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Optex THERMO-HUNTER VF-3000 Instruction Manual

Optex THERMO-HUNTER VF-3000 Instruction Manual

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INST No. INE-459-0P2CE
Always keep this instruction manual with this thermometer.
Please be sure to deliver this instruction manual to a person who
uses this thermometer.
Request and notices
Please read this instruction manual for using the thermometer correctly and safely.
◆
Request to the operator of the thermometer
This instruction manual describes the maintenance of the thermometer, too.
Keep this instruction manual with the thermometer.
If you have unclear points or need technical assistance, please contact your sales agent
of Optex.
Notices
1. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent
a commitment on the part of
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
Optex
3.
shall not be liable for any operation results.
PORTABLE
NON-CONTACT THERMOMETER
THERMO-HUNTER
Model: VF-3000
Optex.
Optex.
Ver. 1.11

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  • Page 1 INST No. INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 PORTABLE NON-CONTACT THERMOMETER THERMO-HUNTER Model: VF-3000 Always keep this instruction manual with this thermometer. Please be sure to deliver this instruction manual to a person who uses this thermometer. Request and notices Please read this instruction manual for using the thermometer correctly and safely.
  • Page 2 ∙ When the thermometer has any trouble, please contact to your sales agent of Optex. Symbols in this instruction manual The symbols shown below are used depending on important degrees for using the thermometer safely and avoiding unexpected situations.
  • Page 3 These may cause fire. When the thermometer is broken, smoking, or nasty smelling, turn the power supply switch off at once and take out the batteries from the thermometer, and contact to your sales agent of Optex. Caution （May cause injury or physical damage) Do not use other batteries than the batteries specified.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 Software Ver. 1.11 CONTENTS 1. Introduction··················································1 6. Temperature data storage·······················12 1.1 General························································1 6.1 Data storage mode ································· 12 6.2 Data storage number setting and 2. Model and accessories ·································1 recalling of stored data ········· 14 2.1 Model··························································1 6.2.1 Data storage number setting················...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 General The VF-3000 is a small and lightweight portable non-contact thermometer with a clear viewfinder and built-in functions of [2-color type and Single color type] in a single unit. The direct viewfinder enables to measure small objects with distance. With the digital display in the viewfinder, you can see a measured value while sighting to an object.

  • Page 6: Names And Functions Of

    HOLD MEAS CONT ε M X A A E ｒ M N I MEAS CONT VF-3000 □ □□ 400 * 3000 I H035Q001 Model Software Ver. Serial No. Temp. Range * Confirm the software version of your thermometer is 1.11.

  • Page 7: External Display

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 3. Names and functions of component parts 3.3 External display 3.4 Viewfinder (7) Main marker Targeting mark Targeting mark center circle (8) Status marker *1 Main display MEAS HOLD (9) Measurement unit display ε M X A A E ｒ...

  • Page 8: Preparation For Measurement

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 4. Preparation for measurement 4.1 Loading batteries • Remove the battery cover. Remove it by lightly pushing both sides of mark and sliding it to the arrow direction. Caution • Load two batteries with proper polarities. Remove the battery cover by sliding it upward while pushing both sides lightly.

  • Page 9: Targeting

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 4. Preparation for measurement 4.3 Targeting • The measuring diameter is fixed to ø20mm for the measuring distance up to 4m. R e m a r k s • For the measuring distance shorter than 3m, make sure to have the measuring diameter larger than the targeting mark.

  • Page 10: Measuring

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 5. Measuring *Make sure to press any keys until you hear an audible beep. (Common to [5.1 Standard measurement mode] and [5.2 Continuous measurement mode]) Main marker External display Internal display Tb CONT MEM PEAK MEAS HOLD AL Status marker Main display...

  • Page 11: Cancellation Of Continuous

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 5. Measuring *Make sure to press any keys until you hear an audible beep. • Press MEAS key to start the continuous measurement. The status marker "HOLD" will go off and the status marker "MEAS" will light. •...

