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  • Page 1 Operator’s manual optris ® CompactPlus Connect Software for Infrared-Thermometers...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2 Table of contents 2.5.2. Temperature unit ..........51 Table of contents Sensor Setup CTratio – Advanced Settings ..... 52 2.6. 2.6.1. RS485 Multidrop Address ....... 53 2.6.2. Optical Set ............53 Table of contents ..............2 2.6.3. Calibration ............54 Welcome! ................
  • Page 3 Table of contents 4.3.2. Failsafe ............102 5.3.1. Additional Features ........119 Sensor Setup CSvision – I/O-Pin ......102 4.4. 6. Menu Overview ............120 Sensor Setup CSvision – Display......106 4.5. 6.1. Menu: File ............. 120 4.5.1. Visual Alarms ..........106 6.2.

  • Page 4: Welcome

    4 Welcome! Welcome! Thank you for choosing an infrared thermometer and corresponding CompactPlus Connect software! The sensor calculates the surface temperature based on the emitted infrared energy of objects [► Basics of Infrared Thermometry]. Main features of CompactPlus Connect software: ▪...

  • Page 5: Legal Disclaimer

    Legal disclaimer Legal disclaimer All products are warranted against defective materials and workmanship Optris GmbH for a period of two (2) years from the delivery date of the original purchase, Ferdinand-Buisson-Str. 14 provided such products have been under normal storage, use and service, 13127 Berlin and in accordance with the instruction.

  • Page 6: Basics

    When using the Ethernet interface, the driver must be installed separately. This can be found in the download package in the Driver folder (Name: Ethernet). Note The software can be downloaded via the Optris website under the following link: https://www.optris.global/downloads-software...
  • Page 7 Basics IRmobile App The pyrometers have a direct connection to an Android smartphone or tablet. All you have to do is download the IRmobile app for free in the Google Play Store. This can also be done via the QR code. Note The IRmobile app works on most Android devices running 5.0 or higher with a micro USB or USB-C port supporting USB-OTG (On The Go).

  • Page 8: Connection Sensor - Computer

    8 Basics 1.2. Connection Sensor - Computer If you connect your sensor to your PC and start the software, the following message will appear (if option Auto Start is activated). ► Menu Preferences/ Options Then please press the Scan button. All sensors found will be shown in a selection screen: Example 1: A sensor was found.

  • Page 9: Rs485/ Rs422

    Basics If Auto start device is activated ► Menu Preferences/ Options the measurement starts and the temperature values will be shown in the diagram. After the sensor selection the status line (below the time axis) shows the following information: COMxx: Opened active COM port CTRatio: Measuring successful communication with the connected sensor...

  • Page 10: Easy Start-Up

    10 Basics 1.4. Easy Start-Up If you restart the software and the last used sensor is connected to the computer and the Auto Start option is activated ► Preferences/ Options the connection will be made automatically (without sensor selection window). If this option is deactivated, you must select the corresponding device in [Menu: Device\ Scan Devices] and press the Select button.

  • Page 11: Basic Settings

    Basics 1.5. Basic Settings 1.5.1. Language You can choose the desired language in the menu [Menu: Preferences\ Language].

  • Page 12: Options

    12 Basics 1.5.2. Options The menu item [Menu: Preferences\ Options] allows the following settings: Auto Start If activated, after each program start the measurement will be started automatically (if connected sensors have been found before). Auto Apply If activated the changing of the settings will be directly effected Fahrenheit If activated, the temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit.

  • Page 13: Diagram Settings

    Basics 1.5.3. Diagram settings The menu item Settings [Menu: Diagram\ Settings] enables the selection of the following diagram options: Digital Display Selection which signals should be displayed as digital display Diagram Selection which signals should be displayed as graph Pen Width Pen width of the temperature graphs [1...5] Color...

  • Page 14: Digital Display

    14 Basics 1.6. Digital Display If the sensor is connected to your computer and you start the software, the process temperature T will be shown as digital display. Proc You can add additional displays [Menu: Diagram\ Settings]. Dependent on the sensor type the available signals may vary. includes the current post processing functions (average, peak hold, Proc etc.).
  • Page 15 Basics Overview of Digital Display Notation Description Process temperature With signal processing, including averaging Proc Ratio temperature Without signal processing, including averaging Ratio 1-channel temperature Without signal processing, including averaging 2-channel temperature Without signal processing, including averaging Actual temperature of ratio Without signal processing, without averaging ActRatio Actual temperature of channel 1...

