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GmbH & Co. KG
Königbacher Strasse 15
94496 Ortenburg / Germany
Tel. +49 (0) 8542 / 168-0
Fax +49 (0) 8542 / 168-90
e-mail [email protected]
www.micro-epsilon.com
Spot finder IR camera
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Contents
1.
Safety......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1
Symbols Used.................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2
Warnings........................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3
Notes on CE Marking....................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4
Intended Use.................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5
Proper Environment........................................................................................................................................ 10
2.
Technical Data......................................................................................................................... 11
2.1
Functional Principle........................................................................................................................................ 11
2.2
Model Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 11
2.3
General Specifications.................................................................................................................................... 12
2.4
Vibration / Shock............................................................................................................................................ 13
2.4.1
Used Standards............................................................................................................................. 13
2.4.2
Stress Program (Camera in Operation)........................................................................................ 13
2.5
Electrical Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 15
2.7
Measurement Specification ........................................................................................................................... 16
3.
Delivery.................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1
Unpacking, Included in Delivery.................................................................................................................... 17
3.2
Storage........................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.
Optical Charts.......................................................................................................................... 18
5.
Mechanical Installation........................................................................................................... 24
5.1
Dimensional Drawings.................................................................................................................................... 24
6.
Electrical Installation............................................................................................................... 28
6.1
Process Interface............................................................................................................................................ 29
6.2
Process Interface TIM 8.................................................................................................................................. 29
6.3
Process Interface thermoIMAGER TIM 40...................................................................................................... 32
6.4
Pin Assignment thermoMETER TIM 8............................................................................................................ 34
6.5
Pin Assignment thermoIMAGER TIM 40........................................................................................................ 35
7.
Commissioning....................................................................................................................... 36
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
8.
Instructions for Operation...................................................................................................... 37
8.1
Cleaning.......................................................................................................................................................... 37
9.
Software TIM Connect............................................................................................................. 38
9.1
Minimum System Requirements.................................................................................................................... 38
9.2
Installation and Initial Operation..................................................................................................................... 38
9.3
Autonomous Operation thermoMETER TIM 8............................................................................................... 42
9.4
Ethernet thermoMETER TIM 8........................................................................................................................ 46
9.5
Basic Features of Software TIM Connect....................................................................................................... 52
10.
Basics of Infrared Thermometry............................................................................................. 54
10.1
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................... 54
10.2
Application Examples..................................................................................................................................... 57
11.
Emissivity................................................................................................................................. 58
11.1
Definition......................................................................................................................................................... 58
11.2
Determination of Unknown Emissivity............................................................................................................ 59
11.3
Characteristic Emissivity................................................................................................................................. 61
12.
Liability for Material Defects................................................................................................... 62
13.
Service, Repair........................................................................................................................ 63
14.
Decommissioning, Disposal................................................................................................... 63
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Appendix
A 1
Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 64
A 1.1
Air Purge Laminar........................................................................................................................................... 64
A 1.2
Water Cooling................................................................................................................................................. 68
A 1.3
Shutter............................................................................................................................................................ 70
A 1.4
Combination of Air Purge, Water Cooling and Shutter.................................................................................. 73
A 1.5
Outdoor Protective Housing........................................................................................................................... 78
A 1.6
Hardware and Software.................................................................................................................................. 79
A 2
Factory Settings...................................................................................................................... 79
A 3
Emissivity Table Metals........................................................................................................... 80
A 4
Emissivity Table Non Metals................................................................................................... 83
A 5
Industrial Process Interface for thermoMETER TIM 8 (Optional)......................................... 85
A 6
Industrial Process Interface for thermoIMAGER TIM 40 (Optional)..................................... 89
A 7
Examples for a Fail-Safe Monitoring with a PLC................................................................... 92
A 8
USB Cable Extension for thermoIMAGER TIM 40................................................................. 94
A 9
A Brief Overview to Serial Communication........................................................................... 95
A 9.1
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................... 95
A 9.2
Setup of the Interface..................................................................................................................................... 95
A 9.3
Command List................................................................................................................................................ 95
A 10
A Brief Overview to DLL Communication (IPC)..................................................................... 96
A 11
thermoIMAGER TIM Connect Resource Translator............................................................... 97
A 12
Process Interface for thermoIMAGER TIM 40....................................................................... 98
A 12.1
Analog Output................................................................................................................................................. 98
A 12.2
Digital Input..................................................................................................................................................... 99
A 12.3
Analog Input................................................................................................................................................. 100
A 12.4
Relay Output on Industrial Interface............................................................................................................. 101
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
1.
Safety
System operation assumes knowledge of the operating instructions.
1.1
Symbols Used
The following symbols are used in these operating instructions:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or mode-
rate injury.
Indicates a situation that may result in property damage if not avoided.
Indicates a user action.
i
Indicates a tip for users.
Measure
Indicates hardware or a software button/menu.
1.2
Warnings
Connect the power supply and the display/output device according to the safety regulations for electrical
equipment.
>
> Risk of injury
>
> Damage to or destruction of the camera
Avoid the alignment of the camera to intensive energy sources (e.g. devices which emit laser radiation or
reflections of such equipment). This is also valid if the camera is switched off.
>
> Effect on the accuracy of the measurement
>
> Irreparable defect of the infrared detector
Avoid static electricity, arc welders, and induction heaters. Keep away from very strong EMF (electromagnetic
fields).
>
> Damage to or destruction of the camera
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Avoid shocks, impacts and vibration to the camera.
>
> Damage to or destruction of the camera
The supply voltage must not exceed the specified limits.
>
> Damage to or destruction of the camera
No solvent-based cleaning agents may have an effect on the camera (neither for the optics nor the housing).
>
> Damage to or destruction of the camera
Avoid abrupt changes of the ambient temperature.
>
> Incorrect display of the device
Protect the USB cable against damage.
>
> Failure of the camera
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
1.3
Notes on CE Marking
The following apply to the thermoIMAGER TIM:
-- EU Directive 2014/30/EU
-- EU Directive 2011/65/EU, “RoHS” category 9
Products which carry the CE mark satisfy the requirements of the EU directives cited and the European
harmonized standards (EN) listed therein. The EU Declaration of Conformity is available to the responsible
authorities according to EU Directive, article 10, at:
MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK
GmbH & Co. KG
Königbacher Straße 15
94496 Ortenburg / Germany
The measuring system is designed for use in industrial and laboratory environments and meets the require-
ments.
1.4
Intended Use
-- The thermoIMAGER TIM is designed for use in industrial and laboratory areas. It is used for measuring the
surface temperature based on the emitted energy of objects, see 10.
-- The system must only be operated within the limits specified in the technical data, see 2.
-- The system must be used in such a way that no persons are endangered or machines and other material
goods are damaged in the event of malfunction or total failure of the controller.
-- Take additional precautions for safety and damage prevention in case of safety-related applications.
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
1.5
Proper Environment
-- Protection class:
IP 67 (NEMA-4)
-- Operating temperature:
0 ... 50 °C (+32 ... +122 °F)
-- Storage temperature:
-40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... +158 °F)
-- Relative humidity:
10 ... 95 %, non-condensing
Avoid abrupt changes of the ambient temperature.
>
> Incorrect display of the device
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
2.
