RayTek FA, FR operating instructions Partially Obscured Targets, Targets Smaller Than Field of View

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Another benefit is that 2‐color sensors measure closer to the highest temperature within the measured spot (spatial peak picking) instead of an average temperature. A 2‐color sensor can be mounted farther away, even if the target does not fill the resulting spot size. The convenience is that you are not forced to install the sensor at some specific distance based upon target size and the sensor’s optical resolution.

2.1.1 Partially Obscured Targets

The radiated energy from a target is, in most cases, equally reduced when objects or atmospheric materials block some portion of the optical field of view. It follows that the ratio of the energies is unaffected, and thus the measured temperatures remain accurate. A 2‐color sensor is better than a 1‐ color sensor in the following conditions:

Sighting paths are partially blocked (either intermittently or permanently).

Dirt, smoke, or steam is in the atmosphere between the sensor and target.

Measurements are made through items or areas that reduce emitted energy, such as grills, screens, small openings, or channels.

Measurements are made through a viewing window that has unpredictable and changing infrared transmission due to accumulating dirt and/or moisture on the window surface.

The sensor itself is subject to dirt and/or moisture accumulating on the lens surface.

1‐color sensors see polluted atmosphere and dirty windows and lenses as a reduction in energy and give much lower than actual temperature readings!

2.1.2 Targets Smaller Than Field of View

When a target is not large enough to fill the field of view, or if the target is moving within the field of view, radiated energies are equally reduced, but the ratio of the energies is unaffected and measured temperatures remain accurate. This remains true as long as the background temperature is much lower than the target’s. The following examples show where 2‐color sensors can be used when targets are smaller than the field of view:

Measuring wire or rod — often too narrow for field of view or moving or vibrating unpredictably. It is much easier to obtain accurate results because sighting is less critical with two‐color sensors.

Measuring molten glass streams — often narrow and difficult to sight consistently with single‐wavelength sensors.

2.1.3 Low or Changing Emissivities

If the emissivities in both wavelengths (colors) were the same, as they would be for any blackbody (emissivity = 1.0) or graybody (emissivity < 1.0 but constant), then their ratio would be 1, and target emissivity would not be an influence. However, in nature there is no such thing as a greybody. The emissivity of all real objects changes with wavelength and temperature, at varying degrees, depending on the material.

When emissivity is uncertain or changing, a 2‐color sensor can be more accurate than a 1‐color instrument as long as the emissivity changes by the same factor in both wavelength bands. Note, however, that accurate measurement results are dependent on the application and the type of material being measured. To determine how to use 2‐color sensors with your application when uncertain or changing emissivities are a factor, please contact your sales representative.

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Contents Marathon FA/FR Series Page European Headquarters France United Kingdom Fluke Service CenterContacts Worldwide HeadquartersWarranty Table of Contents Milliamp Output Relay Outputs Trigger Fiber Calibration Page Marathon Series FA/FR Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions Models Product DescriptionProduct Description Theory of Operation for 2‐Color SensorsLow or Changing Emissivities Partially Obscured TargetsTargets Smaller Than Field of View FA Models Technical DataTechnical Data Measurement SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Electrical Specifications Dimensions of Optical HeadFA Models DimensionsAdjustable Mounting Bracket for Optical Head Standard Focus Optical SpecificationsClose Focus Close Focus Spot Size Charts for FA modelsStandard Focus Spot Size Charts for FR models Scope of Delivery Close Focus Spot Size Charts for FR modelsSensor Location Sensor LocationSensor Placement 2‐Color Mode Sensor Placement 1‐Color ModeViewing Angles Sensor Placement in 2‐Color ModeAcceptable Sensor Viewing Angles Mounting the Sensor InstallationInstallation Fiber Optic Cable AimingConfiguring the Sensor Cable Installing the Electronics HousingRemoving the Terminal Block RS232/485 Interface Converter Power SupplyConnecting to a PC Multidrop Installation 2‐Wire Multidrop Installation 4‐WireWiring for 2‐Wire Sensor Setup Connecting to Terminal BlockAddressing Installing of Multiple Sensors in a NetworkWiring Control Panel OperationOperation Operation Modes Mode Selector Button Sequence FA ModelsSlope 2‐Color Temperature DisplayEmissivity 1‐Color Averaging AVG 4 2C/1C SwitchPeak Hold PKH Overview to Hold Functions Valley Hold VALHold Functions SetpointsDeadband Relay Outputs Ambient Background Temperature Compensation FA ModelsInputs and Outputs Milliamp OutputFactory Defaults Factory DefaultsOptions Cooling Platform for Electronics HousingOptions Overview AccessoriesAccessories Accessories selectionProtection Tube Air Purge CollarFlexible Fitting System Fitting SystemAvailable RS232/485 Interface Converters Order number ModelDimension of Industrial Power Supply Industrial Power SupplyRemote versus Manual Considerations Command StructureProgramming Guide Programming GuideTransfer Modes Poll ModeBurst Mode = + n ⋅15000 Response Time in Setup ModeCommand List Command ListXUFR1A Command Examples Command ExamplesTroubleshooting MaintenanceMaintenance Troubleshooting Minor ProblemsFail‐Safe Operation Error Codes in 1‐Color Mode FA modelsError Codes in 2‐Color Mode FR models Examples of failsafe conditions Current Output Values in accordance to an ErrorCleaning the Lens Removing the Fiber Optic Cable from the Optical Head Replacing the Fiber Optic CableRemoving the Fiber Optic Cable Put cable out Attaching the Fiber Optic Cable to the Optical Head Mounting the Fiber Optic CableFiber Calibration Dialog for the Calibration of the Fiber Cable Typical Emissivity Values AppendixAppendix Determination of EmissivityTypical Emissivity Values Non‐Metals Marathon Series FA/FR55Typical Emissivity Values Metals Typical Slopes How to determine slope?Typical Percentage of Allowed Signal Reduction FR1A Models Signal Reduction FR ModelsAttenuation Influence on Accuracy Maximum ErrorInstrument Calibration Marathon