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Landcal Blackbody Source
Land Instruments International
Dronfield S18 1DJ
England
Telephone:
(01246) 417691
Facsimile:
(01246) 410585
Email:
land.infrared@ametek.co.uk
Internet: www.landinst.com
© Land Instruments International, 2008 -2012
Type R1200P
User Guide
AMETEK Land, Inc.
150 Freeport Road.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238. U.S.A.
Telephone:
(412) 826 4444
Facsimile:
(412) 826 4460
Email:
irsales@ametek.com
Internet: www.ametek-land.com
Part Nº: 198.034
Issue 7 : February 2012
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- Page 1 Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1200P User Guide Land Instruments International AMETEK Land, Inc. Dronfield S18 1DJ 150 Freeport Road. England Pittsburgh, PA 15238. U.S.A. Telephone: (01246) 417691 Telephone: (412) 826 4444 Facsimile: (01246) 410585 Facsimile: (412) 826 4460 Email: land.infrared@ametek.co.uk Email: irsales@ametek.com...
- Page 2 SAFETY WARNING Insulation made from High Temperature Insulation Wool Refractory Ceramic Fibre, (better described as Alumino Silicate Wool) (ASW) This product contains alumino silicate wool products in its thermal insulation. These materials may be in the form of blanket or felt, formed board or shapes, mineral wool slab or loose fill wool.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ Health and Safety Information Read all of the instructions in this booklet - including all the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS - before using this product. If there is any instruction which you do not understand. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT. Safety Signs WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or...
- Page 4 E-Mail: irsales@ametek.com Web: www.landinst.com Web: www.ametek-land.com For further details on all LAND/Ametek offices, distributors and representatives, please visit our websites. Return of Damaged Goods IMPORTANT If any item has been damaged in transit, this should be reported to the carrier and to the supplier immediately.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1200P Contents Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1200P Description Specification Electrical Supply details Commissioning Using the Furnace Calibration of Radiation Thermometers Maintenance Eurotherm Temperature Controller Type 3216CC Spares Accessories Product Warranty Page 5... - Page 6 Landcal Blackbody Source User Guide Type R1200P Page 6...
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Page 7: Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1200P
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1200P Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1200P 1.1 Introduction The LANDCAL blackbody type R1200P provides a temperature source for the on- site or in-laboratory calibration of radiation thermometers up to a temperature of 1200°C/2200°F. The source has been designed primarily for the calibration of short wavelength thermometers (Silicon Cell and Germanium detectors) but it can also be used for thermometers fitted with other types of detectors. - Page 8 Landcal Blackbody Source User Guide Type R1200P 1.2 Safety information Every effort has been made during the design and manufacture of this furnace to ensure that it meets National and International standards of product safety. However great care should be shown by the user at all times when operating and maintaining high power furnaces which are capable of achieving high temperatures.
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Page 9: Description
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1200P Description The LANDCAL blackbody source type R1200P is a portable, self contained unit designed for use on any reasonably flat surface. The 55mm/2.2 in diameter cylindrical target with conical end is manufactured from heat resisting steel. The temperature is measured by a thermocouple embedded into the target. -
Page 10: Specification
Landcal Blackbody Source User Guide Type R1200P Specification Maximum working temperature: 1200°C (2200°F) Recommended temperature range: 350°C to 1150°C (650°F to 2100°F) Heating rate: 25 mins to 1150°C (2100°F) Stability: Radiance temperature variation <±1K (±2°F) over a 60 minute period Uniformity: The temperature gradients across the middle 40mm of the 55mm cavity are within ±1°C over the temperature... - Page 11 User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1200P GR/Y Mains filtered GR/Y = Green & Yellow socket BU=Blue PI=Pink G=Grey R=Red Supply light instrument switch Indicator Controller Panel Mounted Fuse 10A HEATER ON Super Quick Blow (FF) Amber Element Element Voltage change over switch shown in 220/240 position CA970260...
