FOTEMP4 USER MANUAL
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1. DEVICE LIST Device List After clicking on this button a list of all detected devices appears There among other things information on serial number and firmware version will be displaved FOTEMP4 Q USER MANUAL SPEICHERN DRUCKEN DER TEMPERATURDATEN Under the menu item Window of the graph Please press ves to open the file menu window there is a choice to save the tempera conversion Please tick Fixed width ture profile shown as a bitmap print the active Then press Finish window contents using Save as Bitmap or just Print Now you can see your results in Copy to clipboard copies the temperature separate fields of an Excel table profile in the clipboard Der Textkonverterungs Assistent hat erkannt dass Ihre Daten eine feste Breite haben Wenn ale Angaben korrekt snd klicken Sie auf Wetter oder w hlen Sie den korrekten Datentyp Export into a Windows Excel File Using Dani W hlen Sie den Dateityp der Ihre Daten am besten beschreibt Getrennt s Zeichen wie z B Kommas oder Tabstopps trennen Felder Excel 4 0 Standard The log file is automatically saved and can be 6 fest Erate Felder srd in Spalten auger mt Leerzechen zwischen jedem Fek imported into Microsoft Excel 2010 This Open kortbeen ia il I oiaren beson pe U Excel click on File Open select your log file Med wi Giet peor em the following message box appears2. 00 2012 1h 4e8e 38 ynn2 175236 MESZ Se versudhen ene Date zu ffnen Test Marri deren Format vori dem in der Dateierwetenung angegebenen abweicht Stelen Se scher dass de Daiei nicht besch digt ist und aus einer vertravenswirdgen Quele stammt bever Se de Data ffnen M chten Se de Date jetzt ffnen Hit jig diff Nen FOTEMP4 USER MANUAL OPTOCON OPTICAL SENSORS AND SYSTEMS OPTOCON AG OPTICAL SENSORS AND SYSTEMS POHLANDSTRASSE 17 D 01309 DRESDEN PHONE 49 3513101957 FAX 49 3513111951 INFO OPTOCON DE WWW OPTOCON DE 2013 Optocon AG Technische und inhaltliche Anderungen ohne Vorank ndigung vorbehalten ce
3. All fiber optic temperature probes from Optocon AG can be connected Calibration Your account manager is available Monday to To ensure an accurate temperature measure Friday 8 30 to 17 00 clock personally by phone ment in critical areas we offer a comprehensive 49 351 3101957 In addition you are wel calibration service for our fiber optic tempera come to send an email message to tell us your ture measurement instruments Through our concern We will get in touch with you as soon modern labs and our qualified staff we can gua as possible rantee you a very accurate and fast calibration Within a few days you get your unit back and Our delivery address can start your fiber optic measurement projects For each calibrated measurement instrument Optocon AG by us a full certificate of test results is supplied Pohlandstrafe 17 01309 Dresden Germany Your fiber optical thermometer Icomes factory calibrated An annual re calibration is Telefon 49 0 351 310 1957 not necessary except for internal company Fax 49 0 351 311 1951 regulations All calibrations are performed at E mail info optocon de our factory For each calibrated measurement instrument by us a full certificate of test results is supplied FOTEMP4 USER MANUAL QUICK START This quick reference guide gives vou an overview for quick usage However it can not replace extensive literature with important information and safetv warnings Front panel The follow
4. it is zlolxi possible to eliminate the temperature diffe rence bv doing a one point calibration at a well Q Cose Statt Logging known temperature Pansetings A For doing so please click the right mouse Temp 1 button on the temperature panel which shall 24 90 C be adjusted A context menu will appear Please select one point calibration and enter the real Calibration Tox temperature value and click OK Set to Temperature 5 1 temperature OK Cancel The device should now display the correct One point calibration can be made undone at any time selecting reset calibration from the content menu FOTEMP4 USER MANUAL CONNECTING FOTEMP DEVICE WITH PC VIA USB RS232 CABLE The driver for the converter must be properly installed according to request Use the included CD 1 Insert converter in the USB port 2 Windows 7 and 8 most of converters used their own drivers 3 For Windows XP on request insert the CD and select the source CD in the driver manager 4 The driver installation must end with the message that the installation was successful and the new hardware is ready to use 5 For control you can look up in Settings Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Ports COM amp LPT There the converter must be as USB Serial Port USB Serial Converter etc registered and do not equipped with error marker yellow question mark FOT
