Omega OS-XL User guide

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Before starting

We would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest thanks and
appreciation for having purchased the OS-XL Infrared Thermometer. This
operating manual is intended for this instrument's users. To ensure proper
and safe handling, please read this book through prior to use.

Conformable Directive

Thisequipmentconformstothefollowingdirectivesandstandards;
Directives: TheEMC Directives 89/336/EECas amended by 91/263/EEC,

92/31/EECand 93/68/EEC, in accordance with
Article10(1)oftheDirective.

Standards:

EN61326:1997/A2:2001 Class B

Minimumrequirements

FCC rules

Warning : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.

FCC Rules.

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Warning messages

Warningtypesandmeanings

For safe and proper handling of this instrument, there are warning labels
calling your attention on the unit itself. Also, in this manual, warning
messages are printed in the following manner. Understanding well the
contents of these messages is the key to safety.

WARNING

This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.

NOTE

Take note of the message that follows during operation.

Precautions

Ignoring the following precautions may result in damage or malfunction.

■ Precautions for use

●

Do not let the unit come into contact with the measurement object.

●

Do not drop the unit or expose it to strong shocks.

●

Do not touch the lenses with something hard, apply force or pressure to
the lenses, nor put foreign substances on the lenses.

●

Do not let the unit get close to anything electrically charged.

●

If the set emissivity differs from the measurement object one,
measurement result will be incorrect.

●

Do not wet the unit. This may cause damage the unit.

■ Precautions for usage environment

●

Do not use or store the unit in direct sunlight, dusty areas, high
temperature or humidity levels or in other corrosive surroundings.

●

Do not use the unit near transceivers, wireless transmitters, or any other
device that emits electromagnetic or radio waves.

●

No condensation (Do not expose the unit to rapid changein temperature)

●

Do not use the unit under environment with vibration.

●

Dispose of the unit as a common industrial waste product.

Contents

Prior to use ĠĠĠĠĠĠĠĠĠĠĠĠĠĠĠĠ2

Battery maintenance .............................................4

Unit maintenance ..................................................6

Parts name and function .......................................7

Measuring............................................................15

Measurement area ..............................................18

Recording data ....................................................19

Viewing recorded images ....................................21

Initial settings.......................................................22

Other settings ......................................................23

Trouble shooting .................................................29

Specifications ......................................................30

Options ................................................................32

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Prior to use

Prepare the unit prior to use as follows.

1

Attach the strap

Install the strap to reduce the risk of drops.

2

Load batteries

Load batteries correctly in the battery case on the bottom of the unit.
(Refer to "Battery maintenance" on P. 4.)
Refer to pages 7, 8, and 9 to become familiar with all the keys and
functions.

3

Set the clock

Set the clock and calendar according to the following steps (Refer to "Clock"
setting on P. 25. for more details)

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select "CLOCK" with the cursor button.

3. Press the ENTER button to go to the clock-setting mode.

4. Use the cursor button to set the data and time.

5. Press the ESC button. This concludes the clock setting.

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4

Initial setting

Set the displayed temperature unit (°C or °F) and the video output
format (NTSC or PAL) according to the circumstances. Once these
settings have been entered, they are saved as default settings even
after next battery replacement.
(Refer to "Initial setting" on P. 22. for more details)

5

Insert a CF (Compact Flash) card

Open the flap on the side of the unit and insert a CF card in the proper
direction all the way inside. The connection is keyed.

CF card

*CF card: compact flash card

It can save and store image data as well as transfer them to a
computer or PDA without the use of special software.
Image: JPEG format Measured values: CSV format
An 8 MB to 128 MB CF card may be used.

1

Battery maintenance

CAUTION

● Batteries are not loaded in the unit when purchased. Set batteries as

shown in the diagram below.

● Batteries included with shipment are for monitor use, their lifespan is not

guaranteed.

● Manganese batteries may not be used. Use only alkaline or nickel-metal-

hydride batteries.

● Donotopenbatteries,disposeofinfire,heatabove100°C (212°F),

expose contents to water, recharge, put in backwards, mix with used or
other battery types. It may explode or leak and cause personal injury.

Loading the batteries

"AA" alkaline or

"AA" nickel-metal-hydride

batteries

Battery case cover

2

WARNING

● To recharge nickel-metal-hydride batteries, use a proper battery charger.

