Omega OS950 manual Chapter Four Maintenance, Chapter Five Troubleshooting

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heat. As long as the ice is not melting, the OS950 will accurately read its temperature.

To make an accurate target measurement, remove any ice or moisture before measuring.

Chapter Four - Maintenance

The high-performance OS950 is a rugged and durable instrument, designed for long term performance reliability.

4.1 Battery Replacement

Open the instrument's cover to access the battery by loos- ening the screw on the back of the instrument. Remove the old battery and replace it with one fresh, 9 V alkaline bat- tery. Align the battery contacts as indicated on the case.

4.2 Cleaning

The only maintenance required involves keeping the sensor window clean. This window, located at the base of the nosepiece's reflective cup, is made of a special crystal that passes infrared heat. Dirt, greasy films, or moisture on the window will interfere with the passage of infrared heat and affect the accuracy of the instrument.

If necessary, clean the sensor window and reflective cup with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Periodic cleaning is a good practice.

4.3 Storage

When not in use, store the OS950 in a container, to protect the unit from dirt and dust. Do not store the unit in areas of extreme heat, cold, or humidity. If not using the OS950 for a long period, remove the battery from the unit.

4.4 Calibration

The OS950 is factory calibrated under high quality stan- dards. Because there are no mechanical adjustments, the instrument is able to maintain its calibration through vibra- tion and normal use. No field calibration is necessary.

Chapter Five - Troubleshooting

5.1 Diagnostic Codes

The high-performance OS950™ continuously monitors its ability to produce accurate temperature readings. If either the target's temperature or the unit's ambient temperature exceeds the operational limits, the display will default to an error message.

The battery voltage is also monitored. A low battery is indi- cated by a separate error code. The unit will continue to operate as long as accuracy can be assured. If the battery drops below 5.7 volts, the battery is considered "dead" and the display defaults to [----].

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Contents User’s Guide Omega.com Page Page Table of Contents Product Features Chapter One Welcome to Infrared ThermometryIntroduction Models and Ordering InformationChapter Two Operation OS950 ControlsTo Change Display Measurement Units To Change Mode of Operation Temperature Measurements General OperationTemperature Measurement of Moving Targets High Temperature TargetsMAX Mode Temperature Measurements Scan Mode Temperature Measurements Chapter Three Measurement TipsOptimizing Target Area Measurements Measuring Metallic Targets Optimizing Aesc Measurements for Nist TraceablityMeasuring Transparent Materials Measuring Wet or Icy SurfacesChapter Four Maintenance Chapter Five TroubleshootingHigh Target Temperature Chapter Six OS950 Specifications Display Update BatteryBattery Life Instrument Ambient TemperaturePage Return Requests / Inquiries Temperature