5. non invasive use The probes are also designed to withstand harsh and corrosive environments Starting at a light wave length of 850nm GaAs becomes optical translucent Since the position of the band gap is temperature dependent it shifts about 0 4nm Kelvin The measurement device contains a light sour ce and a device for the spectral detection of the band gap This guaranties fast repeatable and reproducible measurements Via the analog outputs and thanks to its accompanying software FOTEMP Assistant measurement results can be easily controlled and monitored FOTEMP4 Over the entire life of the system calibration is not required to remain within the specifications USER MANUAL PRODUCTS SPECIFICATIONS Number of channels Power supplv Power consumption Measuring range Accuracv Resolution Sampling rate Channel Analog output Interface Relav output Data logging Displav Connector tvpe Form factor Storage temperature Operating temperature Weight Dimensions Material Software 4 100 240VAC 50 60Hz gt 10VA 200 C to 300 C A 0 2 IE 0 1 C 250ms 0 10V or 4 20mA RS 232 or RS 485 or USB 4 Log sequenz via software 7 1cm 2 8 LCD TFT color display ST IP54 20 C to 70 C 20 C to 60 C 1 2 kg 205 x 267 x 81 mm ABS PC in RAL9003 FOTEMP Assistent FOTEMP4 3 USER MANUAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Data export Via interfaces Warrantv 2 vears Probes
6. will show Sensor A Caution The fiber optical thermometers only function with Optocon fiber optic tempe rature sensors Please do not use temperature sensors of other brands General installation guidelines Please read the instructions for installing the fiber optic instrument carefully Please note especially the order of the instructions exactly Sensor handling The sensor consists of a ST plug at the end and a gallium arsenide crystal at the tip of the sensor The crystal is sensitive and should not be exposed to excessive mechanical stress Please Please note the information about the bending radius of the sensor on page 17 A for cible bending of the sensor leads to breakage of the fiber In this case the sensor is damaged and USER MANUAL needs to be repaired replaced Connection with PC Before establishing the first connection please check whether the FOTEMP device is connected to the power supply and the PC via the RS 232 cable respectivelv Connection with sensors The temperature sensors are connected via the ST plugs to the BNC sockets at the back panel Please note to insert the plugs pushing slightly against the spring pressure and to turn with a clockwise rotation All fiber optical temperature sensors of Optocon AG can be connected FOTEMP4 USER MANUAL SENSOR CONNECTION Any channels not in use must be protected with supplied dust caps FOTEMP EXTENS
7. E When unpacking and inspecting vour svstem components vou need to do the following 1 Check all materials against the enclosed packing list 2 Carefully unpack and inspect all components for visible damage 3 Save all packing materials until you have inspected all components and find that there is no obvious or hidden damage 4 Before shipment each instrument is assem bled calibrated and tested If you note any damage or suspect damage immediately contact us Contact Optocon AG in case of a malfunction or service request Technical support can be contacted by tele phone Monday Friday between 8 30 to 17 00 o clock 49 351 3101957 or email info optocon de FOTEMP4 Send RMA shipments to Optocon AG Pohlandstra e 17 01309 Dresden Germanv Disposal Inoperable instruments must be disposed of in compliance with local regulations for electronic materials USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION The fiber optic thermometer FOTEMPA is ideal for the use in EMI RFI microwave and high voltage environments It combines innovative design with user friendly functionality The new fiber optic thermometer FOTEMP4 combines innovative design with user friendly functiona lity The modern design makes the temperature measurement even easier and offers complete immunity to RFI EMI NMR and microwave radiation The FOTEMP4 has an innovative appearance It has a larger screen and a modern keyboard which makes th
8. EMP4 6 Here you can also read the COM Number which is necessary for future communication with the software Manual parameter settings for serial interfaces The serial port parameters must be set manu ally if you use some special converter types In that case you have to open the Device Manager under Ports COM amp LPT for seeing the charac teristics of the converter display double click the converter entry In the Port Settings must be set for communication with FOTEMP devices following values Baud rate 57600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None USER MANUAL VIEWING TEMPERATURE DATA The temperatures can be displaved graphicallv Bv double clicking on the diagram buttom a as a time course The diagram window with the window appears showing a dialog by which temperature plot s may be hidden displayed the featured window can be adjusted min max by clicking the Diagram button temperature time range in minutes FoTemp Assistant Correction bu Pens segwew B 2 XB 8 8 06 09 05 1815 15 06 09 05 18 16 07 06 09 05 181659 06 08 05 18 17 51 06 0305 1818 43 FOTEMP4 USER MANUAL ANALOG OUTPUT LED The device has an alanog output corresponding to each temperature channel They are located beneath each ST socket as BNC socket The limits are set to 0 C and 300 C For temperatures outside of this range analog output is set to the maximum v