Improper recharge may result in battery explosion.

● Do not attempt at incinerating the batteries when disposing of them. This

may also cause an explosion.

CAUTION

● After battery replacement, make sure to reset the clock. (Refer to "Clock"

on P. 25.)

● Used batteries should be brought back to the store of purchase or taken to

a battery disposal area.

● If you do not use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries from the

unit.

Replacing the batteries

■ Battery indicator

A battery indicator is displayed in LCD showing three energy levels remaining
in the batteries. When the indicator displays only one bar or level, replace the
batteries immediately.
Proper operations cannot be guaranteed when the indicator displays only one
bar ("Replace").

"Full" "Low" "Replace"

Five minutes after the battery indicator displays only one bar ("Replace"), the

unit will automatically shut itself off.

3

Unit maintenance

Lenses

CAUTION

The lenses are the most essential parts of the unit for accurate
temperature measurement. The accumulation of dirt on the lenses results
in accuracy in measurement and causes deterioration of the lenses.

When lenses are dirty

Remove dust from the lenses with a blower used for camera cleaning.
Wipe off drops of water using gauze or a cotton swab.
In the event of excessive dirt on the lenses, apply a small amount of isopropyl
alcohol on a cotton swab and wipe the lenses clean with it.

Camera lens

Infrared lens

Blower

Cleaning the unit

Wipe the unit clean using a soft dry cloth.
In the event the unit is excessively dirty, dip a cloth in diluted neutral cleanser,
wring it well, and wipe the unit clean with it.

CAUTION

Do not use an organic solvent or other similar substance to clean the
unit. This will cause damage to the unit's surface.
Do not wash the unit with water. This will cause breakage of the unit.

4

Parts name and function

Top view

■ When closed the LCD screen

■ When opened the LCD screen

LCD screen lock button

Push

LCD screen

REC button

DC input terminal
for AC adapter
connection

Video output terminal

CF card slot

Power switch

5

Front view

HOLD button

Camera lens

Infrared lens

Bottom view

Tripod socket hole

Battery case cover

CAUTION

Connect only the dedicated AC adapter to the DC input terminal.

Video output terminal

The signal of the same image that appears on the LCD screen is outputted
from the video output terminal.
To display the image on a TV monitor, connect the output terminal and the
video input terminal of the monitor. Both the AC adapter and the video cable
come in as a standard accessory.

6

Operation panel

ESC button

MENU button

ENTER button

Cursor button

HOLD button

REC button

DISPLAY button

SPEED button

PRESET button

INDEX button

LIGHT button

HOLD button

Switches the unit mode from real time measurement and hold.

REC button

Records the currently held data on the CF card.

ENTER button

Measurement mode

Menu display mode:Enters the setting mode of the currently selected item.
Index display mode: Displays the currently selected image data full-screen.

: switches the parallax corrector (Refer to"Parallax" on P. 18.)

0.5 m→1 m→∞

MENU button

Measurement mode: Displays a menu of setting items.

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ESC button

Menu display mode: Returns to the measurement mode.
Setting mode: Returns to the menu display mode.
Index display mode: Deletes the currently selected image data.

Cursor button

Measurement mode or hold mode:

Index display mode: Selects the recorded data.
Menu display mode: Selects the settings.
Setting mode: Selects setting items or changes the setting values.

Selects measurement pointsdisplayed as numerical values.

DISPLAY button

Switches the display modes. (Refer to "Select display mode" on P. 16.)

SPEED button

Switches the measurement speed between standard-speed (NORMAL) and
high-speed mode (FAST).
NORMAL: Display resolution: 0.1 Ŋ,

FAST: Display resolution: 1 Ŋ, no moving average

with moving average of 10 data (2 seconds)

PRESET button

Switches the measurement conditions such as emissivity, scale (Temperature
Range), and warning settings. These measurement conditions are set in the
setting mode.

INDEX button

Measurement mode: Enters the index display mode that shows thumbnails of

Index display mode: Return to the measurement mode.

recorded image data.

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LIGHT button

Set the brightness of the LCD backlight. The default, immediately after switching
on the power, is MIDDLE. If no operations are made for 10 seconds after setting
the brightness to HIGHEST, the brightness will automatically return to MIDDLE.
In automatic measurement, it will become LOWEST if no operations are made
for 10 seconds.
If a battery indication displays only one bar ("Replace"), it's not possible to set
HIGHEST.

