LumaSense Technologies M310 User Manual

M310

Blackbody Calibration Source

MANUAL

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Mikron is a trademark of LumaSense Technologies.

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LumaSense Technologies, Inc.	LumaSense Technologies GmbH
North America	Other Than North America
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Santa Clara, CA, USA	Frankfurt, Germany
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Fax: [phone]

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Part No 11180-19 EN

Revision C

July 2014

Contents

1	General Information......................................................................................................			5
	1.1	Information about the user manual.....................................................................		5
		1.1.1	Legend.................................................................................................................	5
	1.2	Safety.....................................................................................................................		5
		1.2.1	Safety Notifications/Warnings.............................................................................	5
	1.3	Limit of Liability and Warranty ............................................................................		6
	1.4	Unpacking the Instrument ....................................................................................		6
	1.5	Service Request, Repair, or Support.....................................................................		6
	1.6	Shipments to LumaSense for Repair ....................................................................		7
	1.7	Transport, Packing, Storage..................................................................................		7
	1.8	Disposal / decommissioning .................................................................................		7
2	Introduction...................................................................................................................			9
	2.1	Description.............................................................................................................		9
	2.2	Technical Data .......................................................................................................		9
	2.3	Background Influence On Apparent Emissivity ...................................................		9
	2.4	Dimensions ..........................................................................................................		10
3	Installation...................................................................................................................			11
	3.1	Location ...............................................................................................................		11
	3.2	Air Outlet Clearance............................................................................................		11
	3.3	Line Voltage.........................................................................................................		11
	3.4	RS-232C Communication .....................................................................................		11
4	Operation.....................................................................................................................			13
	4.1	Starting Up...........................................................................................................		13
		4.1.1	Front Panel Push Buttons ..................................................................................	13
	4.2	Changing the Setpoint........................................................................................		13
	4.3	Shutting Down ....................................................................................................		13
	4.4	Changing Temperature Units (C-F, F-C) ..............................................................		14
	4.5	Setting Serial Communications (Baud Rate, Parity, etc) ...................................		14
		4.5.1	Available Communication Settings ...................................................................	15
	4.6	PID Tuning Constants ..........................................................................................		15
5	Communications Port..................................................................................................			17
	5.1	RS232C	.................................................................................................................	17
	5.2	RS485....................................................................................................................		17
	5.3	Communication Command Set ...........................................................................		18
6	Maintenance ................................................................................................................			21
	6.1	Cavity Life............................................................................................................		21
	6.2	Safety Interlocks..................................................................................................		21
	6.3	Periodic Inspections ............................................................................................		21
	6.4	Fuse Locations .....................................................................................................		21
	6.5	Cleaning...............................................................................................................		21

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6.6 Heater Element Replacement .............................................................................	21
Index ..................................................................................................................................	23
Appendix A: Sample Communication Program ...............................................................	25
Appendix B: Calibration Methods ....................................................................................	27
Emissivity (for M310, M315, M320, M316 series blackbodies)..................................	28
Using the M310 to calibrate “fixed emissivity” pyrometers ....................................	33
Appendix C: CE Certification ............................................................................................	35

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1 General Information

1.1Information about the user manual

Congratulations on choosing the high quality and highly efficient Mikron blackbody.

This manual provides important information about the instrument and can be used as a work of reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your blackbody. It is important that you carefully read the information contained in this manual and follow all safety procedures before you install or operate the instrument.

To avoid handling errors, keep this manual in a location where it will be readily accessible.

1.1.1Legend

Note: The note symbol indicates tips and useful information in this manual. All notes should be read to effectively operate the instrument.

Warnings and Cautions: The general warnings and cautions symbol signifies the potential for bodily harm or damage to equipment.

1.2Safety

This manual provides important information on safely installing and operating the

M310 blackbody. Several sections of this manual provide safety warnings to avert danger. These safety warnings are specified with a warning symbol. You must read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the instrument even if you have used similar instruments or have already been trained by the manufacturer.

It is also important to continually pay attention to all labels and markings on the instrument and to keep the labels and markings in a permanent readable condition.

Warning: The blackbody is only to be used as described in this manual. It is recommended that you only use accessories provided by the manufacturer.

1.2.1Safety Notifications/Warnings

In addition to presenting a potential fire hazard, high voltage and high temperature can damage equipment and cause severe injury or death. When using this instrument, follow all instructions carefully.

Do not use the M310 for any purpose other than the function for which it was designed: a high temperature blackbody radiance temperature source.

Only replace the power cable with an equal, approved cable.

Only remove cabinet covers during operation for troubleshooting.

Warning: High voltages and currents are present inside the enclosure.

Do not attempt to operate with any of the safety features bypassed or disconnected.

Do not place this unit where it will be subject to excessive shock, vibration, dirt, moisture, oil, or other liquids.

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1.3Limit of Liability and Warranty

All general information and notes for handling, maintaining, and cleaning this instrument are offered according to the best of our knowledge and experience.

All Mikron blackbodies from LumaSense Technologies have a regionally effective warranty period. Please check our website at http://info.LumaSenseinc.com/warranty for up-to-date warranty information. This warranty covers manufacturing defects and faults which arise during operation, only if they are the result of defects caused by LumaSense Technologies.

The warranty is VOID if the instrument is disassembled, tampered with, altered, or otherwise damaged without prior written consent from LumaSense Technologies; or if considered by LumaSense Technologies to be abused or used in abnormal conditions.

1.4Unpacking the Instrument

When unpacking and inspecting your system components, you need to do the following: 1. Check all materials in the container against the enclosed packing list.

Note: LumaSense Technologies cannot be responsible for shortages against the packing list unless a claim is immediately filed with the carrier. Final claim and negotiations with the carrier must be completed by the customer.