9. FOTEMP4 USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENT SAFETV 04 INTRODUCTION 06 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 08 QUICK START 10 GETTING STARTED 13 SENSOR CONNECTION 15 SENSOR HANDLING 17 SENSOR CONNECTOR CLEANING 19 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 20 ONE POINT CALIBRATION 21 SERIAL COMMUNICATION 22 VIEWING TEMPERATURE DATA 23 ANALOG OUTPUT LED 24 LOGGING 25 SAVING PRINTING 27 GENERAL The fiber optical thermometer described in the operating instructions has been designed and manufactured using state of the art techno logy All components are subject to stringent quality and environmental criteria during production These operating instructions contain important information on handling the instrument Wor king safely requires that all safety instructions and work instructions are observed Observe the relevant local accident prevention regulations and general safety regulations for the instrument s range of use The operating instructions are part of the product and must be kept in the immediate vicinity of the instrument and readily accessible to skilled personnel at any time Skilled personnel must have carefully read and understood the operating instructions prior to beginning any work FOTEMP4 The manufacturer s liability is void in the case of any demage caused by using the product contrary to its intended use non compliance with these operating instructions assignem
10. ION CABLE L ST CONNECTOR LOCKING NUT PINS BNC SOCKET FERRULE KEY To ensure accurate measurements and long life More information about cleaning can be found of the fiber optic sensors and instruments it is on page 19 necessary to clean them regularly FOTEMP4 USER MANUAL Test of sensor functionalv To test the functionalitv of the sensor vou can place the sensor into a test liquid of which the temperature is known eg boiling water The sensor will respond with the given temperature within a few seconds If no temperature is displaved please re install the software and check if the sensor has contact to the measuring object FOTEMP4 USER MANUAL SENSOR HANDLING General advise Bending radius For fibers with a core diameter of 200Hm have a maximum short time bending radius of 4cm applies long term usage of 8cm Fibers with a core diameter of 400um have a maximum short term bending radius of 8cm long term of 4 Bending radius FOTEMP4 USER MANUAL l Mechanical load Storage The sensor should be in its deliverv box FOTEMP4 USER MANUAL CLEANING OF SENSOR CONNECTORS AND PLUGS Step 1 Step 3 Step2 Instructions Clean the ST connector of the sensor with the connector cleaner Softly press the connector on the cloth tape and rotate across the tape while rotating the connector You can clean up to 6 connectors before advan cing the tape T
11. alue The temperatures are mapped to values between 0 10V or 4 20mA If no temperature sensor is connected the maximum value is applied The maximum values for the analog output can be also set via the accompanying software FOTEMP MKT For doing so please make a right mouse click and choose Set Analog Out for each channel Connection pn Device List Diagram Start FoTemp Assistant OF x bii Logging PortSettings Options One Point Calibration Temp31 Reset Calibration Set Analog Output LED The LED indicates the status of each channel In case of damage sensor either defective or non existence the LED flashes red In normal operation sensor is available measu rements are carried out it flashes green FOTEMP4 24 USER MANUAL LOGGING Clicking Start Logging activates the logging of the measured data These are logged and saved to a file that has to be specified in the appearing dialog The log file holds the data formatted in columns for date time and tempe rature values of all channels one for FOTEMPI respectively By clicking Options the log interval can be selected FOTEMP4 Elx Connection cornea Canes Device List _ Diagram Start Logging PortSettings Options Logging e Log every value Log Interval Interval f 0 IV Append Logfile if exists Cancel USER MANUAL
12. e and extract information for the instrument 6 Power switch Make sure the power supply in connected and powered 7 Power switch Please use only the power supply provided 8 RS 232 interface 9 USB interface 10 Relay output USER MANUAL 11 Analog output The device has an analog output for each tem perature channel Prior to shipment the fiber optical thermometer is factorv set to one of the following configurations 4 20mA or 0 10V The analog output is located on the back panel below the ST socket as BNC tvpe The limits are set to 0 C and 300 C The temperatures corres pond to values between 4 20mA or 0 10V If no temperature sensor is connected the maximum value is considered FOTEMP4 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 1 Plug the provided optical fiber temperature sensors to the ST socket on the backside of the instrument Please make sure that the sensor marked as K1 is connected to ST socket number 1 Sensor marked with K2 must be connected to ST socket number 2 etc 2 Connect the provided RS 232 interface cable to the thermometer and a free serial port of the PCor Notebook 3 To power the thermometer please use the provided power supply 4 After powering and switching the thermome ter on lour company logo and temperature va lues will be displayed for the different channels 5 Now the thermometer is ready for measure ment FOTEMP4 If no sensor is connected the display
