Chino IR-FA Series Instructions Manual

Fiber type radiation thermometer
Hide thumbs Also See for IR-FA Series:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

INST.No.INE-378-P9CE
IR-FA Series
Fiber Type Radiation
Model : IR-FAI,IR-FAS,IR-FAQH,
Always keep this instruction manual with the unit.
P l e a s e b e s u r e t o d e l i ve r t h i s i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l
wi t h t h e u n i t t o t h e e n d u s e r.
Thermometer
IR-FAQI,IR-FAQS

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Chino IR-FA Series

  • Page 1 INST.No.INE-378-P9CE IR-FA Series Fiber Type Radiation Thermometer Model : IR-FAI,IR-FAS,IR-FAQH, IR-FAQI,IR-FAQS Always keep this instruction manual with the unit. P l e a s e b e s u r e t o d e l i ve r t h i s i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l...
  • Page 2 2. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use without permission of CHINO Corporation. 3. CHINO Corporation shall not be liable for any operation results. - C1 -...
  • Page 3 Don’t crack the fiber optics sheath or make it dirty. (Ref. [4.3 Cautions on installation/maintenance of fiber optics]) ∙ For failures of the thermometer, don’t overhaul it by yourself, and contact your sales agent of CHINO Corporation.
  • Page 4: Warnings And Cautions

    These may cause fire. For such abnormal condition, turn off the power switch at once and contact your sales agent of CHINO Corporation. Laser may damage your eyes. Don’t stare into a laser beam. Make sure to target the laser when you want the decide the center of the measuring object only and to go off it after the center of the measuring object is decided.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE CONTENTS 1. Introduction............ 1 6.2 Parameter programming 1.1 General............. 1 /selection (Operating mode)..15 6.3 Parameter programming 2. Model ............2 /selection (Engineering mode) ..16 2.1 Model............2 6.4 Operating Mode ........17 2.2 Standard temperature range ..... 3 6.4.1 Emissivity programming......
  • Page 6 INST.No.INE-378-P9CE CONTENTS 6.5.8 Analog output correction programming ... 30 7. Maintenance and check ....... 41 6.5.8-1 Programming of number 7.1 Periodical checking ......... 41 of analog output correction data 7.2 Trouble shooting........41 (number of knee-point)..30 7.2.1 Measuring value not displayed 6.5.8-2 Programming of analog output or displayed lower....
  • Page 7: Introduction

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 1. Introduction 1.1 General In the IR-FA series fiber optic radiation thermometers, four kinds of models, single color type Models IR-FAI and IR-FAS and two-color type model IR-FAQ and IR-FAQI, and IR-FAQH, and IR-FAQS are available. The thermometer, the fiber optics, and the lens assembly are connected through optical connectors. The radiation energy collected through the lens is transmitted to the element through the optical fiber and is converted into an electrical signal.
  • Page 8: Model

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 2. Model 2.1 Model ●Single-color type thermometer ●Two-colors type thermometer IR-FA IR-FAQ Element Element I : InGaAs QH : 2-colors hybrid element S : Si QI : 2-colors InGaAs/InGaAs External input/output. (option) QS : 2-colors Si *1 N : None External input/output(option).
  • Page 9: Standard Temperature Range

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 2.2 Standard temperature range ●Single-color type ●Two-colors type Model Measuring range Lens assembly Model Measuring range Lens assembly 600 to 1500°C IR-FL0,IR-FL1 150 to 450°C* 700 to 2000°C IR-FL2,IR-FL3 200 to 700°C IR-FL5 IR-FAQH 800 to 2400°C IR-FL4,IR-FL5 250 to 1000°C IR-FL6 1000 to 3000°C IR-FL6,IR-FL8...
  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Component Parts

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 3. Names and functions of component parts 3.1 Thermometer The thermometer consists of a (1) Digital display, (2) Function keys, (3) Optical connector, (4) Input/Output terminals, and (5) DIN rail stopper. The output signal from the thermometer is 4mA to 20mA DC and isolated. Error alarm higher or lower is available by a contact output.
  • Page 11: Function Key And Digital Display

