METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Content General ............................... 5 Information to this Manual ......................5 CE Conformity and Standards ....................5 Limitation of Liability ........................5 1.3.1 Devices with PID controller ......................5 Terms of Warranty ........................
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) General Information to this Manual This manual enables the safe and efficient use of the device. The manual is part of the instrument and should be kept accessible.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Copyright This manual is protected by copyrights and is intended solely for internal purposes. It is not permitted to transfer these instructions to third parties, duplication in any kind and form - including ex- cerpts - as well as recovery and / or notification of contents without written permission of the manufacturer, ex- cept are internal purposes.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Safety Use of the Manual ▪ Any person who is going to work with the device must have read and understood the operating manual be- fore beginning.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Laser Targeting Light For easy alignment, the pyrometers may be equipped with a laser targeting light, laser class 2 (according to IEC 60825-1. The laser emits a visible red light with a maximum power of < 1 mW and a wavelength around 650 nm.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Overview Intended Use The pyrometers Metis M3 and H3 are devices for non-contact temperature measurement. With its short-wave spectral range they are suitable for measurements on metals, ceramics, graphite etc. with temperature ranges depending on the model execution between 100 and 3300°C / 212 and 5972°F (M3) and 120 and 2500°C / 248 and 4532°F (H3).
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Electrical Connection Cable Colors and Pin Assignment (14 wire connection cables) The electrical connection of the pyrometer (supply voltage and measuring signal) will be done via the con- nector on the rear panel.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Interrupt the power supply to turn off the pyrometer, e.g. by disconnecting the con- nector. The operating status is displayed on the LED 4: ▪...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) CAUTION Laser radiation, laser class 2, do not look into the beam. |SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS| ▪ Never look into the direct or reflected laser beam. ▪...
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METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) When operating multiple devices (up to 32 are possible), each device needs to assign its own address (directly on the device or via software SensorTools), under which it can be addressed later. For this purpose, initially, each device must be connected individually and provided with an address (00-97).
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) 4.1.5.1 Interface Converter (Accessory) A quick and easy way to connect the pyrome- Cable colors Cable colors ter with a PC is to use an interface converter Metis M3 / H3 interface converter or a connecting cable with integrated inter-...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Devices with additional Profibus-DP or Profinet connection The Profibus or Profinet interface is used for the digital communication of one or more pyrometers with a PLC. It is available in addition to the serial RS232 or RS485 interface.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Mechanical Installation Mounting ▪ The mounting rail on the bottom case is for the stable take-up of for example of a ball and socket mounting (for fiber optics devices a mounting angle is recommended, see Accessories) ▪...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) |INFO| To meet the high accuracy, the instrument should be recalibrated when replacing an optics or the fiber optic cable. |NOTICE| Remove the protective caps from the pyrometer and optics and fiber just before installation to keep the connectors clean and to prevent the ingress of dirt.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Operation outside this temperature leads to incorrect measurements and may damage the device. To comply with the permitted ambient temperature sufficient distance from the (hot) measuring object is to observe.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) CAUTION Laser radiation, laser class 2, do not look into the beam. |SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS| ▪ Never look into the direct or reflected laser beam. ▪...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Setting the Measuring / Focus Distance The focus distance is the distance at which the lens has the smallest spot size. In most cases, this distance is also the required measuring distance.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Spot Size Tables The following tables show the optical data of the different device types. The values in the tables are exemplary, intermediate measurement distances must be determined by interpolation. If the measuring distance (= fo- cused distance) differs from the adjusted or specified, a measurement is also possible, but the spot size changes (usually it is larger, see 5.6.6...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Aperture diameter D: Full scale temperature value ≤ 1400 °C: 14–16 mm; Full scale temperature value > 1400 °C: 7–8 mm (D is dependent on the optics pull-out: optics pulled out: higher value, optics inserted: smaller value) 5.6.2 Manually Adjusted or Motorized Focus Optics with camera module Model M308: all temperature...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) 5.6.6 Calculation of the Spot Size Diameter outside the Focused Distance The spt size diameter determines the area on the measurement object from which 90% of the temperature ra- diation is detected by the pyrometer;...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Profibus devices Profinet devices Not used Module status Operation mode Network status Modul status Link / activity LED for A Not used Link / activity LED for B Operation mode LED Meaning Module status LED...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Parameters / Settings The table shows the adjustable parameters in order they appear on the pyrometer, detail description in the next chapters. Parameters Meaning Settings –...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) 6.3.1 Response Time t The response time specifies the time that the pyrometer requires to track 90% of a sudden temperature change on the signal output. The response time depends on the requirements of the respective measuring task and can be adjusted.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) |INFO| Emissivity, transmittance and spot size fill factor are directly related to each other, the result of the mul- tiplication of the 3 parameters has to be minimum 5%. If the multiplication of the 3 parameters falls below 5%, the values are displayed in red in the SensorTools control window (see 7.3.1).