Technical Data
2.1
Functional Principle
The thermoMETER TIM 8 and the thermoIMAGER TIM 40 calculates the surface temperature based on the
emitted infrared energy of objects, see 10. The two-dimensional detector (FPA - focal plain array) allows a
measurement of an area and will be shown as thermographic image using standardized palettes. The radio-
metric processing of the picture data enables the user to do a comfortable detailed analysis with the software
TIM Connect.
2.2
Model Overview
The cameras of the TIM series are available in the following basic versions:
Model
Type
Temperature range
Spectral range
Frame rate
Typical applications
thermoMETER
TIM 8
IR
-20 to 900 °C
7.5 - 13 μm
50 Hz
Surface measure-
ments in industrial
application, autono-
mous operation with
automatic spot finder
thermoIMAGER
TIM 40
IR
-20 to 900 °C
7.5 - 13 μm
80 Hz/ 27 Hz
Real-time thermo-
graphic images in
high speed; Detec-
tion of smallest tem-
perature differences
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
2.3
General Specifications
Model
thermoMETER TIM 8
thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Protection class
IP 67 (NEMA-4) 1
Operating temperature
0 ... 50 °C (+32 ... +122 °F)
Storage temperature
-40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... +158 °F)
Relative humidity
10 ... 95 %, non-condensing
Material (housing)
Stainless steel
Dimensions
36 x 90 mm / M30
36 x 100 mm / M30
Weight (inclusive lens)
185 g
200 g
Cable length (USB)
USB
1 m (Standard), 3 m, 5 m, 10 m, 20 m
Ethernet/ RS485
100 m
-
Vibration 1
IEC 68-2-6: (sinus shaped), see 2.4
IEC 60068-2-64 (broadband noise), see 2.4
Shock 1
IEC 68-2-27: 25 g and 50 g, see 2.4
1) Used standards for vibration and shock
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
2.4
Vibration / Shock
2.4.1
Used Standards
IEC EN 60068-1: 1995-03
Environmental testing - Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-2-6: 2008-10
Environmental testing - Part 2-6: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration
(sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-27: 2010-02
Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Test Ea and guidance:
Shock
IEC 60068-2-47: 2006-03
Environmental testing - Part 2-47: Mounting of specimens
for vibration, impact and similar dynamic tests
IEC 60068-2-64: 2009-04
Environmental testing - Part 2-64: Tests -
Tests Fh: Vibration, broadband random and guidance
2.4.2
Stress Program (Camera in Operation)
Shock, half sinus 25 g – testing Ea 25 g (acc. IEC 60068-2-27)
Acceleration
245 m/s2
(25 g)
Pulse duration
11 ms
Number of directions
6
(3 axes with 2 directions each)
Duration
600 shocks
(100 shocks each direction)
Shock, half sinus 50 g – testing Ea 50 g (acc. IEC 60068-2-27)
Acceleration
490 m/s2
(50 g)
Pulse duration
11 ms
Number of directions
6
(3 axes with 2 directions each)
Duration
18 shocks
(3 shocks each direction)
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Vibration, sinus shaped – testing Fc (acc. IEC60068-2-6)
Frequency range
10 - 500 Hz
Acceleration
29.42 m/s2
(3 g)
Frequency change
1 octave/ min
Number of axes
3
Duration
1:30 h
(3 x 0.30 h)
Vibration, broadband noise – testing Fh (acc. IEC60068-2-64)
Frequency change
10 - 2000 Hz
Acceleration, effective
39.3 m/s2
(4.01 gRMS)
Frequency spectrum
10 - 106 Hz
0.9610 (m/s2)2/Hz
(0.010 g2 /Hz)
106 - 150 Hz
+6 dB/ octave
150 - 500 Hz
1.9230 (m/s2)2/Hz
(0.020 g2 /Hz)
500 - 2000 Hz
-6 dB/ octave
2000 Hz
0.1245 (m/s2)2/Hz
(0.00126 g2 /Hz)
Number of axes
3
Duration
3 h
(3 x 1 h)
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
2.5
Electrical Specifications
Model
thermoMETER TIM 8
thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Power supply
USB/ PoE/ 5 - 30 VDC
USB
Current draw
max. 500 mA
AO: Output Process Inter-
face (PIF out)
0/4 - 20 mA
0 - 10 V
(Main measure area, measure area, internal temperature, flag status,
alarm, frame sync, fail-safe, external communication), see A 12.
AI: Input Process Interface
(PIF in)
0 - 10 V (Emissivity, ambient temperature, reference temperature,
uncommitted value, flag control, triggered recording, triggered snap-
shots, triggered line-scanner, triggered event grabber, reset peak-/
valley-hold), see A 12.
DI: Digital Input Process
Interface
Flag control, triggered recording, triggered snapshots, triggered
line-scanner, triggered event grabber, reset peak-/valley-hold
DO: Digital Output Pro-
cess Interface
Flag Status, alarm, frame sync, fail-safe, external communication
Digital interface
USB 2.0/ Ethernet/ RS485
USB 2.0/ optional USB to GigE
(PoE) conversion
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
2.7
Measurement Specification
Model
thermoMETER TIM 8
thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Temperature ranges
(scalable)
-20 ... 100 °C; 0 ... 250 °C; (20) 150 ... 900 °C 1)
Spectral range
7.5 - 13 μm
Detector
UFPA,
80 x 80 Pixel@50 Hz
UFPA,
382 x 288 Pixel@80 Hz/27 Hz
Lenses (FOV)
12° x 12°; 30° x 30°; 55° x 55°;
80° x 80°
18° x 14°; 29° x 22°; 53° x 38°;
80° x 54°
Optical resolution (D:S)
190:1 (12° optic)
390:1 (18° optic)
System accuracy 2)
±2°C or ±2 %
Temperature resolution
(NETD)
100 mK
80 mK
Warm-up time
10 min
Emissivity
0.100 ... 1.100
Software
TIMConnect
1) Accuracy statement effective from 150 °C
2) At ambient temperature 23±5 °C; whichever is greater.
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
3.
Delivery
3.1
Unpacking, Included in Delivery
1 thermoMETER TIM 8 or thermoIMAGER TIM 40
1 USB cable (1 m 1)
1 Mounting nut and mounting bracket (adjustable in one axis, tripod thread)
1 Process interface cable inclusive terminal block (1 m)
1 Software package TIM Connect
1 Assembly instructions
Carefully remove the components of the measuring system from the packaging and ensure that the
goods are forwarded in such a way that no damage can occur.
Check the delivery for completeness and shipping damage immediately after unpacking.
In case of damage or missing parts, please contact the manufacturer or supplier.
Optional accessories are available in the appendix, see A 1.
3.2
Storage
-- Storage temperature: -40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... +158 °F)
-- Relative humidity:
10 ... 95 %, non-condensing
1) The camera plug of USB cable (1 m) does not feature an IP 67 protection class. For industrial applications
there are cables with 1 m, 3 m, 10 m and 20 m with IP 67 available.
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
4.
Optical Charts
i
Make sure that the focus of thermal channel is adjusted correctly.
The cameras have a motorized focus, which can be adjusted in the TIM Connect Software via Menu View >
Windows > Distance or over the icon
.
Fig. 1 Motorized focus settings in TIM Connect software
The variety of different lenses offers the possibility to precisely measure objects in different distances. We of-
fer lenses for close, standard distances and large distances.
i
Please note that the TIM camera has a fixed optic. A change of optics is not possible.
Different parameters are important if using infrared cameras. They display the connection between the dis-
tance of the measured object and the size of the pixel, see Fig. 3, see Fig. 4.