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 3.1.2 Function key and digital display (6)Main marker CONT PEAK (7)Status marker (8)Temperature Main display *2 unit (9)Sub marker ε Sub display *3 Function keys *1 3.1.3 Functions keys*1 Keys Functions Indications Used to select a parameter menu in the operating mode or the (1): Select key engineering mode.
  • Page 12: Fiber Optics Assembly

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 3.2 Fiber optics assembly The maximum working temperature of the fiber optics assembly is 150ºC. Warning Don’t use it in places higher than 150ºC. 3.2.1 General-purpose type lens assembly (Model :IR- FL□N□□□) (1) Optical connector: Used to connect the fiber optics. (2) Mounting screw: Used to directly mount the lens assembly to an air purge case or other units.
  • Page 13: Fiber Optics

    Caution CHINO label side: Connect to the lens assembly Fiber optics serial no. label side: Connect to the thermometer The fiber optics is consisted of the single-core quartz fiber and two optical connectors at both ends. Two types of the sheath are available (Ref.
  • Page 14: Installation

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 4. Installation 4.1 Installation of thermometer Install the thermometer to place the fiber optics downward. However, the installation is optional on the performance of the thermometer. 4.1.1 Using DIN rail IR-FA SERIES IR-FAQHSL V2.40 700 *2000 ℃ FA006Q002 IR-FL8NN04 00291-04 24V DC O UT DIN rail...
  • Page 15: Installation/Removal

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 4.1.3 Installation/removal 4.1.3-1 Installation Thermometer Wall etc 1) Fix a DIN rail or the mounting plate on the wall. (Fix the mounting plate with the protruding part upward.) A 2) Pull the DIN rail stopper downward. ○ 3) Hook the A of the thermometer to the upper side of ○...
  • Page 16: Installation Of Lens Assembly

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 4.2 Installation of lens assembly 4.2.1 General-purpose type lens assembly The lens assembly is a screw mounting type. For its easy installation, adjust its view field to an object (Ref. [4.2.3 Spot size and measuring distance] and then make a screw hole (M9, P=1) on an equipment to be installed.
  • Page 17: Spot Size And Measuring Distance (General-Purpose Type Lens Assembly, Lens Assembly With Air Purge Case)

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 4.2.3 Spot size and measuring distance (General-purpose type lens assembly, Lens assembly with air purge case) Lens Thermometer Spot size and measuring distance assembly Φ7 Φ5 Φ1 IR-FL0 Φ21 Φ12 Φ5 IR-FL1 1000 1500 Φ11 Φ5 Φ5 IR-FL2 IR- FAI Φ14 Φ2 Φ5...
  • Page 18: Cautions On Installation/Maintenance Of Fiber Optics

    The optical fiber may be damaged if it is bent smaller than the radius of 100mm. Especially, be careful that its joint part to the lens assembly or the thermometer may be easily bent. IR-FA SERIES Notice CHINO CHINO IR-FAQHSL V2.40 700*2000℃...
  • Page 19: Connections And Wirings

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 5. Connections and wirings 5.1 Connections and wirings Guide number Optical connector Wiring 24V DC OUT P+ P- S+ S- DO DI COM + - slit Driver (2) (1) *Note Wiring (2) External (3) (4) insertion Input/output Lead wire +...
  • Page 20: Wirings To Power Terminals

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 5.1.2 Wirings to power terminals When connecting power to the power terminals, make sure that all mains power is turned off to W a r n i n g prevent an electric shock. The use of the power unit IR-ZFEP is recommended. Use a Class 2 power supply (24V DC) Caution when you don’t use the IR-ZFEP and use cords of 0.14 to 24mm2 for wiring.
  • Page 21: Operation

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6. Operation 6.1 Digital display After the installation, the connections and the wirings CONT PEAK are completed, turn all mains power on. Measurement starts and the measured value is displayed in the main display. When the low alarm or the high alarm activates, the status marker “AL”...
  • Page 22: Selection (Engineering Mode)

