RayTek Raynger Series 3i Plus Operating Instructions Manual

RayTek Raynger Series 3i Plus Operating Instructions Manual

Handheld infrared thermometer
Hide thumbs Also See for Raynger Series 3i Plus:

Advertisement

Quick Links

Raynger
Series
®
3i Plus
Handheld Infrared Thermometer
Operating Instructions
Rev. A1 Jan 2015
4557194
info@Raytek-Direct.com
1.888.475.5235

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for RayTek Raynger Series 3i Plus

  • Page 1 Raynger Series ® 3i Plus Handheld Infrared Thermometer Operating Instructions Rev. A1 Jan 2015 4557194 info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this Raytek product. Register today at www.raytek.com/register to receive the latest updates, enhancements and software upgrades! © Raytek Corporation Raytek and the Raytek Logo are registered trademarks of Raytek Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 3 The manufacturer’s software and documentation are copyrighted with all rights reserved. It is illegal to make copies for another person. Specifications subject to change without notice. info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5.10.9 Laser ..............................27 5.10.10 Setup ............................... 27 5.10.10.1 Time/Date ..........................27 5.10.10.2 Alarm............................28 5.10.10.3 Transmissivity ......................... 28 5.10.10.4 Background Temperature ...................... 28 5.10.10.5 Bluetooth ..........................28 5.10.10.6 Language ..........................28 5.10.10.7 To Default ..........................29 5.10.11 Log ..............................29 info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 5 OUSING LEANING 9.4 L .............................. 54 ASER AULT 9.5 B ..........................55 ATTERY XCHANGE 10 APPENDIX ..............................56 10.1 D ......................56 ETERMINATION OF MISSIVITY 10.2 T ........................56 YPICAL MISSIVITY ALUES 10.3 C ........................59 OMPLIANCE TANDARDS info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    The instrument should not be used for medical diagnosis. Replacement Parts and Accessories Use only original parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer. The use of other products can compromise the operation safety and functionality of the instrument. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 7 This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A) electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for use in business environments and is not to be used in homes. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 8 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. See figure below for the safety markings. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 9 Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight. • To avoid damage to the product or the equipment under test, protect them from: EMF (electro-magnetic fields) from arc welders, induction heaters, etc. • • Static electricity 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 10 For the short wavelength units (e.g., 1.0 µm and 1.6 µm) — avoid taking temperature • measurements in bright sunlight. High levels of ambient light may produce apparently valid high-temperature readings when no target is in the thermometer’s field-of-view. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 11: Product Description

    (1292 to 5432°F) 400 to 2000°C RAYR3IPLUS2ML 250:1 1.6 µm Dual laser (752 to 3632°F) 400 to 2000°C RAYR3IPLUS2MSCL 250:1 1.6 µm Dual laser + Scope (752 to 3632°F) Table 1: Available Models 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 12: Features

    • Warning system to prevent high temperature damage • Bluetooth wireless technology for communication with a mobile device ® • Documenting personal computer (PC) software Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ® 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 13: Technical Data

    90% energy in minimum and distance 4000 mm (157 in.) Calibration geometry at ambient temperature 23°C ±2°C (73°F ±4°F), emissivity = 1.0 Calibration geometry at ambient temperature 23°C ±2°C (73°F ±4°F), emissivity = 1.0 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 14: Optical Charts

    ≤ 12 000 m (40,000 ft.) Size Standard 218 x 172 x 74 mm (8.6 x 6.8 x 2.9 in.) with scope 218 x 222 x 74 mm (8.6 x 8.7 x 2.9 in.) 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 15: Electrical Specifications

    • Mini USB to DC jack converter for charging battery separately 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) computer cable with USB to Mini USB • • Operator’s manual (printed format) Laser: off, Bluetooth: off 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 16: Basics

    This measuring error can be reduced to a minimum if particular care is taken during installation, and the sensing head is shielded from these reflecting radiation sources. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 17: Operation

    USB interface. Internal memory circuits store temperature data for later recall, and a data-logging feature allows users to store and multiple temperature, emissivity, and alarm readings (valuable for comparative analysis). The following figure shows the features of the portable infrared thermometer. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 18: Distance And Spot Size