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LCD

Battery indicator

Image size

Cursor
position

Parallax
corrector

Capacity information

VGA

1.0

Date and time

Upper-limit scale
temperature

Upper-limit alarm
temperature

Color scale

Lower-limit alarm
temperature

Lower-limit scale
temperature

Status display

Temperature frame

Temperature of the
selected frame

Measurement condition (1 to 3)

Measurement speed
(NORMAL/FAST)

As illustrated above, data are arranged with the visible image as a base.
The unit appears in this condition when in normal mode.

Color classification of the screen

Characters and numbers on the screen:

white

Display of the selected frame:

white cross
Battery indicator: white
Upper and lower limit alarm temperature marks:

white in normal condition

red in alarm condition (at the same time, the

corresponding frame line thickens)

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Battery indicator

The battery indicator displays 3 energy levels.

When is displayed, replace the batteries immediately.

Capacity information

The numbers of recorded images and potential images calculated from the
remaining capacity of the currently inserted CF card are displayed.
The potential number is a rough estimate and may differ from the actual
depending on the data sizes of recorded images.

Date and time

Displays the built-in clock (updating every second).

Status display

Displays the operational status of the unit in normal mode.
MEAS (during measurement), HOLD (image hold), WAIT (stand-by for
automatic measurement)

AUTO (during Automatic measurement)

Upper-limit scale temperature

Displays the upper-limit of measurement temperature set in the measurement
condition.

Lower-limit scale temperature

Displays the lower measurement temperature set in the measurement
condition.

Upper-limit alarm temperature

Displays the upper-limit alarm temperature set in the setting mode.

Lower-limit alarm temperature

Displays the lower-limit alarm temperature set in the setting mode.

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Temperature of the selected frame

The selected frame is displayed with a white cross. The white cross may be
moved in any direction with the cursor button. The temperature of the selected
frame is displayed on the bottom left of the screen.

Temperature frame

Displayed according to the current display mode.

Measurement speed

Displays the selected response speed. The unit has two speeds, high-speed
(FAST) and standard-speed (NORMAL).

Measurement condition

Displays the preset measurement condition number (1 to 3) selected in the
measurement condition. (Refer to "Measurement conditions (PRESET)" on P.

23.)

Color scale

It is a color-coded temperature scale used for frame display or mosaic display.
The color pattern may be selected from the following 3 patterns: rainbow,
warm, and cool-color. (Refer to "Color scale" on P. 28.)

Parallax corrector

Displaystheparallaxcorrectorsettings.(Referto"Parallax"onP.18.)

Image size

Displaystheimage size to be recordedonthe CF card. (Referto"Recorded
imagesize"onP.20.)

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Measuring

About measurement

Use this unit alone

Use the HOLD button to hold or release the display screen. Use the REC
button to save measurement results on the CF card.

(Refer to "Measuring" below.)

Automatic measurement

Mount the unit on a tripod to perform automatic measurement at the same
location. (Refer to "Automatic measurement" on P. 26.)

Video output

The same image as that displayed on the LCD screen may be displayed on a
TV monitor, and can be recorded on a videotape.

Measuring

1

Power on

Open the LCD screen and slide the power switch to the right. After
approximately ten seconds, the opening screen will be displayed.
Following the opening screen (for ten seconds), a visible image,
temperature data, etc. will be displayed. Slide the power switch to the
right again to turn off the unit.

Measurement screen example

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CAUTION

The screen display changes after the power on as follows:
Do not operate the power switch until a visible image appears on the
screen.

Power ON

↓

Blue screen
(approximately 10 seconds)

↓

Opening screen

Approximately
20 seconds

(approximately 10 seconds)

↓

Visible image

Operating the power switch before a visible image appears may disable
the unit for startup. In this case, disconnect the AC adapter or remove the
batteries for one minute and reset.
In power on of battery-use unit, if the screen light up for a moment but the
opening screen does not appear after 10 seconds from that, replace the
battery.

2

Select display mode

Select the display mode with the DISPLAY button.