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) 6.3.11 Customize Analog Output (only via software SensorTools) The analog outputs can be set independently of the temperature sub range. They can be set to range limits between 0 and 6000°C or °F, even if the pyrometer does not cover these ranges.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) SensorTools Software ▪ Installation With the minimum requirements devices can be connect and configured. When capturing or recording data, the performance is potentially impaired, that is errors or interruptions in data transfer can occur. With the recommended requirements all software features should be fully available.
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METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) An identified pyrometer directly shows temperature information (numerically in this device overview window as well as in the control window, and graphically in the graph-tab). Additionally the internal device temperature (DT) can be read-out.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) emissivity, device temperature, setpoint if used, etc., and the higher the baud rate and transmission rate, the faster the value is reached. Data displayed in the SensorTools Viewer can be saved directly in the Viewer. ▪...
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METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) ▪ Scale the graph: Beginning and end of temperature scale (left) and control output Scale per (right) scale can be adjusted to represent the relevant area reasonable. mouse click Scale per mouse click: With the green arrows of the upper and lower Scale per en-...
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METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) - File options: The selected option is displayed in the main win- dow (colored) above the graph with: pyrometer model and serial number, file name and a running number. - Overwrite File (red): Overrides the same file with each new recording.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Settings for the Fastest Possible Measurement Data Recording SensorTools can record very fast processes with recording intervals from approx. 50 μs (H3) or 300 ms (M3), if the corresponding settings have been made: ▪...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) 7.3.1 Control Window ▪ T means temperature and indicates the Measured temperature Device temperature measured temperature. Temp. measuring mode ▪ Devices with PID controller always dis- Set point temp.
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METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) ▪ Laser targeting light on-off or camera settings: depending on the sighting: - with laser targeting light ( ): switching on and off. CAUTION Laser radiation, laser class 2, do not look into the beam.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) - Analog output 1 always applies the measured temperature, shown on the device display or in the control window (see also 7.3.1). - Analog output 2 (will be displayed after expansion with ) is configurable, here at output temperature you can select which output signal should be applied: - “no output”...
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METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) At all inputs: Time settings: A debounce time can be selected, that is, a period the signal at least must be present at an input to be detected. ▪...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) CAUTION Using the test function with connected systems activates the selected outputs and can thus lead to an automatic startup of these systems. Always observe all safety instructions of these systems! Click on an output check box to activate the correspond- ing output 1, 2 or 3 (only possible for selected digital...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) 7.3.2.4 Data Collection (Buffer Mode) The measurement data transfer from pyrometer to the PC can vary depending on the requirements and computing power. Speed and transferable amount of data are dependent on the baud rate and the data mode.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) 7.3.2.5 Single-Point Adjustment The single-point adjustment function is used to readjust the pyrometer to a mainly used measuring temperature. The function can be used, e.g. to compensate optical losses in measurements through windows or lenses with unknown transmittance (for example, when coupling the pyrometer into a laser beam delivery system).
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METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) ▪ The calibration process takes between one and two minutes. If anything goes wrong, for example the calibration source does not work smoothly, nevertheless calibration values are written into the pyrometer.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) 7.3.3 PID Controller Equipment M3 and H3 pyrometers can optionally be equipped with an integrated PID controller. At this, the temperature signal is converted into a control signal via a PID controller software. A setpoint value and the necessary PID parameters are set to trigger a corresponding control value output.
