OS531, OS532, OS53x-CF OS533, OS534, OS530L, OS530HR
User’s Guide
OS523, OS524 OMEGASCOPE Handheld Infrared Thermometer
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OS530/OS520 Series
CONTENTS
Handheld Infrared Thermometer
TABLE OF
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 Introduction
General Description
The thermometer is easy to use
General Description
Display Resolution
OS523
Features
OS524
OS523 provides three field of views
General Description
1.2 Parts of the Thermometer
1.2.1 Front of the Thermometer
1 General Description
Table 1-2. Display Details
General Description
1.2.2 Rear of the Thermometer
Figure 1-3. OS530 Series Handheld Infrared Thermometer Rear View
1 General Description
2.1 How to Power the Thermometer
Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer
2.1.1 Battery Operation
2.1.2 ac Power Operation
2.2 Operating the Thermometer
Measurement distance is from the outside surface of the rubber boot
Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer
Figure 2-4. Field of View OS531, OS532, OS530L
Figure 2-5 Field of View OS533, OS530HR
Figure 2-6 Field of View OS534, OS523-1
2 Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer
Figure 2-7 Field of View OS53x-CF
DISTANCE SENSOR LENS TO OBJECT in
Figure 2-8 Field of View OS523-2
Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer
Figure 2-9 Field of View OS523-3
SPOT
3. The target temperature and emissivity are displayed on the LCD
2.2.1 Measurement Techniques
2. Pull the trigger and press the key to lock the trigger
Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer
2.3 Real Time Mode Active Operation
Figure 2-12. General Operational Block Diagram
Handheld Infrared Thermometer
Recall Mode
Using
Usekey to change temperature from F to C or vice versa
Figure 2-13. Visual Function Flow Chart
Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer
MODE DISPLAY
2.3.2 Using the LOCK Function
2.3.1 Adjusting Emissivity
Refer to Appendices B and C for information on emissivity
This function electronically locks the trigger mechanism
2.3.4 Changing the Temperature from F to C or vice versa
2.3.3 Calculating Temperature Values
2.3.5 Turning on the Display Backlighting
Every time the thermometer goes from the sleep mode to the
To Determine an unknown target emissivity
2.3.6 Thermocouple Input OS532, OS533, OS534
The thermometer provides audible and visible alarm indications
2.3.7 Using the Alarm Functions
To set the high alarm value
If the temperature exceeds the high alarm setpoint
setpoint, you will hear a beep and the icon on the display flashes
To set the low alarm value OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524
If the temperature drops below the low alarm
The target has a low emissivity
To set and activate the Ambient Target Temperature Compensation Mode
8. Press and hold the key until the Emissivity Display Mode E appears
3. Pull the trigger and press the key to lock the
8. Press and hold the until the Emissivity display Mode E appears
System Requirements
7. After all data is taken, press the key again and
the. icon disappears
Please follow this installation procedure to install IRTEMPSOFT
program please contact technical support at Omega Engineering Inc
waiting for the thermometer to transmit data through your RS-232 port
2.3.11 Storing the Temperature Data on Command OS534, OS523, OS524
1. Pull the trigger and press the key. The icon will appear
Mode Active
2.4 Recall Mode Passive Operation
Recall Mode
Figure 2-16. General Operational Block Diagram
Display stored
Recall Mode
Table 2-2. Functional Flow Chart Recall Mode
2.4.1 Reviewing the Last Parameters
5. The “Stored Data Points” window will appear
2. Press the key to increment the memory location or
Refer to the inside back cover for product warning label
Laser Sighting
3.1 Warnings and Cautions
3.2 Description
The visibility of the laser beam depends on the ambient light levels
3.3 Operating the Laser Sighting
Figure 3-4 Lines of Sight of the Laser Sighting and Thermometer
Sighting Scope 4.1 Sighting Scope
4.2 Installing and Operating the Sighting Scope
4 Sighting Scope
Figure 4-1. Installing the Sighting Scope
Pair of Mounting Clamps
1 11/16 42.8 mm
Safety Warning
Maintenance 5.1 Replacing the Batteries
5.3 Calibrating the Thermometer
5.2 Cleaning the Lens
5.4 Servicing the Laser Sighting
1. Blow off loose particles, using clean air
Solution
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
The thermometer is
Problem
Solution
Problem
The temperature reading is
Troubleshooting Guide
Solution
Problem
Problem
Solution
Specifications are for all models except where noted
Specifications
THERMOMETER
7 Specifications
With LCD backlighting and
Specifications
Complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J
LASER SIGHTING
Glossary of Key Strokes
8 Glossary of Key Strokes
Appendix How Infrared Thermometry Works A
Thermal Radiation
A Appendix How Infrared Thermometry Works
Blackbody
Spectral Distribution
λ m = T
Calculating Temperature
Figure A-3. Field of View of a Thermometer
Optics Field of View
Appendix Emissivity Values
METALS
Material
Emissivity ε
Material
NONMETALS
Emissivity ε
Appendix Emissivity Values
Method
Appendix Determining an Unknown Emissivity
Method
Method
1. Use this method to measure objects at temperatures below 500F 260C
Method
Method
Figure C-2. Determining Emissivity with a Drilled Hole
Appendix - Determining an Unknown Emissivity C
C Appendix Determining an Unknown Emissivity
Index
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CAUTION OMEGASCOPE
WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER
RETURN REQUESTS / INQUIRIES
PRESSURE, STRAIN AND FORCE
TEMPERATURE
FLOW/LEVEL
pH/CONDUCTIVITY
key until the Emissivity Display mode (E) appears.
or 
keys until the temperature reading matches the thermocouple