuring field at object level IFOV: Size of the single pixel at object level 1) The accuracy of measurement can be outside of the specifications for distances below the defined minimum distance. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 20...
  • Page 21 VFOV: Vertical enlargement of the total measuring field at object level IFOV: Size of the single pixel at object level 1) The accuracy of measurement can be outside of the specifications for distances below the defined minimum distance. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 21...
  • Page 22 VFOV: Vertical enlargement of the total measuring field at object level IFOV: Size of the single pixel at object level 1) The accuracy of measurement can be outside of the specifications for distances below the defined minimum distance. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 22...
  • Page 23 VFOV: Vertical enlargement of the total measuring field at object level IFOV: Size of the single pixel at object level 1) The accuracy of measurement can be outside of the specifications for distances below the defined minimum distance. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 23...

  • Page 24: Mechanical Installation

    Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation The thermoMETER TIM 8 and the thermoIMAGER TIM 40 are equipped with a tripod thread and can be installed either directly via the sensor thread or with help of the supplied mounting nut (standard) and adjust- able mounting bracket (standard) to a mounting device available, see Fig.
  • Page 25 Mechanical Installation Fig. 6 Dimensional drawing thermoIMAGER TIM 40, dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 25...
  • Page 26 Mechanical Installation Fig. 7 Industrial/stackable PIF (Process Interface) - electronic box, control box shutter, dimensions in mm, not to scale thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 26...
  • Page 27 Mechanical Installation Fig. 8 thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 with mounting bracket Fig. 9 Mounting bracket, adjustable in one axis, with tripod thread (TM-FB-TIM) thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 27...

  • Page 28: Electrical Installation

    Electrical Installation Electrical Installation At the back side of the thermoMETER TIM 8 and the thermoIMAGER TIM 40 cameras there are the two con- nector plugs, see Fig. 10, see Fig. 11. Fig. 10 Back side of the thermoMETER TIM 8 with con- Fig.

  • Page 29: Process Interface

    Process Interface TIM 8 The thermoMETER TIM 8 is equipped with an integrated process interface (cable with terminal block included in scope of supply), which can be programmed via the software as an direct analog input (AI) / digital input, as an direct analog output (AO) in order to control the process or as an RS485 interface .
  • Page 30 Electrical Installation Fig. 12 Configuration terminal block thermoMETER TIM 8 Designation Description Color Shield Black Ground Brown 5 - 30 V Power supply White Analog/Digital Input or RS485 (A) Green Analog output or RS485 (B) Yellow Isolated Ground for IN and OUT...
  • Page 31 Electrical Installation The thermoMETER TIM 8 provides the following direct inputs and outputs: Designation Description max range / status Analog input 0 - 10 V Digital input 24 V (Low-active = 0 ... 0.6 V) Analog output 0/4 - 20 mA...

  • Page 32: Process Interface Thermoimager Tim 40

    Main measure area, measure area, internal temperature, flag status, alarm, frame sync, fail-safe, external communication Digital input (DI) Flag control, triggered recording, triggered snapshots, triggered line-scanner, triggered event grabber, reset peak-/valley-hold thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 32...
  • Page 33 Fig. 13 Configuration terminal block thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Designation Description Color Shield Black Ground Brown Digital input Gray Power supply, 5 … 24 V DC White Analog input Green Analog output Yellow thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 33...

  • Page 34: Pin Assignment Thermometer Tim 8

    2) The AI is designed for max. 24 V, the voltage level above 10 V is not interpreted. Pin Assignment thermoMETER TIM 8 Ethernet RS485 or AO RS485 or AI GND-ISO Fig. 14 Rear side thermoMETER TIM 8 connector thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 34...

  • Page 35: Pin Assignment Thermoimager Tim 40

    In this case, avoid a voltage > 3 V at INT pin. > Destruction of the camera 1) We recommend using only a switching contact between INT and DGND as external hardware (button, relay). thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 35...