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METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) ▪ Other functions: - Setpoint limit 1 and 2: Activates every selected “setpoint limit” output (see 4.1.4 Configurable Inputs / → Outputs and under 7.3.2 Configurable Inputs / Outputs) if set temperature is exceeded or falls below.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) 7.3.4 Profibus- / Profinet Equipment 7.3.4.1 Fieldbus Mode Selection for Reading the Pyrometer Data To read out the measured temperature and measurement relevant parameters, a fieldbus mode must be se- →...
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METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Internal device temperature (in 1/256°C or 1/256°F) Errror status (see 11, Interface commands: command) - - - - Unused 10+11 IIIIII Device status (internal purpose) 13+14 JJJJ Beginning of device temperature range (in 1/10 degree)
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Mode 2 (Data packet size 64 Byte): available and freely selectable pyrometer data Length Length Meaning Meaning Bytes Bytes Measured temperature (in 1/10 degree) End of of temptemperature sub range analog analog 1 (in degree) 2-color temperature (in 1/10 degree)
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) 7.3.5 Setups Up to 7 different parameter settings (setups) can be stored in the pyrometer and activated via digital inputs (i.e. via external switch), (see 4.1.4 Configurable inputs / outputs).
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METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) ▪ (in the SensorTools device or graphs window) opens the SensorTools Viewer and passes the temporar- ily recorded measurement data, but only as many as set in the "Maximum data sets in memory" in the Data recording settings.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Ctrl key: 1/8 screen Communication / Options Prints a saved device configuration file ( data format *.r2p). To create the file, use the service function "Create configuration file"...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) SensorFlash Software (Update firmware) The software SensorFlash is used to update the firmware of Process Sensors pyrometers. Press Firmware Update H3 / M3 in the Communication/Options tab (see 7.5) to start the software. Each SensorTools software has integrated the latest firmware files with the release date.
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METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Common Data Temp. sub ranges Any range adjustable within the temperature range (minimum span 50°C) Emissivity ε 0.050–1.200 (corresponds 5–120% in 0.1% steps) Transmission 0.050–1.000 Fill factor spot size...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Dimensions The case dimensions are the same for all models and differ in the mounting parts (all dimmensions in mm):...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Composition of the Type Number The equipment version of the pyrometer is encoded in the 22-digit model number as follows (Example type number M309 with 750–2500°C; laser targeting light, motorized focus, optics…): Digit 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Expl.:...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Accessories Ref. number Meaning AL11-XX Connection cable with right angled connector AL43-XX Connection cable with straight connector AL17- XX Connection cable with right angled connector + 0.5 m SC10 cable AM11-XX Connection cable with right angled connector + 1 m interface cable with SUB-D plug AM43-XX...
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Maintenance CAUTION| switch off supply voltage. Before beginning any maintenance, switch off power supply or pull connector on the pyrometer to prevent in- jury by accidentally activated laser targeting light! 10.1 Cleaning Clean the lens with a soft cloth and a little acetone.
METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) 10.3 Pyrometer Calibration To obtain the measurement accuracy, we recommend to re-calibrate the pyrometer periodically (annually) with the help of calibration sources and optionally adjust at Process Sensors Corporation. ▪...
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METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Command Parameter Description / Settings Output of analog output 2 (aaX) X=2 (analog output 2); Y=0...8, output temperature or controller Y=0 = No output Y=6 = manipulated variable (devices with PID controller) Y=5 = Measured temperature Y=8 = Device temperature Analog output 2...
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METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) XYYYY Hysteresis for limit switch (ghX) X=1...3 to value YYYY (in 1/10 degree) XYYYY Threshold for limit switch X (gkX) X=1...3 to value YYYY (in 1/10 degree) ia (iaX) XYYYY Debouncing time for digital input X...
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METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Read temperature sensor (in °C/°F) (4-digit hex) tsc0 = Device temperature in 1/256°C tsf0 = Device temperature in 1/256°F tsc1 = Detector temperature in 1/256°C tsf1 = Detector temperature in 1/256°F Interface delay XX XYYYY...
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METIS M308 / M309 / M313 / M316 / M318 / H309 / H316 / H318 (12-pin) Bit 5 = US Format Bit 11 = Auto white balance Show / hide time: X=0...1; 0=Hide time; 1=Show time HHMMSS Set time (6-digit ASCII), otus=US time) otus HH = hour, MM = minute, SS = second Show / hide temperature;...
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