9132 Portable IR Calibrator User’s Guide Rev.
Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability Each product from Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division (“Hart”) is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is one year for the Portable IR Calibrator. The warranty period begins on the date of the shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days.
Contents 1 Before You Start........................................................................ 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.4 2 Unpacking .............................................................................................9 Set Up.....................................................................................................9 Power......................................................................................................9 Setting the Temperature..............................
6.4.2 Scan Rate..................................................................................................... 20 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 Set-point Resistance.............................................................................20 Temperature Scale Units.......................................................................20 Secondary Menu...................................................................................20 Heater Power................................................................
10.2.2 Low Voltage Directive (Safety).....................................................................
1 Before You Start 1 Before You Start 1.1 Introduction The Hart Scientific 9132 Portable IR Calibrator may be used as a portable instrument or bench top temperature calibrator for calibrating point IR thermometers. The 9132 is small enough to use in the field, and accurate enough to use in the lab. Calibrations may be done over a range of 50°C to 500°C (122°F to 932°F). Temperature display and setability resolution of the 9132 is 0.1 degrees.
9132 Portable IR Calibrator User’s Guide Table 1 Symbols Symbol Description AC (Alternating Current) AC-DC Battery Complies with European Union directives DC Double Insulated Electric Shock Fuse PE Ground Hot Surface (Burn Hazard) Read the User’s Guide (Important Information) Off On
1 Before You Start Symbol Description Canadian Standards Association OVERVOLTAGE (Installation) CATEGORY II, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010-1 refers to the level of Impulse Withstand Voltage protection provided. Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to be supplied from the fixed installation. Examples include household, office, and laboratory appliances. C-TIC Australian EMC mark The European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/ EC) mark. 1.
9132 Portable IR Calibrator User’s Guide ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 1.3.2 DO NOT use this unit for any application other than calibration work. DO NOT use this unit in environments other than those listed in the user’s guide. DO NOT operate near flammable materials. Use of this instrument at HIGH TEMPERATURES for extended periods of time requires caution. Completely unattended high temperature operation is not recommended for safety reasons.
1 Before You Start ● 1.4 If a main supply power fluctuation occurs, immediately turn off the instrument. Wait until the power has stabilized before re-energizing the instrument. Authorized Service Centers Please contact one of the following authorized Service Centers to coordinate service on your Hart product: Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division 799 E. Utah Valley Drive American Fork, UT 84003-9775 USA Phone: +1.801.763.1600 Telefax: +1.801.763.1010 E-mail: support@hartscientific.
9132 Portable IR Calibrator User’s Guide Phone: +65 6799-5588 Telefax: +65 6799-5588 E-mail: antng@singa.fluke.
2 Specifications and Environmental Conditions 2 Specifications and Environmental Conditions 2.1 Specifications Table 2 Specifications Range 50°C to 500°C (122°F to 932°F) Accuracy ±0.5°C at 100°C (±0.9°F at 212°F) ±0.65°C at 300°C (±1.2°F at 572°F) ±0.8°C at 500°C (±1.4°F at 932°F) Stability ±0.1°C at 100°C (±0.18 at 212°F) ±0.15°C at 300°C (±0.27 at 572°F) ±0.3°C at 500°C (±0.54 at 932°F) Target Size 2.25” (57 mm) Resolution 0.
9132 Portable IR Calibrator User’s Guide NOTE: As the calibrator temperature increases, the difference between the temperature sensed by the reference thermometer and the temperature of the face of the target increases. 2.2 Environmental Conditions Although the instrument has been designed for optimum durability and trouble-free operation, it must be handled with care. The instrument should not be operated in an excessively dusty or dirty environment.
3 Quick Start 3 Quick Start 3.1 Unpacking Unpack the calibrator carefully and inspect it for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If there is shipping damage, notify the carrier immediately. Verify that the following components are present: ● ● ● ● ● 3.2 9132 Calibrator Power Cord User’s Guide Serial Cable 9930 Software Set Up Place the calibrator on a flat surface with at least 6 inches of free space around the instrument.