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Fig. 2 Dependency between field of view (FOV) and distance
HFOV
Horizontal enlargement of the total measuring at object level
VFOV
Vertical enlargement of the total measuring at object level
IFOV
Size at the single pixel at object level
DFOV
Diagonal dimension of the total measuring field at object level
MFOV
Recommended, smallest measured object size of 3 x 3 Pixel (thermoIMAGER TIM 40) and 2 x 2
(thermoMETER TIM 8), not shown in the drawing above, see Fig. 2.
The following tables with examples showing what spot sizes and pixel sizes will be reached in which distance.
For individual configuration there are different lenses available. Wide angle lenses have a radial distortion due
to their large opening angle; the software TIM Connect has an algorithm which corrects this distortion. As an
alternative to the tables below, the optics calculator can also be used. You will find the latest software at:
https://www.micro-epsilon.com/temperature-sensors/thermoIMAGER/optics/
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
TIM 8
(80 x 80 px)
Focal
length
Minimum
distance 1
Distance to object (Measuring field in m, pixel in mm)
0.05
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.5
1
2
4
6
10
30
100
30 ° x 30 °
Standard
5 mm
0.2 m
HFOV
(m)
0.028
0.056
0.111
0.167
0.279
0.557
1.115
2.230
3.346
5.6
16.7
55.8
VFOV
(m)
0.028
0.056
0.111
0.167
0.279
0.557
1.115
2.230
3.346
5.6
16.7
55.8
IFOV
(mm)
0.33
0.67
1.33
2.0
3.33
6.67
13.33
26.67
40.00
66.67
200.00
666.67
12 ° x 12 °
Telephoto
13 mm
0.3 m
HFOV
(m)
0.022
0.043
0.065
0.11
0.21
0.43
0.45
0.68
1.1
3.4
11.3
VFOV
(m)
0.022
0.043
0.065
0.11
0.21
0.43
0.34
0.51
0.8
2.5
8.5
IFOV
(mm)
0.3
0.5
0.8
1.3
2.7
5.3
2.8
4.2
7.0
21.1
70.4
55 ° x 55 °
White angle
3 mm
0.2 m
HFOV
(m)
0.057
0.110
0.218
0.325
0.539
1.07
2.14
4.27
6.41
10.7
32.0
106.7
VFOV
(m)
0.057
0.110
0.218
0.325
0.539
1.07
2.14
4.27
6.41
10.7
32.0
106.7
IFOV
(mm)
0.6
1.2
2.3
3.4
5.6
11.2
22.4
44.6
66.9
111.5
334.5
1114.8
HFOV: Horizontal enlargement of the total measuring field at object level
VFOV: Vertical enlargement of the total measuring field at object level
IFOV: Size of the single pixel at object level
1) The accuracy of measurement can be outside of the specifications for distances below the defined minimum distance.
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
TIM 8
(80 x 80 px)
Focal
length
Minimum
distance 1
Distance to object (Measuring field in m, pixel in mm)
0.05
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.5
1
2
4
6
10
30
100
80 ° x 80 °
Wide angle
2 mm
0.2 m
HFOV
(m)
0.090
0.174
0.343
0.509
0.884
1.682
3.357
6.708
10.058
16.8
50.3
167.5
VFOV
(m)
0.090
0.174
0.343
0.509
0.88
1.682
3.357
6.708
10.058
16.8
50.3
167.5
IFOV
(mm)
0.08
1.6
3.2
4.7
7.8
15.5
31.0
61.9
92.8
154.6
463.7
1545.5
Fig. 3 Table with examples (TIM 8) showing what spot sizes and pixel sizes will be reached in which distance
HFOV: Horizontal enlargement of the total measuring field at object level
VFOV: Vertical enlargement of the total measuring field at object level
IFOV: Size of the single pixel at object level
1) The accuracy of measurement can be outside of the specifications for distances below the defined minimum distance.
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
TIM 40
(382 x 288 px)
Focal
length
Minimum
distance 1
Distance to object (Measuring field in m, pixel in mm)
0.05
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.5
1
2
4
6
10
30
100
29 ° x 22 °
Standard
13 mm
0.2 m
HFOV
(m)
0.025
0.051
0.104
0.16
0.26
0.53
1.06
2.11
3.17
5.3
15.9
52.9
VFOV
(m)
0.019
0.038
0.78
0.12
0.20
0.39
0.79
1.58
2.36
3.9
11.8
39.4
IFOV
(mm)
0.1
0.1
1.263
0.4
0.7
1.3
2.7
5.4
8..1
13.4
40.3
134.4
18 ° x 14 °
Telephoto
20 mm
0.3 m
HFOV
(m)
0.068
0.101
0.17
0.33
0.66
1.31
1.97
3.3
9.8
32.7
VFOV
(m)
0.051
0.076
0.13
0.25
0.49
0.99
1.48
2.5
7.4
24.6
IFOV
(mm)
0.170
0.26
0.4
0.9
1.7
3.4
5.1
8.5
25.5
85.0
53 ° x 38 °
White angle
8 mm
0.2 m
HFOV
(m)
0.107
0.21
0.31
0.51
1.01
2.00
4.00
6.00
10.0
29.9
100.0
VFOV
(m)
0.076
0.15
0.22
0.35
0.70
1.39
2.78
4.17
6.9
20.8
69.5
IFOV
(mm)
0.3
0.5
0.7
1.1
2.2
4.4
8.8
13.2
22.0
66.0
220.0
HFOV: Horizontal enlargement of the total measuring field at object level
VFOV: Vertical enlargement of the total measuring field at object level
IFOV: Size of the single pixel at object level
1) The accuracy of measurement can be outside of the specifications for distances below the defined minimum distance.
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
TIM 40
(382 x 288 px)
Focal
length
Minimum
distance 1
Distance to object (Measuring field in m, pixel in mm)
0,05
0,1
0,2
0,3
0,5
1
2
4
6
10
30
100
80 ° x 54 °
Wide angle
6 mm
0.2 m
HFOV
(m)
0.069
0.149
0.30
0.46
0.78
1.57
3.14
6.29
9.43
15.7
47.3
157.7
VFOV
(m)
0.047
0.098
0.20
0.30
0.51
1.01
2.03
4.06
6.10
10.2
30.5
101.7
IFOV
(mm)
0.2
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.5
3.0
6.0
12.0
18.1
30.1
90.3
300.9
Fig. 4 Table with examples (thermoIMAGER TIM 40) showing what spot sizes and pixel sizes will be reached in which distance
HFOV: Horizontal enlargement of the total measuring field at object level
VFOV: Vertical enlargement of the total measuring field at object level
IFOV: Size of the single pixel at object level
1) The accuracy of measurement can be outside of the specifications for distances below the defined minimum distance.
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
5.
Mechanical Installation
The thermoMETER TIM 8 and the thermoIMAGER TIM 40 are equipped with a tripod thread and can be
installed either directly via the sensor thread or with help of the supplied mounting nut (standard) and adjust-
able mounting bracket (standard) to a mounting device available, see Fig. 9.
5.1
Dimensional Drawings
Fig. 5 Dimensional drawing thermoMETER TIM 8, dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Fig. 6 Dimensional drawing thermoIMAGER TIM 40, dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Fig. 7 Industrial/stackable PIF (Process Interface) - electronic box, control box shutter, dimensions in mm, not
to scale
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Fig. 8 thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40 with mounting bracket
Fig. 9 Mounting bracket, adjustable in one axis, with tripod thread (TM-FB-TIM)
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
6.
