Optris CTlaser 1M, CTlaser 2M Operating Manual

optris

®

CTlaser

LT/ LTF/ 05M/ 1M/ 2M/ 3M/ MT/ F2/ F6/ G5/ P7

Infrared thermometer

Operator’s Manual

Optris GmbH

Ferdinand-Buisson-Str. 14
13127 Berlin
Germany

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Internet: www.optris.global

Table of contents 3-

Table of contents

Table of contents .............................................................................................................................................. 3

1 General Notes ........................................................................................................................................... 9

1.1 Intended use ....................................................................................................................................... 9

1.2 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 10

1.3 Scope of delivery .............................................................................................................................. 10

1.4 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 11

1.5 Model Overview ................................................................................................................................ 12

2 Technical Data ........................................................................................................................................ 14

2.1 Factory settings ................................................................................................................................ 14

2.2 General specifications ...................................................................................................................... 17

2.3 Electrical specifications ..................................................................................................................... 18

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2.4 Measurement specifications [LT models] ......................................................................................... 20

2.5 Measurement specifications [05M model] ........................................................................................ 21

2.6 Measurement specifications [1M models] ........................................................................................ 22

2.7 Measurement specifications [2M models] ........................................................................................ 23

2.8 Measurement specifications [3M models] ........................................................................................ 24

2.9 Measurement specifications [3M/ MT/ F2 models] ........................................................................... 25

2.10 Measurement specifications [F2/ F6/ P7 models]............................................................................. 26

2.11 Measurement specifications [G5 models] ......................................................................................... 27

2.12 Optical charts .................................................................................................................................... 28

3 Mechanical Installation .......................................................................................................................... 43

3.1 Accessories....................................................................................................................................... 46

3.1.1 Air purge collar .......................................................................................................................... 46

3.1.2 Mounting bracket ...................................................................................................................... 47

Table of contents 5-

3.1.3 Water cooled housing ............................................................................................................... 48

3.1.4 Rail mount adapter for electronic box ....................................................................................... 49

3.1.5 CoolingJacket und CoolingJacket Advanced ........................................................................... 50

3.1.6 Outdoor protective housing ....................................................................................................... 51

3.1.7 IR app Connector ...................................................................................................................... 52

4 Electrical Installation .............................................................................................................................. 53

4.1 Connection of the cables .................................................................................................................. 53

4.2 Power supply .................................................................................................................................... 58

4.3 Cable assembling ............................................................................................................................. 58

4.4 Ground connection ........................................................................................................................... 60

4.4.1 05M, 1M, 2M, 3M models ......................................................................................................... 60

4.4.2 LT, LTF, MT, F2, F6, G5, P7 models ........................................................................................ 61

4.5 Exchange of the sensing head ......................................................................................................... 62

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4.6 Exchange of the head cable ............................................................................................................. 63

4.7 Outputs and Inputs ........................................................................................................................... 64

4.7.1 Analog outputs .......................................................................................................................... 64

4.7.2 Digital Interfaces ....................................................................................................................... 66

4.7.3 Relay outputs ............................................................................................................................ 67

4.7.4 Functional inputs ....................................................................................................................... 68

4.7.5 Alarms ....................................................................................................................................... 69

5 Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 72

5.1 Sensor setup ..................................................................................................................................... 72

5.2 Aiming laser ...................................................................................................................................... 79

5.3 Error messages ................................................................................................................................ 81

6 IRmobile app ........................................................................................................................................... 82

7 Software CompactConnect .................................................................................................................... 84

Table of contents 7-

7.1 Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 84

7.2 Communication settings ................................................................................................................... 86

7.2.1 Serial Interface .......................................................................................................................... 86

7.2.2 Protocol ..................................................................................................................................... 86

7.2.3 ASCII-Protocol .......................................................................................................................... 87

7.2.4 Save parameter settings ........................................................................................................... 88

8 Basics of Infrared Thermometry ........................................................................................................... 89

9 Emissivity ................................................................................................................................................ 90

9.1 Definition ........................................................................................................................................... 90

9.2 Determination of unknown emissivity ............................................................................................... 91

9.3 Characteristic emissivity ................................................................................................................... 92

Appendix A – Table of emissivity for metals ............................................................................................... 93

Appendix B – Table of emissivity for non-metals ....................................................................................... 95

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Appendix C – Smart Averaging ..................................................................................................................... 96

Appendix D – Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................................... 97

General Notes 9-

The CTlaser sensing head is a sensitive optical system. Please use only the thread for
mechanical installation.

 Avoid abrupt changes of the ambient temperature.
 Avoid mechanical violence on the head – this may destroy the system (expiry of warranty).