  • Page 16: Views

    16 Basics 1.7. Views The CompactPlus Connect allows the creation of free definable screens and views: Note The digital displays can be arranged optional on top or right side [Menu: View\ Temp. displays top or Temp. displays right].
  • Page 17 Basics You can show the digital displays also separate by hiding of selected information (e.g. title bar, menu bar, etc.) in any size ► Digital Displays and, if desired, also always on top of your PC screen [Menu: View\ Always on top].

  • Page 18: External Displays

    18 Basics 1.8. External Displays By double click on one of the digital displays [Menu: View\ External Display] you can start an external display for the respective signal. This display will appear initially in the same color than the respective display in the software. By drag and drop these external displays can be placed at any desired location on the PC screen (the position of the according software display will not change).
  • Page 19 Basics Transparent presenting – useful for a Transparent positioning of the display in front of pictures or wallpapers. Change color For changing the display color. Use contrast color Dependent on the used background the presenting of the display figures with contrast color (black edging) can be useful.

  • Page 20: Start Measurement

    20 Basics 1.9. Start measurement To start a measurement, please press the Start button in the tool bar [Menu: Measurement\ Start]. Control elements of the time axis: Scroll bar Zoom in (increase) Zoom out (decrease) Whole range H: Hold/ C: Continue...
  • Page 21 Basics Any activation of a control element of the time axis or of the Pause button will stop the further actualization of the measurement graph. The measurement itself continues in the background. To return to the current measurement graph please press the Pause button again [Menu: Measurement\ Pause] or C.

  • Page 22: Scaling Of The Temperature Axis

    22 Basics 1.10. Scaling of the Temperature Axis Control elements of the temperature With global scaling the temperature range of the axis: diagram will automatically be adapted to the respective peak values. The range will remain as Global auto scaling set during the whole measurement.

  • Page 23: Stop Measurement And Save Data

    Basics 1.11. Stop Measurement and Save Data To stop the current measurement please press the Stop button [Menu: Measurement\ Stop]. The Save button [Menu: File\ Save as] opens an explorer window to select destination and file name [file type: *.dat].

  • Page 24: Measurement Configuration

    24 Basics 1.12. Measurement Configuration With the menu item [Menu: Measurement\ Settings] you can define the following parameter for the measurement: Max. data count Limitation maximum number of data values – when achieved the measurement will be stopped. Stop/ Overwrite If the maximum number of data values is achieved, at Stop the current measurement...

  • Page 25: Opening Of Files

    Basics Recording time Maximum time of measurement, calculated from Max data count and Recording interval Note A change of the parameter Max data count will have influence on the Memory and Recording time. A change of the parameter Recording interval will have influence on the Recording time only. Communication mode At Auto setting (recommended) the connected sensor works in Realtime mode (=Burst mode: Sensor is sending data continuously) if the recording...
  • Page 26 26 Basics Note The temperature files can also be opened and edited with any text editor or with Microsoft Excel. If you open a file with a spreadsheet program you will find beside the relative time (starting with 000:00:00 – column A) also the absolute time for each measurement value (column N).

  • Page 27: Ctratio

    CTratio CTratio 2.1. Sensor Setup CTratio The button Setup [Menu: Device\ Device Setup] opens a window for the setting of all sensor parameters. The dialog window is separated into 4 categories: ▪ Signal processing Setting of Emissivity/ Slope and Post processing ▪...

  • Page 28: Sensor Setup Ctratio - Signal Processing

    28 CTratio Sensor Setup CTratio – Signal Processing 2.2. In this category you can adjust the parameters Emissivity, Slope, Attenuation and select the functions and define the parameters for Post processing. Furthermore, the desired ratio mode can be selected here. The Standard Ratio mode is activated as default setting.

  • Page 29: Ratio Mode - Standard Ratio

    CTratio 2.2.1. Ratio Mode - Standard Ratio Emissivity/ Slope/ Attenuation The Slope is the quotient of the emissivity’s of both of the overlapping wavelengths and therewith deciding parameter measurements in 2-color-mode. The Emissivity ( – Epsilon) is a material constant factor to describe the ability of a body to emit infrared energy.