  • Page 36: Commissioning

    CD or can be accessed online via the Internet. Adjust the focus of the image by using the distance function in the software (menu View > Windows > Distance or over the icon Fig. 18 Window distance thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 36...

  • Page 37: Instructions For Operation

    (e.g. Purosol or B+W Lens Cleaner). Never use cleaning compounds which contain solvents (neither for the lens nor for the housing). > Destruction of the sensor and/or the controller thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 37...

  • Page 38: Software Tim Connect

    Start the software. At the initial start the software asks for the calibrations files which are available via internet or on the CD (only for thermoIMAGER TIM 40). With the thermoMETER TIM 8, the calibration files are already included in the device.
  • Page 39 Choose the desired language in the menu Tools > Language. Adjust the focus of the image by using the distance function in the software (menu View > Windows > Distance or over the icon Fig. 19 Window distance thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 39...

  • Page 40: Thermometer Tim 8 / Thermoimager Tim

    Software TIM Connect Fig. 20 Software window Further information regarding software installation as well as software features you will find in the manual supplied on the CD. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 40...
  • Page 41 Icon enabling switching between color palettes Status bar: Serial number, optic, temperature range, cursor position, device framerate/ display frame- rate, emissivity, ambient temperature, flag status Further details to the software are in the enclosed CD. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 41...

  • Page 42: Autonomous Operation Thermometer Tim 8

    Autonomous Operation thermoMETER TIM 8 A special feature of the thermoMETER TIM 8 is the autonomous operation. There is no need for a permanent connection to the TIM Connect software. Only a few settings must be set in advance in the software.
  • Page 43 The resulting value can be displayed for example on a multimeter, see Fig. When using this variant, it can last for about half a minute until the device is ready for use in autonomous mode. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 43...
  • Page 44 TIM 8 Fig. 24 Electrical installation for autonomous operation of thermoMETER TIM 8 - Autonomous operation also works via the industrial PIF of the thermoMETER TIM 8. The device is powered by the power supply of the PIF. - Up to 9 measure areas can be output autonomously (firmware 3013 or higher required). The use of three stackable PIFs is required.
  • Page 45 For a hot- or coldspot output in the full field of view of the camera, the user defined rectangle must also fill out this size. Fig. 26 Measure area over entire field of view thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 45...

  • Page 46: Ethernet Thermometer Tim 8

    Ethernet thermoMETER TIM 8 The thermoMETER TIM 8 has a direct Ethernet interface. The advantage is cable lengths of up to 100 m. For example, a switch can be used to extend the distances. The associated Ethernet cable (Order No.: TM-ETCx-TIM8) must be ordered separately. Ethernet is supported from software version Rel.
  • Page 47 When using more than one TIM 8 in the same network a separate Port has to be configured. This num- ber has to be identical with the port number in TCP/IP Settings. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 47...
  • Page 48 The approval of programs can also be activated afterwards in the Windows Firewall settings of the PC (under Windows Firewall and Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall). thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 48...
  • Page 49 Replace the USB cable with a Ethernet cable. Now you have to set up the network address of the PC. To do this, go to Control Panel and open the Network and Sharing Center. Go on LAN connection. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 49...
  • Page 50 Start again the TIM Connect software. The existing Ethernet connection can be found in the menu under Devices and is identified by a network symbol and the network address of the device. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 50...
  • Page 51 - Switch with 1000 Mbps: approx. 170 devices In addition to the data rate also make sure the power performance of the PC is high enough! Each device used requires its own instance. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 51...

  • Page 52: Basic Features Of Software Tim Connect

    Video recording and snapshot function (IR or BI-SPECTRAL) - Recording of video sequences and detailed frames for further analysis or documentation - Adjustment of recording frequency to reduce data volume - Display of snapshot history for immediate analysis thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 52...
  • Page 53 - Data with color information for standard programmes such as Photoshop or Windows Media Player (*.avi, *.jpg, *.tiff) - Data transfer in real time to other software programmes via LabVIEW, DLL or Comport interfaces thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 53...

