Omega Engineering OS532, OS530HR, OS531 Pull the trigger and press the key to lock the trigger

2Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer

NOTE

Center hole is the

analog output jack

Analog

Cable

To Strip Chart

Recorder

Figure 2-11 Recorder Hookup

•Moving Surface Scan - Measures the Temperature of Points on a Moving Surface:

1.Mount the thermometer on a camera tripod and aim at a fixed point on the moving surface.

2.Pull the trigger and press the key to lock the trigger.

3.If necessary, adjust the emissivity. The thermometer is now set up for measuring the temperature of a moving surface.

4.To record the temperature profile of the moving surface, connect the IR thermometer to a strip chart recorder. Refer to Figure 2-11 for details.

5.After all data is taken, press the key to unlock the trigger.

•Fixed Point Monitoring Over Time - Monitors the temperature at a fixed point over time:

NOTE

It is recommended that you use the ac adapter for long term measurement of temperature.

1.Mount the thermometer on a camera tripod and aim at the target.

2.Connect the analog output of the thermometer to a strip chart recorder as shown in Figure 2-11.

3.Pull the trigger and press the key to lock the trigger.

4.If necessary, adjust the emissivity.

5.The thermometer is now set up for unattended monitoring of temperature over time. You can also download the temperature to a Serial Printer or a PC for further analysis (Models OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524).

6.After all data is taken, press the key to unlock the trigger.

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