9132 Portable IR Calibrator User’s Guide When the set-point temperature is changed the controller switches the well heater on or off to raise or lower the temperature. The displayed well temperature gradually changes until it reaches the set-point temperature. The well may require 5 to 10 minutes to reach the set-point depending on the span. Another 5 to 10 minutes is required to stabilize within ±0.1°C of the set-point. Ultimate stability may take 15 to 20 minutes more of stabilization time.
4 Parts and Controls 4 Parts and Controls The user should become familiar with the calibrator and its parts. 4.1 Back Panel The back panel (Figure 2) consists of the power cord inlet, power switch, heater voltage switch, serial port, and fan.
9132 Portable IR Calibrator User’s Guide Fan – The fan inside the calibrator has two speeds and runs continuously when the unit is being operated to provide cooling for the instrument. The fan runs slow for heating and maintaining operation and runs fast for rapid cooling. Slots are provided for airflow. The area around the calibrator must be kept clear to allow adequate ventilation. The airflow is directed out the front and can be extremely hot. 4.
4 Parts and Controls UP – Used to increment the displayed value. EXIT – Used to exit a function and to skip to the next function. Any changes made to the displayed value are ignored. Target Assembly – The target assembly is 57 mm (2.25 in) in diameter and has an emisivity of 0.95.
5 General Operation 5 General Operation 5.1 Changing Display Units The Model 9132 can display temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The temperature units are shipped from the factory set to Celsius. There are two ways to change to Fahrenheit or back to Celsius as described below. 1. Press the “SET” and “UP” simultaneously. The units are changed. Or 1. Press the “SET” key three times from the temperature display to show Un = C 2. Press the “UP” or “DOWN” key to change units. 5.
6 Controller Operation 6 Controller Operation This chapter discusses in detail how to operate the instrument temperature controller using the front control panel. Using the front panel key-switches and LED display the user may monitor the well temperature, set the temperature set-point in degrees C or F, monitor the heater output power, adjust the controller proportional band, and program the calibration parameters, operating parameters, and serial interface configuration.
9132 Portable IR Calibrator User’s Guide Figure 4 18 Controller Operation Flowchart
6 Controller Operation Press “SET” to accept the new selection and access the set-point value. S 6.2.2 Accept selected set-point memory. Set-point Value The set-point value may be adjusted after selecting the set-point memory and pressing “SET”. 4. 200. Set-point 4 value in °C If the set-point value need not be changed then press “EXIT” to resume displaying the well temperature. To change the set-point value, press “SET” and then press “UP” or “DOWN”. 220.
9132 Portable IR Calibrator User’s Guide Press “SET” to accept the present setting and continue. S 6.4.2 Accept scan setting Scan Rate The next function in the main menu is the scan rate. The scan rate can be set from .1 to 99.9°C/ min. The maximum scan rate however is actually limited by the natural heating or cooling rate of the instrument. This is often less than 100°C/min, especially when cooling. The scan rate function appears in the main menu after the scan control function.
6 Controller Operation The heater power display is accessed in the secondary menu. Press “SET” and “EXIT” simultaneously and release. The heater power is displayed as a percentage of full power. 100.0 C Well temperature S+E Access heater power in secondary menu SEC Flashes “SEC” for secondary menu and then displays the heater power 12.0P Heater power in percent To exit out of the secondary menu press and hold the “EXIT” button. To continue on to the proportional band setting function press “SET”.
9132 Portable IR Calibrator User’s Guide 4.1 Proportional band setting To change the proportional band press “UP” or “DOWN”. 10.0 New proportional band setting To accept the new setting press “SET”. Press “EXIT” to continue without storing the new value. S 6.10 Accept the new proportional band setting Controller Configuration The controller has a number of configuration and operating options and calibration parameters, which are programmable via the front panel.
6 Controller Operation 6.12.1 Baud Rate The baud rate is the first parameter in the menu. The baud rate setting determines the serial communications transmission rate. bAUd Flashes bAUd and then displays the setting 2400 b Current baud rate The baud rate of the serial communications may be programmed to 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600 baud. Use “UP” or “DOWN” to change the baud rate value.
