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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 R1500T
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
Issue 6 : February 2012
Part Nº: 198.033
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- Page 1 Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T 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
Contents Introduction Description Specification Electrical Supply Commissioning Using the Furnace Calibration of Radiation Thermometers Maintenance Eurotherm Temperature Controller Type 3216CC Spares Accessories... -
Page 7: Introduction
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T Introduction The LANDCAL blackbody type R1500T provides a temperature source for the on- site or in-laboratory calibration of radiation thermometers up to a temperature of 1500°C (2750°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 User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T 1.1 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 R1500T Description The LANDCAL blackbody source type R1500T is a transportable, self contained unit designed for use on any reasonably flat surface. The cylindrical target with conical end is manufactured from silicon carbide and is designed to give a high emissivity cavity. -
Page 10: Specification
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T Specification Maximum working temperature: 1500°C/2750°F Heating rate: 30 mins to 1450°C/2650°F Recommended temperature range: 500°C/950°F to 1500°C/2750°F Stability: Radiance temperature variation <±1K (±2°F) over a 30 minute period Uniformity: The temperature gradients across the middle 40mm of the 45mm cavity are within ±2°C at 500°C, and within ±1°C at 1500°C Radiation cavity... -
Page 11: Electrical Supply
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T Electrical Supply 4.1 Electrical connections A suitable single phase a.c. electrical supply with earth (ground) will be necessary. The supply may be live to neutral non reversible, live to neutral reversible or live to live. The furnace must be connected to the electrical supply for which it was ordered. -
Page 12: Wiring Diagram
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T 4.4 Wiring diagram GR/Y Mains filter Instrument Supply switch light 9 Pin ‘D’ connector RS 232 Thermocouple HEAT ELEMENT(S) Solid State Relay Pink Blue Temperature Controller GR/Y Green & Yellow Grey Fuses Fig. 2 Wiring diagram for the LANDCAL Blackbody type R1500T CA970249 Page 6... -
Page 13: Commissioning
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T Commissioning 5.1 Inspection on receipt Physically examine all items for any damage that may have occurred during transit. Check the contents against the packing note. If any items have been damaged in transit, this should be reported to the carrier and to the supplier immediately, BUT DO NOT RETURN damaged items until the carrier has considered a claim. - Page 14 User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T Ceramic insulation Set of 6 elements held in place with support brackets Painted back panel Front insulation plug SiC target cavity Control thermocouple Stainless steel front plate Fig. 3 Assembly diagram for the LANDCAL Blackbody type R1500T Page 8...
- Page 15 User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T T erm inal Post E lem en t Head E lem en t Braid E lem en t Sup port Bracket CA970250 Fig. 4 Elements connections for the LANDCAL Blackbody Type R1500T- 220/240V T erm inal Post E lem en t Sup port...
- Page 16 User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T 5.3 Heating up the source Caution When the source is operated at any temperature above ambient, the front face and plate become hot. The recommended temperature range for the source is 500°C to 1500°C (950°F to 2750°F).
- Page 17 User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T 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 18: Using The Furnace
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T Using the Furnace 6.1 Introduction The furnace has been designed to create a target of uniform temperature with a high emissivity at short wavelengths for calibrating 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 19: Calibration Of Radiation Thermometers
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T Calibration of Radiation Thermometers 7.1 Preparation The furnace control setting will usually be the normal working temperature of the thermometer to be tested. The target temperature is either that indicated by the measuring thermocouple displayed on the controller indicator, or that indicated by a standard radiation thermometer. -
Page 20: Maintenance
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T Maintenance 8.1 Routine servicing The source is fully tested and evaluated before supply and should give years of trouble free operation. No regular servicing or maintenance is required. The outer surfaces may be cleaned with a damp cloth. Do not allow water to enter the case. - Page 21 User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T 8.4 Replacing solid state relays Disconnect the furnace from the electrical supply. Remove the lower side panel (not containing controller) from the furnace. Locate the solid state relay(s), removing any other panels necessary to give reasonable access.
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Page 22: Eurotherm Temperature Controller Type 3216Cc
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T Eurotherm Temperature Controller Type 3216CC UROTHERM Page Scroll Down 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. The output light glows or flashes as heating occurs. - Page 23 User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T 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
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T 10 Spares The following spare parts are available for use with the Landcal Type R1500T: Description Land Part Nº Silicon carbide target 135.161 Set of 6 heating elements - 220/240 Volts 135.160 Set of 6 heating elements - 110/120 Volts 135.162 Front insulation plug 135.165... -
Page 25: Accessories
User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T 11 Accessories The accessories listed below are available for use with the Landcal Type R1500T: Description Land Part Nº UKAS Certification of Landcal R1500T 089.005 (range 500 to 1500°C) Optical Bench Calibration Accessory 135.204 Note 1: The Optical Bench Calibration Accessory enables simple line up of Land fixed installation radiation thermometers. - Page 26 User Guide Landcal Blackbody Source Type R1500T Page 20...
- Page 27 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 28 • 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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