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thermoMETER FI
FI-SF15-Cx

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions thermoMETER FI FI-SF15-Cx...
  • Page 2 Infrared sensor MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG Koenigbacher Str. 15 94496 Ortenburg / Germany Tel: +49 (0) 8542 / 168-0 Fax: +49 (0) 8542 / 168-90 info@micro-epsilon.com https://www.micro-epsilon.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Minimum and maximum hold........................20 7.4.3.4 LED alignment (advanced)........................... 21 7.4.3.5 Signal selection (advanced)..........................21 7.4.4 Output menu..............................22 7.4.4.1 Overview...............................22 7.4.4.2 Loop maintenance (advanced)........................22 7.4.4.3 Analog output settings ..........................22 7.4.4.4 Calibration (advanced)..........................22 7.4.5 Alarm and failsafe menu..........................23 7.4.5.1 Overview...............................23 thermoMETER FI...
  • Page 4 Emissivity table for non-metals........................29 Disclaimer..............................30 Service, repair...............................31 Decommissioning, disposal.......................... 32 Optional accessories............................ 33 14.1 Mounting accessories........................... 33 14.2 Air purge units...............................33 14.3 Protective window............................33 14.4 CF ancillary lens............................34 14.5 USB adapter..............................34 Factory settings............................35 thermoMETER FI...
  • Page 5: Safety

    Products which carry the CE marking satisfy the requirements of the EU Directives cited and the relevant applicable harmonized European standards (EN). The product is designed for use in industrial and laboratory environments. The EU Declaration of Conformity and the technical documentation are available to the responsible authorities according to the EU Directives. thermoMETER FI Page 5...
  • Page 6: Ukca Marking

    Temperature range: - Environment: -20 ... +80 °C - Storage: -40 ... +85 °C Humidity: 10 ... 95 % RH (non-condensing) NOTICE Avoid rapid changes in the ambient temperature of the sensor. ► Inaccurate measurement values thermoMETER FI Page 6...
  • Page 7: Functional Principle, Technical Data

    Integrated cable with open ends (ferrules); standard length 1 m; optional 3 m, 8 m, 15 At ambient temperature of 24±2 °C; whichever is greater With a time constant of 200 ms and an object temperature of 200 °C 0 - 90 % energy; adjustable via software depends on supply voltage thermoMETER FI Page 7...
  • Page 8 Stainless steel (1.4404) Weight approx. 60 g (without cable) Control and indicator elements Green and red LED (status, alarm and alignment aid) Sensor configuration optionally possible via sensorTOOL Access with sensorTOOL requires USB converter (see accessories) thermoMETER FI Page 8...
  • Page 9: Delivery

    If there is damage or parts are missing, immediately contact the manufacturer or supplier. Optional accessories are listed in the appendix. Storage Temperature range: -40 ... 85 °C Humidity: 10 % RH ... 95 % RH (non-condensing) thermoMETER FI Page 9...
  • Page 10: Optical Tables

    = smallest spot size / focal point (mm) The ratio D:S (example 15:1, see table) describes the ratio Distance (distance from the front edge of the sensor to the measuring object) to Spot size (measurement spot size). thermoMETER FI Page 10...
  • Page 11: Leds

    10 s), the threshold value for triggering the LED is set again. Self-diagnostics With this function, the respective device status is signaled by the green and red LEDs. The green LED indicates that the sensor is supplied with power, the red LED indicates an alarm. thermoMETER FI Page 11...
  • Page 12: Installation And Assembly

    Destruction of the sensor 59 (2.3) (1.1) 86 (3.4) Fig. 6.1: Dimensional drawing thermoMETER FI-SF15-C1, dimensions in mm (inches, rounded off) The LED can be used in the Function, see Chap. 5.2 mode to precisely align the sensor with the meas­...
  • Page 13: Open-Collector Output

