pyrometer TP10 Infrared Thermometer User Guide

pyrometer TP10 Infrared Thermometer

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: TP10
• Product Type: Pyrometer
• Measuring Range: As specified in the technical data
• Laser Class: 2
• Power: Less than 1.0 mW
• Laser Frequency Range: 630 to 670 nm

Product Usage Instructions

Safety
Before using the pyrometer, read the manual carefully. Store the manual near the device for reference.

Intended Use
The TP10 pyrometer is designed for measuring temperature using an infrared sensor within the specified range. Users must read and understand the operating manual, especially the Safety chapter, before using the device. Avoid pointing the device at people, using it in explosive atmospheres, for liquid measurements, or near live parts. Any unauthorized modifications to the device are prohibited.

Personnel Qualification
Only personnel who are trained in the operation of laser measuring devices should use the TP10 pyrometer.

Safety Signs and Labels
Do not remove any safety signs, stickers, or labels from the device. Maintain all safety signs and labels in a legible condition. The warning sign on the back of the device indicates that it is equipped with a class 2 laser with a power of less than 1.0 mW and a frequency range of 630 to 670 nm. Avoid looking directly into the laser beam or its opening.

FAQ

• Q: Can the TP10 pyrometer be used for measuring temperature in liquids?
  A: No, it is not recommended to use the TP10 pyrometer for measurements in liquids.

• Q: What should I do if I encounter errors or faults while using the pyrometer?
  A: Refer to the “Errors and Faults” section in the manual for troubleshooting steps. If the issue persists, contact customer support for assistance.

Information on the use of this instructions

Symbols

• Warning of electrical voltage
  This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of persons due to electrical voltage.

• Warning of laser radiation
  This symbol indicates dangers to the health of persons due to laser radiation.

• Warning
  This signal word indicates a hazard with an average risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious injury or death.

• Caution
  This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.

• Note
  This signal word indicates important information (e.g. material damage), but does not indicate hazards.

• Info
  Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry out your tasks quickly and safely.

• Follow the manual
  Information marked with this symbol indicates that the instructions must be observed.

• You can download the current version of the instructions and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link: https://hub.trotec.com/?id=40356

Safety

Read this manual carefully before starting or using the device. Always store the manual near the device or its site of use.

Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms or areas and do not install it there.
• Do not use the device in an aggressive atmosphere.
• Do not immerse the device in water. Do not allow liquids to penetrate the device.
• The device may only be used in dry surroundings and must not be used in the rain or at a relative humidity exceeding the operating conditions.
• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
• Do not expose the device to strong vibrations.
• Do not open the device.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible condition.
• Avoid looking directly into the laser beam.
• Never point the laser beam at people or animals.
• Never charge batteries that cannot be recharged.
• Different types of batteries and new and used batteries must not be used together.
• Insert the batteries into the battery compartment according to the correct polarity.
• Remove discharged batteries from the device. Batteries contain materials hazardous to the environment. Dispose of the batteries according to the national regulations.
• Remove the batteries from the device if you will not be using the device for a longer period of time.
• Never short-circuit the supply terminal in the battery compartment!
• Do not swallow batteries! If a battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns within 2 hours! These burns can lead to death!
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or otherwise entered the body, seek medical attention immediately!
• Keep new and used batteries and an open battery compartment away from children.
• Observe the storage and operating conditions (see Technical data).

Intended use
This device is exclusively intended for measuring temperature by means of an infrared sensor in the measuring range specified in the technical data. People who use this device must have read and understood the operating manual, especially the Safety chapter.
Any use other than the intended use is regarded as misuse.

Reasonably foreseeable misuse
The device must not be pointed at people. Do not use the device in potentially explosive atmospheres, for measurements in liquids or at live parts. Any unauthorised modifications, alterations or structural changes to the device are forbidden.

Personnel qualification
People who use this device must:

• be aware of the dangers that occur when working with laser measuring devices.
• have read and understood the instructions, especially the Safety chapter.

Safety signs and labels on the device

Note: Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible condition.

The following safety signs and labels are attached to the device:

Residual risks

• Warning of electrical voltage

  • There is a risk of a short-circuit due to liquids penetrating the housing!
  • Do not immerse the device and the accessories in water.
  • Make sure that no water or other liquids can enter the housing.

• Warning of electrical voltage
  Work on the electrical components must only be carried out by an authorised specialist company!

