Introduction, FOB100 product specifications

1INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your FOB100 Series thermometer product! Your new temperature sensing system will soon allow you to take full advantage of the benefits inherent to fiber optic sensing technology. It offers accurate and reliable temperature measurements, combined with extraordinary insensitivity to EMI/RFI, high voltage insulation and disturbance free sensing due to the non-electrical nature of the sensor element used.

Not only does the FOB100 Series of products gives users’ access to reliable measurements, but it also offers a simple user interface that makes the technology easy to use. Moreover, no special calibration is required when changing the fiber optic sensor elements.

The thermometer is packaged in a small splash proof package, which is ideally suited for industrial and laboratory applications.

The standard configuration is offered with an RS-232 interface as well as an analog output feature (1, 2 or 4 channels) that can be used for remote interfacing purposes. In addition, a green fluorescent display makes it easy to see the temperature for up to 4 channels, either in Celsius (oC) or in Fahrenheit (oF), even in dark areas; it also includes a simple 3-key keypad that gives the user access to all built-in features; these standard features are great for laboratory applications.

An optional software package, FOB100-SOFT, makes your thermometer even more useful. It is easy to use, and allows the user to easily monitor even multiple thermometers at the same time, and to perform easy data logging. PC compatible.

1.1 FOB100 product specifications

Resolution	0.1°C
Accuracy	The greater of 1°C or 1% of reading
Calibrated Temperature	-40°to 200°C
Range
Usable Temperature	-80°to 250°C
Range
Number of channels*	1, 2 or 4
Probe length	1 to 300 meters
Response time	Typically 0.4 to 1 second per channel
	(probe configuration dependent)
Unit	User selection of °C or °F
Operating temperature	0° to 45°C, non-condensing
Storage temperature	-30°to 60°C
Local display	Display of channel number and temperature readings as well as other
	user information.
Power	14 to 28 VDC
	(see note below, front panel item #10)
Size	228L x 140W x 65D mm
Weight	1.0 kg
Standard interface	RS-232C
	Analog output* (0-10V standard or 4-20mA option)
Sensor (FOBS-XX)	Dielectric silicone tipped optical fiber

*: Selection must be specified at time of order.