2.Carefully unpack and inspect all components for visible damage.

3.Save all packing materials, including the carrier’s identification codes, until you have inspected all components and find that there is no obvious or hidden damage.

Note: Before shipment, each instrument is assembled, calibrated, and tested at the LumaSense Factory. If you note any damage or suspect damage, immediately contact the carrier and LumaSense Technologies, Inc.

1.5Service Request, Repair, or Support

Contact LumaSense Technologies Technical Support in case of a malfunction or service request. Provide clearly stated details of the problem as well as the instrument model nµmber and serial nµmber. Upon receipt of this information, Technical Support will attempt to locate the fault and, if possible, solve the problem over the telephone.

If Technical Support concludes that the instrument must be returned to LumaSense Technologies for repair, they will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) nµmber.

Return the instrument upon receipt of the RMA nµmber, transportation prepaid. Clearly indicate the assigned RMA nµmber on the shipping package exterior. Refer to Section 1.6, Shipments to LumaSense for Repair, for shipping instructions.

Technical Support can be contacted by telephone or email:

Santa Clara, California

Telephone: [phone] or [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Frankfurt, Germany

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Erstein, France

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Telephone [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

1.6Shipments to LumaSense for Repair

All RMA shipments of LumaSense Technologies instruments are to be prepaid and insured by LumaSense assigned shipper. For overseas customers, ship units air-freight, priority one.

The instrument must be shipped in the original packing container or its equivalent. LumaSense Technologies is not responsible for freight damage to instruments that are improperly packed.

Contact us to obtain an RMA nµmber (if one has not already been assigned by Technical Support). Clearly indicate the assigned RMA nµmber on the shipping package exterior.

Send RMA Shipments to your nearest technical service center:

Santa Clara, California	Frankfurt, Germany
LumaSense Technologies, Inc.	LumaSense Technologies GmbH
3301 Leonard Court	Kleyerstr. 90
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA	60326 Frankfurt
Telephone: [phone]	Germany
[phone]	Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]	Email: [e-mail]

1.7Transport, Packing, Storage

With faulty shipping, the instrument can be damaged or destroyed. To transport or store the instrument, please use the original box or a box padded with sufficient shock-absorbing material. For storage in hµmid areas or shipment overseas, the device should be placed in welded foil (ideally along with silica gel) to protect it from hµmidity.

The blackbody is designed for a storage temperature of -20 to 80 °C with non-condensing conditions. Storing the instrument out of these conditions can cause damage or result in malfunction of the blackbody.

1.8Disposal / decommissioning

Inoperable Mikron blackbodies must be disposed of in compliance with local regulations for electro or electronic material.

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2 Introduction

2.1Description

The M310 is a portable blackbody calibration source utilizing a digital indicating temperature controller that may be set to any temperature between ambient temperature to 350 °C (662 °F) [450 °C (842 °F) optional]. A precision RTD temperature sensor is embedded in the blackbody emitter providing high accuracy and repeatability. The temperature controller uses the industry standard PID algorithms to control the emitter temperature to within +/-0.1 °C. The blackbody emitter mechanism uses a resistive heating device that provides long life, short stabilization times and stable temperature control.

Temperature setpoints are altered simply by pressing the or arrow buttons on the controller. The lower display (green) is the setpoint and the upper display (red) is the actual blackbody emitter temperature.

2.2Technical Data

Temperature Range:	Ambient +5 C to 350 C or 662 F
	Ambient +5 C to 450 C or 842 F (HT Version)
Accuracy:	±0.25% of reading ±1 C when using Calibration Certificate
	correction factors
Temperature Resolution:	0.1 C
Stability:	0.03 C per 8 hour period
Aperture Diameter:	76 mm (3.00”)
Emissivity	1.0 effective emissivity at 8-14µm
Temperature Sensor:	Precision platinµm RTD.
Method of Control:	Digital PID controller
Operating Ambient Temp.:	0 C to 44 C (32 F to 110 F)
Operating Humidity:	90% RH max, non-condensing
Power Requirements:	115V AC ±10% 50/60 HZ 920VA fused max., 600W heater. (230V
	AC Optional).
Dimensions:	178 mm H x 279 mm W x 178 mm D
Weight:	5.6 kg (12.4 lbs)
Optional Accessories:	RS485/RS232C serial communication output OPTIONAL

2.3Background Influence On Apparent Emissivity

When using a blackbody source at temperatures well above ambient, common sense dictates how the blackbody will behave. When using a source close to ambient temperatures, different things happen. Since the background such as the room, wall, and you could be warmer than the blackbody emitter, the energy emitted from the emitter is the sum of the background reflection and the emitter temperature. When emitter emissivity is less than 1.0, the background energy times (1-emissivity) reflects to the device under calibration. For this reason, the M310 may appear to have a higher “apparent emissivity” near ambient than when operated at higher temperatures.

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2.4Dimensions

M310 Front Panel

M310 Back Panel

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3 Installation

3.1Location

Select a stable location on which to place the M310. Since any blackbody source stability can be affected by moving air currents near the emitter, avoid locations where air currents are active such as near vents, walkways for people, etc.

3.2Air Outlet Clearance

The heating system requires constant air flow in the enclosure for proper operation. The air outlet (fan) on the rear panel must not be obstructed. Allow at least 3 inches clearance for the outlet region. Blocking this port will degrade performance and cause failures.

3.3Line Voltage

Read the specification label on the rear panel to ensure the AC LINE voltage you are about to use matches the voltage on the M310 label (100 or 115 or 230 VAC at 500W maximum).

3.4RS-232C Communication

The M310 has optional serial communication port for automating the calibration process using a PC. Wiring to this port is covered in the section on Serial Communications.

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