• Warning of laser radiation

  • Laser class 2, P max.: < 1 mW, λ: 400-700 nm, EN 60825-1:2014
  • Do not look directly into the laser beam or the opening from which it emerges.
  • Never point the laser beam at people, animals or reflective surfaces. Even brief eye contact can lead to eye damage.
  • Examining the laser output aperture by use of optical instruments (e.g. magnifying glass, magnifiers and the like) entails the risk of eye damage.
  • When working with a laser of class 2, observe the national regulations on wearing eye protection.

• Warning

  • Risk of suffocation!
  • Do not leave the packaging lying around.
  • Children may use it as a dangerous toy.

• Warning
  The device is not a toy and does not belong in the hands of children.

• Warning
  Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!Observe the personnel qualifications!

• Caution
  Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.

• Note
  To prevent damages to the device, do not expose it to extreme temperatures, extreme humidity or moisture.

• Note
  Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the device.

Information about the device

Device description

• The pyrometer TP10 uses an infrared sensor to measure surface temperatures without contact.
• An integrated multi-laser pointer serves for the determination of the measuring spot.
• You can set the emissivity of the material to be measured so as to achieve a more precise measurement result.
• For the temperature measurement the device allows you to set freely definable thresholds.
• Exceeding or falling below these preselected thresholds is indicated by an acoustic alarm function and visually by a changed display colour.
• The display can be illuminated as needed.
• When not in use, an automatic switch-off saves the battery.

Measuring principle
The device measures the temperature by means of an infrared sensor. Important factors playing a role in the temperature measurement are the measuring spot diameter and the emissivity.

Measuring spot
Observe the distance to measuring spot diameter ratio. The larger the distance to the object, the larger the measuring spot diameter and hence, the less precise the measured result. The device calculates an average temperature from all the temperatures in the measuring spot.

Emissivity
Emissivity is a value used to describe the energy radiation characteristics of a material. Most organic materials have an emissivity of 0.95. Metals or shiny materials come with a much lower value.
A material’s emissivity depends on various factors, e.g. on

• Material composition
• Surface condition
• Temperature

The emissivity can range between 0.1 and 1 (in theory).
The following rule of thumb can be assumed:

• When a material is rather dark and its surface texture matt, it probably has a high emissivity.
• The brighter and smoother the surface of a material, the lower will be its emissivity, presumably.
• The higher the emissivity of the surface to be measured, the better it is suited for non-contact temperature measurement by use of a pyrometer or thermal imaging camera, since falsifying temperature reflections become negligible.

Nevertheless, entering an emissivity as appropriate as possible is indispensable for a precise measurement.

Emissivity table
The table below may be used as reference for setting the emissivity. It supplies reference values for the emissivity of common materials.

Device depiction

Technical data

Type K contact sensor
Temperature range| -50 °C to 300 °C (-58 °F to 572 °F)
Resolution| 0.1 °C / °F
Accuracy| ± 1.5 %, ± 3 °C (5 °F)
Repeatability| ± 1.5 %
Operating conditions| 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F), 10 to 90 % RH
Storage conditions| -10 °C to 60 °C (-2 °F to 140 °F), < 80 % RH

Note: Apart from the contact sensor included in the scope of delivery, other type K temperature probes with miniature contact pin can also be connected to the device. The pyrometer can process and display the measurement data of the external sensor in a measuring range from -50 °C to 1,370 °C.

Scope of delivery

• 1 x Pyrometer TP10
• 1 x 9 V battery
• 1 x Device bag
• 1 x CD with software
• 1 x Type K contact sensor
• 1 x USB cable
• 1 x Mini tripod
• 1 x Quick guide

Transport and storage

Note

• If you store or transport the device improperly, the device may be damaged.
• Note the information regarding transport and storage of the device.

Transport
For transporting the device, use the bag included in the scope of delivery in order to protect the device from external influences.

Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following storage conditions:

• dry and protected from frost and heat
• protected from dust and direct sunlight
• with a cover to protect it from invasive dust if necessary
• the storage temperature complies with the values specified in the Technical data
• Batteries are removed from the device

Operation

Inserting the battery
Note Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the device is switched off.

1. Open the battery compartment by folding open the cover (28) with your fingers.
2. Use the battery clip (27) to connect the new battery (1 x 9 V) with correct polarity.
3. Insert the battery in the battery compartment.
4. Close the cover of the battery compartment (28).

Carrying out a measurement

Info
Please note that moving from a cold area to a warm area can lead to condensation forming on the device’s circuit board. This physical and unavoidable effect can falsify the measurement. In this case, the display shows either no measured values or they are incorrect. Wait a few minutes until the device has become adjusted to the changed conditions before carrying out a measurement.