LF Flashes LF and then displays the setting LF= On Current linefeed setting Adjust the setting using “UP” or “DOWN” and pressing “SET”. LF=OFF 6.13 New linefeed setting Calibration Parameters The operator of the instrument controller has access to a number of the calibration constants namely R0, ALPHA, and DELTA. These values are set at the factory and must not be altered. The correct values are important to the accuracy and proper and safe operation of the instrument.
7 Digital Communications 7 Digital Communications The calibrator is capable of communicating with and being controlled by other equipment through the digital serial interface. With a digital interface the instrument may be connected to a computer or other equipment. This allows the user to set the set-point temperature, monitor the temperature, and access any of the other controller functions, all using remote communications equipment. Communications commands are summarized in Table on page . 7.
9132 Portable IR Calibrator User’s Guide 7.2.1.1 Baud Rate The baud rate is the first parameter in the menu. The display prompts with the baud rate parameter by showing “bAUd”. Press “SET” to choose to set the baud rate. The current baud rate value is displayed. The baud rate may be programmed to 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600 baud. The baud rate is pre-programmed to 1200 baud. Use “UP” or “DOWN” to change the baud rate value.
7 Digital Communications is sent with the command following a “=”. For example, “s=150.0” sets the set-point to 150.0 degrees. In the following list of commands, characters or data within brackets, “[” and “]” are optional for the command. A slash, “/”, denotes alternate characters or data. Numeric data, denoted by “n”, may be entered in decimal or exponential notation. Characters are shown in lower case although upper case may be used. Spaces may be added within command strings and will simply be ignored.
9132 Portable IR Calibrator User’s Guide Table 3 Serial Commands Command Description Display Temperature Read current set-point Command Format Command Example Returned Returned Example set: 999.9 {C or F} set: 100.00 C s[etpoint] s Set current set-point to n s[etpoint]=n s=200.0 Read temperature t[emperature] t t: 999.9 {C or F} t: 55.
8 Calibration Procedure 8 Calibration Procedure Sometimes the user may want to calibrate the instrument to improve the temperature setpoint accuracy. Calibration is done by adjusting the controller probe calibration constants R0, ALPHA, and DELTA so that the temperature of the dry-well as measured with a standard thermometer agrees more closely with the set-point. The thermometer used must be able to measure the well temperature with higher accuracy than the desired accuracy of the dry-well.
9132 Portable IR Calibrator User’s Guide T1-3 - Measured temperature using a thermometer R1-3 – Value of the set-point resistance from the display. (Press SET and DOWN at the same time.) Where: T1 and R1 are the measured temperature and resistance at 50.0°C T2 and R2 are the measured temperature and resistance at 200.0°C T3 and R3 are the measured temperature and resistance at 350.0°C 8.2.
8 Calibration Procedure 8.2.3 Accuracy and Repeatability Check the accuracy of the instrument at various points over the calibration range. If instrument does not pass specification at all set-points, repeat the Calibration Procedure.
9 Maintenance 9 Maintenance ● ● ● ● ● ● The calibration instrument has been designed with the utmost care. Ease of operation and simplicity of maintenance have been a central theme in the product development. Therefore, with proper care the instrument should require very little maintenance. Avoid operating the instrument in dirty or dusty environments. If the outside of the instrument becomes soiled, it may be wiped clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
10 Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting This section contains information on troubleshooting, CE Comments, and a wiring diagram. 10.1 Troubleshooting Problems, Possible Causes, and Solutions In the event that the instrument appears to function abnormally, this section may help to find and solve the problem. Several possible problem conditions are described along with likely causes and solutions. If a problem arises, please read this section carefully and attempt to understand and solve the problem.
10.2 Comments 11.2.1 10.2.1 EMC Directive Hart Scientifics’ equipment has been tested to meet the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC Directive, 89/336/EEC). The Declaration of Conformity for your instrument lists the specific standards to which the unit was tested. 11.2.2 10.2.
