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It is the policy of OMEGA Engineering, Inc. to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI
regulations that apply. OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New
Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon certification.
The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA accepts no liability for any
errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
WARNING: These products are not designed for use in, and should not be used for, human applications.
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WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER
OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship 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 provided by
OMEGA, either verbal or written. 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
co mponen t upo n wh ich liabil ity is based. In no event shall OMEGA be lia ble 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 on humans. Should any Product(s) be used in or with any nuclear installation or
activity, medical 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.
RETURN REQUESTS/INQUIRIES
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 RETURN
(AR) NUM B E R FROM OMEG A’S C U S TOMER SERVICE D E PART MENT (IN ORD E R T O 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
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.
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.
RETURNS, please have the
FOR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS,
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.
4. Front Panel Controls and Indicators ............................................................ 3-1
5. Heat Up/Cool Down Transition Time Table ................................................ 3-4
6. Pinout For 9-Pin PC Series .......................................................................... 4-1
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Section 1 - Introduction
The CL1600 Surface Probe Tester is designed for ease of use and reliability whenever
you have a need to test, check or confirm a reading from a surface probe under a set
temperature.
It is important that you read this manual completely and follow all safety precautions
before operating this instrument.
1.1Precautions
To avoid personal injury, please follow all safety precautions and operating instructions
outlined in this section.
• Caution! Do not touch the hot plate or its surrounding components at any time; the
temperature on the hot plate is the same as the temperature indicated on the controller
display. Please be careful.
• The CL1600 can operate at very high temperatures, when testing and handling surface
sensors, they too will get very hot at the tip end, so be sure to have a heat resistant plate
to place the sensors after testing and to allow them to cool down.
• Never turn the power off when the hot plate is set to temperatures higher than 100
degrees C. Damage to the electronic controller or to the heater could occur.
• Never leave your tester unattended when in use.
• Keep out of children reach.
• Never permanently place or attach any object within 6 inches of the plate.
• Do not operate in explosive environments.
• Never operate this unit with a power cord other than the one provided with this system.
• This instrument is intended for indoor use only.
• On initial use, or if this unit hasn’t been power for a period of 10 days, it is
recommended to turn the unit on and allow to run at 50 degrees C for 1 hour, before
using at higher settings.
• Components and heater lifetime can be shortened by continuous high temperature use.
• Never place any foreign materials on the surface of the hot plate, fluids can leak into
the electronic cabinet and into the heater assembly causing risk of injury and
permanent damage to the tester.
• In the event this instrument blows a fuse, it could be due to a power surge or a
component failure. Replace the fuses once, and then re-power the unit. If the fuses
blow again, please contact Omega Engineering Customer Service at
1-800-622-2378 or 203-359-1660. We can also be reached on the Internet at
www.omega.com, e-mail: cservice@omega.com
• Always replace fuses with one of the same rating, voltage and type. For safety reasons;
never replace a fuse with one of higher voltage value.
• The CL1600 Probe Tester was designed to be a precision instrument with durability,
trouble free and ease of operation as our main goals; as such, this unit should not be
operated in dirty, dusty, wet or oily environments.
Introduction
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Introduction
There are no user serviceable parts inside your unit. Attempting to repair or service
your unit may void your warranty.
1.2Safety Warnings and IEC Symbols
This device is marked with international safety and hazard symbols in accordance with
IEC 1010. It is important to read and follow all precautions and instructions in this
manual before operating or commissioning this device as it contains important
information relating to safety and EMC. Failure to follow all safety precautions may
result in injury and or damage to your tester. Use of this device in a manner not specified
by the manufacturer may impair protection provided within the unit.
IEC symbols Description
NOTE:
Figure 1. IEC Symbols
1.3Statement on Marking
It is the policy of OMEGA®to comply with all world-wide safety and EMI/EMC
regulations that apply. OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the
European New Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate
device upon certification.
Omega's CL1600 Surface Probe Tester is a system designed to check and verifly surface
probe readings across a wide range in temperatures, 25 to 450°C (77 to 842°F). The
CL1600 allows periodic in-house testing and provides preventive maintenance for all
your surface sensors.
A large diameter, mirror like, high grade Aluminum alloy Hotplate design, allows the most
stability while maintaining quick, uniform heat-up on the entire system.
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Section 2 - Installation
2.1Unpacking
Remove the packing list and verify that you have received all your equipment. If you
have any questions about the shipment, please call our Customer Service Department at
1-800-622-2378 or 203-359-1660. We can also be reached on the Internet at omega.com
e-mail: info@omega.com
When you receive the shipment, inspect the container and equipment for any signs of
damage. Note any evidence of rough handling in transit. Immediately report any damage
to the shipping agent.
The carrier will not honor any damage claims unless all shipping material is saved
for inspection. After examining and removing contents, save packing material and
carton in the event reshipment is necessary.
