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Page 1 FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENT SAFET Y INTRODUC TION PRODUC T SPECIFICATIONS QUICK START GET TING STARTED SENSOR CONNEC TION SENSOR HANDLING SENSOR / CONNEC TOR CLEANING SOFT WARE INSTALLATION ONE POINT CALIBRATION SERIAL COMMUNICATION VIEWING TEMPERATURE DATA ANALOG OUTPUT / LED LOGGING SAVING / PRINTING...
Page 3 Skilled personnel must have carefully read and understood the operating instructions prior to beginning any work. FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 4: Safet Y
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Page 5 4. Before shipment, each instrument is assem- bled, calibrated, and tested. If you note any damage or suspect damage, immediately contact us. Contact Optocon AG in case of a malfunction or service request. Technical support can be contacted by tele- phone Monday-Friday between 8:30 to 17:00 o‘clock: +49 (351) 3101957...
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The fiber optic thermometer FOTEMP1 is ideal outputs make the device very for the use in EMI, RFI, microwave and high versatile. The extensive software „Fotemp Assis- voltage environments. It combines innovative tent“ allows a detailed evaluation via PC with design with user-friendly functionality.
Page 7 GaAscrystal (gallium arsenide) is attached. The probe sensor is completely non-conductive. Optocon’s fiber optic sensors offer complete immunity to RF and microwave radiation with high temperature operating capability, intrinsic safety, and non-invasive use. The probes are also designed to withstand harsh and corrosive environments.
Page 8 Display 7,1cm (2,8“) LCD-TFT color display Connector type Form factor IP54 Storage temperature -20°C to +70°C Operating temperature -20°C to +60°C Weight 1,2 kg Dimensions 205 x 267 x 81 mm Material ABS/PC in RAL9003 Software FOTEMP-Assistent FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 9: Product Specifications
Data export Via interfaces Warranty 2 years Probes All fiber optic temperature probes from Optocon AG can be connected Your account manager is available Monday to Calibration Friday 8:30 to 17:00 clock personally by phone To ensure an accurate temperature measure- +49 (351) 3101957.
Page 10: Quick Start
The following presents an easy overview and description of the user interfaces and instruc- The middle key gives access to the system tions on how to use the thermometer. menus. To navigate in the menu use the keys LI and RE FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 11 4 optical temperature sensors. If you need to extend the fiber optic temperature sensor please use the extension cables also available from Optocon AG. For thermometers that have only 1 or two channel(s), only 1 or t2 sensor connectors are used.
Page 12 The analog output is located on the back panel below the ST socket as BNC type. The limits are set to 0°C and 300°C. The temperatures corres- pond to values between 4-20mA or 0-10V. If no temperature sensor is connected, the maximum value is considered. FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 13: Get Ting Started
ST-socket number 1. Sensor marked with K2 Caution! The fiber optical thermometers must be connected to ST-socket number 2 etc. only function with Optocon fiber optic tempe- rature sensors. Please do not use temperature 2. Connect the provided RS-232 interface cable sensors of other brands.
Page 14 ST-plugs to the BNC sockets at the back panel. Please note to insert the plugs pushing slightly against the spring pressure and to turn with a clockwise rotation. All fiber optical temperature sensors of Optocon AG can be connected. FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 15: Sensor Connection
LOCKING NUT PINS BNC-SOCKET FERRULE KEY To ensure accurate measurements and long life More information about cleaning can be found of the fiber optic sensors and instruments, it is on page 19. necessary to clean them regularly. FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 16 (eg boiling water). The sensor will respond with the given temperature within a few seconds. FOTEMP If no temperature is displayed please re-install the software and check if the sensor has contact to the measuring object. FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 17: Sensor Handling
8cm. Fibers with a core diameter of 400 m have a maximum short term bending radius of 8cm; long term of. Bending radius 200 m = R 4 cm Avoid tight loops! 400 m = R 8 cm FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 18 Mechanical load Avoid shocks on sensor tip and Avoid stretching! connector head! Storage Avoid pinch points! The sensor should be in its delivery box. FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 19: Sensor / Connec Tor Cleaning
You can clean up to 6 connectors before advan- cing the tape. Tear off excess tape as required. Take a swab and wet it with the isopropanol wipes. In rotating motion smoothly insert swab into the internal connector of the conditioner. Avoid using cotton swabs. FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 20: Soft Ware Installation
Before establishing the first connection, please check whether the FOTEMP device is connected to the power supply and the PC via the RS232 cable respectively. Furthermore the COM port and connection settings should be set correctly (button “Portsettings”), see page 22. FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 21: One Point Calibration
“one point calibration” and enter the real temperature value and click “OK”. The device should now display the correct temperature. One point calibration can be made undone at any time selecting „reset calibration“ from the content menu. FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 22: Serial Communication
Control Panel / System / Hardware / Device Stop bits: 1 Manager / Ports (COM & LPT). Flow control: None There the converter must be as „USB Serial Port“, „USB Serial Converter“ etc. registered and do not equipped with error marker (yellow question mark). FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 23: Viewing Temperature Data
The diagram window with the window appears showing a dialog by which temperature plot(s) may be hidden/displayed the featured window can be adjusted (min/max by clicking the “Diagram“ button. temperature, time range in minutes). FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 24: Analog Output / Led
„FOTEMP-MKT“. For doing so, please make a existence, the LED flashes red. right mouse click and choose „Set Analog Out“, for each channel. In normal operation, sensor is available, measu- rements are carried out, it flashes green. FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 25: Logging
The log file holds the data formatted in columns for date/time and tempe- rature values of all channels (one for FOTEMP1) respectively. By clicking ”Options“ the log interval can be selected. FOTEMP1...
Page 26 DEVICE LIST Device List: After clicking on this button a list of all detected devices appears. There, among other things, information on serial number and firmware version will be displayed. FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 27: Saving / Printing
Export into a Windows Excel File The log file is automatically saved and can be imported into Microsoft Excel 2010. This. Open Excel, click on „File“, „Open“, select your log file, the following message box appears: FOTEMP1 USER MANUAL...
Page 28 PHONE +49 351 3101957 OPTOCON AG © 2013 Optocon AG Technische und inhaltliche FAX +49 351 3111951 OPTICAL SENSORS AND SYSTEMS Änderungen ohne Vorankündigung vorbehalten. POHLANDSTRASSE 17 INFO@OPTOCON.DE D-01309 DRESDEN WWW.OPTOCON.DE...