 If you have any problems or questions, please contact our service department.

Read the manual carefully before the initial start-up. The producer reserves the right to change
the herein described specifications in case of technical advance of the product.

1 General Notes

1.1 Intended use

Thank you for choosing the optris® CTlaser infrared thermometer.
The sensors of the optris CTlaser series are noncontact infrared temperature sensors. They calculate the
surface temperature based on the emitted infrared energy of objects [►8 Basics of Infrared
Thermometry]. An integrated double laser aiming helps to mark the measurement spot on the object
surface. This lies within the two laser points.

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► All accessories can be ordered according to the referred part numbers in brackets [ ].

1.2 Warranty

Each single product passes through a quality process. Nevertheless, if failures occur contact the customer
service at once. The warranty period covers 24 months starting on the delivery date. After the warranty is
expired the manufacturer guarantees additional 6 months warranty for all repaired or substituted product
components. Warranty does not apply to damages, which result from misuse or neglect. The warranty also
expires if you open the product. The manufacturer is not liable for consequential damage or in case of a non­intended use of the product.
If a failure occurs during the warranty period the product will be replaced, calibrated or repaired without
further charges. The freight costs will be paid by the sender. The manufacturer reserves the right to
exchange components of the product instead of repairing it. If the failure results from misuse or neglect the
user has to pay for the repair. In that case you may ask for a cost estimate beforehand.

1.3 Scope of delivery

 CTlaser sensing head with connection cable and electronic box
 Mounting nut and mounting bracket (fixed)
 Operators manual

General Notes 11-

Never use cleaning compounds which contain solvents (neither for the lens nor for the housing).

1.4 Maintenance

Blow off loose particles using clean compressed air. The lens surface can be cleaned with a soft, humid
tissue (moistened with water) or a lens cleaner (e.g. Purosol or B+W Lens Cleaner).

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Model

Model code

Measurement range

Spectral response

Typical applications

CTlaser LT

LT

-50 to 975 °C

8-14 µm

non-metallic surfaces

CTlaser F

LTF

-50 to 975 °C

8-14 µm

fast processes

CTlaser 05M

05M

1000 to 2000 °C

0.525 µm

measurement of liquid metal

CTlaser 1M

1ML
1MH
1MH1

485 to 1050 °C
650 to 1800 °C
800 to 2200 °C

1,0 µm

metals and ceramic surfaces

CTlaser 2M

2ML
2MH
2MH1

250 to 800 °C
385 to 1600 °C
490 to 2000 °C

1.6 µm

metals and ceramic surfaces

CTlaser 3M

3ML
3MH
3MH1
3MH2
3MH3

50 to 400 °C
100 to 600 °C
150 to 1000 °C
200 to 1500 °C
250 to 1800 °C

2.3 µm

metals at low object temperatures (from 50 °C)
CTlaser MT

MT
MTH

200 to 1450 °C
400 to 1650 °C

3.9 µm

measurement through flames

1.5 Model Overview

The sensors of the CTlaser series are available in the following basic versions:

General Notes 13-

CTlaser F2

F2
F2H

200 to 1450 °C
400 to 1650 °C

4.24 µm

measurement of CO2-flame gases

CTlaser F6

F6
F6H

200 to 1450 °C
400 to 1650 °C

4.64 µm

measurement of CO-flame gases

CTlaser G5

G5L
G5H
G5HF

100 to 1200 °C
250 to 1650 °C
200 to 1650 °C

5,0 µm

measurement of glass

CTlaser P7

P7

0 to 710 °C

7.9 µm

plastic foils and surfaces of glass

Table 1: Overview of models

In the following chapters of this manual you will find only the short model codes. On the 1M, 2M, 3M and G5
models the whole measurement range is split into several sub ranges (L, H, H1 etc.).

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Smart Averaging means a dynamic average adaptation at high signal edges. [Activation via
software only]. [►Appendix C – Smart Averaging]

Signal output object temperature

0 – 5 V

Emissivity

0.970 [LT/ LTF/ MT/ F2/ F6/ G5, P7]

1.000 [05M, 1M/ 2M/ 3M]

Transmissivity

1.000

Average time (AVG)

0.2 s [LT]; 0.1 s [LTF, MT, F2, F6, G5, P7]
inactive [05M, 1M, 2M, 3M]

Smart Averaging

Inactive [LT/ G5], active [05M, 1M, 2M, 3M]

Peak hold

Inactive

Valley hold

Inactive

2 Technical Data

2.1 Factory settings

Technical Data 15-

LT/ LTF

05M

1ML

1MH

1MH1

2ML

2MH

2MH1

3ML

3MH

3MH1

3MH2

Lower limit temperature
range [°C]