    Charts, page 14. During measurements, please make sure that the target is larger than the instrument’s measurement spot size at that distance. The smaller the target, the closer user should be to it. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 19: High Temperature Nose

    An indicator on the battery will show a “charging” red light and “charge complete” green light. The instrument can be powered when connecting the USB cable to the PC but there is no charging since many USB ports have not enough power capability! 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 20: Display

    The data will be saved in a curve format and the user can review the value of each test point with PC software. Press <View> to review the trend picture. User can press up and 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 21: Save Button

    The instrument can display two languages, English and Simplified Chinese. To change the displayed language, see section 5.10.10.6 Language, page 28. 5.10.1 Overview There are many settings that can be changed with the menu. The following figure shows the LCD and menu interface. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 22 In addition to the soft keys, there are also the <Save> and <Return> soft keys below the LCD display. Selecting the <Menu> soft key advances the menu to the next level. The following table shows the top- level description of the menu. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 23: Ems - Emissivity

    The maximum number of test points is 300. These test points are arranged in three levels, and the maximum allowed for the second level is 50. The first and second levels could be represented by three 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 24 15. Press <Next> to continue to the second level menu, and upload to the instrument. Here, the user can also continue to the next screen using the arrow keys. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 25: Trend

    User also can choose the <Manual> mode to set the upper and lower limits and the time span. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 26: Mnmx - Minimum, Maximum

    5.10.8 Lock – Trigger Button The instrument’s trigger can be locked to take temperature readings continuously without pressing the trigger button all the time. To lock the trigger button: 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 27: Laser

    Use the up and down soft keys to change the selected parameter. Push the <Next> soft key and the arrow soft keys to select the month, date, or year parameters. Use the up and down soft keys to change the selected parameter. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 28: Alarm

    Use the down arrow soft key to move the indicator to <Language>. Push the <Enter> soft key. Push the <F1> soft key to complete the language selection or push the <Back> soft key to return to the Setup menu. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 29: To Default

    Push the <Log> soft key and the select the temperature record of interest (Profile, Basic, or Trend) to review it. Additionally, pushing the <Delete> soft key allows you to remove an individual or all sets of the temperature record. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 30: C And °F

    7.0 and above. After activating Bluetooth on the instrument, the user can find it on the iPhone. Use the “Raytek 3i Plus” App, which can be downloaded from the App Store (please search by its name). To monitor real-time measurement in a relative faraway place, download the Basic test data and Profile test data, take photos and send via e-mail.
  • Page 31: Accessories

    Mini USB port adaptor with multi-country power plug (100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz), including • SAA, EU, UK, US and CCC (XXXR3IPLUSPS) Mini USB-to-DC jack converter for charging battery separately (XXXR3IPLUSPSCON) • Computer cable with USB-to-Mini USB, 1.5 m (4.9 ft) (XXXR3IPLUSUSBCB) • 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 32: Windows Software

    More advanced users might spend time to define and create a profile through the PC to optimize their measurement. Figure 6: Main Screen 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 33: System Requirements

    From the CD, launch the executing file to install the software on a computer. Follow the installation wizard’s instructions on the screen. While installing the software, the USB driver for the instrument is installed Automatically! 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 34: Communication

    Step 1: Connect the instrument to the PC via USB Step 2: Open the <File> menu Figure 7: Open File Step 3: Choose appropriate COM Port with Raynger 3i Plus Device and click <Connect> Figure 8: COM Port Selection 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 35 Windows Software A simultaneous communication via USB and Bluetooth is not allowed! 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 36: Real-Time Data

    The user can also change these settings through the PC interface and upload to the instrument. Click on the <Setting> button to launch the corresponding dialog box. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 37: Replay

    The user can replay the file recorded in real-time mode, search it according to date, and open the file to review the trend change. The user can also export the saved curve into the .csv file format. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 38 Windows Software Figure 11: Replay Window 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 39: Recorded Data

    Figure 12: Basic Window There is a check box with each table row, so the user can choose the data to edit or export to a test report with *. csv format. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 40: Trend Data

    There are two locations to store the profile: <Local> and <Device>. The user can upload, edit, and create the profile under the <Local> place, and download the device profile and device test data in <Device> place. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 41: Local