  • Page 30: Ratio Mode - Smart Ratio

    30 CTratio 2.2.2. Ratio Mode - Smart Ratio While the standard mode requires a constant emissivity ratio/slope, the Smart Ratio measurement allows a data set of different slopes to be recorded and applied for temperature calculation. This required, example, if the degree of contamination of the protective window changes during the process and the ratio temperature is no longer correct.
  • Page 31 CTratio Teach-In The process temperature must be known for the teach-in function. This temperature can be set using two variants: • Variant 1: Via a fixed value Here the known process temperature is entered manually. • Variant 2: Via Uncomitted value The input is done via an analog signal, for example an external sensor.
  • Page 32 32 CTratio Smart Ratio example with 11 measuring points...
  • Page 33 CTratio The middle figure shows the transmission of diode 1 relative to the transmission of diode 2 The blue points are the recorded measuring points. Green curve: Regression curve (polynomial) for calculating the values between the measuring points. Note The Smart Ratio method can only work if there is a monotonically increasing function progression. If this is not the case, the Smart Ratio method cannot be used.
  • Page 34 34 CTratio The right figure shows the transmission ratio (slope) relative to the transmission of diode 2. The blue points are the recorded measuring points. The violet horizontal line is the average slope calculated from the measured values. The red curve is an estimate of the quotient temperature error (in Kelvin) when using the average slope without the Smart Ratio method.
  • Page 35 CTratio Smart ratio mode is now activated. Further data points can no longer be recorded in this mode. To add more data points, press the Continue Data Acquisition button (Smart Ratio mode is deactivated again). After successful setting you can close the window with the OK button.
  • Page 36 36 CTratio Activation of the Smart Ratio function is indicated by a green illuminated button. In addition, there is an icon called SRM, which is framed in green when activated. To deactivate the Smart Ratio function, you can either click on the icon or on the green on button.
  • Page 37 CTratio Further Settings Further settings can be made in the menu under File. Save measurement pionts to CSV file: The created data is stored on a hard disk. Save regression data to device: The created data is stored on the device without activating or applying the Smart Ratio method.
  • Page 38 38 CTratio The following settings can be made in the menu under Data Acquisition. Measure Now: A single measuring point is created and written to the table. Start periodic measurement: A predefined interval can be entered, in which the measuring points will be recorded automatically.
  • Page 39 CTratio Regression accuracy: Characteristic value to evaluate the description of the measured values by the polynomial. Larger values are better. A value of 1 means perfect agreement. The regression accuracy is calculated automatically. Average slope: The mean value of all slopes is calculated (violet straight line in the right diagram). The default setting is Auto.

  • Page 40: Post Processing

    40 CTratio 2.2.3. Post Processing In the category Post Processing you can select the Source and make following settings: ▪ Averaging (Averaging time, average mode, smart threshold) ▪ Hold mode (Mode: Off, Peak Hold, Valley Hold, Advanced Peak Hold, Advanced Valley Hold) You will find the description of the single functions on the next page.
  • Page 41 CTratio Averaging In this mode an arithmetic algorithm will be performed to smoothen the signal. The Averaging Time is the time constant. This function can be combined with all other post processing functions. The minimum adjustable average time is 0,001 s. Peak hold In this mode the sensor is waiting for descending signals.
  • Page 42 42 CTratio peak in addition must decrease by the value of the hysteresis before the algorithm takes it as a new peak value. This mode is the inverted function of Advanced Peak hold. The sensor Advanced Valley hold waits for local minima. Minimum values which are higher than their predecessors will only be taken over if the temperature has exceeded the Threshold value beforehand.

  • Page 43: Sensor Setup Ctratio - Output

    CTratio Sensor Setup CTratio – Output 2.3. 2.3.1. Output 1 and 2 The device has two outputs (OUT 1, OUT 2) which can be configured as desired. The following options are available under Mode: • • Analog • Alarm When Analog is activated, the following signal sources can be selected in the Source field: ▪...
  • Page 44 44 CTratio The desired temperature measuring range of the sensor can now be set. The range limits can changed entering them corresponding fields. The source can be selected between Proc Ratio Attenuation, T or T ▪ TMin: lower temperature range limit ▪...
  • Page 45 CTratio Alternatively, outputs 1 and 2 can be used as alarm outputs. To do this, select the Alarm setting. As source you can choose between T , T1, Proc Ratio T2, Attenuation, T or T Under Threshold the threshold value for triggering the alarm is defined.

  • Page 46: Failsafe

    46 CTratio 2.3.2. Failsafe The pyrometer has a failsafe function that can be used in analog mode. The range can be configured as desired. The settings for fail-safe operation allow a defined level to be output at the analog output depending on specified temperature limits.
  • Page 47 CTratio Hold High-Low input (digital) The last value will be held if there is a signal with a falling edge on the I/O Hold Reset Low input (digital) Reset of a hold function on a Low level at the I/O pin Hold Reset High input (digital) Reset of a hold function on a High level at the I/O pin...
  • Page 48 48 CTratio If you select the function Alarm the following signal sources can be selected: ▪ TProcess Process temperature ▪ TRatio Ratio temperature ▪ T1 1 channel temperature ▪ T2 2 channel temperature ▪ Attenuation Signal attenuation in % ▪ TDet Detector temperature ▪...
  • Page 49 CTratio If you select the function Hold Reset Low or Hold Reset High the I/O-Pin is set as digital input. An activated hold function (MAX, MIN, advanced MAX, advanced MIN) will be reset if a low or high level is at the I/O pin.