The following items are supplied in the box:
NOTE:
Installation
2
• CL1600 Surface Probe Tester (1)
• User’s Manual (1)
• Calibration Certificate (1)
• Power Cord (1)
• RS232 Communications Cable (1)
• User Interface Software CD (1)
2.2Mounting
Place this unit on a bench or table top in horizontal position. To operate, be sure to stay
away from constantly open and close doors, air conditioning vents, adjacent computer
fans, room air moving fans, open windows, etc.
2.3Ambient Temperature
The CL1600 Probe Tester can generate any temperature within the specified temperature
range when operated at ambient temperatures of 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F).
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1
3
4
5
2
Installation
2.4Main Power Connection
The CL1600 will operate from 90 to 120 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 2400 W.
This instrument is shipped from the factory with a power cord to handle 120 Vac.
NOTE:
All electrical connections and wiring should be performed by suitable trained
personnel only.
2.5Installing the CL1600 Programmer Software
Overview
The CL1600 Surface Probe Tester ships from the factory with a copy of the Omega
Programmer software.
This is an easy to use software package, especially written for the CL1600. Only one
instrument can run this software in one computer at a time.
Program Installation
It is advisable to have your IT Department install this software into your computer.
Always back-up your system before attempting to install this or any other software
package into your computer.
Assuming you have backed up your computer files, run the install program.
This program will run trouble free with Windows
®
95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP.
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Figure 2. Main Screen
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Figure 3. Setting Screen
Installation
2
On your desktop, double click the CL1600 programmer icon. This will open a window
and the Omega Logo (see figure 2) appears for a few seconds, then the main screen
opens.
1. On the main screen top left there are two analog gages and two digital display
windows below, one is red to indicate process temperature, the other is green to
indicate set point temperature.
2. Below, there is a graph which tracks the set point and process values.
The set point and process values are on the vertical axis, while the capture duration
time is displayed along the horizontal axis.
3. On the top right the change temperature wheel will allow rough temperature setting
between 45 to 450°C.
Below it there is a fine tune up and down arrow that allows for fine tune settings in
increments of 0.1 degrees.
To the right there is the FIND button. Pressing this button will start tracking the set
temperature on the controller.
4. The CL1600 programmer software includes 10 preset temperature settings ranging
from 45 to 450°C.
5. SETTINGS: Pressing this button will bring a second screen into view (see figure 3).
SOUND: Will allow audible indications while monitoring.
Selections: ON, OFF
Default: OFF
COM Port: Selects the communication port to be used while monitoring.
Selections are: COM 1, COM 2, COM 3 or COM 4.
Default: COM1
DECIMAL POINT: Selects the decimal point accuracy for the readouts.
Selections: ONE, NONE
Default: ONE
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Installation
TEMPERATURE UNITS: Selects units of temperature to display on readouts.
Selections: CELSIUS, FAHRENHEIT
Default: CELSIUS
SKIP LOGO INTRODUCTION: Selecting this box will cancel the logo
introduction when the program is activated from your desktop.
LOG TO FILE: Selecting this box will allow data login
This command is inactive at this time.
CHART TIME BASE: Allows user to set the horizontal time graph display
Selections are: 1 minute, 10 minutes and 1 hour
AUTOMATIC SCALING: Selecting this box will pre-select a vertical scale
which varies according to temperature setting.
Un-selecting this box, will allow user to set up values to zoom-in
closer to the desired temperature range.
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CL1600
SURFACE PROBE
CALIBRATOR
MADE IN U.S.A.
90-250VAC 50/60 Hz, 925W
FUSE 2 EA: F 5A 250V
RS232
MODEL NO:
SERIAL NO:
OMEGA ENGINEERING INC.
STAMFORD, CT. 06907-0047
1-800-826-6342
www.omega.com
CL1600
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST
THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH ONLY THE SAME
TYPE, RATING AND SIZE OF FUSE. DISCONNECT
POWER FROM SOURCE BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
O l
CAUTI ON!
HOT SURFACE
CAUTI ON!
HOT SURFACE
SURFAC E
PLAT E
PROCESS TEMP.
SETPOINT TEMP.
PARAMETER
ACCESS KEY
RAISE KEY
RESET
LOWER KEY
MODE KEY
POWER SWITCH
RS232 PORT
FUSE BOX
AC POWER
INPUT
MODEL/SERIAL
NUMBERS
SAFETY WARNING
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
HEAT
SHIELD
REFERENCE
PROBE
ENTRY
PROBE NOT
SUPPLIED
Section 3 - Operation
3.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Operation
3
Figure 4. Front Panel Controls and Indicators
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Operation
NOTE:
P.I.D. Control:
Proportional, integral, derivative control ( P.I.D.) is a temperature control algorithm
used in high-end temperature controllers. The controller causes the process to attain
the desired temperature by turning the process on or off. The process may be a
heater or refrigerator. As the process temperature approaches the setpoint
temperature the hot or cold process will be pulsed to reduce the corrective measures
and minimize overshooting. The controller provides a visual representation of the
process status through LED indicators. An indicator may be lit continuously, blink or
shut off entirely to indicate that the process is on, being pulsed, or off, respectively.
Parameter/Access Key: This key is inactive.