Visible image only

→→ →

Temperature mosaic

color display

Color frame display example

Battery indicator

Capacity information

Date and time

Opening screen

Temperature frame
color display

Upper-limit scale
temperature

Upper-limit alarm
temperature

Temperature
of the selected
frame

Lower-limit alarm
temperature

Lower-limit scale
temperature

Status display

Measurement speed Measurement condition

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3

Measure

Point the lens toward the measurement object, and a corresponding
visible image and temperature measurement result will be displayed.
Display mode: temperature frame color or mosaic color display with
MEAS shown on the bottom right of the screen
Press the HOLD button to hold the display.
With HOLD show on the bottom right of the screen.
To record the data, press the REC button. (Refer to "Operation panel"
on P. 9.)
Press the HOLD button again to release the hold, and instantaneous
measurement results will be displayed.
The temperature of the measurement point selected with the cursor
button is displayed on the bottom left of the screen.

NOTE

● To measure temperature accurate by adjust the distance as to keep the

target frame and its perimeter within the range of the object.

● If the set emissivity value does not meet that of the object, accurate

measurement results will not be obtained. (Refer to "Emissivity chart" on
P. 24 and "Other settings" on P. 23.)

● In measurement of low-emissivity object, heat emission from a

surrounding heat source may interfere that from the object to cause in
accurate result.
In this case, avoid the heat source or put a shield between the source and
object.

4

Power off

Slide the power switch to the right again, the unit will turn off. When the

auto-power off setting be activated, the unit automatically power off if no
operations are made for one minute.

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Measurement area

The area of temperature measurement is illustrated below.
The dimensions used in the illustration are that for a 1 m distance between the
unit and the object.

LCD screen

Measurement area

A: 440 mm

C: 55 mm

D: 55 mm

B: 440 mm

A, B: measurement area size (vertical and horizontal)
C, D: intervals between adjacent measurement point centers

Distance A B C D

0.5 m 220 220 28 28

1.0 m 440 440 55 55

2.0 m 880 880 110 110

(mm)

■ Parallax

The difference in position between the infrared lens and the visible lens may
cause lateral displacement of the displayed area against measurement the
actual measurement location.
This displacement is called "parallax." By aligning the parallax corrector with
the object, the parallax can be reduced to a minimum. The parallax corrector
may be set to three levels: 0.5 m, 1 m, and ∞.

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Recording data

■

When recording with the REC button

Press the HOLD button first to freeze the screen.
Press the REC button with the screen display held, both the currently displayed
image and temperature data are stored on the CF card.

Stored file names

Image: PICTxxxx.jpg
Measurement values: DATAxxxx.csv

*"xxxx" is a serial number from 0001 to 9999, and automatically

decided as follows.
When no data files are saved on the CF card, the number start with 0001,
and increases by 1 every data storing. The next of 9999 is 0001.
The "xxxx" values of the corresponding image and temperature-value files
are same. A temperature-value file contains 64 measurement point
temperature data.

■

When recording data in automatic measurement

The displayed image and temperature data is recorded on the CF card. In
automatic measurement, all the measured temperature data is recorded.
However, the image recording depends on the SAVE DATA setting of auto
mode conditions.
(Refer to "Automatic measurement" on P. 26.)

Stored file names

Image: PICTxxxx.jpg
Measurement values: LOGDATA.csv

*"xxxx" of a image file name is a serial number from 0001 to 9999, and
automatically decided as follows.
When no data files are saved on the CF card, the number start with 0001,
and increases by 1 every data storing. The next of 9999 is 0001.
Measurement value files are always named LOGDATA.csv. Even when
multiple measurements are performed, each measurement value is saved
in succession in one file (LOGDATA.csv). One measurement value
contains 64 measurement point temperature data.

A commercially CF card reader is included with the unit to review temperature
data and pictures. The image data can be viewed with browser software such
as "Internet Explorer" and the temperature data can be read with "Excel."
Data can also be copied or deleted with a personal computer. The CF card
reader comes with a CF card and a quick start manual. The manual shows how
to install the CF card reader.

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■

Data in CSV files

The arrangement of recorded data in CSV files is as follows:

1st data: measurement date
2nd data: measurement time
3rd to 66th data: temperature values

Arrangement of data and measurement points

Upper of measurement area

Left-side of
measurement area

Lower of measurement area

Right-side of
measurement area

■ Recorded image size

PresstheESCbuttonandtheENTERbuttonsimultaneouslyinmeasurement
mode,therecordedimagesizeisswitchedbetweenVGAandQVGA.The
VGArecordedimagesizeis640x480dotsandtheQVGAsizeis320x240
dots.
TheframerateoftheLCDscreenwithVGAsetislongerthanthatwithQVGA
set.