  • Page 50: Sensor Setup Ctratio - Display

    50 CTratio Sensor Setup CTratio – Display 2.5. In this tab you can make settings for the display and the backlight (=visual alarms). Furthermore, the temperature unit can be selected here. 2.5.1. Visual Alarms Independent of the selected signal for the analog output, a signal from the following list can be selected under General/ Main display source, which is shown in the digital display of the electronics: TProc Process temperature...

  • Page 51: Temperature Unit

    CTratio 2.5.2. Temperature unit The temperature unit can be changed between °C and °F under Preferences/ Options.

  • Page 52: Sensor Setup Ctratio - Advanced Settings

    52 CTratio Sensor Setup CTratio – Advanced Settings 2.6. In the category Advanced Settings the following parameter can be adjusted: ▪ RS485 - Multidrop address ▪ Optical Set ▪ Calibration...

  • Page 53: Rs485 Multidrop Address

    CTratio 2.6.1. RS485 Multidrop Address In combination with a RS485 interface you can build a network of several CTratio sensors (max. 32 sensors). For the digital communication each sensor must have its own address which you can enter in the input field Multidrop address.

  • Page 54: Calibration

    54 CTratio 2.6.3. Calibration In the Advanced Settings tab, three different modes can be selected to perform a calibration of the device: ▪ Manual ▪ 1 Point (Calibration) ▪ 2 Point (Calibration) These amplification factors can be entered for the Ratio, T1 and T2 temperature.
  • Page 55 CTratio 1 Point Calibration In this mode, a 1-point calibration can be made for the device. To do this, select under Mode 1 Point (Calibration) and enter the actual temperature and the set temperature. An offset calculation takes place and is displayed.
  • Page 56 56 CTratio 2 Point Calibration In this mode, a 2 point calibration can be made. To do this, select under Mode 2 Point (Calibration) and enter the actual temperature and the set temperature for two different points. An offset and gain is then calculated.

  • Page 57: Sensor Setup Ct - Signal Processing

    Sensor Setup CT – Signal Processing 3.1. The button Setup [Menu: Device\ Device Setup] opens a window for the setting of all sensor parameters. The dialog window is separated into 5 categories: ▪ Signal processing Setting of Emissivity/ Transmission and Post processing ▪...

  • Page 58: Emissivity And Transmissivity

    58 CT 3.1.1. Emissivity and Transmissivity Under Emissivity/Transmission in the Signal Processing tab, you can set the two parameters: The Emissivity ( – Epsilon) is a material constant factor to describe the ability of Emissivity: a body to emit infrared energy. The emissivity only affects measurements in the 1- color-mode.

  • Page 59: Ambient Temperature Compensation

    3.1.2. Ambient Temperature Compensation In dependence on the emissivity value of the object a certain amount of ambient radiation will be reflected from the object surface. To compensate this impact, the software provides the feature Ambient control: ▪ Internal (Head): The ambient temperature will be taken from the head-internal Pt1000 probe (factory default setting).

  • Page 60: Post Processing

    60 CT 3.1.3. Post Processing Under Post Processing you can set the averaging and hold mode. Averaging: In this mode an arithmetic algorithm will be performed to smoothen the signal. The Averaging Time is the time constant. This function can be combined with all other post processing functions.
  • Page 61 time is 0,1s; on the models 1M, 2M and 3M 1ms (0,001s). On these models values below 0,1s can be increased/ decreased only by values of the power series of 2 (0,002, 0,004, 0,008, 0,016, 0,032, ...). Peak hold In this mode the sensor is waiting for descending signals. If the signal descends the algorithm maintains the previous signal peak for the specified Hold time.
  • Page 62 62 CT peak in addition must decrease by the value of the hysteresis before the algorithm takes it as a new peak value. This mode is the inverted function of Advanced Peak hold. The sensor Advanced Valley hold waits for local minima. Minimum values which are higher than their predecessors will only be taken over if the temperature has exceeded the Threshold value beforehand.
  • Page 63 Signal Graphs ▬ T with Peak Hold (Hold time = 1s) Proc ▬ T without post processing...
  • Page 64 64 CT ▬ T with Advanced peak hold (Threshold = 80 °C/ Hysteresis = 20 °C) Proc ▬ T without post processing...

  • Page 65: Sensor Setup Ct - Output

    Sensor Setup CT – Output 3.2. In the Output tab, you can set the Output 1 and 2 and the Digital Output AL2. If the optional Relay interface is used, it can also be configured here.