Electrical Installation
At the back side of the thermoMETER TIM 8 and the thermoIMAGER TIM 40 cameras there are the two con-
nector plugs, see Fig. 10, see Fig. 11.
Fig. 10 Back side of the thermoMETER TIM 8 with con-
nectors
Fig. 11 Back side of the thermoIMAGER TIM 40 with
connectors
1
Plug for USB/ Ethernet 1) / PoE cable
1
Plug for USB cable
2
Plug for in- and outputs or RS485
2
Plug for PIF cable
1) When using the Ethernet connector, a 5 ... 30 V DC power supply must be ensured via the terminal block.
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
6.1
Process Interface
6.2
Process Interface TIM 8
The thermoMETER TIM 8 is equipped with an integrated process interface (cable with terminal block included
in scope of supply), which can be programmed via the software as an direct analog input (AI) / digital input,
as an direct analog output (AO) in order to control the process or as an RS485 interface 1). The signal level is
0 - 10 V for AI, 24 V for DI and 0/4 - 20 mA for AO.
The process interface can be activated choosing the following options:
Analog Input (AI)
Emissivity, ambient temperature, reference temperature, uncommitted value, flag
control, triggered recording, triggered snapshots, triggered line-scanner, triggered
event grabber, reset peak-/valley-hold
Analog Output (AO)
Main measure area, measure area, internal temperature, flag status, alarm, frame
sync, fail-safe, external communication
1) Power supply only necessary when using the Ethernet connection (without PoE) or self-sufficient opera-
tion.
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Fig. 12 Configuration terminal block thermoMETER TIM 8
Designation
Description
Color
Shield
Black
GND
0 V
Ground
Brown
VCC
5 - 30 V
Power supply 1)
White
IN
A
Analog/Digital Input or RS485 (A)
Green
OUT
B
Analog output or RS485 (B)
Yellow
GND
ISO
Isolated Ground for IN and OUT
Gray
1) Power supply only necessary when using the Ethernet connection (without PoE) or self-sufficient operation
(minimum voltage when using the Ethernet connection: 12 V)
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The thermoMETER TIM 8 provides the following direct inputs and outputs:
Designation
Description
max range / status
AI
or
DI
Analog input
0 - 10 V 1)
Digital input
(Low-active = 0 ... 0.6 V)
24 V
AO
Analog output
Alarm output
0/4 - 20 mA
0/4 - 20 mA
In addition to the above direct in- and outputs, the TIM 8 has an RS485 interface. This interface can be used
to control the external industrial PIF.
1) The AI is designed for max. 24 V, the voltage level above 10 V is not interpreted.
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6.3
Process Interface thermoIMAGER TIM 40
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The process interface (electronics within cable as well as industrial interface) must be powered sepa-
rately (5 - 24 VDC).
Connect the PIF cable to the camera before switching on the power.
The TIM is equipped with a process interface (cable with integrated electronics and terminal block), which
can be programmed via the software as an Analog Input (AI) and Digital Input (DI) in order to control the
camera or as an Analog Output (AO) in order to control the process. The signal level is always
0 - 10 V (DI = 24 V).
The process interface can be activated choosing the following options:
Analog input (AI)
Emissivity, ambient temperature, reference temperature, uncommitted value, flag
control, triggered recording, triggered snapshots, triggered line-scanner, trig-
gered event grabber, reset peak-/valley-hold
Analog output (AO)
Main measure area, measure area, internal temperature, flag status, alarm,
frame sync, fail-safe, external communication
Digital input (DI)
Flag control, triggered recording, triggered snapshots, triggered line-scanner,
triggered event grabber, reset peak-/valley-hold
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Fig. 13 Configuration terminal block thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Designation
Description
Color
Shield
Black
GND
Ground
Brown
DI
Digital input
Gray
Vcc
Power supply, 5 … 24 V DC
White
AI
Analog input
Green
AO
Analog output
Yellow
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The standard process interface can be activated choosing the following options:
Designation
Description
max range 1) / status
AI
Analog input
0 - 10 V 2)
DI
Digital input
(Low-active = 0 ... 0.6 V)
24 V
AO
Analog output
Alarm output
0 - 10 V
0/ 10 V
1) Depending on supply voltage; for 0 - 10 V on the AO the PIF has to be powered with min. 12 V.
2) The AI is designed for max. 24 V, the voltage level above 10 V is not interpreted.
6.4
Pin Assignment thermoMETER TIM 8
Pin
USB
Ethernet
PIF
1
VCC
VCC
2
D+
RS485 or AO
3
D-
RS485 or AI
4
Tx+
GND
5
Tx-
GND-ISO
6
Rx+
7
Rx-
8
GND
Fig. 14 Rear side thermoMETER TIM 8 connector
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6.5
Pin Assignment thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Pin
USB
PIF
1
VCC
INT
2
GND
SDA (I2C)
3
D-
SCL (I2C)
4
D+
DGND
5
-
3.3 V (Out)
Fig. 15 Rear side thermoIMAGER TIM 40 connector
If the process interface of the camera is directly connected to external hardware 1) (without using the supplied
PIF cable) an activation of the field Support proprietary PIF cable in the menu Tools > Configu-
ration > Device (PIF) in the TIM Connect software is necessary.
Fig. 16 Support proprietary PIF cable
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Consider that the input of the PIF is not protected if there is a direct PIF connection!
In this case, avoid a voltage > 3 V at INT pin.
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> Destruction of the camera
1) We recommend using only a switching contact between INT and DGND as external hardware (button,
relay).
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7.
Commissioning
Please install at first the software TIM Connect from the delivered CD, see 9.2.
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Further information regarding software installation as well as software features you will find in the
instruction manual supplied on the CD.
Now you can connect the thermoIMAGER TIM camera into an USB port (USB 2.0) of your PC.
If connecting the thermoIMAGER TIM camera and the computer please plug at first the USB cable into
the camera and then into the computer.
If disconnecting the thermoIMAGER TIM camera and the computer please remove at first the USB cable from
the computer and then from the camera.
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> Damage to or destruction of the camera
After the software has been started, you should see the live image from the camera inside a window on your
PC screen, see Fig. 17.
Fig. 17 Live image of camera
At first start of software you will be asked to install the calibration data of camera. You will find them on the
supplied CD or can be accessed online via the Internet.
Adjust the focus of the image by using the distance function in the software (menu View > Windows
> Distance or over the icon
:
Fig. 18 Window distance
Instructions for Operation
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8.
Instructions for Operation
8.1
Cleaning
Lens cleaning: 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).
Never use cleaning compounds which contain solvents (neither for the lens nor for the housing).
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> Destruction of the sensor and/or the controller
Software TIM Connect
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9.
Software TIM Connect
9.1
Minimum System Requirements
-- Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
-- USB interface
-- Hard disc with at least 30 MByte of free space
-- At least 128 MByte RAM
-- CD-ROM drive
A detailed description is provided in the software manual on the software CD. See also Help menu in the TIM
Connect software under Help > Documentation.
9.2
Installation and Initial Operation
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All drivers are booted via Windows OS automatically. A driver installation is not necessary. By default
the program starts automatically in the installed language.
Insert the installation CD into the according drive on your computer.
If the autorun option is activated the installation wizard will start automatically.
Otherwise start setup.exe from the CD-ROM. Follow the instructions of the wizard until the installation
is finished.