0

1000

485

650

800

250

385

490

50

100

150

200

Upper limit temperature
range [°C]

500

2000

1050

1800

2200

800

1600

2000

400

600

1000

1500

Lower alarm limit [°C]
(Normally closed)

30

1200

600

800

1200

350

500

800

100

250

350

550

Upper alarm limit [°C]
(Normally open)

100

1600

900

1400

1600

600

1200

1400

300

500

600

1000

Lower limit signal output

0 V

Upper limit signal output

5 V

Temperature unit

°C

Ambient temperature compensation
(on LT, LTF, MT, F2, F6, G5, P7
output at OUT-AMB as 0-5 V signal)

internal head temperature probe

Baud rate [kBaud]

115

Laser

inactive

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3MH3

MT

MTH

F2

F2H

F6

F6H

G5L

G5H

G5HF

P7

Lower limit temperature
range [°C]

250

200

400

200

400

200

400

100

250

200 0

Upper limit temperature
range [°C]

1800

1450

1650

1450

1650

1450

1650

1200

400

600

710

Lower alarm limit [°C]
(Normally closed)

750

400

600

400

600

400

600

200

350

350

30 Upper alarm limit [°C]

(Normally open)

1200

1200

1400

1200

1400

1200

1400

500

900

900

100

Lower limit signal output

0 V

Upper limit signal output

5 V

Temperature unit

°C

Ambient temperature compensation
(on LT, LTF, MT, F2, F6, G5, P7
output at OUT-AMB as 0-5 V signal)

internal head temperature probe

Baud rate [kBaud]

115

Laser

inactive

Technical Data 17-

Sensing head

Electronic box

Environmental rating

IP65 (NEMA-4)

Ambient temperature 1)

-20...85 °C

Storage temperature

-40...85 °C (3M: -40…125 °C)

-40...85 °C

Relative humidity

10...95 %, noncondensing

Material

Stainless steel

Die casting zinc

Dimensions

100 mm x 50 mm, M48x1.5

89 mm x 70 mm x 30 mm

Weight

600 g

420 g

Cable length

3 m (standard), 8 m, 15 m

Cable diameter

5 mm

Ambient temperature cable

Max. 105 °C [High temperature cable (optional):
180 °C]

Vibration

IEC 60068-2-6 (sinus shaped), IEC 60068-2-64
(broad band noise)

2.2 General specifications

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Shock

IEC 60068-2-27 (25G and 50G)

Software (optional)

CompactConnect
Power supply

8–36 VDC

Current draw

Max. 160 mA

Aiming laser

635 nm, 1 mW, On/ Off via programming keys or software

Outputs/ analog

Channel 1

selectable: 0/ 4–20 mA, 0–5/ 10 V, thermocouple (J or K) or alarm output (Signal source:
object temperature)

Channel 2 (LT/ LTF/ MT/ F2/ F6/ G5/ P7 only)

Head temperature [-20...180 °C] as 0–5 V or 0–10 V output or alarm output (Signal source
switchable to object temperature or electronic box temperature if used as alarm output)

Alarm output

Open collector (NPN type) output at Pin AL2 [24 V/ 50 mA]

Output impedances

mA

Max. loop resistance 500 Ω (at 8-36 VDC)

1)

Laser will turn off automatically at ambient temperatures >50 °C. The functionality of the LCD display can be limited at ambient

temperatures below 0 °C.

2.3 Electrical specifications

Technical Data 19-

mV

Min. 100 kΩ load impedance

Thermocouple

20 Ω

Digital interfaces

USB, RS232, RS485, CAN, Profibus DP, Ethernet (optional plug-in modules)

Relay outputs

2 x 60 VDC/ 42 VAC

RMS

, 0.4 A; optically isolated (optional plug-in module)

Functional inputs

F1-F3; software programmable for the following functions:

- external emissivity adjustment

- ambient temperature compensation

- trigger (reset of hold functions)

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LT

LTF

Temperature range (scalable)

-50...975 °C

Spectral range

8...14 µm

Optical resolution

75:1

50:1

System accuracy

1), 2)

(at ambient temp. 23 ±5 °C)

±1 °C or ±1 %

±1,5 °C or ±1,5 %

Repeatability

1)

(at ambient temp. 23 ±5 °C)

±0.5 °C or ±0.5 %

±1 °C or ±1 %

Temperature resolution (NETD)

0.1 K

0.5 K

Response time (90 % signal)

120 ms

9 ms

Warm-up time

10 min

Emissivity/ Gain, Transmissivity

0.100...1.100 (adjustable via programming keys or software)