Press to scroll through menu parameters
Raise Key:
Use to increase values (hold for fast-step progression).
Lower Key:
Use to decrease values (hold for fast-step progression).
Mode Key: This key is inactive.
Press to save settings and exit a menu level.
Process Temperature:
This field displays the current temperature of the target plate. (red display)
Setpoint Temperature:
The field displays the desired target temperature. Once the target plate reaches this
desired temperature, both displays will read the same value. (green display)
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AC Power Input:
The customer connects the power cord to the AC Power Input. As a safety precaution, the
power cord cannot be connected if the fuse compartment is open. Refer to Section 5.3
for information on fuse replacement.
Reference Probe Port:
The reference probe port enables the user to monitor the target plate temperature with an
external instrument.
Serial Port:
The female phone jack port allows the customer to make RS232 interface with the
CL1600. A detailed description of this port is described in Section 4.
3.2Changing the Temperature Setpoint
The internal parameters in the microprocessor have been set to be functional between 25
and 450°C (77 to 842°F).
Operation
3
Manual Temperature Change
To change the temperature set point to any value within the allowable range, use the up
or down arrow keys as needed, holding the corresponding key down will allow fast-step
progression.
Automated Temperature Change
The CL1600 includes a user interface computer program, which can be accessed and
activated through the RS232 port. For a complete description of included features, please
turn to section 2-5.
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2.0 min. 4.0 min. 2.0 min. 8.0 min. 11.0 min.
50°C100°C200°C300°C400°C450°C
25°C
FROMTO
16.0 min.
3
Operation
3
3.3Heat-Up/Cool-Down Cycle Transition Times
The following table shows the amount of time required to change the target plate
temperature from one setpoint to another. The starting temperature is shown along the
left side. The final temperature is shown along the top. All transition times are
approximate.
Heat Up Transition Time
Figure 5. Heat Up/Cool Down Transition Time Table
Cool Down Transition Time
The CL1600 will take 90 minutes to cool down from 450°C. Be sure the unit has cooled
down and it is safe to touch before handling the unit.
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Section 4 - RS232 Communication
TO: COMPUTER SERIAL PORT
TO: INSTRUMENT
1234
TXRX GND
TXRXGND
5
6789
The RS232 communications port allows bi-directional data transfer via a three conductor
cable consisting of signal ground, receive input, and transmit output. It is recommendedthat less than fifty feet of cable be used between the computer and this instrument.* Note
that multiple instruments cannot be tied to the same port in this configuration. The
RS232 port is optically isolated to eliminate ground loop problems.
Below is a pinout diagram for the serial port of the CL1600 as well as the pinout for a 9pin PC serial port. The cable should be attached only when the computer and CL1600 are
off.
RS232 Communication
4
Figure 6. Pinout for a 9-pin PC Serial Port
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Maintenance
Section 5 - Maintenance
5.1Calibration
This unit has been fine tuned at the factory and calibrated to give optimum performance
of its full temperature range. It is recommended that the unit be returned annually
for re-calibration. Please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-622-2378 or
203-359-1660.
5.2Cleaning
Remove all electrical connections and power before attempting any cleaning.
5.2.1Main Body
Only a damp soft rag with a mild cleaning solution should be used to clean the main
body of this unit.
CAUTION:
5.2.2Target Plate
Do not attempt to clean the target plate. The target plate has a special coating applied and
cleaning may change the performance of your unit.
5.3Fuse Replacement
Disconnect all power from source before attempting fuse replacement.
For continued protection against the risk of fire replace with only the same size, type
and rating fuse indicated here and on the rear panel of your unit.
ModelFuse
CL16002 ea. FSA 150 V
WARNING:
CAUTION:
(Fast Acting 5 amps)
Vde Approved (5 x 20 mm diameter x 20 mm long)
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Section 6 - Troubleshooting Guide
ProblemSolution
1. Unit will not turn on.a. Check all electrical connections.
2. Unit turns on but the targeta. Check that you have entered a setpoint
plate will not get hot.above the ambient temperature.
3. Controller display showsa. Unit requires service, contact our
“Error” and the target platecustomer service department.
will not get hot or cold.
Troubleshooting Guide
b. Check rear panel fuses.
c. Unit requires service, contact our customer
service department.
b. Verify that the controller is set to its
factory default settings.
c. Unit requires service, contact our
customer service department.
d. Press reset button on rear panel.
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4 Target plate temperature willa. Verify that the controller is set to its
not stabilize to within ± .1°Cfactory default settings.
of the setpoint temperature.
b. Unit requires service, contact our
customer service department.
5. Unable to communicate with a. Check that you have made the proper
the unit through the RS232wiring connections between your unit
connection port.and computer.
b. Unit requires service, contact our
customer service department.
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Glossary
Section 7 - Glossary of Terms Used in This Manual
Calibration
The process of adjusting an instrument or compiling a deviation chart so that its reading
can be correlated to the actual value being measured.
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission
PID
Proportional, Integral, Derivative. A three mode control action where the controller has
time proportioning, integral (auto reset) and derivative rate action.