  • Page 66: Output 1 And 2

    66 CT 3.2.1. Output 1 and 2 The device has two outputs (OUT-1, OUT-2) which can be configured as desired. The following options are available for selection: • • Analog mA • Analog mV • Alarm mA • Alarm mV •...
  • Page 67 Alternatively, outputs 1 and 2 can be used as alarm outputs. To do this, select the Alarm mA or Alarm mV setting. As source you can choose between T or T Proc Under Threshold the threshold value for triggering the alarm is defined. Hysteresis: Setting the minimum hysteresis Alarm Off [mA/mV]: Value if no alarm Alarm On [mA/mV]: Value if alarm...

  • Page 68: Failsafe

    68 CT 3.2.2. Failsafe The pyrometer has a failsafe function that can be used in analog mode. As source T or T can be selected. Proc The range can be configured as desired. The settings for fail-safe operation allow the output of a defined level at the analog output depending on defined temperature limits.

  • Page 69: Digital Output Al2

    3.2.3. Digital Output AL2 The electronic box has an AL2 pin that can be configured as an open-collector output (24 V/ 50 mA) under Digital Output AL2. As source T or T can be selected. Proc Under Threshold threshold value triggering the alarm is defined.

  • Page 70: Relays

    70 CT 3.2.4. Relays When using the optional relay interface, T Proc can be selected as source. Under Threshold the threshold value for triggering the alarm is defined. Selecting Open/Closed under Mode defines the output as High or Low alarm. Difference mode: When activated, no absolute value is used for the alarm threshold, but the difference between process temperature and...

  • Page 71: I/O Pins

    3.3. I/O Pins The CT 4M has three I/O pins, which can be programmed as output or input using the software. The following functions are possible: Function I/O Pin is on Description Alarm Output (digital) Open collector output/ definition as High- or Low alarm via normally open/ normally close options in software dialog.
  • Page 72 72 CT When selecting the Alarm function, the following signal sources can be selected: ▪ TProc Process temperature ▪ TInt Temperature of detector ▪ TBox General internal temperature inside the housing Under Threshold the threshold value for triggering the alarm is defined. Hysteresis: Setting the minimum hysteresis Selecting Open/Closed under Mode defines the output as High or Low alarm.
  • Page 73 If the function External Emissivity is selected, the I/O pin is programmed as analog input. The input can be scaled in the fields P1 [V], P2 [V], Epsilon P1 and Epsilon P2. When the Hold Reset Low or Hold Reset High function is selected, the I/O pin is programmed as digital input.

  • Page 74: Display

    74 CT 3.4. Display In this tab you can make settings for the display and the backlight (= visual alarms). Furthermore, the temperature unit can be selected here. 3.4.1. Visual Alarms Independent of the selected signal for the analog output, a signal from the following list can be selected under General/ Main display Source, which is shown in the digital display of the electronics: TProc Process temperature...

  • Page 75: Temperature Unit

    3.4.2. Temperature unit The temperature unit can be changed between °C and °F under Preferences/ Options.

  • Page 76: Sensor Setup Ct - Advanced Settings

    76 CT Sensor Setup CT – Advanced Settings 3.5. The following parameters can be set in the Advanced Settings tab: ▪ Calibration ▪ USB Communication ▪ RS485 Multidrop address ▪ Locking and unlocking of the programming keys...

  • Page 77: Sensor Setup Ct - Calibration

    3.5.1. Sensor Setup CT – Calibration In the Advanced Settings tab, three different modes can be selected to perform a calibration of the device: ▪ Manual ▪ 1 Point (Calibration) ▪ 2 Point (Calibration)

  • Page 78: Manual Calibration

    78 CT 3.5.2. Manual Calibration For certain applications or under certain circumstances a temperature offset or a change of the gain for the temperature curve may be useful. The factory default settings for Offset and Gain are: ▪ Offset: 0,0 K ▪...

  • Page 79: Point Calibration

    3.5.3. 1 Point Calibration In this mode, a 1-point calibration can be made for the device. To do this, select under Mode 1 Point (Calibration) and enter the Actual Temperature and the Set Temperature. An offset calculation takes place and is displayed.

  • Page 80: Point Calibration

    80 CT 3.5.4. 2 Point Calibration In this mode, a 2 point calibration can be made. To do this, select under Mode 2 Point (Calibration) and enter the Actual Temperature and the Set Temperature for two different points. An offset and gain is then calculated.

  • Page 81: Usb Communication

    3.5.5. USB Communication Under USB communication the baud rate of the sensor can be selected. You can choose between 115200 and 921600. With activation of the check 3.5.6. RS485-Multidrop address In combination with a RS485 interface you can build a network of several CT sensors (max.