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Viewing recorded images

Press the INDEX button to display thumbnails of recorded images. Select an
image using the cursor button and press the ENTER button to enlarge the
selected image. Press on the ESC button to return to the thumbnail screen.

To delete an image, select the image and press the ESC button and then,
press the ENTER button.
To return to the regular measurement screen, press either the DISPLAY button
or the INDEX button.

NOTE

● When many (several dozens of) files are recorded, it may take considerable

time to display all of them.

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Initial settings

Power on the unit and press the DISPLAY button, PRESET button, and LIGHT
button simultaneously, the screen will display the initial setting mode.

Initial setting screen

Select the settings with the vertical cursor buttons.
Change the settings with the horizontal cursor buttons.
The selected items are displayed in red.

●

Japanese/English

This setting is invalid. The display is always in English.

●

NTSC/PAL

NTSC: Sets the video output format to NTSC.
PAL: Sets the video output format to PAL.

●

°C/°F
°C: Sets the temperature unit to Celsius.
°F: Sets the temperature unit to Fahrenheit.

To put the settings into effect, press the ESC button.

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Other settings

Measurement conditions (PRESET)

Set measurement condition for PRESET 1 to 3.
The following items can be set:

●

SCALE: Temperature range of the color scale

●

ε: Emissivity correction value

●

ALARM: Upper and lower alarm temperatures.

■ How to set

Enter the SETTING mode with the MENU
button and select PRESET, and press the
ENTER button.

Use the horizontal cursor buttons, to select
the digit to be modified.
Use the vertical cursor buttons to adjust the
value.

To establish the setting, press the ESC
button.
To switch the presets, use the PREST button.

<Default settings>

1：SCALE -50℃to1000℃ε0.95 ALARM -50℃／ 1000℃
2：SCALE 0℃to 50℃ε0.95 ALARM 0℃／ 50℃
3：SCALE -30℃to 200℃ε0.95 ALARM -30℃／ 200℃

When the measured temperature is out of the range
specified these values, a buzzer sounds. In frame color
display, the frame line of the correspond point thickenes.

Scale range
Set εrange 0.10 to 1.00 0.01 step

-50℃to 1000℃ 1℃ step (same for alarm setting)

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Substances have their own emissivity values.
To obtain proper temperature values, set the correct emissivity of the object to be
measured.

■ Emissivity chart

In measurement for low emissivity objects, indicated values sometimes
fluctuate. In this case, the use of blackbody spray or tape is recommended.
Emissivity depends on the surface conditions and the thickness as well as the
substance. Use the following examples in the chart as a reference.

Name

Asphalt

Concrete

Cement

Sand

Soil

Water

Ice

Snow

Glass

Ceramic

Marble

Fluorite

Gypsum

Plaster

Red brick

Fiber

Cloth (black)

Skin (human)

Leather

Emissivity

0.90〜0.98

0.94

0.96

0.90

0.92〜0.96

0.92〜0.96

0.96〜0.98

0.83

0.90〜0.95

0.90〜0.94

0.94

0.30〜0.40

0.80〜0.90

0.89〜0.91

0.93〜0.96

0.90

0.98

0.98

0.75〜0.80

Name

Charcoal (powder)

Paint lacquer

Paint lacquer

Rubber (black)

Plastic

Wood

Paper

Aluminum oxide

Chromium oxide

Copper oxide

Iron oxide

Nickel oxide

Titanium oxide

Zinc oxide

Brass oxide

Uneven bronze

Rolled stainless

Rusted steel

(mat black)

Emissivity

0.96

0.80〜0.95

0.97

0.94

0.85〜0.95

0.90

0.70〜0.94

0.76

0.81

0.78

0.78〜0.82

0.90

0.40〜0.60

0.11〜0.28

0.56〜0.64

0.55

0.45

0.69

02

Clock

Set date, time, and auto power-off function for the built-in clock.

■ How to set

Enter the setting mode with the MENU button, select the CLOCK setting and
press the ENTER button. The screen for CLOCK setting will be displayed.

In this screen, the settings for the DATEěTIME, DISPLAY STYLE, and auto
power-off function may be selected.