    Chap. 6.2.4 can be used in parallel. [Red] 5 VDC [Red] GND [Black] GND [Black] Tx [Yellow] Rx [Yellow] Rx [Orange] Tx [Orange] [Green] OC [Brown] Shield Fig. 6.4: Pin assignment digital output thermoMETER FI Page 13...
  • Page 14: Operation Via Sensortool Software

    Operation via sensorTOOL software Operation via sensorTOOL software Description by Micro-Epsilon is software that you can use to apply settings to the sensor and to view and document sensorTOOL measurement data. ► Connect the sensor to a PC/notebook via the USB interface using the optionally available USB adapter from Micro- Epsilon.
  • Page 15: Signal Processing

    Operation via sensorTOOL software The following window appears: Fig. 7.2: View sensorTOOL thermoMETER FI Measurement Menu ► Set your desired settings in the Settings, see Chap. 7.4 menu, before recording data for the first time. In the side menu bar, under...
  • Page 16: Recording And Saving Measurements

    You can then reconnect using the sensor Disconnect search. Fig. 7.4: View sensorTOOL thermoMETER FI Disconnect 7.2.2 Recording and saving measurements During data acquisition, the measurement data is only displayed and not automatically saved on the PC. In the side menu...
  • Page 17: Infrared Settings

    To output a protocol, first select the desired Explorer path. Load from Protocol loads data from protocol when the second button is clicked. Tab. 7.4: Set single value and Load from protocol Single value menu In the menu, you can enlarge the display of up to 5 measured values. Single Value thermoMETER FI Page 17...
  • Page 18: Settings Menu

    Operation via sensorTOOL software Fig. 7.8: View sensorTOOL thermoMETER FI Single Value In the lower table of the menu, you will find various options for showing or hiding the settings you select­ Single Value ed in the < Processing, see Chap. 7.4.3 menu.
  • Page 19: Infrared Settings

    Rapid temperature rises are passed directly to the Hysteresis signal output if the set averaging hysteresis is exceeded, so that dynamic events can be recorded despite averaging. Normal Averaging Time Averaging Value Hysteresis Averaging Time Value Averaging Hysteresis Value Intelligent averaging with Hysteresis thermoMETER FI Page 19...
  • Page 20: Averaging Time

    Peak values that are lower than their predecessors are only accepted if the temperature has fallen below the threshold value. is activated, a peak value must also decrease by the value of the hysteresis before the algorithm ac­ Hysteresis cepts it as the new peak value. thermoMETER FI Page 20...
  • Page 21: Led Alignment (Advanced)

    Temperature raw value = temperature value without signal processing functions TAct Temperature of the controller TBox Temperature of the sensor THead Tab. 7.6: Temperature types of signal selection Fig. 7.11: Signal Selection (Advanced) with various options thermoMETER FI Page 21...
  • Page 22: Output Menu

    Advanced 7.4.4.4 Calibration (advanced) allows the user to specifically adjust the sensor using an offset and gain value, regardless of the factory Calibration settings, see Chap. Tweak Offset Calibration (Advanced) Value in °C Tweak Gain Value thermoMETER FI Page 22...
  • Page 23: Alarm And Failsafe Menu

    Analog Output Failsafe is selected, the following settings are possible under Analog Out Analog Output Failsafe: Analog Output Value Voltage Output for T < Threshold Value Voltage Output for T > Threshold Value Tab. 7.7: Analog Output Failsafe thermoMETER FI Page 23...
  • Page 24: Info Menu

    The sensors use the ME bus protocol as standard, which provides the full range of functions. In addition to this protocol, the sensor can also be converted to a simplified binary protocol using the software. In this case, there is no sensorTOOL additional overhead in order to achieve fast communication. Settings in the sensorTOOLsoftware thermoMETER FI Page 24...
  • Page 25: Cleaning

    (moistened with water) or a lens cleaner (e.g. Zeiss Cleaning Fluid, Edmund Lens Cleaner). NOTICE Avoid exposure of sensor (both optics and housing) to cleaning agents that contain solvents. ► Damage to or destruction of the sensor thermoMETER FI Page 25...
  • Page 26: Principle Of Infrared Temperature Measurement

