OptoTemp 2000 Starter-kit User`s Manual Version 1
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1. et eT ehane spore MS RE Channel 3 o ee Channel 4 Recording period sec 0 25 12 53 45 02 54 00 02 54 15 02 54 30 02 54 45 COM PORT Channel1 Channel Channels Channel 4 ME Close Seral 1116 4F Start recording EE Fort data Figure 5 Recording data and sending a new calibration file www micromaterialsinc com MicroMaterials Inc Tampa FL U S A OptoTemp 2000 Starter kit Manual 11 Calibrating a new probe When you receive a new Starter kit the controller will already be calibrated for the probe This section is only relevant f you have ordered a new probe and need to recalibrate Installing a new calibration file requires the MMI PC Viewer 2 0 l Save the calibration file to your computer Click on file on the menu and then Transmit Calibration File Figure 5 Select the calibration file and click OK Within a few seconds a message should appear that Calibration 1s successful 5 If this message does not appear try again or contact us at info Omicromaterialsinc com 99 as shown n EP Each new probe has a probe code and corresponding calibration file Itis a good idea to check that the probe code on the probe corresponds with the calibration file For example the name of the calibration file may appear as MMICal011001 mm1 The 011001 after MMICal is the probe code information and will appear on the corresponding probe www micromaterialsinc com MicroM2. OptoTemp 2000 Starter kit User s Manual Version OptoTemp 2000 Starter kit Manual 2 Table of Contents sn e O re 2 STALL IEKILCOMPONEN Sessel 3 OR SE Da 4 is a 6 Probe handling HS WC ON See ee re ee TER 7 Controller operating INSIMICHONS aurea li ee 8 MMI PC Viewer operating Instructions ccccccccccccccesseseecccceeecaeaeeseeeceeeeeesaaeeeeeeeeeeeeaaas 9 stilime MMI PE VI WER ernennen en 9 Configuring for serial COMMUNICATION oooonncnnnnnccnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnononnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnos 9 Viewing TEMP TI anne 10 Recordos tempe rure BA ee ae E EEEE 10 Siles P OD A A 11 SA O sash O ROO EEE O A 12 VVC AMY ae ae e o Aun IIA 12 Introduction Welcome to the user s manual for MicroMaterials OptoTemp 2000 the world s only crystal fiber optic thermometer This manual will take you through the initial set up procedure and will serve as a reference guide for future troubleshooting and recal brating The OptoTemp 2000 difference includes immunity to EMI including microwave plasma and magnetic long lifetime in corrosive environments stability up to 950 C contact temperature measurement with small thermal mass This is all achieved with MMI s patented monolithic crystalline probe U S Patent 6 045 259 It is a single continuous piece of crystal which can withstand stress and harsh environments better than probes that are mechanically assembled To learn more about the technology and cap
3. abilities at MMI please visit our website at www micromaterialsinc com www micromaterialsinc com MicroMaterials Inc Tampa FL U S A Starter kit components 1 ee Probe F ber optic patch cord Fiber optic mating sleeve OptoTemp 2000 controller Power supply CD with MMI PC Viewer RS 232 cable OptoTemp 2000 Starter kit Manual 3 Figure 1 Starter kit components www micromaterialsinc com MicroMaterials Inc Tampa FL U S A OptoTemp 2000 Starter kit Manual 4 Quick set up CAUTION Read probe handling instructions on P 7 first 1 Attach patch cord to controller box Tighten securely OptoTemp 2000 Probe Channel micromaterials 2 Remove probe from packaging and attach to the other end of the patch cord using the fiber optic mating sleeve www micromaterialsinc com MicroMaterials Inc Tampa FL U S A OptoTemp 2000 Starter kit Manual 5 The resulting setup should resemble the layout shown below RS 232 Channel Temperature OptoTemp 2000 micromaterials Probe Channel Make sure power switch is in OFF position Plug power adapter into back of controller and wall outlet Turn the power switch to the ON position To view and record data on your computer connect the OptoTemp 2000 controller box to your computer serial port with the RS 232 cable 7 To install MMI PC Viewer insert the CD in your computer s CD drive In the MMIPCViewer2 0 click on the S
4. aterials Inc Tampa FL U S A OptoTemp 2000 Starter kit Manual 12 Specifications These specifications are for standard probes Custom probes can also be manufactured for special applications Controller specifications Channels Up to 4 Measurable temperature range 20 C to 950 C Response Time 250msec Sample Rate 4 samples sec Precision 1 0 C RMS over 8 samples Accuracy 2 0 C Power SW 7 5 VDC wall adapter at 90 260VAC 47 to 63Hz Output Port RS 232 Display LCD Dimensions 15 cm x 7 cm x 3 5 cm Housing Material Probe Specifications Anodized aluminum SuperT UltraT Temperature range 15 C to 400 C 200 C to 950 C Connector type ST SMA Overall diameter of sheath 3 mm 3 mm Probe length no patch cord 15 cm 15 cm Protective sheath material ceramic ceramic Warranty l year limited warranty on the OptoTemp 2000 controller for normal operating conditions Damage caused by abnormal events or improper use such as opening the controller box or sudden impact will not be covered by the warranty www micromaterialsinc com MicroMaterials Inc Tampa FL U S A