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.3 Parameter programming/selection (Engineering mode) In the measurement mode, press SEL key and ENT key [ Measurement mode ] simultaneously to display the engineering mode shown CONT PEAK in the right figure for programming or selecting a parameter. The engineering mode covers programming or selection of analog output scaling, analog dummy output, hold function (without hold function, peak hold or sample hold), temperature unit, contact output, automatic emissivity...
  • Page 23: Operating Mode

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.4 Operating mode 6.4.1 Emissivity programming If the emissivity of object measured is low, the temperature displayed becomes lower than the exact temperature and the emissivity is to be compensated. 1) To program the emissivity value, press SEL key in the CONT PEAK measurement mode screen until “...
  • Page 24: Automatic Emissivity Calculation

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.4.2-2 Automatic emissivity calculation (External: IR-FA 5 only) : Selection of external programming In the measurement mode, the emissivity is automatically calculated by entering the reference temperature value by the analog input (option). Reference Necessary to program the scaling of the analog input in [6.5.9 Analog input programming]).
  • Page 25: Modulation Degree Programming

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.4.4 Modulation degree programming Execute the programming of the modulation degree together with [6.4.3 Signal Caution modulation mode selection]. When the "dELy" is selected in the signal modulation mode, the first-order lag degree can be adjusted. Further, when the “PEAk” is selected, the damping degree of signal after tracking the value can be adjusted.
  • Page 26: Alarm Programming

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.4.5 Alarm programming This programming is for the selection of the alarm type (high alarm, low alarm or alarm disable) and the programming an alarm set-point (1 point only in the high alarm or the low alarm). 6.4.5-1 Alarm type selection (High alarm, low alarm or alarm disable) [Alarm disable] 1) To select the alarm type, press SEL key in the measurement CONT...
  • Page 27: Engineering Mode

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5 Engineering mode In the measurement mode, press SEL and ENT keys simultaneously to display the engineering mode screen. Refer to the engineering mode screen in [6.3 Parameter programming/selection (Engineering mode)]. Caution To return to the measurement mode screen from the engineering mode screen •...
  • Page 28: Analog Dummy Output Programming

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5.2 Analog dummy output programming This programming is for analog dummy output based on programmed ratio. The output of 0 to 100% is corresponding to 4 to 20mA. Note that this screen will not move to the measurement mode even if any key is not pushed for 1 minute.
  • Page 29: Hold Functions

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5.3 Hold functions (Hold disable, sample hold, peak hold) selection This mode is for the selection of the hold function (hold function disable, sample hold or peak hold). When the peak hold is selected, [6.5.3-2 Peak hold reset type (time reset or remote contact reset) selection] is necessary.
  • Page 30: Peak Hold Reset Type Selection

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5.3-2 Peak hold reset type selection (It is necessary to select when the peak hold is selected in [6.5.3-1 Hold function type selection].) [Reset disable] 1) After the selection of “PEAk” in [6.5.3-1 Hold function type CONT PEAK selection], press SEL key until “HrSt” (selection screen of peak hold reset type) appears in the sub display as shown in the right figure.
  • Page 31: Peak Hold Reset Time Programming

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5.3-3 Peak hold reset time programming (It is necessary to program the reset time when the peak hold is selected in [6.5.3-1 Hold function type selection] and then “in” (internal reset) is selected in [6.5.3-2 Peak hold reset type selection].) 1) After the selection of “in”...
  • Page 32: Contact Output Item Selection

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5.5 Contact output item selection This mode is for the selection of the contacts output item type. [No contacts output] CONT PEAK 1) To select the contacts output item type, press SEL key in the engineering mode screen until “dout” appears in the sub display as shown in the right figure.
  • Page 33: Type Selection

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5.6 Automatic emissivity calculation type selection This mode is for the selection of the automatic emissivity calculation type (calculation disable, internal by keys or external calculation by analog input). [Calculation disable] CONT PEAK 1) To select the automatic emissivity calculation type, press SEL key in the engineering mode screen until “E.Aut”...
  • Page 34: Zero/Span Adjustments

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5.7 Zero/span adjustments This mode is for the zero and span adjustments of your thermometer by entering the black body temperature at the minimum temperature range (zero side) and the maximum temperature range (span side) by using your block body furnace. It is necessary to measure the furnace temperature at the zero side and the span side by a reference radiation thermometer in advance.
  • Page 35: Span" Side Adjustment