• Ensure that the surface to be measured is free of dust, dirt or similar substances.
• To be able to gain exact measurement results on surfaces which reflect heavily, stick matt masking tape to the surface or apply matt black paint with a very high and known emissivity.
• Note the 75:1 ratio of the distance to the measuring spot diameter. For accurate measurements the measuring object should be at least twice as large as the measuring spot.

Please proceed as follows to carry out a measurement:

1. Point the device at the object to be measured.
2. Press the measurement button (8). Hold the measurement button (8) if you want to perform a prolonged measurement.
   • The device turns on and carries out a measurement.
   • The SCAN symbol (12) appears in the display. The currently measured value is indicated.
3. Release the measurement button (8).
   • The device stops measuring. The HOLD symbol (12) appears in the display.
   • Depending on the setting of the device, either the Max/Min value or the Avg/Dif value of the last measurement will be displayed.

Settings
The bottom line of the display contains a three-part menu. Within this menu different settings can be selected. You can switch through the different menus using the Mode button (3).
Menu example:

The menu is controlled as follows:

• The F1 button (4) selects the function on the left, MxMn in our example.
• The F2 button (5) selects the function in the centre, Save in our example.
• The F3 button (2) selects the function on the right, Avg in our example.

The following menu options are available:

Setting the Max/Min function

1. Repeatedly press the Mode button (3) until the MxMn Save Avg menu is displayed:
2. Press the F1 button (4) to select MxMn.
   • The maximum value is displayed in the Upper measured value indication (18).
   • The minimum value is displayed in the Lower measured value indication (20).
   • The discrepancy between the current measured value and the minimum value is indicated as deflection on the scale (21).

Setting the Avg/Dif function
Please bear in mind that the average value is continually determined anew during a measurement, which means that there can be deviations of the displayed Dif value in the range of hundredths of a °C.

1. Repeatedly press the Mode button (3) until the MxMn Save Avg menu is displayed.
2. Press the F3 button (2) to select Avg.
   • The average value is displayed in the Upper measured value indication (18).
   • The difference between the current measured value and the average value is displayed in the Lower measured value indication (20).
   • The difference between the current measured value and the average value is indicated on the scale (21).

Using the Save function

1. Repeatedly press the Mode button (3) until the MxMn Save Avg menu is displayed.
2. Press the F2 button (5) to select Save.
   • The Yes and Esc menus are shown on the display.
3. Press the F1 button (4, Yes) to save the measured value.
   • It takes a short moment until the measured value is saved. The Saving indication (17) lights up on the display. After that, the last measured value will be displayed again.
4. Press the F3 button (2, Esc) to cancel the operation. ð The last measurement will be displayed.

Using the Memory function
Using the Memory function you can call up values previously saved with the Save function. The device comes with 30 internal storage locations.

1. Repeatedly press the Mode button (3) until the Unit Mem Ɛ menu is displayed.
2. Press the F2 button (5).
   • The last saved value appears on the display.
   • The Set menu will be displayed.
3. Either press the F3 button (2) or the F1 button (4) to view the saved values.
4. Press the F2 button (5) to select Del.
   • The Yes All Esc menu is displayed.
5. If you want to delete a measured value (Yes), press the F1 button (4).
   • The currently displayed measured value will be deleted.
6. If you want to delete all measured values (All), press the F2 button (5).
   • All saved measured values will be deleted.
7. If you want to cancel the operation (Esc), press the F3 button (2).
   • The Del menu is shown on the display.
8. Press the Mode button (3) to return into measuring mode.

Setting the temperature unit

1. Repeatedly press the Mode button (3) until the Unit Mem Ɛ menu is displayed.
2. Press the F1 button (4).
   • The Unit °C °F menu is shown on the display.
3. Press the F2 button (5) for °C or the F3 button (2) for °F.

Setting the emissivity

1. Repeatedly press the Mode button (3) until the Unit Mem Ɛ menu is displayed.
2. Press the F3 button (2).
   • The last saved value for the emissivity appears on the display.
   • The Tab menu will be displayed.
3. Either press the F3 button (2) or the F1 button (4) to change the emissivity.
   • The value range is between 0.10 and 1.00.
   • The selected setting will be saved automatically.
4. Press the F2 button (5) to select a specific emissivity.
   • The Tab  menu will be displayed.
   • A list with different emissivities will be displayed:
     Default| 0.95
     ---|---
     0x Aluminium| 0.30
     0x Brass| 0.50
     0x Copper| 0.60
     Paint| 0.93
5. Either press the F3 button (2) or the F1 button (4) to select a specific emissivity.
6. Confirm your selection with the F2 button (5).
   • The new emissivity is set.
7. Press the Mode button (3) to exit the menu.