  • Page 82: Locking The Programming Keys

    82 CT 3.5.7. Locking the programming keys With this function you can lock the programming keys on the CT electronics to avoid a non-authorized change of parameters on the unit. Pressing the button will set the unit into the Locked or Unlocked mode. In the locked mode all parameter and settings can be displayed on the unit by pressing the Mode button –...

  • Page 83: Csvision

    CSvision CSvision 4.1. Setup CSvision The button Setup [Menu: Device\ Device Setup] opens a window for the setting of all sensor parameters. The dialog window is separated into 5 categories: ▪ Signal processing Setting of Ratio Mode, Emissivity/ Slope, Max Attenuation and Post processing ▪...

  • Page 84: Sensor Setup Csvision - Signal Processing

    84 CSvision Sensor Setup CSvision – Signal processing 4.2. In this category you can adjust the parameters Emissivity, Slope, Attenuation and select the functions and define the parameters for Post processing. Furthermore, the desired ratio mode can be selected here. The Standard Ratio mode is activated as default setting.

  • Page 85: Ratio Mode - Standard Ratio

    CSvision 4.2.1. Ratio Mode - Standard Ratio Emissivity/ Slope/ Attenuation The Slope is the quotient of the emissivity’s of both of the overlapping wavelengths and therewith the deciding parameter for measurements in 2-color-mode. The Emissivity ( – Epsilon) is a material constant factor to describe the ability of a body emit...

  • Page 86: Ratio Mode - Smart Ratio

    86 CSvision 4.2.2. Ratio Mode - Smart Ratio While the standard mode requires a constant emissivity ratio/slope, Smart Ratio measurement allows a data set of different slopes to be recorded and applied for temperature calculation. This is required, for example, if the degree of contamination of the protective window changes during the process and the ratio temperature is no longer correct.
  • Page 87 CSvision Teach-In The process temperature must be known for the teach-in function. This temperature can be set using two variants: • Variant 1: Via a fixed value Here the known process temperature is entered manually. • Variant 2: Via Uncomitted value The input is done via an analog signal, for example an external sensor.
  • Page 88 88 CSvision Smart Ratio Measurement: example with 11 measuring points...
  • Page 89 CSvision The middle figure in the Smart Ratio Measurement shows the transmission of diode 1 relative to the transmission of diode 2. The blue points are the recorded measuring points. Green curve: Regression curve (polynomial) for calculating the values between the measuring points.
  • Page 90 90 CSvision The right figure in the Smart Ratio Measurement shows the transmission ratio (slope) relative to the transmission of diode 2. The blue points are the recorded measuring points. The violet horizontal line is the average slope calculated from the measured values. The red curve is an estimate of the quotient temperature error (in Kelvin) when using the average slope without the Smart Ratio method.
  • Page 91 CSvision Smart ratio mode is now activated. Further data points can no longer be recorded in this mode. To add more data points, press the Continue Data Acquisition button (Smart Ratio mode is deactivated again). After successful setting you can close the window with the OK button.
  • Page 92 92 CSvision Activation of the Smart Ratio function is indicated by a green illuminated button. In addition, there is an icon called SRM, which is framed in green when activated. To deactivate the Smart Ratio function, you can either click on the icon or on the green on button.
  • Page 93 CSvision Further settings can be made in the menu under File. Save measurement pionts to CSV file: The created data is stored on a hard disk. Save regression data to device: The created data is stored on the device without activating or applying the Smart Ratio method.
  • Page 94 94 CSvision The following settings can be made in the menu under Data Acquisition. Measure Now: A single measuring point is created and written to the table. Start periodic measurement: A predefined interval can be entered, in which the measuring points will be recorded automatically.

  • Page 95: Post Processing

    CSvision Regression accuracy: Characteristic value to evaluate the description of the measured values by the polynomial. Larger values are better. A value of 1 means perfect agreement. The regression accuracy is calculated automatically. Average slope: The mean value of all slopes is calculated (violet straight line in the right diagram). The default setting is Auto.
  • Page 96 96 CSvision ▪ Averaging (Averaging time, average mode, smart threshold) ▪ Hold mode (Mode: Off, Peak Hold, Valley Hold, Advanced Peak Hold, Advanced Valley Hold) You will find the description of the single functions on the next page. Smart Averaging If activated, a dynamic average adaptation at high signal edges is active.
  • Page 97 CSvision Averaging In this mode an arithmetic algorithm will be performed to smoothen the signal. The Averaging Time is the time constant. This function can be combined with all other post processing functions. The minimum adjustable average time is 0,001 s. Peak hold In this mode the sensor is waiting for descending signals.
  • Page 98 98 CSvision peak in addition must decrease by the value of the hysteresis before the algorithm takes it as a new peak value. This mode is the inverted function of Advanced Peak hold. The sensor Advanced Valley hold waits for local minima. Minimum values which are higher than their predecessors will only be taken over if the temperature has exceeded the Threshold value beforehand.