The installation wizard places a launch icon on the desktop and in the start menu:
Start > Programs > MICRO-EPSILON GmbH > TIM Connect.
To connect the camera to the PC, plug the USB cable to the camera first.
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Afterwards connect it with the PC. To disconnect the camera and the computer remove the USB cable
from the computer first and then disconnect it from the camera.
Start the software.
At the initial start the software asks for the calibrations files which are available via internet or on the CD (only
for thermoIMAGER TIM 40). With the thermoMETER TIM 8, the calibration files are already included in the
device.
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thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Install the calibration files at first start of the software (only necessary for thermoIMAGER TIM 40).
After the calibration files have been installed the live image from the camera is shown inside a window on
your PC screen.
Choose the desired language in the menu Tools > Language.
Adjust the focus of the image by using the distance function in the software (menu View > Windows
> Distance or over the icon
:
Fig. 19 Window distance
Software TIM Connect
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Fig. 20 Software window
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Further information regarding software installation as well as software features you will find in the
manual supplied on the CD.
Software TIM Connect
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1
IR image from the camera
2
Temperature profile: Shows the temperatures along max. 2 lines at any size and position in the image.
3
Control displays: Displays all temperature values in the defined measure areas like Cold Spots, Hot
Spots, temperature at cursor, internal temperature and chip temperature.
Alarm settings: Bar showing the defined temperature thresholds for low alarm value (blue arrow) and
high alarm value (red arrow). The color of numbers within control displays changes to red (when
temp. above the high alarm value) and to blue (when temp. below the low alarm value).
4
Temperature of measure area: Analyses the temperature according to the selected shape, e.g. aver-
age temperature of the rectangle. The value is shown inside the IR image and the control displays.
5
Reference bar: Shows the scaling of temperature within the color palette.
6
Temperature time diagram: Shows the temperature curves over time for selectable region of interest
(ROI)
7
Histogram: Shows the statistic distribution of single temperature values.
8
Automatic / manual scaling of the palette (displayed temperature range): Man., > (min, max), 1s : 1
Sigma, 3s : 3 Sigma, OPT: Palette optimization
9
Distance function: Adjustment of the motor focus to focus the IR picture
10
Menu and Toolbar (Icons)
11
Icon enabling switching between color palettes
12
Status bar: Serial number, optic, temperature range, cursor position, device framerate/ display frame-
rate, emissivity, ambient temperature, flag status
Further details to the software are in the enclosed CD.
Software TIM Connect
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9.3
Autonomous Operation thermoMETER TIM 8
A special feature of the thermoMETER TIM 8 is the autonomous operation. There is no need for a permanent
connection to the TIM Connect software. Only a few settings must be set in advance in the software.
To do this, connect the PIF and USB cables to the device.
Then connect the thermoMETER TIM 8 to your PC and start the TIM Connect software, see 9.
Position and focus, see 4, the camera so that your object to be measured is perfectly visible in the im-
age.
First define the desired measurement area with the corresponding mode you want to output.
TIM 8
Fig. 21 Connection thermoMETER TIM 8 to PC via USB
Now go to the configuration menu on Device (PIF).
There you first select the PIF type (in this case: Internal PIF). Then select under Analog Outputs (AO) the
function that is to be output autonomously.
Then press Setup, make your settings and make sure that the checkbox is set to using autonomously by
device.
By pressing the OK button an @ sign can be found in the configuration menu Devices (PIF), which indicates
the autonomous operation.
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Fig. 22 Configurations menu Device (PIF)
Fig. 23 Setup
In general these are all the settings that must be set in the TIM Connect software in order to operate the device
autonomously. You can now close the software and then disconnect the USB cable. In order to start up the de-
vice autonomously, a 5 - 30 V power supply must be connected to the terminal block. Now the used input/output
has to be connected. The resulting value can be displayed for example on a multimeter, see Fig. 23.
When using this variant, it can last for about half a minute until the device is ready for use in autonomous mode.
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TIM 8
Fig. 24 Electrical installation for autonomous operation of thermoMETER TIM 8
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- Autonomous operation also works via the industrial PIF of the thermoMETER TIM 8. The device is
powered by the power supply of the PIF.
- Up to 9 measure areas can be output autonomously (firmware 3013 or higher required). The use of
three stackable PIFs is required. Three analog outputs are possible per stackable PIF.
Note: The first three measurement areas 1 - 3 have a response time of 20 ms, the measurement areas
4 - 6 a response time of 40 ms and the measurement areas 7 - 9 a response time of 60 ms.
- Autonomous mode cannot be set using the Main measure area function. To output a measure
area autonomously, the function Measure area must be used.
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Hot-/Coldspot Function in Autonomous Operation
The setting for a hot- or coldspot in autonomous mode differs from the general procedure. It is not enough to
mark a measuring area as hot- or coldspot. Instead, a User defined rectangle must be selected under
the tab measure areas of the configuration dialog. In addition, under Mode, you must set whether the
maximum (for hotspot) or minimum (for coldspot) should be output.
Fig. 25 Setting a hotspot for autonomous operation
For a hot- or coldspot output in the full field of view of the camera, the user defined rectangle must also fill out
this size.
Fig. 26 Measure area over entire field of view
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9.4
Ethernet thermoMETER TIM 8
The thermoMETER TIM 8 has a direct Ethernet interface. The advantage is cable lengths of up to 100 m. For
example, a switch can be used to extend the distances.
The associated Ethernet cable (Order No.: TM-ETCx-TIM8) must be ordered separately. Ethernet is supported
from software version Rel. 3.2.3020.0 and firmware 3008.
Using the Ethernet connection, the device must be supplied with power. This can be done either via the inter-
nal PIF cable via the terminal block (12 - 30 V), via the stackable PIF (12 - 28 V, Order No.: TM-PIFCx-TIM8)
or via PoE (Power over Ethernet). For the PoE variant, a PoE adapter (Order No.: TM-ETPOEC1-TIM8) and a
PoE injector (Order No.: TM-POE-TIM) or PoE switch (e.g. Netgear GS110TP) are also required.
Fig. 27 Possibilities of power supply for thermoMETER TIM 8 via Ethernet connection
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Ethernet Setup Software and PC (Point-to-Point-Connection)
To make the appropriate address settings go to Tools, Extended and TCP/IP Settings.
This setup is done via the camera‘s USB connection.
The address for the device is assigned under Device address. This must have a different address (last
block) to the other participant (e.g., PC) (Send to address). It is important that the network part (first three
blocks) must be identical for both addresses. The address range of the individual blocks can be between
0 and 255.
When using more than one Xi 80 in the same network a separate port number must be additionally config-
ured (Firmware 3015 and software version Rel. 3.5.3032.0 or higher necessary). The selected number can be
between 1 and 65535.
Furthermore, the Ethernet function has to be activated. This is done under Tools, Extended and Options.
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When using more than one TIM 8 in the same network a separate Port has to be configured. This num-
ber has to be identical with the port number in TCP/IP Settings.
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The port range used should be between 49152 ... 65535. When using other ports it could be that
they are already reserved or assigned.
After pressing OK, a Windows Firewall window appears.
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Make sure to select allow all three networks parts (domain, private, public) to allow the communication
with the device:
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The approval of programs can also be activated afterwards in the Windows Firewall settings of the PC
(under Windows Firewall and Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall).
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Then you can close the software and disconnect the USB connection to the computer.