Use the horizontal cursor buttons to select the digit to be modified.
Use the vertical cursor buttons to adjust the value.

To select the display style, use the vertical cursor buttons to select either "1" or
"2".
The value selected with the vertical cursor buttons flashes.
The selected items are displayed in red.

For the auto-power off setting, use the lateral cursor buttons to select either
"on" or "off". After a selection is made, the item is then displayed in red.

<Default setting>

DATE／TIME ：2001/11/01 09:00:00
DISPLAY STYLE ：１：2001/11/01 09:00:00

*To establish the settings, press the ESC button.

03

Automatic measurement

To perform automatic measurement, set the START, END, and INTERVAL of
measurement time.
The measurement intervals is set to "00:00," the unit will operate normally.

■ How to set

Enter the SETTING mode with the MENU
button, and select the AUTO MODE and
press the ENTER button. The screen for
AUTO MODE setting will be displayed.

In this screen, the conditions for auto-data
recording may be set.

START: auto-data record start

time (year, month, day,

hour, minute)
END: auto-data record end time (year, month, day, hour, minute)
INTERVAL: auto-data record intervals (hour, minute)
SAVE DATA: image record condition

1: ALL PICTURE: records all images every auto-data

record.

2: FIRST PICTURE: records only the image at auto-mode

start

3: FIRST AND LAST PICTURE: records the images at the start and

end of auto-mode

Use the horizontal cursor buttons to select the digit to be modified.
Use the vertical cursor buttons to adjust values.
When the auto-data record intervals is set to "00:00," automatic data recording
will not be activated.

To select an option of SAVE DATA, use the vertical cursor buttons.
The selected item flash, the currently selected item is displayed in red.
To put the settings into effect, press the ESC button.

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startsautomaticmeasurementatthesetSTARTtime.Thestatusdisplay
become"AUTO."

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<Default settings>
START: the time when the AUTO MODE setting screen is displayed
END: the time when the AUTO MODE setting screen is displayed
INTERVAL: 00:00
Record method: 1:ALL PICTURE

*To abort running automatic measurement, press the ESC button.

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Color scale

The following three patterns may be selected for the color scale used for
mosaic color display or frame color display.

Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3

Rainbow colors Warm colors Cool colors

(Default setting)

(Hot)

Red

(Hot)

Yellow

(Hot)

White

〜

Yellow

〜

Green

〜〜〜

Blue

(Cold)

〜〜

Red

Black

(Cold)

Sky

blue

Blue

(Cold)

■ How to set

1. Press the MENU button to enter the SETTING mode.

2. Use the vertical cursor buttons to select COLOR SCALE and press the

ENTER button. The selection screen for the temperature frame color

scale will appear.

3. The horizontal cursor buttons to select patterns to be displayed.

*To establish the settings and return to the prior mode, press the ESC button.

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Trouble shooting

■ The screen does not display any images.

Cause

The batteries are exhausted.

The backlight is OFF.

■ The measured temperatures are incorrect.

Cause

Lenses are dirty.

There is a source of intense
heat nearby.

The emissivity setting is
inappropriate.

There is little remaining power
in the batteries.

The temperature of the unit is
unstable.

Remedy

Replace the batteries.

Press the LIGHT button.

Remedy

Clean the lenses.

Block or remove the source of the
heat emissions from the area to be
measured.

Set an appropriate emissivity value.

Replace the batteries.

Let the unit get acclimatized to the
surrounding temperature before
measurement.

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Specifications

Measurement temperature range

-50℃ to 1000℃ or -58ºF to 1832ºF

Detector 64-element array sensor (8 horizontal rows by 8 vertical columns)
Measurement wavelength

8 µm to 16 µm

Measurement accuracy

Within ±2℃ (0.0℃ to 200.0℃)
Within ±1% of the displayed value (200.1℃ to 1000.0℃)
Within ±10% of the displayed value minus 2℃ (-50℃ to -0.1℃)

Reproducibility

Standard mode 2σ, 64 point average
Within 0.5℃ (0.0℃ to 500.0℃)
Within 1.0℃ (-50℃ to -0.1℃, 500.1℃ to 1000.0℃)