    For example: User named the first level “qwe,” the second level “asd,” and the test point is 20 pcs. After these profiles were created, the user can upload these profiles to the instrument. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 42: Device

    <Import to Local> to perform editing both the profile structure and the profile test data in <Local> place. User can also delete the profile structure and profile test data in this place. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 43 Windows Software Figure 17: Device Profile The user can also download the test data with the <Export> function into a csv format. Figure 18: Export Data to the PC 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 44 FALSE 765.8 C 2014/4/10 8:39 0.25 FALSE 100% FALSE 25.0C 2999.0C FALSE 699.0C FALSE 766.1 C 2014/5/10 8:29 0.25 FALSE 100% FALSE 25.0C 2999.0C FALSE 699.0C FALSE Figure 19: Exemplary Historical Record 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 45: Mobile App

    Mobile App 8 Mobile App The “Raytek 3i Plus” mobile app is a computer program designed to run on smartphones, tablet computers and other mobile devices. The app requires the support of the iOS mobile operating system 7.0 or higher.
  • Page 46: Basic Test Data

    Notes: The download data won’t be stored in iPhone, so if user left this page and enter again, the APP will download the test data again automatically. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 47: Data Review

    By clicking on the desired data set, the temperature and the relative settings of the reading will be shown, see right figure below. Figure 24: Basic Log Clicking on the e-mail  icon in the upper right corner enables details to be emailed. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 48: Data Review By Time

    Figure 26: Basic Log – Multiple Data Sets 8.2.2 Data Review by Time By clicking on the time input box in the upper left corner, a dialog box opens to select the starting time/data for the recorded data sets. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 49 Figure 28: Basic Log – Data Sets at the desired End Time By clicking on the <Finding> icon, the selected items will be displayed as follows: 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 50: Profile Test Data

    By selecting the <Profile Test Data> icon, the user can download the Profile Test data from the unit. Clicking on each item provides the detail data for that group. Note: To ensure the download process more smooth, please do not use the unit perform testing during data download period. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 51 By clicking on the e-mail  icon in the upper right corner the selected test data can be sent. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 52 Mobile App Figure 33: Profile Test Data with Photos Attached 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 53: Maintenance

    Reinstall the latest PC software with PC Via Cable USB interface damage Contact Service Wrong iPhone software Reinstall the latest iPhone App Unable to Communicate with iPhone Via Bluetooth Bluetooth damage Contact Service Table 5: Troubleshooting 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 54: Lens Cleaning

    To avoid damaging the instrument, do NOT submerge it in water. Do not use abrasive Cleaners will damage the case! 9.4 Laser Fault If the laser (laser models only) does not operate properly, call the supplier of the instrument. DO NOT open the instrument’s main housing. 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 55: Battery Exchange

    For exchanging the battery, follow the steps given below. 1. Unscrew the battery door. 2. Remove the battery door bolt. 3. Slide the battery along the lead rail. Figure 34: Removing the Battery 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 56: Appendix

    Transmissivity (e.g., thin films, plastics) Table 6: Typical Emissivity Values (Metals) Emissivity at 1 µm for Non-Metals Asbestos Ceramic Concrete 0.65 Carbon Unoxidized 0.8-0.95 Graphite 0.8-0.9 Table 7: Typical Emissivity Values (Non-Metals) 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 57 Iron, Cast Oxidized 0.7-0.9 0.7-0.9 Unoxidized 0.35 Molten 0.35 0.3-0.4 Iron, Wrought Dull Lead Polished 0.35 0.05-0.2 Rough 0.65 Oxidized 0.3-0.7 Magnesium 0.3-0.8 0.05-0.3 Mercury 0.05-0.15 Molybdenum Oxidized 0.5-0.9 0.4-0.9 Unoxidized 0.25-0.35 0.1-0.35 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 58 Hold instrument perpendicular to surface whenever emissivity is less than 0.9. In all cases, do not exceed angles more than 30 degrees from incidence. For 1M and 2M models, avoid measurements in high ambient light conditions. • 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...
  • Page 59: Compliance Standards

    Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission System; Data Transmission Equipment Operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM Band and Using Wide Band Modulation Techniques; Harmonized EN Covering Essential Requirements under Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive 3i Plus info@Raytek-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Rev. A1 Jan 2015...

Table of Contents