Replace the USB cable with a Ethernet cable.
Now you have to set up the network address of the PC. To do this, go to Control Panel and open
the Network and Sharing Center.
Go on LAN connection.
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Click on Properties.
Mark Internet protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
and go to Properties
again
In the register card General
enable the checkbox Use the
following IP address.
Now enter a user defined
IP address for your PC (e.g.
192.168.0.100).
This must be identical to the address
set in the TIM Connect software.
Then close the windows with OK.
The Ethernet setup is finished.
Start again the TIM Connect software.
The existing Ethernet connection can be found in the menu under Devices and is identified by a network symbol
and the network address of the device.
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The device is now running via the Ethernet connection.
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When using multiple TIM 8 cameras in a network, consider to the data rate:
- Switch with 100 Mbps: approx. 17 devices
- Switch with 1000 Mbps: approx. 170 devices
In addition to the data rate also make sure the power performance of the PC is high enough! Each
device used requires its own instance.
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9.5
Basic Features of Software TIM Connect
Extensive infrared camera software
-- No restrictions in licensing
-- Modern software with intuitive user interface
-- Remote control of camera via software
-- Display of multiple camera images in different windows
-- Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 sowie LabVIEW
High level of individualization for customer specific display
-- Various language option including a translation tool
-- Temperature display in °C or °F
-- Different layout options for an individual setup (arrangement of windows,
toolbar)
-- Range of individual measurement parameter fitting for each application
-- Adaption of thermal image (mirror, rotate)
-- Individual start options (full screen, hidden, etc.)
Video recording and snapshot function (IR or BI-SPECTRAL)
-- Recording of video sequences and detailed frames for further analysis or
documentation
-- Adjustment of recording frequency to reduce data volume
-- Display of snapshot history for immediate analysis
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Extensive online and offline data analysis
-- Analysis supported by measurement fields, hot and cold spot searching,
image subtraction
-- Real time temperature information within main window as digital or
graphic display (line profile, temperature time diagram)
-- Slow motion repeat of radiometric files and analysis without camera being
connected
-- Editing of sequences such as cutting and saving of individual images
-- Various color palettes to highlight thermal contrasts
Automatic process control
-- Individual setup of alarm levels depending on the process
-- Definition of visual or acoustic alarms and analog data output
-- Analog and digital signal input (process parameter)
-- External communication of software via Comports, DLL and LabVIEW
-- Adjustment of thermal image via reference values
Temperature data analysis and documentation
-- Triggered data collection
-- Radiometric video sequences (*.ravi) radiometric snapshots (*.jpg,*.tiff)
-- Text files including temp. information for analysis in Excel (*.csv, *.dat)
-- Data with color information for standard programmes such as Photoshop
or Windows Media Player (*.avi, *.jpg, *.tiff)
-- Data transfer in real time to other software programmes via LabVIEW, DLL
or Comport interfaces
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10.
Basics of Infrared Thermometry
10.1
Introduction
Depending on the temperature each object emits a certain amount of infrared radiation. A change in the tem-
perature of the object is accompanied by a change in the intensity of the radiation.
Searching for new optical material William Herschel by chance found the infrared radiation in 1800.
He blackened the peak of a sensitive mercury thermometer. This thermometer, a glass prism that led sun rays
onto a table made his measuring arrangement.
With this, he tested the heating of different colors of the spectrum. Slowly moving the peak of the blackened
thermometer through the colors of the spectrum, he noticed the increasing temperature from violet to red.
The temperature rose even more in the area behind the red end of the spectrum. Finally he found the
maximum temperature far behind the red area.
Nowadays this area is called infrared wavelength area.
Fig. 28 William Herschel (1738 – 1822)
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For the measurement of “thermal radiation” infrared thermometry uses a wave-length ranging between 1 μ
and 20 μm.
The intensity of the emitted radiation depends on the material. This material contingent constant is described
with the help of the emissivity which is a known value for most materials, see 11.
Infrared thermometers are optoelectronic sensors. They calculate the surface temperature on the basis of the
emitted infrared radiation from an object. The most important feature of infrared thermometers is that they en-
able the user to measure objects contactless. Consequently, these products help to measure the temperature
of inaccessible or moving objects without difficulties.
Infrared thermometers basically consist of the following components:
-- Lens
-- Spectral filter
-- Detector (sensor)
-- Electronics (amplifier/ linearization/ signal processing)
Fig. 29 The electromagnetic spectrum and the area used for temperature measurement
The specifications of the lens decisively determine the optical path of the infrared thermometer, which is char-
acterized by the ratio Distance to Spot size. The spectral filter selects the wavelength range, which is relevant
for the temperature measurement. The detector in cooperation with the processing electronics transforms the
emitted infrared radiation into electrical signals.
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Object
Infrared system
Lens
Sensor Electronics
Display
Fig. 30 Optical path
The advantages of non-contact temperature measurement are clear - it supports:
-- temperature measurements of moving or overheated
-- objects and of objects in hazardous surroundings
-- very fast response and exposure times
-- measurement without inter-reaction, no influence on the
-- measuring object
-- non-destructive measurement
-- long lasting measurement, no mechanical wear
Fig. 31 TIM with tablet PC
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10.2
Application Examples
Monitoring of electronic
cabinets
Electronic development
Process control extrud-
ing plastic parts
Development of elec-
tronic components
Monitoring of cables
Development of me-
chanical parts
Process control at calen-
dering
Process control in solar
cell production
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11.
Emissivity
11.1
Definition
The intensity of infrared radiation, which is emitted by each body, depends on the temperature as well as on
the radiation features of the surface material of the measuring object. The emissivity (e – Epsilon) is used as
a material constant factor to describe the ability of the body to emit infrared energy. It can range between 0
and 100 %. A “blackbody” is the ideal radiation source with an emissivity of 1.0 whereas a mirror shows an
emissivity of 0.1.
If the emissivity chosen is too high, the infrared thermometer may display a temperature value which is much
lower than the real temperature – assuming the measuring object is warmer than its surroundings. A low
emissivity (reflective surfaces) carries the risk of inaccurate measuring results by interfering infrared radiation
emitted by background objects (flames, heating systems, chamottes). To minimize measuring errors in such
cases, the handling should be performed very carefully and the unit should be protected against reflecting
radiation sources.
Fig. 32 Composition of IR radiation
I IR radiation
r Reflection
+ + = 1
e Emission
t Transmission
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Fig. 33 Spectral emissivity of several materials
1 Enamel
3 Concrete
2 Plaster
4 Chamotte
11.2
Determination of Unknown Emissivity
There are 3 methods:
1
First of all, determine the current temperature of the measuring object with a thermocouple or
contact sensor. The second step is to measure the temperature with the infrared thermometer
and modify the emissivity until the displayed measuring value corresponds to the current tem-
perature.
2
If you monitor temperatures of up to 380 °C you may place a special plastic sticker (Part number:
TM-ED-LS emissivity dots) onto the measuring object, which covers it completely.
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Fig. 34 Plastic sticker at metal surface
Now set the emissivity to 0.95 and take the temperature of the sticker.
Afterwards, determine the temperature of the adjacent area on the measuring object and
adjust the emissivity according to the value of the temperature of the sticker.
3
Cover a part of the surface of the measuring object with a black, flat paint with an emissivity
of 0.98.
Adjust the emissivity of your infrared thermometer to 0.98 and take the temperature of the
colored surface.