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5.7-3 “Span” side adjustment : Adjustment by furnace temperature at span side 1) To enter the span side temperature, press SEL key in the engineering mode screen until “SPAn” appears in the sub [Span side] display as shown in the right figure. CONT PEAK 2) By pressing...
  • Page 36: Analog Output Correction Programming

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5.8 Analog output correction programming This mode is for the correction of the analog output by knee-points (up to 8 points). It is necessary to program from 6.5.8-1 to 6.5.8-5 continuously. 6.5.8-1 Programming of number of analog output correction data (number of knee-point) Program the number of the knee-point.
  • Page 37: Entering Of Data Before Analog

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5.8-3 Entering of data before analog output correction Enter the data before the analog output correction. [Entering of data before 1) After the programming of the analog output correction data No. analog output correction] in [6.5.8-2 Programming of analog output correction data No.], CONT PEAK press SEL key until “in”...
  • Page 38: Selection Of Analog Output Correction For Programming Item

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5.8-5 Selection of analog output correction for programming item This mode is for the selection of continuous entering of analog output correction data, execution of correction command or exiting from this programming. 1) After the entering of the data after the analog output correction [Continuous data entering] in [6.5.8-4 Entering of data after analog output correction], CONT...
  • Page 39: Selection Of Analog Input Items

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5.9 Analog input programming (for IR-FA 5 with option analog input) 6.5.9-1 Selection of analog input items This mode is for the selection of the analog input (analog input disable, for remote emissivity programming or for automatic emissivity calculation). [Analog input disable] 1) To select the analog input item, press SEL key in the CONT...
  • Page 40: Emissivity Scaling For Remote

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5.9-2 Emissivity scaling for remote emissivity programming This mode is for the scaling of the emissivity value when the remote emissivity programming is selected. [ Minimum value of 1) To program the minimum emissivity value for the scaling, press emissivity scaling] SEL key in the engineering mode screen until “AinL”...
  • Page 41: Temperature Scaling For Automatic

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5.9-3 Temperature scaling for automatic emissivity calculation This mode is for the scaling of the temperature value when the automatic emissivity calculation is selected. [Minimum value of 1) To program the minimum temperature value for the scaling, temperature scaling] press SEL key in the engineering mode screen until “AinL”...
  • Page 42: Communications Programming

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.5.10 Communications programming (for IR-FA S with optional communications) This mode is for the programming of the address (effective in multi-drop connections) of this thermometer and communications speed. [ Address ] 6.5.10-1 Address programming CONT PEAK 1) To program the address of this thermometer, press SEL key in the engineering mode screen until “Adr”...
  • Page 43: Key Lock

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.6 Key lock This mode is for the locking of the function keys temporally when you do not want to change the programmed parameters. ) To activate the key lock, press SEL, △ and ENT keys [ Key lock ] CONT PEAK simultaneously for 2 seconds in the measurement mode screen...
  • Page 44: Laser Targeting(Option

    The laser light is P- S+ S - P + irradiated from here. (*) Warning display CHINO CHINO Caution Please do so that laser is lighted only at the time of the confirmation of the measurement position. Caution In illumination condition (*) of the laser light is irradiated from the place.
  • Page 45: Self-Diagnostic Function

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.8 Self-diagnostic function This self-diagnosis function is built-in. An error No will be displayed on abnormal conditions. Output Sub display Contents Countermeasure (Note*) Abnormal ambient Use the thermometer in the temperature environment from 0 to 50ºC. PROM abnormal Return to factory to us. (Writing and reading impossible) Analog output correction data abnormal...
  • Page 46: Overflow/Underflow

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 6.9 Overflow/underflow ● “oFL” is displayed when the measured temperature is higher than the maximum value of measuring range + 20ºC. ● “uFL” is displayed when the measured temperature is lower than the minimum value of measuring range – 20ºC. [ Overflow ] [ Underflow ] 6.10 Under flow display for two-color type...
  • Page 47: Maintenance And Check