Signal processing

Average, peak hold, valley hold (adjustable via programming keys or software)

2.4 Measurement specifications [LT models]

1)

Accuracy for thermocouple output: ±2.5 °C or ±1 %, whichever is greater

2)

at object temperatures >0°C, Ɛ =1

Technical Data 21-

05M

Temperature range (scalable)

1000…2000 °C

Spectral range

0.525 µm

Optical resolution

150:1

System accuracy

1), 3)

(at ambient temp. 23 ±5°C)

± 1 % T

Meas

(≤ 1100 °C)

± (0.3 % T

Meas

+ 2 °C) (>1100 °C)

Repeatability (at ambient temp. 23 ±5 °C)

± 0.5 % T

Meas

(≤ 1100 °C)

± (0.1 % T

Meas

+ 1 °C) (>1100 °C)

Temperature resolution (NETD)

0.2 K

Response time 2) (90 % signal)

1 ms

Emissivity/ Gain

0.100...1.100 (adjustable via programming keys or software)

Transmissivity

0.100...1.000 (adjustable via programming keys or software)

Signal processing

Average, peak hold, valley hold (adjustable via programming keys or software)

2.5 Measurement specifications [05M model]

1)

ε = 1, exposure time 1 s, 2) with dynamic adaptation at low signal levels, 3) Accuracy for thermocouple output: ±2.5 °C or ±1 %,

whichever is greater

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1ML

1MH

1MH1

Temperature range (scalable)

485...1050 °C

650...1800 °C

800...2200 °C

Spectral range

1,0 µm

Optical resolution

150:1

300:1

System accuracy

1), 3)

(at ambient temperature

235 °C)

±(0.3 % T

Meas

+2 °C)

Repeatability (at ambient temperature 235 °C)

±(0.1 % T

Meas

+1 °C)

Temperature resolution (NETD)

0.1 K

Response time 2) (90 % signal)

1 ms

Emissivity/ Gain

0.100...1.100 (adjustable via programming keys or software)

Transmissivity

0.100...1.000 (adjustable via programming keys or software)

Signal processing

Average, peak hold, valley hold (adjustable via programming keys or software)

2.6 Measurement specifications [1M models]

1)

ε = 1, Exposure time 1 s, 2) with dynamic adaptation at low signal levels, 3) Accuracy for thermocouple output: ±2.5 °C or ±1 %,

whichever is greater

Technical Data 23-

2ML

2MH

2MH1

Temperature range (scalable)

250...800 °C

385...1600 °C

490...2000 °C

Spectral range

1.6 µm

Optical resolution

150:1

300:1

System accuracy

1)3)

(at ambient temperature

235 °C)

±(0.3 % T

Meas

+2 °C)

Repeatability (at ambient temperature
235 °C)

±(0.1 % T

Meas

+1 °C)

Temperature resolution (NETD)

0.1 K

Response time 2) (90 % signal)

1 ms

Emissivity/ Gain

0.100...1.100 (adjustable via programming keys or software)

Transmissivity

0.100...1.000 (adjustable via programming keys or software)

Signal processing

Average, peak hold, valley hold (adjustable via programming keys or software)

2.7 Measurement specifications [2M models]

1)

 = 1, Exposure time 1 s, 2) with dynamic adaptation at low signal levels, 3) Accuracy for thermocouple output: ±2.5 °C or ±1 %,

whichever is greater

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3ML 1)

3MH 1)

3MH1

2)

3MH2

2)

Temperature range (scalable)

50...400 °C

100...600 °C

150...1000 °C

200...1500 °C

Spectral range

2.3 µm

Optical resolution

60:1

100:1

300:1

System accuracy

3)5)

(at ambient

temperature 235 °C)

±(0.3 % T

Meas

+2 °C)

Repeatability (at ambient temperature
235 °C)

±(0.1 % T

Meas

+1 °C)

Temperature resolution (NETD)

0.1 K

Response time 4) (90 % signal)

1 ms

Emissivity/ Gain

0.100...1.100 (adjustable via programming keys or software)

Transmissivity

0.100...1.000 (adjustable via programming keys or software)

Signal processing

Average, peak hold, valley hold (adjustable via programming keys or software)

2.8 Measurement specifications [3M models]

1)

T

> T

Object

+25 °C, 2) Specification valid at T

Head

adaptation at low signal levels, 5) Accuracy for thermocouple output: ±2.5 °C or ±1 %, whichever is greater

≥ start of measurement range + 50°C, 3)  = 1/ Response time 1s, 4) with dynamic

Object

Technical Data 25-

3MH3 4)