Image pickup element

CMOS image sensor

Liquid-crystal display

3.8 inch TFT color liquid-crystal

Shortest measurement/image distance

0.5 m

Field of view

55 mm square at 1 m distance

Parallax Corrector

0.5 m, 1 m, and ∞ levels

Recording medium

CF card, 8 MB to 128 MB

External connector

DC input terminal (for specially made AC adapter)
Video output terminal (NTSC/PAL format)

Power source

6 "AA" alkaline or "AA" nickel-metal-hydride batteries or AC adapter

Battery life

One hour, continuous (Alkaline battery)

Surrounding temperature and humidity range for proper usage

Temperature of 0℃ to 40℃
Relative humidity of 35% to 85% (No condensation)

Surrounding temperature for storage

-20℃ to 55℃ (No condensation)

Dimensions 55 mm x 123 mm x 167 mm
Mass Approx. 700 g (excluding batteries and CF card)

1.

Standard accessories

• Hand strap: 1

• "AA" alkaline batteries: 6

• Soft case: 1

• AC adapter: 1

• CF card reader: 1

• CF card (16 MB): 1

• Video cable: 1

• Operating manual (this manual): 1

1/1/

Options

●

Blackbody spray

●

Blackbody tape

WARNING

Using another adapter not included in the option set may result in fire
or breakage. Make sure to use only the AC adapter included in the
option set.

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OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship

WARRANTY/ DISCLAIMER

for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA’s Warranty adds an additional one (1)
month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and shipping
time. This ensures that OMEGA’s customers receive maximum coverage on each product.

If the unit malfunctions, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation. OMEGA’s Customer Service
Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon
examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge.
OMEGA’s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser, including but
not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repair, or
unauthorized modification. This WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered
with or shows evidence of having been damaged as a result of excessive corrosion; or current, heat, mois­ture or vibration; improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other operating conditions outside of
OMEGA’s control. Components in which wear is not warranted, include but are not limited to contact
points, fuses, and triacs.

OMEGA is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various products. However,
OMEGA neither assumes responsibility for any omissions or errors nor assumes liability
for any damages that result from the use of its products in accordance with information
provi ded by OMEGA, either verba l or w ritten. OMEGA warrants only that the parts
manufactured by the company will be as specified and free of defects. OMEGA MAKES NO
OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THAT OF TITLE, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
HEREBY DISCLAIMED. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The remedies of purchaser set forth
herein are exclusive, and the total liability of OMEGA with respect to this order, whether
based on contract, warranty, negligence, indemnification, strict liability or otherwise, shall
not exceed the purchase price of the component upon which liability is based. In no event
shall OMEGA be liable for consequential, incidental or special damages.

CONDITIONS: Equipment sold by OMEGA is not intended to be used, nor shall it be used: (1) as a
“Basic Component” under 10 CFR 21 (NRC), used in or with any nuclear installation or activity; or
(2) in medical applications or used
nuclear instal lation or activi ty, med ical application, used on humans, or misused in any way,
OMEGA assumes no responsibility as set forth in our basic WARRANTY/ DISCLAIMER language,
and, additionally, purchaser will indemnify OMEGA and hold OMEGA harmless from any liability or
damage whatsoever arising out of the use of the Product(s) in such a manner.

Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the OMEGA Customer Service Department .
BEFORE RETURNING ANY PRODUCT(S) TO OMEGA, PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN AN AUTHORIZED
RETU RN (AR) NUMBER FROM OMEGA’ S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (IN ORDER TO
AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS). The assigned AR number should then be marked on the outside of
the return package and on any correspondence. The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges,
freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent breakage in transit.

FOR WARRANTY RETURNS, please have the
following information available BEFORE
contacting OMEGA:

1. Purchase Order number under which the
product was PURCHASED,

2. Model and serial number of the product under
warranty, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems
relative to the product.

OMEGA’s policy is to make running changes, not model changes, whenever an improvement is possible. This affords
our customers the latest in technology and engineering.
OMEGA is a registered trademark of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.
© Copyright 2011 OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. All rights reserved. This document may not be copied, photocopied, repro­duced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without the prior written
consent of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.

RETURN REQUESTS / INQUIRIES

on humans. Should any Product(s) be used in or with any

FOR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS,
OMEGA for current repair charges. Have the
following information available BEFORE con­tacting OMEGA:

1. Purchase Order number to cover the COST
of the repair,

2. Model and serial number of the product, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems
relative to the product.

consult

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