Omega Engineering OS524 Thermometer User Manual


 
Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer
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Figure 2-11 Recorder Hookup
Moving Surface Scan - Measures the Temperature of Points on a
Moving Surface:
1. Mount the thermometer on a camera tripod and aim at a fixed
point on the moving surface.
2. Pull the trigger and press the key to lock the trigger.
3. If necessary, adjust the emissivity. The thermometer is now set
up for measuring the temperature of a moving surface.
4. To record the temperature profile of the moving surface,
connect the IR thermometer to a strip chart recorder. Refer to
Figure 2-11 for details.
5. After all data is taken, press the key to unlock the trigger.
Fixed Point Monitoring Over Time - Monitors the temperature at
a fixed point over time:
It is recommended that you use the ac adapter for long
term measurement of temperature.
1. Mount the thermometer on a camera tripod and aim at the
target.
2. Connect the analog output of the thermometer to a strip chart
recorder as shown in Figure 2-11.
3. Pull the trigger and press the key to lock the trigger.
4. If necessary, adjust the emissivity.
5. The thermometer is now set up for unattended monitoring of
temperature over time. You can also download the temperature
to a Serial Printer or a PC for further analysis (Models OS533,
OS534, OS523, OS524).
6. After all data is taken, press the key to unlock the trigger.
To Strip Chart
Recorder
Analog
Cable
NOTE
Center hole is the
analog output jack
NOTE