MT

MTH

F2

Temperature range (scalable)

250...1800 °C

200...1450 °C

400...1650 °C

200...1450 °C

Spectral range

2.3 µm

3.9 µm

4.24 µm

Optical resolution

300:1

45:1

System accuracy

1), 6)

(at ambient

temperature 235 °C)

±(0.3 % T

Meas

+2 °C)

±1 %

2)

Repeatability(at ambient temperature
235 °C)

±(0.1 % T

Meas

+1 °C)

±0.5 % or 0.5 °C 2)

Temperature resolution (NETD)

0.1 K

Response time (90 % signal)

1 ms 3)

10 ms

Emissivity/ Gain

0.100...1.100 (adjustable via programming keys or software)

Transmissivity

0.100...1.000 (adjustable via programming keys or software)

Signal processing

Average, peak hold, valley hold (adjustable via programming keys or software)

2.9 Measurement specifications [3M/ MT/ F2 models]

1)

 = 1/ Response time 1s, 2) at object temperatures >300 °C, 3) with dynamic adaptation at low signal levels, 4) TObject > THead+25 °C,

5)

Specification valid at T

≥ start of measurement range + 50°C,

Object

6)

Accuracy for thermocouple output: ±2.5 °C or ±1 %

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F2H

F6

F6H

P7

Temperature range (scalable)

400...1650 °C

200...1450 °C

400...1650 °C

0…710 °C

Spectral range

4.24 µm

4.64 µm

7.9 µm

Optical resolution

45:1

System accuracy

2), 4)

(at ambient

temperature 235 °C)

±1 %3)

±1.5 °C or ±1 %1)

Repeatability

1), 2)

(at ambient

temperature 235 °C)

±0.5 °C or ±0.5 %2)

Temperature resolution (NETD)

0.1 K

0.5 K

Response time (90 % signal)

10 ms

150 ms

Emissivity/ Gain

0.100...1.100 (adjustable via programming keys or software)

Transmissivity

0.100...1.000 (adjustable via programming keys or software)

Signal processing

Average, peak hold, valley hold (adjustable via programming keys or software)

2.10 Measurement specifications [F2/ F6/ P7 models]

1)

Whichever is greater, 2)  = 1/ Response time 1s, 3) at object temperatures >300 °C,

±1 %, whichever is greater

4)

Accuracy for thermocouple output: ±2.5 °C or

Technical Data 27-

G5L

G5H

G5HF

Temperature range (scalable)

100...1200 °C

250...1650 °C

200...1650 °C

Spectral range

5,0 µm

Optical resolution

45:1

70:1

45:1

System accuracy

1), 2), 3)

(at ambient

temperature 235 °C)

±1.5 °C or ±1 %

Repeatability 1) (at ambient temperature
235 °C)

±0.5 °C or ±0.5 %

Temperature resolution (NETD)

0,1 K

Response time (90 % signal)

120 ms

80 ms

10 ms

Emissivity/ Gain

0.100...1.100 (adjustable via programming keys or software)

Transmissivity

0.100...1.000 (adjustable via programming keys or software)

Signal processing

Average, peak hold, valley hold (adjustable via programming keys or software)

2.11 Measurement specifications [G5 models]

1)

Whichever is greater, 2)  = 1/ Response time 1s, 3) Accuracy for thermocouple output: ±2.5 °C or ±1 %, whichever is greater

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The size of the measuring object and the optical resolution of the infrared thermometer
determine the maximum distance between sensing head and measuring object.
In order to prevent measuring errors the object should fill out the field of view of the optics
completely.
Consequently, the spot should at all times have at least the same size like the object or should
be smaller than that.

2.12 Optical charts

The following optical charts show the diameter of the measuring spot in dependence on the distance
between measuring object and sensing head. The spot size refers to 90 % of the radiation energy.
The distance is always measured from the front edge of the sensing head.

As an alternative to the optical diagrams, the spot size calculator can also be used on the optris website

http://www.optris.com/spot-size-calculator.

D = Distance from front of the sensing head to the object
S = Spot size

Technical Data 29-

LT

Optics: CF1

D:S (focus distance) = 75:1/ 0.9mm@70mm
D:S (far field) = 3.5:1

LT

Optics: SF

D:S (focus distance) = 75:1/ 16mm@1200mm
D:S (far field) = 24:1

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LT

Optics: CF2

D:S (focus distance) = 75:1/ 1.9mm@150mm
D:S (far field) = 7:1

LT

Optics: CF3

D:S (focus distance) = 75:1/ 2.75mm@200mm
D:S (far field) = 9:1