5. etup exe file This will walk you through the installation procedure nn www micromaterialsinc com MicroMaterials Inc Tampa FL U S A OptoTemp 2000 Starter kit Manual 6 Operational overview The OptoTemp 2000 operates on the fluorescence decay principle Pulses of light are guided by an optical fiber into a probe which has a phosphor attached to its tip The phosphor produces a fluorescence in response to the optical excitation Some of the emitted light which is at a longer wavelength and decays with a characteristic lifetime 1s guided back by the fiber This return fluorescence is monitored by a detector and its decay is analyzed by a processor If the decay time has a strong dependence on temperature a sensitive thermometer is obtained Figure 2 shows a pictorial representation of how OptoTemp 2000 operates In step 1 an LED produces pulses of light which reflect off a 45 mirror onto a lens The lens focuses the light into the fiber optic patch cord step 2 The light reaches the phosphor at the end of the probe step 3 and causes the phosphor to fluoresce step 4 The fluorescence light is guided back down the fiber to the controller where a light sensor monitors the decay of the fluorescence steps 5 and 6 The decay time is then calculated and translated to a temperature by an electronic processor and outputted to the LCD display and RS 232 port 45 mirror Fiber optic Light patch cord sensor Probe wi
6. ials OptoTemp 2000 Temperature E 11 rae E channel 3 ee AL Charne 3 100 Recording period sec 0 0 25 02 51 45 02 52 00 025225 02 52 30 02 52 45 02 53 00 COM PORT Channel 1 Channel Channel Channel 4 im ae 103 4 Ss Start recording ala Figure 4 Changing settings To open the port manually click on Open Serial Port button Usually the MMI PC Viewer will automatically open the port if it is available www micromaterialsinc com MicroMaterials Inc Tampa FL U S A OptoTemp 2000 Starter kit Manual 10 Viewing temperature When the OptoTemp 2000 s connected and the port is open the temperature readings will automatically begin to appear on the chart as shown in Figure 5 To change the time scale of the chart choose a different time interval by using the drop down list under Recording Period sec Recording temperature data Data can be recorded to a txt file at a specified frequency To record data click the Start recording data button as shown in Figure 5 You will be asked to select a txt file to record to or simply type in the name of a new file to be created The recording frequency can be changed by selecting a different time period under Recording Period sec To stop recording click on the Stop recording data button MMI PC Viewer 2 0 B x amp Transmit calibration File micromate rials ptoTemp 2000 Temperature Channel 1 A te es
7. s alternating among the channels 1f fitted with more than one and data will be sent to the RS 232 port at the same rate LCD message table Top line message Description Xxx x C or F Temperature reading in Celsius or Fahrenheit Below minimum operating range Above maximum operating range Probe is disconnected RS 232 ascii string table and format Comma delimiter for each message Below minimum operating range lt 2 gt Above maximum operating range lt 3 gt Probe is disconnected When not in use the vinyl cap s should always be n place over the fiber input s www micromaterialsinc com MicroMaterials Inc Tampa FL U S A OptoTemp 2000 Starter kit Manual 9 MMI PC Viewer operating instructions Installing MMI PC Viewer Installing the MMI PC Viewer requires your computer to have an available serial port and Windows 98 2000 NT or XP operating system To install start by inserting the CD into your computer s CD ROM drive Click on the Setup exe file in the MMIPCViewer2 0 folder on the CD The installation software will walk you through the rest of the installation process When you first use the MMI PC Viewer you may have to configure your port settings Configuring for serial communication To configure the port settings use the drop down list under COM PORT to choose the proper port attached to the OptoTemp 2000 controller MMI PC Viewer 2 0 10 x na 3 a micromater
8. th phosphor tip Light emitter Figure 2 Conceptual representation of temperature sensing using the fluorescence decay principle www micromaterialsinc com MicroMaterials Inc Tampa FL U S A OptoTemp 2000 Starter kit Manual 7 Probe handling instructions The standard SuperT and UltraT probes are protected by 3mm ceramic sheaths over their entire lengths Ordinary care should be taken when handling them to avoid breakage The optional UltraT probe has an exposed 0 2mm tip for fast response Great care should be taken not to stress either the crystalline tip or the thin ceramic tube When laying down this optional probe always prop it up on the thick ceramic tube When removing the probe from its acrylic tube housing hold the acrylic tube vertically with the probe s stainless steel connector pointing up Hold the stainless steel connector and carefully pull it straight up to avoid knocking its tip on the tube walls When not in use the probe should always be placed in its acrylic tube housing with a vinyl cap covering the stainless steel end Figure 3 Standard and optional top probes www micromaterialsinc com MicroMaterials Inc Tampa FL U S A OptoTemp 2000 Starter kit Manual 8 Controller operating instructions The controller s operation s straightforward Upon pushing the switch to the ON position the unit will begin acquiring temperature data The LCD display will be updated every 0 25 second
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