13. e data acquisition and control of the device even easier The user friendly display supports high precision measurements while the color LCD display offers excellent readout of the measurement values even in low light conditions The menu dam supports two languages German and English With its compact design it fits perfectiv into any environments Various interfaces analog and relay FOTEMP4 outputs make the device very versatile The extensive software Fotemp Assis tent allows a detailed evaluation via PC with direct export of data to an Excel spreadsheet The FOTEMP4 has a measuring range from 200 C to 300 C It measures with the usual Optocon accuracy of 0 2 C The fiber optic thermometer offers complete immunity to RFI EMI and microwave radiation making it ideal for environments where the use of conventi Onal temperature measuring instruments is excluded due to extreme conditions It is compatible with all our fiber optic tempera ture sensors and is ideal for any applications in the laboratory and in industry O oprocon a gm er A USER MANUAL The outer jacket of the fiber optic temperature sensors is made out of teflon at the sensor tip a GaAscrystal gallium arsenide is attached The probe sensor is completely non conductive Optoconvs fiber optic sensors offer complete immunity to RF and microwave radiation with high temperature operating capability intrinsic safety and
14. ear off excess tape as required Take a swab and wet it with the isopropanol wipes In rotating motion smoothly insert swab into the internal connector of the conditioner Avoid using cotton swabs FOTEMP4 USER MANUAL SOFTWARE Installation The accompanying software FoTempMKT establishes the connection to the FOTEMP device displays the measured temperatures graphically and saves the temperature data into a log file if needed For installation simply copy the file FOTEM PMKT EXE to a local hard disk folder and start the program Set up Before establishing the first connection please check whether the FOTEMP device is connected to the power supply and the PC via the RS232 cable respectively Furthermore the COM port and connection settings should be set correctly button Portsettings see page 22 rotemp sun AIEIET Sr Connection Settings one Connect Device Port _ Diagram Start Logging Baud rate 37600 xl FE Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity None Flow control None Cancel FOTEMP4 Q USER MANUAL Press the Connect button the connected de vice should displav a temperature value shortiv If an error occurs during the measurement e g no sensor connected the displav will show Sensor and the LED will flash red light FoTemp Assistant ONE POINT CALIBRATION If a slight deviation between real and displayed MA x temperature Is encountered
15. ent of insufficiently qualified skilled personnel or unauthorised modifications to the instrument The general terms and conditions contained in the sales documentation shall apply Subject to technical modifications Further information Internet adress www optocon de USER MANUAL SAFETV This manual contains important information to ensure personal safetv and to prevent damage Explanation of svmbols e Information points out useful tips recom mendations and information for efficient and trouble free operation A Caution indicates a potentially dangerous situation that can result in light injuries or damage to equipment or the environment if not avoided q Warning indicates a potentially dangerous situation that can result in injury or death if not avoided Skilled personnel Skilled personnel are understood to be per sonnel who based on their technical training knowledge of measurement and control tech nology and their experience and knowledge of country specific regulations current standards and directives are capable of carrying out the work described and independently recognizing potential hazards FOTEMP4 Intended use The instrument has been designed and built solely for the intended use described here and may only be used accordingly The technical specifications contained in these operating instructions must be observed USER MANUAL UNPACKING INSPECTION SERVIC
16. ing figure shows the thermometer front panel 3 2 The following presents an easy overview and description of the user interfaces and instruc tions on how to use the thermometer Back panel The following figure shows the thermometer back panel 1 Keypad For FOTEMP usage a 5 piece keypad is available All functions such as relay settings one point calibration can be performed both via the key u pads and using the software Fotemp Assistent The middle kev gives access to the svstem menus To navigate in the menu use the kevs LI and RE FOTEMP4 USER MANUAL left and right Confirm vour selection also bv pressing the middle kev To change the values use the up and down kevs 2 Fold out stands Integrated fold out stands turn to individuallv adjust height of front panel 3 LCD TFT display The LCD display shows the temperature readings for the user selected channels The temperature values are displayed either in Grad Celsius C or Fahrenheit F Selections can be made in the menu via the keypad 4 Sensor connectors These are ST type connectors mating to each of the 4 optical temperature sensors If you need to extend the fiber optic temperature sensor please use the extension cables also available from Optocon AG For thermometers that have only 1 or two channel s only 1 or t2 sensor connectors are used FOTEMP4 5 RS 485 interface This interface is used to configur
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