Omega Products OS523 User Manual

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VISUAL FUNCTION FLOW CHART

LCK

LAL

ATC

PRN

HAL

MODE MODEDISPLAY DISPLAY

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LCK

LCK

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LCK

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LCK

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LCK

LCK

(Model OS533)

LCK

(Model OS531, OS532
OS530L, OS530HR)

While in these 5 modes:

Use key to change
temperature from °F to °C
or vice versa.

Use key to turn on the
display backlighting.

AVOID EXPOSURE

LASER RADIATION

IS EMITTED FROM

THIS APERTURE

LASER RADIATION - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

OUTPUT <1 mW, WAVELENGTH 630-670 nm
CLASS II (2) LASER PRODUCT, COMPLIES
WITH FDA 21CFR 1040.10 & EN60825-1/11.2001

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OMEGASCOPE

CAUTION

Warning and
Certification
Label

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments

or performance of procedures
other than those specified here
may result in hazardous
radiation exposure. Refer to the
Operator’s Manual for complete
warnings and cautions.

OMEGASCOPE

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Handheld Infrared
Thermometer

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 Engineering, Inc. 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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MQS2891-0903

OS531
OS532
OS533
OS534
OS530L
OS530HR
OS53x-CF
OS523
OS524

WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER

OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of 25 months from date of
purchase of the base unit and 13 months from date of purchase on
Laser Sight Module. 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 are 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 if 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
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WHATSOEVER, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THAT OF TITLE,
AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
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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 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) 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.

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.

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

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

2. Model and serial number of the
product, 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.

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© Copyright 2006 OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. All rights reserved.

This document may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or
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part, without the prior written consent of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.

3. Press the key to lock the trigger. The
icon will appear. This allows the thermometer to

operate continuously whether or not the trigger is
pulled. To unlock the trigger, press the key

again.

4. To complete a temperature measurement, release
the trigger; the thermometer goes into sleep
mode.

NOTE: If the icon flashes and the unit beeps
intermittently, the batteries must be replaced with
fresh batteries immediately.

Servicing North America:

U.S.A.: One Omega Drive, P.O. Box 4047

ISO 9001 Certified

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Using this Quick Start Manual

Use this Quick Start Manual with your OS530/OS520
series Handheld Infrared Thermometer to set it up
and perform basic operations. These tasks are:

• Installing the Batteries

• Operating the Laser Sight

• Taking Temperature Readings

• Display Mode Sequence
For detailed information, refer to the

User’s Guide (M2891).

Getting Started

Parts of the Thermometer

Figure 1. Front of the Thermometer

Figure 2. Rear of the Thermometer

Laser Beam

Aperture

Identification Label

(bottom)

Tripod Thread

Mount

Analog Output Jack (1mV/deg)

ac Adapter Input Jack

RS-232 Phone Jack

(OS533, OS534,
OS523, OS524)

Thermocouple Input

Socket (SMP)

Laser
Dot/Circle
Switch

Figure 9. OS534/OS523-1 Field of View

Figure 10. OS53x-CF Field of View

Figure 11. OS523-2 Field of View

Figure 12. OS523-3 Field of View

8.7"

0.5"@ 0

5.1"

13mm @ 0

1.5"

38

130

221

0.9"

0' 16' 82'50'

*SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED

AT 90% ENERGY

D:S

=

110:1

25

0

5 15

DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (FT)

SPOT DIA.* (MM)

SPOT DIA.* (IN)

DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (M)

7.0"

.35"@ 24"

1.6"

9mm @ 610mm

.8"

21

42

181

.9"

22

4.0"

101

0’

3’

16’10’2’ 5’

SPOT DIA.* (MM)

*SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED

AT 90% ENERGY

5.0

0

.61

1.5

1.0

3.0

SPOT DIA.* (IN)

DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (FT)

DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (M)

2.9"

0.9"@ 0

1.9"

22mm @ 0

1.2"

1.0"

31

26

48

75

0.9"

0'

3'

16'10'

*SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED

AT 90% ENERGY

D:S

=

60:1

5'

5.0

0

1.0 3.01.5

SPOT DIA.* (MM)

SPOT DIA.* (IN)

DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (FT)

DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (M)

.45"

11.5

3"

SPOT DIA.* (MM)

*SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED

AT 90% ENERGY

7.6

SPOT DIA.* (IN)

DISTANCE: SENSOR LENS TO OBJECT (in.)

DISTANCE: SENSOR LENS TO OBJECT (cm.)

15.2

6"

9"12"

15"

.15"

.39"

.78"

1.17"

3.9

9.9

19.9

29.9

D:S = 40:1

22.9

30.5

38.1

0.9"

22

0

0

Taking Temperature Readings

1. Aim at the target. If you are not using the Laser
Sighting, use the “V” groove on top of the thermometer
to align the target to the thermometer’s field of view.

Figure 6. Field of View Positions

2. Pull and hold the trigger. To use the laser sighting, set
the laser power switch to the ON position. The Power
Indicator LED and the laser beam will turn on. The
laser beam will stay on as long as the trigger is pulled.
The target temperature and emissivity (E) will be
displayed on the LCD. You can

press the or key to increment or
decrement the target emissivity.

Figure 7. OS531, OS532, OS530L Field of View

Figure 8. OS533, OS530HR Field of View

4.8"

1.0" @ 0" to 20"

2.5cm @ 51cm

1.2"

1.0"

2.5

6.0

4.0

8.0

10.0

12.2

1601208040

1.0"

1.8"

2.4"

3.0"

3.6"

4.2"

1' 2'

200

8'6'

0**

DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (FT)

DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (CM)

SPOT DIA.* (IN)SPOT DIA.* (CM)

*SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED

AT 90% ENERGY

D:S = 20:1

4'

244

3' 5' 7'

20"

Field of View

Target

(ACCEPTABLE)

(UNACCEPTABLE)

START HERE

2

3

4

Parts of the Display

Figure 3. Display and Keypad View

Installing the Batteries

Invert the unit and install 4 fresh AA size batteries
as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4. Installing the Batteries

ac Operation

The thermometer may be operated on ac power
using the optional ac adapter. 120Vac/60 Hz and
220Vac/50 Hz adapters are available.

Operating the Laser Sight Module

WARNING: DO NOT AIM THE LASER BEAM AT

ANYONE’S EYES.

The laser sight module is built into the thermometer.
Set the laser power switch to the ON position.

Figure 5. Two Laser Configurations

The thermometer is ready for operation.

2 Types of Laser Beams

Laser Dot

Laser Circle

LCK

HAL

LOBAT

ATC

LAL

PRN

°F °C

Display

Mode

Data

Associated with

Display Mode

Backlighting

Icon

Unit of

Measure

Main Display
Temperature

Locks

Trigger/

Enables

Alarms

Increments

Data/

Backlighting

ON/OFF

Display

Icons

Scrolls
through
Display

Modes

Decrements

Data/

°F to °C or

°C to °F

** Measurement distance is from the outside surface of the rubber boot.