Info
A set specific emissivity will not be stored in the device after it has been switched off. When being switched on again, the device will always return to the emissivity previously set by hand.

De-/activating continuous measurements
Once the function is activated, the measurement will continue until the function is terminated again. Within this time frame settings can only be made in the following menu:

1. Repeatedly press the Mode button (3) until the Lit Laser menu is displayed:
2. Press the F1 button (4).
   • Continuous measurement is activated.
   • The  On menu will be displayed.
3. Press the F1 button (4).
   • Continuous measurement is deactivated.
   • The Lit Laser menu is displayed.

Adjusting the display illumination
Ex works the display illumination is switched off. There are two ways to adjust the display illumination.

• Option 1: Via the menu. To do so, please proceed as follows:

1. Repeatedly press the Mode button (3) until the Lit Laser menu is displayed.
2. Repeatedly press the F2 button (5) until the display is illuminated as desired.

• Option 2: Via the additional settings. To do so, please proceed as follows:

1. Repeatedly press the Mode button (3) until the Hi Set Lo menu is displayed.
2. Press the F2 button (5).
  * The Set menu will be displayed.
3. Either press the F3 button or the F1 button to select the Backlight option.
4. Confirm your selection with the F2 button (5).
5. Press the Mode button (3) to return to the measurement value display.

Info
The selected setting will be saved when the device is switched off.

Switching the laser pointer on or off
Ex works the laser pointer is switched off.

Info
Please note that when the laser is switched on, the laser pointer will light up as soon as you press the measurement button (8) or activate continuous measurement.

Warning of laser radiation
Class 2 laser radiation.
Lasers of class 2 only radiate in the visible range and during continuous wave operation (lasting beam) no more than 1 milliwatt (mW) of output will be emitted. Looking directly into the laser beam for a longer period of time (more than 0.25 seconds) can cause damage to the retina. Avoid looking directly into the laser beam. Never look into the laser beam using optical aides. Do not suppress the winking reflex when looking into the laser beam unintentionally. Never point the laser beam at people or animals.

1. Repeatedly press the Mode button (3) until the Lit Laser menu is displayed.
2. Press the F3 button (2).
   • The Laser indication (13) appears on the display.
   • The laser pointer is active and will switch on when starting with the next measurement.
3. Press the F3 button (2) again.
   • The Laser indication (13) disappears.
   • The laser pointer is switched off.

Info
The selected setting will be saved when the device is switched off.

Setting the alarm
The device is equipped with an alarm function for which an upper and a lower alarm threshold can be specified. When exceeding or falling below these values, an acoustic signal will be emitted. Additionally, the display lights up in one of the following colours:

display flashes red and a constant alarm tone is emitted. Also works when the display illumination is deactivated.
Flashing in blue| Surface temperature below activated lower threshold. The display flashes blue and a constant alarm tone is emitted. Also works when the display illumination is deactivated.
Continuously illuminated in green| Surface temperature is in normal range. The display will only be illuminated in green if the display illumination is activated.

Setting the lower alarm threshold:

1. Repeatedly press the Mode button (3) until the Hi Set Lo menu is displayed:
2. Press the F3 button (2) to set the lower alarm threshold.
   • The On menu will be displayed.
   • The current value for the lower alarm threshold appears on the display.
3. Press the F2 button (5) to enable (On) or disable (Off) the lower alarm threshold.
   • With enabled lower alarm threshold the indication Lo (17) will be displayed.
4. Either press the F3 button (2) or the F1 button (4) to set the value.
   • For larger temperature changes hold onto these buttons, as needed.
5. Press the Mode button (3) to return to the measurement value display.
   • The setting for the lower alarm threshold is saved.

Setting the upper alarm threshold:

1. Repeatedly press the Mode button (3) until the Hi Set Lo menu is displayed:
2. Press the F1 button (4) to set the upper alarm threshold.
   • The On menu will be displayed.
   • The current value for the upper alarm threshold appears on the display.
3. Press the F2 button (5) to enable (On) or disable (Off) the upper alarm threshold.
   • With enabled upper alarm threshold the indication Hi (17) will be displayed.
4. Either press the F3 button (2) or the F1 button (4) to set the value.
   • For larger temperature changes hold onto these buttons, as needed.
5. Press the Mode button (3) to return to the measurement value display.
   • The setting for the upper alarm threshold is saved.