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Page 12: Electrical Supply Details
Landcal Blackbody Source User Guide Type R1200P Electrical Supply details 4.1 Electrical connections The furnace requires a single-phase a.c. supply with earth (ground). The supply may be Live to Neutral non-reversible, Live to Neutral with reversible plug, or Live to Live. Check that the supply voltage is compatible with the voltage on the furnace rating label, and that the voltage switch referred to above is set correctly. -
Page 13: Commissioning
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1200P Commissioning 5.1 Inspection on receipt Physically examine all items for damage that may have occurred during transit. Check the contents against the packing note. If any item has been damaged in transit, this must be reported to the carrier and to the supplier immediately. - Page 14 Landcal Blackbody Source User Guide Type R1200P 5.4 Using the RS232C Serial Interface Port The source is supplied with a sub-miniature D-socket connected to the controller communication module to give RS232 serial communication. RS232 is suitable for direct connection to a personal computer (PC), using a cable configuration as shown below.
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Page 15: Using The Furnace
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1200P Using the Furnace 6.1 Introduction The furnace has been designed to create a target of uniform temperature with a high emissivity at short wavelength for calibrating mainly silicon cell and germanium detector radiation thermometers. The target is a conical cavity at one end of a hollow cylinder, and the thermometer views the target along the axis of the cylinder. - Page 16 Landcal Blackbody Source User Guide Type R1200P Never subject the source to sudden impacts such as dropping. Wherever possible store and carry the source in its accessory carrying case. After use it is recommended that the source be left to cool to an internal temperature of 200°C before moving.
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Page 17: Calibration Of Radiation Thermometers
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1200P Calibration of Radiation Thermometers An angle bracket is mounted onto the front plate of the furnace. A convenient method of holding a LAND fixed system thermometer is to use one of the optional holders which attach directly to the angle bracket. Holder for System 3 Thermometers Part Nº... -
Page 18: Maintenance
Landcal Blackbody Source User Guide Type R1200P Maintenance 8.1 Routine servicing The source is fully tested and evaluated before supply and should give years of trouble free operation if the precautions outlined in 6.4 and 8.4 are followed. No regular servicing or maintenance is required. The furnace outer surface may be cleaned with a damp cloth. - Page 19 User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1200P Disconnect the two thermocouple cables from the two thermocouple terminal blocks (note which cable is connected to which thermocouple). The earth cable now needs to be disconnected. For version 1 sources (those manufactured up to and including 2003) the earth connection is as shown in Fig.
- Page 20 Landcal Blackbody Source User Guide Type R1200P 8.3 Replacing the Solid State Relays MOV (if fitted) Load terminals (2) Solid state relay Logic signal terminals (2) 301013 Fig. 4 Solid state relay connections Disconnect the furnace from the electrical supply. Remove the rear panel from the furnace or control cabinet and locate the solid state relay(s), removing any other panels necessary to give reasonable access to the relay(s).
- Page 21 User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1200P 8.4 Safety Testing of Sources After examination/repair, the source should always be safety tested before it is used for the routine calibration of thermometers. This safety testing should be carried out by a competent engineer. The results of the tests should be recorded.
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Page 22: Eurotherm Temperature Controller Type 3216Cc
Landcal Blackbody Source User Guide Type R1200P Eurotherm Temperature Controller Type 3216CC Output light Measured temperature EUROTHERM Setpoint temperature Not used Not used Page Scroll Down 301014 Fig. 5 'Eurotherm' Controller - front panel controls 9.1 Introduction When switched on, the controller lights up, goes through a short test routine, and then displays the measured temperature and starts to control. - Page 23 User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1200P Press the scroll button. UNITS (display units) is displayed. This is used to select °C or °F operation. To return to the Level 1 mode of operation: Press and hold the Page key. Press the down key to select Leu 1.
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Page 24: Spares
The following calibration accessories are available for use with the Landcal type R1200P. Description Land Part Number Storage/carrying case 135.131 System 3 thermometer holder 135.110 System 3 fibroptic thermometer holder 135.109 System 4/Uno thermometer (inc fibroptic) holder 135.190 UKAS certification of Landcal R1200P (range 350 to 1200°C) 089.005 Page 18... -
Page 25: Product Warranty
PRODUCT WARRANTY Thank you for purchasing your new product from Land Instruments International. This Land manufacturer’s ‘back-to-base’ warranty covers product malfunctions arising from defects in design or manufacture. The warranty period commences on the instrument despatch date from the Land Instruments International Ltd. - Page 26 • Tel: +44 (0) 1246 417691 • Fax: +44 (0) 1246 410585 Email: land.infrared@ametek.co.uk • www.landinst.com A M E T E K L a n d , I n c . • 1 5 0 F r e e p o r t R d .
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