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- Page 1 FLT5A Thermometer User Guide Issue 8 24 November 2016 Publication Nº 198.178 Language: English Copyright © 2003 - 2016 Land Instruments International...
- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 Web: www.landinst.com For further details on all AMETEK Land 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 Thermometer Contents Introduction About this guide About the FLT5A thermometer Unpacking the thermometer 1.4 Specifications Installing the Thermometer Choosing a location for the thermometer Power supplies and temperature displays Using the Thermometer Location of controls Adjusting the 'Emissivity' value... - Page 6 Thermometer User Guide FLT5A...
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Page 7: Introduction
Thermometer Introduction 1.1 About this guide This guide gives the information necessary for you to operate a LAND FLT5A Thermometer. Basic information regarding installation is contained within the Installation Guide. More detailed information regarding servicing, repair and calibration of the thermometer is contained in the Service Manual. -
Page 8: Unpacking The Thermometer
Thermometer User Guide The LAND FLT5A thermometer is designed to provide precise, non contact temperature measurement in float line applications. A comprehensive range of mountings and accessories is available, see Section 4.0. Air Purge Thermometer Jacket Back Cap Fig. 2 Thermometer with Air Purge, Protection Jacket and Back Cap S4970223 1.3 Unpacking the thermometer... -
Page 9: Specifications
User Guide Thermometer 1.4 Specifications FLT5A FLT51A 250 to 1100°C 400 to 1300°C Temperature Range: 500 to 2000°F Spectral response: 4.8 to 5.2μm 50:1 at 1m focus (fixed) Field of view: 50:1 at 39.4in focus (fixed) Output: 4 to 20mA current loop Response time 1 to 10 seconds adjustable (0 to 95%): Emissivity adjustment: 0.3 to 1.10 in 0.01 steps... - Page 10 Target Distance (mm) 1000 1200 Target Diameter (mm) Target Diameter (in) 15.8 23.6 31.5 39.4 47.2 Target Distance (in) Fig. 3 Target Size Table for FLT5A AD990201 80.5mm/3.17in 158mm/6.22in Mounting Pad: 2 holes, BSM, 7mm/0.3in deep on 25mm/0.98in centres Fig. 4 Thermometer installation dimensions AD990184 FLT5A Page 4...
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Page 11: Installing The Thermometer
Check that nothing obstructs the sighting path between the thermometer and the target. 3) Make sure that the sighting path is free from smoke, oil or water spray. 4) Ensure that the chosen location for the thermometer allows easy access for servicing. 2.2 Power supplies and temperature displays The FLT5A Thermometer requires a power supply of 12 to 48V d.c. FLT5A Page 5... - Page 12 Screw-on cap Fig. 5 Location of the screw-on cap AD990186 Emissivity Emissivity SW1 SW2 Example = 0.85 0.10 0.80 0.85 0.92 1.00 1.09 Example settings Response Speed Fully anticlockwise = 1sec Fully clockwise = 10sec Fig. 6 ‘Emissivity’ and ‘Response Speed’ controls AD990202 FLT5A Page 6...
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Page 13: Using The Thermometer
The emissivity can be set in the range 0.10 to 1.09 in steps of 0.01. The FLT5A is supplied with the emissivity factory-set to 1.00. The 'Emissivity' value is set using switches SW1 and SW2. See Fig. 6. - Page 14 Thermometer User Guide FLT5A Page 8...
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Page 15: Adjusting The Averager 'Response Speed
Write down the settings for 'Emissivity' and 'Response Speed' in the spaces provided below. Use this table as a quick reference guide. Each time you adjust the settings, make a note in the table. Serial Number Date Emissivity Response Speed FLT5A Page 9... - Page 16 Thermometer User Guide Electrical connector Fig. 7 Location of the electrical connector AD990187 Lugs Keyway Marker Locking Sleeve Marker Fig. 8 Connecting the plug to the socket S4970229 FLT5A Page 10...
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Page 17: Electrical Connections
Electrical connection to the thermometer must be made by either: • 6-way plug (LAND Part Nº 206.551) • 6-way plug housed in Back Cap (LAND Part Nº 091.562) • Pre-wired cable, 4m long (LAND Part Nº 029.673) To connect the cable; 1) Refer to Fig. 8. Align the red marker near the lugs of the pre-wired plug with the red marker above the keyway in the socket on the thermometer. 2) Push the plug into the socket. To disconnect the cable; 1) Grip the locking sleeve section of the plug. 2) Pull the plug outwards to release the locking mechanism and disconnect the cable. FLT5A Page 11... -
Page 18: Mountings And Accessories
Thermometer User Guide Mountings and Accessories The FLT5A thermometer is compatible with all Land System 4 Mountings and Accessories. For the majority of float line applications, the following package of accessories is recommended: Air Purge: Part Nº 091.561 Jacket: Part Nº 091.560 Back Cap: Part Nº 091.562 Air Purge Thermometer Jacket Back Cap Fig. -
Page 19: Maintenance
If the thermometer is used in conjunction with a cooling jacket, ensure that the flow rate for the cooling water is 1 litre per minute/0.035 cu. ft per minute. WARNING Never ‘over-cool’ the thermometer as this may result in condensation either on or inside the thermometer. If the thermometer is used in conjunction with an air purge, check that the flow rate for the purge air is 1 litre per second/2 cu. ft per minute. FLT5A Page 13... - Page 20 Thermometer User Guide FLT5A Page 14...
- Page 21 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 22 PRODUCT WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY It should be noted that costs associated with calibration checks which may be requested during the warranty period are not covered within the warranty. Land reserve the right to charge for service/calibration checks undertaken during the warranty period if the cause is deemed to fall outside the terms of the warranty.
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