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 7. Maintenance and check 7.1 Periodical checking : Check the followings periodically or if required. •Connections and wirings: Check all connections and wirings. When connecting the optical connectors of the fiber optics to the optical connectors of Caution the thermometer and the lens assembly, make sure to turn them with your hand. (Don’t turn them by using a tool like as pliers.) Warning 1.
  • Page 48: Display Fluctuated

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 7.2.3 Display fluctuated Checking items Countermeasure The fiber optics is not fixed firmly or Fix the fiber optics firmly and install it in a place not vibrated. vibrated. The optical connector is not connected Connect the optical connector firmly. firmly.
  • Page 49: Reference

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 8. Reference The emissivity are values determined by the material of object, profile of its surface, surface roughness, oxidized or not, measuring temperature, measuring wavelength and other factors. They are represented by the thermal radiation ratio "" when a black body furnace at the same temperature is measured in the same wavelength band.
  • Page 50: Emissivity Table (= 0.9Μm)

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 8.1.2 Emissivity table (= 0.9µm) 8.1.3 Emissivity table (= 1.55µm) Metal Emissivity Metal Emissivity Aluminum 0.10 to 0.23 Aluminum 0.09 to 0.40 Gold 0.015 to 0.02 Chrome 0.34 to 0.80 Chrome 0.36 Cobalt 0.28 to 0.65 Cobalt 0.28 to 0.30 Copper 0.05 to 0.80 Iron...
  • Page 51: General Specifications

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 9. General Specifications 9.1 Thermometer Model IR-FAI IR-FAS IR-FAQH IR-FAQI IR-FAQS Two-colors thermometer Single-color radiation thermometer Measuring System (Two-wavelength type) Detecting Element InGaAs Hybrid element InGaAs/InGaAs Si/ Si Measuring Wavelength 1.55µm 0.9µm 0.9/1.55µm 1.35/1.55µm 0.85/1.00µm 150 to 1600ºC 400 to 3000ºC 600 to 3000ºC 300 to 1500ºC 800 to 2000ºC...
  • Page 52: Lens Assembly

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 9.2 Lens assembly IR-FL□N□□□ IR-FL□A□□□ Spot size/measuring distance Refer to [4.2.3 Spot size and measuring distance] Connections Connector Installation Screw Material Aluminum Accessories Exclusive air purge case Air flow: 1 to 5Nl/min 9.3 Fiber optics IR-FL□N□□□ IR-FL□A□□□ Optical fiber Single core quartz fiber 400µm Heat-resistive type : Heat-resistive sheath + glass wool braided Sheath...
  • Page 53: List Of Starting Up Modes

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 10. List of starting up modes 10.1 Starting up modes Keys Screen Remarks Paragraph Temperature Measurement measurement and (Power on) mode parameter programming in the operator mode Press SEL and ENT keys simultaneously Engineering Parameter programming Press SEL, △ and ENT keys in measurement mode screen.
  • Page 54: Parameter Programming/Selection

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 10.3 Parameter programming/selection 10.3.1 Parameter programming/selection (operating mode) Parameter item Sub display Parameter Default Paragraph  (r) Emissivity (ratio) *1 0.050 to 1.999 1.000 6.4.1 (Sub marker) Automatic emissivity Minimum value of Auto 0 to 6280ºC 6.4.2 calculation measuring range Signal modulation mode modu dELY...
  • Page 55: Parameter Programming

    INST.No.INE-378-P9CE 10.3.2 Parameter programming/selection (engineering mode) Parameter item Parameter Default Paragraph display Analog output scaling OutL or OutL: Minimum value Minimum value of 6.5.1 (0 to 6280ºC) measuring range OutH OutH: Maximum value Maximum value of (0 to 6280ºC) measuring range Analog dummy output OutC 0 to 100% 6.5.2...
  • Page 56 32-8, KUMANO-CHO, ITABASHI-KU, TOKYO 173-8632 Telephone: +81-3-3956-2171 Facsimile: +81-3-3956-0915 Web site http://www.chino.co.jp/...

This manual is also suitable for:

Ir-faiIr-faqiIr-faqsIr-fasIr-faqh

Table of Contents