  • Page 99: Sensor Setup Csvision - Output

    CSvision Sensor Setup CSvision – Output 4.3. 4.3.1. Output 1 and 2 The device has two outputs (OUT 1, OUT 2) which can be configured as desired. The following options are available under Mode: • • Analog • Alarm Bei Aktivierung von Analog stehen im Feld Quelle folgende Signalquellen zur Wahl: ▪...
  • Page 100 100 CSvision The desired temperature measuring range of the sensor can now be set. The range limits can be changed by entering them in the corresponding fields. The source can be selected between T , T1, T2, Attenuation, T Proc Ratio or T ▪...
  • Page 101 CSvision Alternatively, outputs 1 and 2 can be used as alarm outputs. To do this, select the Alarm setting. As source you can choose between T , T1, T2, Proc Ratio Attenuation, T or T Under Threshold the threshold value for triggering the alarm is defined.

  • Page 102: Failsafe

    102 CSvision 4.3.2. Failsafe The pyrometer has a failsafe function that can be used in analog mode. The range can be configured as desired. The settings for fail-safe operation allow a defined level to be output at the analog output depending on specified temperature limits.
  • Page 103 CSvision Hold Low-High input (digital) The last value will be held if there is a signal with a rising edge on the I/O pin. Hold High-Low input (digital) The last value will be held if there is a signal with a falling edge on the I/O Hold Reset Low input (digital) Reset of a hold function on a Low level at the I/O pin...
  • Page 104 104 CSvision If you select the function Alarm the following signal sources can be selected: ▪ TProcess Process temperature ▪ TRatio Ratio temperature ▪ T1 1 channel temperature ▪ T2 2 channel temperature ▪ Attenuation Signal attenuation in % ▪ TDet Detector temperature ▪...
  • Page 105 CSvision If you select the function Hold Reset Low or Hold Reset High the I/O-Pin is set as digital input. An activated hold function (MAX, MIN, advanced MAX, advanced MIN) will be reset if a low or high level is at the I/O pin.

  • Page 106: Sensor Setup Csvision - Display

    106 CSvision Sensor Setup CSvision – Display 4.5. In this tab you can make settings for the backlight LED (=visual alarms). 4.5.1. Visual Alarms Independent of the selected signal for the analog output, a signal from the following list can be selected under General/ Main display source, which is shown in the digital display of the electronics: TProc Process temperature...

  • Page 107: Temperature Unit

    CSvision 4.5.2. Temperature unit The temperature unit can be changed between °C and °F under Preferences/ Options.

  • Page 108: Sensor Setup Csvision - Advanced Settings

    108 CSvision Sensor Setup CSvision – Advanced Settings 4.6. In the category Advanced Settings the following parameter can be adjusted: ▪ Interface RS485 – Terminal Resistor, Baudrate, Base Address RS422 – Terminal Resistor, Baudrate Modbus – Terminal Resistor, Baudrate, Bus address/Node ID ▪...

  • Page 109: Rs485 Base Address

    CSvision 4.6.1. RS485 Base Address In combination with a RS485 interface you can build a network of several CTratio sensors (max. 32 sensors). For the digital communication each sensor must have its own address which you can enter in the input field Baseaddress.

  • Page 110: Field Calibration

    110 CSvision 4.6.2. Field Calibration In the Advanced Settings tab, three different modes can be selected to perform a calibration of the device: ▪ Manual ▪ 1 Point (Calibration) ▪ 2 Point (Calibration) These amplification factors can be entered for the Ratio, T1 and T2 temperature.
  • Page 111 CSvision 1 Point Calibration In this mode, a 1-point calibration can be made for the device. To do this, select under Mode 1 Point (Calibration) and enter the actual temperature and the set temperature. An offset calculation takes place and is displayed.
  • Page 112 112 CSvision 2 Point Calibration In this mode, a 2-point calibration can be made. To do this, select under Mode 2 Point (Calibration) and enter the actual temperature and the set temperature for two different points. An offset and gain is then calculated.

  • Page 113: Videosignal

    CSvision 4.6.3. Videosignal The CSvision has an integrated visual camera with a built-in two-step brightness reduction filter. For very overexposed objects, the filter can be switched in two steps. It also has digital exposure of the signal and can be adjusted in the brightness bar. Additionally, the image can be zoomed in or out with the mouse wheel.