  • Page 54: Basics Of Infrared Thermometry

    The temperature rose even more in the area behind the red end of the spectrum. Finally he found the maximum temperature far behind the red area. Nowadays this area is called infrared wavelength area. Fig. 28 William Herschel (1738 – 1822) thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 54...
  • Page 55 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 TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 55...
  • Page 56 - very fast response and exposure times - measurement without inter-reaction, no influence on the - measuring object - non-destructive measurement - long lasting measurement, no mechanical wear Fig. 31 TIM with tablet PC thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 56...

  • Page 57: Application Examples

    Process control extrud- Development of elec- cabinets ing plastic parts tronic components Monitoring of cables Development of me- Process control at calen- Process control in solar chanical parts dering cell production thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 57...

  • Page 58: Emissivity

    Fig. 32 Composition of IR radiation IR radiation Reflection  +  +  = 1 Emission Transmission thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 58...

  • Page 59: Determination Of Unknown Emissivity

    If you monitor temperatures of up to 380 °C you may place a special plastic sticker (Part number: TM-ED-LS emissivity dots) onto the measuring object, which covers it completely. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 59...
  • Page 60 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 ambient temperature. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 60...

  • Page 61: Characteristic Emissivity

    - Spectral range of the measurement - Transmissivity (e.g. with thin films) Fig. 37 Adjustment of the emissivity in the software TIM Connect under the menu item Tools / Configuration / Device thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 61...

  • Page 62: Liability For Material Defects

    The liability for material defects is 12 months from delivery. Within this period, defective parts, except for wearing parts, will be repaired or replaced free of charge, if the device is returned to MICRO-EPSILON with shipping costs prepaid. Any damage that is caused by improper handling, the use of force or by repairs or modifications by third parties is not covered by the liability for material defects.

  • Page 63: Service, Repair

    Incorrect disposal may cause harm to the environment. Dispose of the device, its components and accessories, as well as the packaging materials in compliance with the applicable country-specific waste treatment and disposal regulations of the region of use. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 63...

  • Page 64: Appendix A 1 Accessories

    The corresponding mounting bracket TM-APLAB-TIM 8/40 is mandatory. Air flow The air purge can be mounted in four different positions. The direction of the airflow must always be clear. Fig. 38 Directions of airflow at different mounting positions thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 64...
  • Page 65 Appendix | Accessories Fig. 39 Laminar air purge with SI protective window TM-APL-TIM8/40, dimensions in mm, not to scale thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 65...
  • Page 66 Appendix | Accessories Fig. 40 Laminar air purge with SI protective window TM-APL and mounting bracket TM-APLAB, dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 66...
  • Page 67 Appendix | Accessories Fig. 41 Mounting bracket TM-APLAB, dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 67...

  • Page 68: A 1.2 Water Cooling

    Water flow rate: approx. 2 l/ min (cooling water temperature should not exceed 30 °C) Dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale Fig. 42 Water cooling TM-W-TIM8/4 and mounting kit TM-WAK1-TIMxx thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 68...
  • Page 69 Appendix | Accessories Fig. 43 Shutter for water cooling TM-SW-TIM8/40, dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 69...

  • Page 70: A 1.3 Shutter

    The shutter protects the optics of the camera. It is equipped with a servomotor that can open and close a mechanical lock as needed. Fig. 44 Shutter TM-S-TIM8/40 with mounting bracket TM-SAB-TIM8/40, dimensions in mm, not to scale thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 70...
  • Page 71 Appendix | Accessories Fig. 45 Shutter TM-S-TIM8/40, dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 71...
  • Page 72 IN 1: Trigger input for normal operation (S1) 24 V, input is active LOW (open IN 2: Currently no usage input = HIGH)) IN 3: Trigger input for fast-closing mode (S2) thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 72...