Info
The selected setting will be saved when the device is switched off.

Further setting options
In the submenu Set you can make further settings for the device.

1. Repeatedly press the Mode button (3) until the Hi Set Lo menu is displayed:
2. Press the F2 button (5).
   • The Set menu will be displayed.
   • The following list of setting options will be displayed:
     Option| Setting options
     ---|---
     Time| Setting the time
     Date| Setting the date
     Backlight| Adjusting the display illumination
     Buzzer| Setting the touch-tone and alarm sound
     Contrast| Setting the display contrast
     APO Time| Setting the automatic switch-off
     Send Data| De-/activating the USB function
3. Use the F3 button (2) or the F1 button (4) to select the desired setting option.
4. Confirm your selection with the F3 button (5).
5. Use the F3 button (2) or the F1 button (4) to select the desired setting.
6. Press the Mode button (3) to confirm your selection.
   • The desired settings are saved.

USB connection
Via the USB port (11) you can connect the device to a PC. While connected, the device will be supplied with power via the PC. Consequently, the device can be operated without battery for the duration of the connection.

1. Open the lateral sealing cap of the device.
2. Attach the USB cable to the USB port (11) of the device.
3. Connect the USB cable to a PC.
   • Wait for a few seconds until the connection is established.

De-/activating the USB function

Info
Activating the USB function is not required, if you only want to use the USB port for the sake of ensuring the power supply for the measuring device. The USB function is only required for the software-supported recording of measurement series in real time.

1. Repeatedly press the Mode button (3) until the Hi Set Lo menu is displayed.
2. Press the F2 button (5).
   • The Set menu will be displayed.
3. Select Send Data and press the F2 button (5).
   • You can now choose between Real Time and Memory.
4. Select Real Time, if you want to activate the USB function.
5. Press the F2 button (5) to switch between On (enable) and Off (disable).
6. Press the Mode button (3) to confirm your selection.
   • Depending on your selection the USB function is now de-/activated.
7. If you want to transfer the measured values saved in the device to the PC, select Memory and confirm with OK.
   •  USB mode will then be active for the transmission period and will be deactivated again afterwards.

Using the software for recording measurement series

• Make sure the device is connected to a PC via USB cable.
• Make sure that the software for recording measurement series required for USB operation is installed on the PC.
• Make sure that the USB function is activated.

During the entire measuring procedure, both the temperature values of the infrared sensor and those of the external type K sensor (if connected) will be transmitted to the software and recorded.
Info
The supplied software is a complimentary bonus that does not belong to the standard scope of delivery and is offered for use without support or warranty. The program interface (only available in the English language) is generally easily comprehensible and can be used intuitively. Further information regarding the use is provided in the application.

Using external sensors (contact sensor type K)
In addition to the non-contact temperature measurement, the measuring device can be used for contact measurements using an external type K contact sensor.

1. Open the lateral sealing cap of the device.
2. Connect the contact sensor to the miniature contact pin connection (10) of the device.
   • It takes a few seconds until the sensor is detected.
   • During the measurement the contact sensor’s measured value is indicated in the lower measurement value display (20).

Maintenance and repair

Battery change
The battery is to be changed when the battery indication (16) flashes in the display or the device can no longer be switched on. See chapter Operation.

Cleaning
Clean the device with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Make sure that no moisture enters the housing. Do not use any sprays, solvents, alcohol-based cleaning agents or abrasive cleaners, but only clean water to moisten the cloth.

Repair
Do not modify the device or install any spare parts. For repairs or device testing, contact the manufacturer.

Errors and faults
The device has been checked for proper functioning several times during production. In the event of malfunctions, for repairs or device testing, contact the manufacturer.

Disposal

Always dispose of packing materials in an environmentally friendly manner and by the applicable local disposal regulations.

The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste electrical or electronic equipment is taken from Directive 2012/19/EU. It states that this device must not be disposed of with the household waste at the end of its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local administration. You can also find out about other return options that apply for many EU countries on the website https://hub.trotec.com/?id=45090. Otherwise, please contact an official recycling centre for electronic and electrical equipment authorised for your country.

The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling and other forms of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative effects for the environment and human health caused by the disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the equipment.

In the European Union, batteries and accumulators must not be treated as domestic waste, but must be disposed of professionally in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators. Please dispose of batteries and accumulators according to the relevant legal requirements.

Only for United Kingdom
According to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890) (as amended), devices that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

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