  • Page 114: Automatic Snapshots

    114 CSvision 4.6.4. Automatic Snapshots You can have temperature-triggered snapshots of the video signal created automatically. To do this, go to Measurement/ Automatic snapshots and set the check mark under Enable snapshot trigger. Now you can make the settings for triggered snapshots. In addition, you can have the trigger threshold shown in the diagram.

  • Page 115: Special Feature

    Special Feature Special Feature 5.1. Saving the Sensor Configuration In each window which you enter with the button Setup [Menu: Device\ Device Setup] you will find at the bottom edge the following buttons for saving of the sensor configuration: Save Config With this button you can save the current configuration of the connected sensor in a file (ending: *.cfg).

  • Page 116: Smart Averaging

    116 Special Feature 5.2. Smart Averaging The average function is generally used to smoothen the output signal. With the adjustable parameter time this function can be optimal adjusted to the respective application. One disadvantage of the average function is that fast temperature peaks which are caused by dynamic events are subjected to the same averaging time. Therefore those peaks can only be seen with a delay on the signal output.

  • Page 117: Binary Chat Program

    Please select at first the COM port of the connected sensor (you will find this information in the status line of your CompactPlus Connect or in the device manager of your PC). Please enter the Baudrate your sensor is working with.
  • Page 118 118 Special Feature Note Before you open the COM port please close the CompactPlus Connect software as this application may access the same sensor/ COM port. Please make sure that the sensor is set to bidirectional digital communication. Now you can enter a binary command as hexadecimal value out of the according command list of the connected sensor.

  • Page 119: Additional Features

    Special Feature Example 1 shows the polling of the process temperature from a CTratio. This is done according to the command list (Folder: Commands): 5.3.1. Additional Features Under Averaging you can calculate the average value out of a defined number of values Count. If you press the button Start Timer you can activate a repeated polling of values (useful for process temperature e.g.).

  • Page 120: Menu Overview

    120 Menu Overview Menu Overview Using the menu you can adjust all software settings. Each feature will be explained in detail in the following chapters of this manual: 6.1. Menu: File Save Diagram To save temperature files Open Diagram To open saved temperature files (*.dat) Exit To exit the program...

  • Page 121: Menu: Measurement

    Menu Overview 6.2. Menu: Measurement Start To start the measurement Pause freeze continuous diagram actualization Stop To stop the measurement Settings Opens window: Measurement Settings Configure Burst String In the burst mode the sensor works in a unidirectional communication mode – the sensor is sending data continuously.

  • Page 122: Menu: Device

    122 Menu Overview 6.3. Menu: Device Scan Devices Scans for connected sensors (if Auto scan is deactivated) Disconnect The connection will be determined and the COM port will be closed. Device Info Shows information about the connected unit (firmware revision etc.). Device Setup...

  • Page 123: Menu: Diagram

    Menu Overview 6.4. Menu: Diagram Settings Opens the window: Diagram settings to select digital displays, temperature graphs, pen width and color of graphs CTratio CT 4M...

  • Page 124: Menu: View

    124 Menu Overview 6.5. Menu: View Title bar To show or hide the title bar of the software window Menu bar To show or hide the menu bar of the software window Tool bar To show or hide the tool bar Tool bar captions To show or hide the captions of the tool bar Status bar...
  • Page 125 Menu Overview Always on top If activated, the software screen will always visible on top (independent on other active applications) Enable Video To switch on and off the video display Video snapshot To make a snapshot Temp. displays top The digital display group will be located on the top right corner of the software screen Temp.

  • Page 126: Menu: Preferences

    The software will be reset to the factory default settings (The sensor settings settings are not affected by this) 6.7. Menu: Help Help... To open the help file www.optris.global Opens the Optris homepage in your web browser About... To show the software version installed on your computer...

  • Page 127: Context Menu (Right Mouse Button)

    Menu Overview 6.8. Context Menu (right mouse button) Settings Opens the window: Diagram settings to select digital displays, temperature graphs, pen width and color of graphs View Linking to the sub menu View...

  • Page 128: Context Menu [Sub Menu: View]

    128 Menu Overview 6.9. Context Menu [Sub menu: View] Title bar Shows or hides the title bar Menu bar Shows or hides the menu bar Tool bar Shows or hides the tool bar Tool bar captions Shows or hides the tool bar captions Status bar Shows or hides the status bar Diagram...

  • Page 129: Context-Menu [Sub Menu: External Display]

    Menu Overview 6.10. Context-Menu [Sub menu: External Display] In this menu you can call separate digital displays for the different signals. These displays will also be shown if the application runs in the invisible mode. The displays are always on top of the PC screen.

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