  • Page 73: A 1.4 Combination Of Air Purge, Water Cooling And Shutter

    Air purge and shutter Water cooling and shutter TIM 8 Water cooling and shutter TIM 40 Air purge, water cooling and shutter TIM 8 Air purge, water cooling and shutter TIM 40 thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 73...
  • Page 74 Fig. 47 Air purge TM-APL, water cooling TM-W-TIM8/40, shutter TM-SW-TIM8/40 and appropriate mounting kit TIM-WAKx-TIMxx, dimensions in mm (not to scale) Components - Air purge - Water cooling - Shutter - Mounting kit thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 74...
  • Page 75 Fig. 48 Air purge TM-APL, water cooling TM-W-TIM8/40 and appropriate mounting kit TIM-WAKx-TIMxx, dimen- sions in mm (inches), not to scale Components - Air purge - Water cooling - Mounting kit thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 75...
  • Page 76 Appendix | Accessories Fig. 49 Water cooling TM-W-TIM8/40L, shutter TM-SW-TIM8/40 and appropriate mounting kit TIM-WAKx-TIMxx, dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale Components - Water cooling - Shutter - Mounting kit thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 76...
  • Page 77 Appendix | Accessories Fig. 50 Air purge TM-APL with mounting bracket TM-APL and shutter TM-S-TIM8/40, dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale Components - Air purge - Mounting bracket - Shutter thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 77...

  • Page 78: A 1.5 Outdoor Protective Housing

    TM-OPH24-TIM8/40. In addition, the industrial or stackable PIF TM-CJAPIF-TIM (thermoIMAGER TIM 40) or TM-PIFCx-TIM8 (thermoMETER TIM 8) can be installed as an accessory without housing and a USB Server TM-USB- SGB-TIM. Fig. 51 Outdoor protective housing for TIM camera...

  • Page 79: A 1.6 Hardware And Software

    Factory Settings The devices have following presettings at time of delivery: Temperature range -20 ... 100 °C Emissivity 1.000 Process interface (PIF) inactive Interprocess Communication (IPC) inactive Measurement function Rectangle measure area thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 79...

  • Page 80: Emissivity Table Metals

    0.2 - 0.5 0.25 0.15 0.15 polished 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 TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 80...
  • Page 81 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 TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 81...
  • Page 82 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 Oxidized 0.15 thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 82...

  • Page 83: A 4 Emissivity Table Non Metals

    0.4 - 0.97 0.8 - 0.95 0.98 Limestone 0.4 - 0.98 0.98 Paint Non alcaline 0.9 - 0.95 Paper Any color 0.95 0.95 Plastic > 50 μm Non transparent 0.95 0.95 Rubber 0.95 thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 83...
  • Page 84 Spectral response 1.0 μm 2.3 μm 5.1 μm 8 - 14 μm Sand 0.95 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 TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 84...

  • Page 85: Industrial Process Interface For Thermometer Tim 8 (Optional)

    For use in industrial environment the industrial process interface with 500 V AC isolation voltage between thermoMETER TIM 8 and process is available (connection box with IP 65, 5 m, 10 m or 20 m standard or high temperature cable for camera connection, terminal for process integration), see A 12.
  • Page 86 Appendix | Industrial Process Interface for thermoMETER TIM 8 (Optional) The industrial process interface provides the following inputs and outputs: Designation Description max. range / status INPUT 1/2/3 Analog- or digital input 1, 2, 3 0 - 10 V AO 1/2/3...
  • Page 87 Appendix | Industrial Process Interface for thermoMETER TIM 8 (Optional) TIM 8 Fig. 53 Connection of 3 industrial PIFs via RS485 thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 87...
  • Page 88 Appendix | Industrial Process Interface for thermoMETER TIM 8 (Optional) Each stackable industrial PIF must have its own RS485 address. The address must be set directly on the board and in the software. For the PIF which is the furthest away the 120R switch (TERM.- Termina- tion) has to be set.