Fig. 35 Shiny metal surface
Fig. 36 Blackened metal surface
Afterwards, determine the temperature of a directly adjacent area and modify the emissivity
until the measured value corresponds to the temperature of the colored surface.
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On all three methods the object temperature must be different from ambient temperature.
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11.3
Characteristic Emissivity
In the case that none of the methods mentioned above help to determine the emissivity you may use the
emissivity tables, see A 3, see A 4. These are only average values. The actual emissivity of a material de-
pends on the following factors:
-- Temperature
-- Measuring angle
-- Geometry of the surface (smooth, convex, concave)
-- Thickness of the material
-- Constitution of the surface (polished, oxidized, rough, sandblast)
-- Spectral range of the measurement
-- Transmissivity (e.g. with thin films)
Fig. 37 Adjustment of the emissivity in the software TIM Connect under the menu item Tools / Configuration /
Device
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12.
Liability for Material Defects
All components of the device have been checked and tested for functionality at the factory. However, if de-
fects occur despite our careful quality control, MICRO-EPSILON or your dealer must be notified immediately.
The liability for material defects is 12 months from delivery. Within this period, defective parts, except for
wearing parts, will be repaired or replaced free of charge, if the device is returned to MICRO-EPSILON with
shipping costs prepaid. Any damage that is caused by improper handling, the use of force or by repairs or
modifications by third parties is not covered by the liability for material defects. Repairs are carried out exclu-
sively by MICRO-EPSILON.
Further claims can not be made. Claims arising from the purchase contract remain unaffected. In particular,
MICRO-EPSILON shall not be liable for any consequential, special, indirect or incidental damage. In the inter-
est of further development, MICRO-EPSILON reserves the right to make design changes without notification.
For translations into other languages, the German version shall prevail.
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13.
Service, Repair
If the camera is defective, please send us the affected parts for
repair or exchange.
If the cause of a fault cannot be clearly identified, please send
the entire measuring system to:
MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK
GmbH & Co. KG
Königbacher Str. 15
94496 Ortenburg / Germany
Tel. +49 (0) 8542 / 168-0
Fax +49 (0) 8542 / 168-90
[email protected]
www.micro-epsilon.com
For customers in USA applies:
Send the affected parts or the entire measuring system back to:
MICRO-EPSILON USA
8120 Brownleigh Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27617 /USA
Tel. +1 919 / 787-9707
Fax +1 919 / 787-9706
[email protected]
www.micro-epsilon.com
For customers in Canada or South America applies:
Please contact your local distributor.
14.
Decommissioning, Disposal
Remove all cables from the thermoIMAGER TIM camera.
Incorrect disposal may cause harm to the environment.
Dispose of the device, its components and accessories, as well as the packaging materials in
compliance with the applicable country-specific waste treatment and disposal regulations of the region
of use.
Appendix | Accessories
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Appendix
A 1
Accessories
A 1.1
Air Purge Laminar
The lens must be kept clean at all times from dust, smoke, fumes and other contaminants in order to avoid
reading errors. These effects can be reduced by using an air purge TM-APL.
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Make sure to use oil-free, technically clean air, only.
The needed amount of air (approx. 2 ... 10 l/min.) depends on the application and the installation condi-
tions on-site.
The laminar air purge has a Si-protective window. Typical transmission value: 0.82 (deviations possible)
The corresponding mounting bracket TM-APLAB-TIM 8/40 is mandatory.
Air flow
The air purge can be mounted in four different positions.
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The direction of the airflow must always be clear.
Fig. 38 Directions of airflow at different mounting positions
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Fig. 39 Laminar air purge with SI protective window TM-APL-TIM8/40, dimensions in mm, not to scale
Appendix | Accessories
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Fig. 40 Laminar air purge with SI protective window TM-APL and mounting bracket TM-APLAB, dimensions in
mm (inches), not to scale
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Fig. 41 Mounting bracket TM-APLAB, dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale
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A 1.2
Water Cooling
The IR camera is for application at ambient temperatures up to 50 °C. For applications at higher ambient
temperatures we recommend the usage of the optional water cooled housing (operating temperature up to
250 °C) and the optional high temperature cable (operating temperature up to 250 °C).
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Then using water cooling, a corresponding mounting kit (TM-WAKx-TIMxx) is required.
Water flow rate: approx. 2 l/ min (cooling water temperature should not exceed 30 °C)
Fig. 42 Water cooling TM-W-TIM8/4 and mounting kit TM-WAK1-TIMxx
Dimensions in mm
(inches), not to scale
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thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Fig. 43 Shutter for water cooling TM-SW-TIM8/40, dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale
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thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
A 1.3
Shutter
The shutter protects the optics of the camera. It is equipped with a servomotor that can open and close a
mechanical lock as needed.
Fig. 44 Shutter TM-S-TIM8/40 with mounting bracket TM-SAB-TIM8/40, dimensions in mm,
not to scale
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thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Fig. 45 Shutter TM-S-TIM8/40, dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale
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thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Fig. 46 Control box of shutter, dimensions, see Fig. 7
Power supply
12 - 24 V
Upper terminal screw
Connection for Process Interface (PIF)
Switch for different operation
modes:
S1: Switching between switch operation and pulse operation
S2: Activation/deactivation of fast-closing mode
S3: Only for factory calibration (switch must be at normal)
S4: Switching between mV or mA input
Lower screw terminal
Connection for power supply, inputs (Start/Stop signal) and motor
Inputs (Start/Stop signal, max.
24 V, input is active LOW (open
input = HIGH))
IN 1: Trigger input for normal operation (S1)
IN 2: Currently no usage
IN 3: Trigger input for fast-closing mode (S2)
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thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
A 1.4
Combination of Air Purge, Water Cooling and Shutter
It is possible to combine all three components (air purge, water cooling and shutter) with each other. It should
be noted that there are differences between the TIM 8 and TIM 40. Various mounting kits TM-WAKx-TIMxx are
available in combination with water cooling. The mounting bracket is always required for the air purge
TM-APLAB. For water cooling TM-W-TIM8/4, the mounting bracket is included and does not have to be or-
dered separately.
Article number
Combinations
TM-APL-TIM8/40
TM-APLAB-TIM8/40
TM-SAB-TIM8/40
TM-S-TIM8/40
TM-SW-TIM8/40
TM-W-TIM8/40
TM-WAK1-TIM8
TM-WAK2-TIM8
TM-WAK1-TIM40
TM-WAK2-TIM40
Air purge
Water cooling TIM 8
Water cooling TIM 40
Shutter
Air purge and water ccoling TIM 8
Air purge and water ccoling TIM 40
Air purge and shutter
Water cooling and shutter TIM 8
Water cooling and shutter TIM 40
Air purge, water cooling and shutter
TIM 8
Air purge, water cooling and shutter
TIM 40
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thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Fig. 47 Air purge TM-APL, water cooling TM-W-TIM8/40, shutter TM-SW-TIM8/40 and appropriate mounting kit
TIM-WAKx-TIMxx, dimensions in mm (not to scale)
Components
-- Air purge
-- Water cooling
-- Shutter
-- Mounting kit
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thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Fig. 48 Air purge TM-APL, water cooling TM-W-TIM8/40 and appropriate mounting kit TIM-WAKx-TIMxx, dimen-
sions in mm (inches), not to scale
Components
-- Air purge
-- Water cooling
-- Mounting kit
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thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Fig. 49 Water cooling TM-W-TIM8/40L, shutter TM-SW-TIM8/40 and appropriate mounting kit TIM-WAKx-TIMxx,
dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale
Components
-- Water cooling
-- Shutter
-- Mounting kit
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thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Fig. 50 Air purge TM-APL with mounting bracket TM-APL and shutter TM-S-TIM8/40, dimensions in mm
(inches), not to scale
Components
-- Air purge
-- Mounting bracket
-- Shutter
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thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
A 1.5
Outdoor Protective Housing
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The infrared camera TIM can also be used for outdoor applications by using the outdoor protective
housing TM-OPH24-TIM8/40.