    The filter is used to select the wavelength range that is relevant for the temperature meas­ urement. Together with the controller, the detector converts the intensity of the emitted infrared radiation into electrical signals. thermoMETER FI Page 26...
  • Page 27: Emissivity

    0.02 ... 0.1 Polished 0.1 ... 0.2 0.02 ... 0.1 0.02 ... 0.1 0.02 ... 0.1 Roughened 0.2 ... 0.8 0.2 ... 0.6 0.1 ... 0.4 0.1 ... 0.3 Oxidized 0.2 ... 0.4 0.2 ... 0.4 thermoMETER FI Page 27...
  • Page 28 0.6 ... 0.8 0.5 ... 0.7 0.5 ... 0.6 Tungsten Polished 0.35 ... 0.4 0.1 ... 0.3 0.05 ... 0.25 0.03 ... 0.1 Zinc Polished 0.05 0.03 0.02 Oxidized 0.15 Not oxidized 0.25 0.1 ... 0.3 0.05 0.05 thermoMETER FI Page 28...
  • Page 29: Emissivity Table For Non-Metals

    0.8 ... 0.9 0.8 ... 0.9 0.8 ... 0.9 Graphite 0.8 ... 0.9 0.7 ... 0.9 0.7 ... 0.9 Plastics > 50 μm Opaque 0.95 0.95 Paper Any color 0.95 0.95 Sand Snow Textiles 0.95 0.95 Water 0.93 thermoMETER FI Page 29...
  • Page 30: Disclaimer

    Micro-Epsilon or to your distributor / retailer. Micro-Epsilon undertakes no liability whatsoever for damage, loss or costs caused by or related in any way to the product, in particular consequential damage, e.g., due to non-observance of these instructions/this manual, ●...
  • Page 31: Service, Repair

    If the cause of a fault cannot be clearly identified, please send the entire system including cables to: MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG Koenigbacher Str. 15 94496 Ortenburg / Germany Tel: +49 (0) 8542 / 168-0 Fax: +49 (0) 8542 / 168-90 info@micro-epsilon.com www.micro-epsilon.com/contact/worldwide/ https://www.micro-epsilon.com thermoMETER FI Page 31...
  • Page 32: Decommissioning, Disposal

    Here you can inform yourself about the re­ spective national collection and return points. - Old devices can also be returned for disposal to Micro-Epsilon at the address given in the legal details at https:// www.micro-epsilon.com/legal-details. - We would like to point out that you are responsible for deleting the measurement-specific and personal data on the old devices to be disposed of.
  • Page 33: Optional Accessories

    When using the protective window (average values), the following transmission values must be set as a guide value: Model Transmittance SF15 0.83 Tab. 14.1: Protective window model and transmission values The optionally available USB adapter is required to change the transmission value. thermoMETER FI Page 33...
  • Page 34: Cf Ancillary Lens

    When using the CF ancillary lens (average values), the following transmission values must be set: Model Transmittance SF15 0.85 Tab. 14.2: Model ancillary lens and transmission values 14.5 USB adapter TM-USBA USB adapter with terminal block 2970770 thermoMETER FI Page 34...
  • Page 35: Factory Settings

    The factory settings can be changed using the optionally available USB adapter and the sensorTOOL. is a dynamic adaptation of the averaging to steep signal edges. Activation / Intelligent averaging (Hysteresis) deactivation is only possible via the software. sensorTOOL thermoMETER FI Page 35...
  • Page 36 MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG Koenigbacher Str. 15 94496 Ortenburg / Germany Tel. +49 (0) 8542 / 168-0 Fax +49 (0) 8542 / 168-90 X9751482-A012035HDR info@micro-epsilon.com https://www.micro-epsilon.com © MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK Your local contact: www.micro-epsilon.com/contact/worldwide/...

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