  • Page 12: Emissivity Rate Setting

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 5. Measuring *Make sure to press any keys until you hear an audible beep. 5.4 Emissivity rate setting This is for the setting of a correct emissivity rate of an object measured. Principally, when you measure the object with the single color type, set the emissivity rate if you have already known its value.

  • Page 13: Temperature Unit Selection

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 5. Measuring *Make sure to press any keys until you hear an audible beep. 5.5.1 Signal modulation mode selection Maximum value and average value can be extracted continuously from the measurement signal (real signal). • Press MEAS key for about 1 second to turn on the power supply and then release MEAS key. The status marker "HOLD"...

  • Page 14: 2-Color Type/Single Color Type Selection

    5.5.3 2-color type/single color type selection Select a measurement mode by 2-color type or single color type in the VF-3000. • Press MEAS key for about 1 second to turn on the power supply and then release MEAS key. The status marker "HOLD"...

  • Page 15: High Temperature Alarm Setting

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 5. Measuring *Make sure to press any keys until you hear an audible beep. 5.6.2 High temperature alarm setting This setting is for a judgment of high alarm during measurement. When the high alarm is judged, the status marker "AL"...

  • Page 16: Temperature Data Storage

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 6. Temperature data storage. *Make sure to press any keys until you hear an audible beep. The thermometer provides a function of storing measured data (temperature measured by the thermometer and the emissivity rate). The data storage number is from 1 to 100. When ENT key is pressed, the measured data is stored.
  • Page 17 INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 6. Temperature data storage. *Make sure to press any keys until you hear an audible beep. ε On this condition, by pressing SEL key, " " will be displayed in the sub marker • Reference1 and the emissivity rate will be displayed in the sub display. •...

  • Page 18: Data Storage Number Setting And Recalling Of Stored Data

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 6. Temperature data storage. *Make sure to press any keys until you hear an audible beep. 6.2 Data storage number setting and recalling of stored data 6.2.1 Data storage number setting For setting a data storage number for the next data storage, take the following procedure. •...

  • Page 19: Recalling Of Stored Data

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 6. Temperature data storage. *Make sure to press any keys until you hear an audible beep. 6.2.2 Recalling of stored data For setting a data storage number for the next data storage, take the following procedure. •...

  • Page 20: Memory Full

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 6. Temperature data storage. *Make sure to press any keys until you hear an audible beep. 6.3 Memory full The data storage number is up to No. 100. When a measured data is stored in the data storage No. 100, the memory becomes full and new measured data can not be stored after that.

  • Page 21: Maintenance And Check

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 7. Maintenance and check 7.1 Self-diagnostic function The thermometer provides the self-diagnostic function. The followings are the displays on abnormal conditions. Display (Main Contents Alarm Countermeasure display) High limit over range Is the emissivity rate set too low? The status marker (The object temperature Set the correct emissivity rate by...

  • Page 22: List Of Starting Up Modes

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 8. List of Starting Up Modes 8.1 Modes at start up The following operation modes are available by the key combinations at the start up. Keys Modes Remarks Standard measurement or Measurement with the same measurement Press MEAS key only continuous measurement mode as the last starting up...

  • Page 23: General Specifications

    INST No.INE-459-0P2CE Ver. 1.11 9. General Specifications 9.1 Specifications Model VF-3000 Measuring System Narrow band radiation thermometer Si/InGaAs Detecting Element 0.9/1.55µm Measuring Wavelength 2-color type :600 to 2000°C (1112 to 3632ºF) Measuring Range Single color type :400 to 3000°C (752 to 3632ºF) Lower than 1000°C(1832ºF)
  • Page 24 OPTEX CO.LTD http://www.optex.co.jp/meas/ 5-8-12 Ogoto Otsu 520 Japan meas@optex.co.jp TEL (077)579-8680 FAX (077)579-8199 INE-459-0P2CE Oct-08 Thermo-hunter Model: VF-3000 Ver.1.11 Printed in Japan ‘03‐04First...

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