In addition, the industrial or stackable PIF TM-CJAPIF-TIM (thermoIMAGER TIM 40) or TM-PIFCx-TIM8
(thermoMETER TIM 8) can be installed as an accessory without housing and a USB Server TM-USB-
SGB-TIM.
Fig. 51 Outdoor protective housing for TIM camera
Appendix | Factory Settings
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
A 1.6
Hardware and Software
TM-NETBox-TIM
Miniature PC for
standalone installa-
tion of TIM systems
TM-USBSII-TIM
USB server for
cable extension via
Ethernet
A 2
Factory Settings
The devices have following presettings at time of delivery:
Temperature range
-20 ... 100 °C
Emissivity
1.000
Process interface (PIF)
inactive
Interprocess Communication (IPC)
inactive
Measurement function
Rectangle measure area
Appendix | Emissivity Table Metals
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
A 3
Emissivity Table Metals
Material
Typical Emissivity
Spectral response
1.0 μm
1.6 μm
5.1 μm
8 - 14 μm
Aluminum
Non oxidized
0.1 - 0.2
0.02 - 0.2
0.02 - 0.2
0.02 - 0.1
Polished
0.1 - 0.2
0.02 - 0.1
0.02 - 0.1
0.02 - 0.1
Roughened
0.2 - 0.8
0.2 - 0.6
0.1 - 0.4
0.1 - 0.3
Oxidized
0.4
0.4
0.2 - 0.4
0.2 - 0.4
Brass
Polished
0.35
0.01 - 0.05
0.01 - 0.05
0.01 - 0.05
Roughened
0.65
0.4
0.3
0.3
Oxidized
0.6
0.6
0.5
0.5
Copper
Polished
0.05
0.03
0.03
0.03
Roughened
0.05 - 0.2
0.05 - 0.2
0.05 - 0.15
0.05 - 0.1
Oxidized
0.2 - 0.8
0.2 - 0.9
0.5 - 0.8
0.4 - 0.8
Chrome
0.4
0.4
0.03 - 0.3
0.02 - 0.2
Gold
0.3
0.01 - 0.1
0.01 - 0.1
0.01 - 0.1
Haynes
Alloy
0.5 - 0.9
0.6 - 0.9
0.3 - 0.8
0.3 - 0.8
Inconel
Electro
polished
0.2 - 0.5
0.25
0.15
0.15
Sandblast
0.3 - 0.4
0.3 - 0.6
0.3 - 0.6
0.3 - 0.6
Oxidized
0.4 - 0.9
0.6 - 0.9
0.6 - 0.9
0.7 - 0.95
Appendix | Emissivity Table Metals
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Material
Typical Emissivity
Spectral response
1.0 μm
1.6 μm
5.1 μm
8 - 14 μm
Iron
Non oxidized
0.35
0.1 - 0.3
0.05 - 0.25
0.05 - 0.2
Rusted
0.6 - 0.9
0.5 - 0.8
0.5 - 0.7
Oxidized
0.7 - 0.9
0.5 - 0.9
0.6 - 0.9
0.5 - 0.9
Forget, blunt
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
Molten
0.35
0.4 - 0.6
Iron, casted
Non oxidized
0.35
0.3
0.25
0.2
Oxidized
0.9
0.7 - 0.9
0.65 - 0.95
0.6 - 0.95
Lead
Polished
0.35
0.05 - 0.2
0.05 - 0.2
0.05 - 0.1
Roughened
0.65
0.6
0.4
0.4
Oxidized
0.3 - 0.7
0.2 - 0.7
0.2 - 0.6
Magnesium
0.3 - 0.8
0.05 - 0.3
0.03 - 0.15
0.02 - 0.1
Mercury
0.05 - 0.15
0.05 - 0.15
0.05 - 0.15
Molybdenum
Non oxidized
0.25 - 0.35
0.1 - 0.3
0.1 - 0.15
0.1
Oxidized
0.5 - 0.9
0.4 - 0.9
0.3 - 0.7
0.2 - 0.6
Monel (Ni-CU)
0.3
0.2 - 0.6
0.1 - 0.5
0.1 - 0.14
Nickel
Electrolytic
0.2 - 0.4
0.1 - 0.3
0.1 - 0.15
0.05 - 0.15
Oxidized
0.8 - 0.9
0.4 - 0.7
0.3 - 0.6
0.2 - 0.5
Platinum
Black
0.95
0.9
0.9
Silver
0.04
0.02
0.02
0.02
Appendix | Emissivity Table Non Metals
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
Material
Typical Emissivity
Spectral response
1.0 μm
1.6 μm
5.1 μm
8 - 14 μm
Steel
Polished plate
0.35
0.25
0.1
0.1
Rustless
0.35
0.2 - 0.9
0.15 - 0.8
0.1 - 0.8
Heavy plate
0.5 - 0.7
0.4 - 0.6
Cold-rolled
0.8 - 0.9
0.8 - 0.9
0.8 - 0.9
0.7 - 0.9
Oxidized
0.8 - 0.9
0.9 - 0.9
0.7 -0.9
0.7 - 0.9
Tin
Non oxidized
0.25
0.1 - 0.3
0.05
0.05
Titanium
Polished
0.5 - 0.75
0.3 - 0.5
0.1 - 0.3
0.05 - 0.2
Oxidized
0.6 - 0.8
0.5 - 0.7
0.5 - 0.6
Wolfram
Polished
0.35 - 0.4
0.1 - 0.3
0.05 - 0.25
0.03 - 0.1
Zinc
Polished
0.5
0.05
0.03
0.02
Oxidized
0.6
0.15
0.1
0.1
Appendix | Emissivity Table Non Metals
thermoMETER TIM 8 / thermoIMAGER TIM 40
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Emissivity Table Non Metals
Material
Typical Emissivity
Spectral response
1.0 μm
2.3 μm
5.1 μm
8 - 14 μm
Asbest
0.9
0.8
0.9
0.95
Aphalt
0.95
0.95
Basalt
0.7
0.7
Carbon
Non oxidized
0.8 - 0.9
0.8 - 0.9
0.8 - 0.9
Graphite
0.8 - 0.9
0.7 - 0.9
0.7 - 0.9
Carborundum
0.4
0.8 - 0.95
0.8 - 0.95
0.95
Cement
0.65
0.9
0.9
0.95
Ceramic
0.65
0.9
0.9
0.95
Glass
Plate
0.2
0.98
0.85
Melt
0.4 - 0.9
0.9
Grit
0.95
0.95
Gypsum
0.4 - 0.97
0.8 - 0.95
Ice
0.98
Limestone
0.4 - 0.98
0.98
Paint
Non alcaline
0.9 - 0.95
Paper
Any color
0.95
0.95
Plastic > 50 μm
Non transparent
0.95
0.95
Rubber
0.9
0.95