Omega OS950 manual Chapter One Welcome to Infrared Thermometry, Introduction, Product Features

Chapter One - Welcome to Infrared Thermometry

1.1 Introduction

Omega Engineering, the world's leading manufacturer of infrared temperature systems, presents the low cost OS950™ Series of hand held infrared thermometers. These dual-purpose systems function as both NIST trace- able temperature calibrators and thermal scanning devices. Make fast, accurate, and reliable temperature measure- ments using advanced non-contact IR technology.

Meet your company's product quality conformance needs with the OS950's patented Automatic Emissivity Compensation System (AECS). In this mode, the unit will provide precision temperature measurements of spot tar- gets, without knowing the target's emissivity value, and without errors caused by other sources of incident radiation. Since the OS950 is NIST traceable, it can function as a pri- mary temperature calibrator for other temperature measur- ing devices, serving your corporate quality instrument cali- bration programs. Operate the OS950 in SCAN mode, for thermal scanning measurements over a range of target temperatures. Thermal Scanning is very useful in many applications such as evaluating insulation, monitoring machinery, and inspecting electrical equipment. Or the OS950 may be operated in the MAX mode where the high- est temperature measured while monitoring is presented.

This manual provides complete instructions on how to oper- ate and use your OS950-- to provide fast, accurate, reliable temperature measurements for your application needs.

1.2 Product Features

Designed for ease of use and measurement flexibility, the OS950 features:

•Dual purpose, AECS as well as MAX and SCAN measurement modes

•Measurement resolution to 0.1 °F or 0.1°C

•Factory calibration for precise results

•A 10 second display reading hold

•Internal self test and error diagnostic codes to insure proper function

1.3 Models and Ordering Information

OS950 -50 to 550°F (-45 to 287°C) Unit includes a 9 V DC Alkaline Battery and OS950 Instruction Manual. Also available with a Remote Sensor, RS232 Digital Output and an Analog Output.

OS953 0 to 1000°F (-18 to 538°C) Unit includes a 9 V DC Alkaline Battery and OS950 Instruction Manual. Also available with a Remote Sensor, RS232 Digital Output and an Analog Output.

OS955 0 to 1207°F (86 to 653°C) Unit includes a Remote Sensor, 9 V DC Alkaline Battery and OS950 Instruction Manual. Also available with an RS232 Digital Output and an Analog Output.

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