  • Page 89: Industrial Process Interface For Thermoimager Tim 40 (Optional)

    A 12. Pin assignment Color Designation Grey Interrupt Green SCL (I Yellow SCL (I White 3.3 V Brown Shield Fig. 54 Connections of the industrial Process Interfaces for thermoIMAGER TIM 40 thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 89...
  • Page 90 The alarm output can be configured as a threshold between 0 - 4 mA for no alarm and between 10 - 20 mA as alarm. For values outside the respective range, the relay does not switch on the DO. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 90...
  • Page 91 Interruption data cable camera - Interruption power supply PIF Shut-down of TIM Connect software Crash of TIM Connect software Fail-Safe-Output 0 V at analog output (AO) Open contact (fail-safe-relay)/ green LED off thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 91...

  • Page 92: A 7 Examples For A Fail-Safe Monitoring With A Plc

    [4] Malfunction of camera [2] Cable break of fail-safe cable [5] Breakdown of TIM power supply/ Interruption of USB cable [3] Interruption of cable TIM-PIF [6] Malfunction of TIM Connect software thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 92...
  • Page 93 [2] Cable break of fail-safe cable [6] Breakdown of TIM power supply/ Interruption of USB cable [3] Short circuit of fail-safe cable [7] Malfunction of TIM Connect software [4] Interruption of cable TIM-PIF thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 93...

  • Page 94: A 8 Usb Cable Extension For Thermoimager Tim 40

    The maximum USB cable length is 20 m. For greater distances between thermoIMAGER TIM 40 and com- puter or for stand-alone solutions the optional USB Server Gigabit is provided: Fig. 57 USB-Server Gigabit thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 94...

  • Page 95: A 9 A Brief Overview To Serial Communication

    Command List You will find the command list on the CD provided and in the TIM Connect software (Help > SDK). Each command must end with a CR / LF (0x0D, 0x0A). thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 95...

  • Page 96: A 10 A Brief Overview To Dll Communication (Ipc)

    The main difference to the former Version 1 (ImagerIPC.dll) is the support of more than one TIM cameras via multiple instances of TIM Connect. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 96...

  • Page 97: A 11 Thermoimager Tim Connect Resource Translator

    To limit this effort and to enable anybody to translate the resources of the TIM Connect application Micro-Epsilon has developed the small tool Resource Translator. This tool helps to translate any visible text within the thermoIMAGER TIM Connect application.

  • Page 98: A 12 Process Interface For Thermoimager Tim 40

    10 mA the voltage drop is 1 V. Having an alarm LED with a forward voltage of 2 V the analog output value for alarm on should be 3 V as maximum. thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 98...

  • Page 99: A 12.2 Digital Input

    The digital input can be activated with a switch to the TIM GND or with a Low level CMOS/TTL signal: - Low level 0 … 0.6 V - High level 2 … 24 V Fig. 60 Button thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 99...

  • Page 100: A 12.3 Analog Input

    Appendix | Process Interface for thermoIMAGER TIM 40 A 12.3 Analog Input Fig. 61 Analog input Useful voltage range: 0 ... 10 V thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 100...

  • Page 101: A 12.4 Relay Output On Industrial Interface

    The voltage level for AO1 - AO3 can be set in the software: - no alarm: 0 V - Alarm: 2 – 10 V REL1-3 (D01-D03): U = 30 VDC = 400 mA Fig. 62 Relay output thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 Page 101...
  • Page 102 MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG X9751390-B021079HDR Königbacher Str. 15 · 94496 Ortenburg / Germany MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK Tel. +49 (0) 8542 / 168-0 · Fax +49 (0) 8542 / 168-90 *X9751390-B02* info@micro-epsilon.de · www.micro-epsilon.com...

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