Reed Instruments BX-500 User manual
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Infrared Temperature
Calibrator
Instruction
Manual
BX-500
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 3
Product Quality........................................................................................... 3
Safety ......................................................................................................3-4
Features...................................................................................................... 4
Specications............................................................................................. 5
Included...................................................................................................... 5
Environmental Conditions .......................................................................... 6
Instrument Description............................................................................7-8
Status Indicator Description....................................................................... 8
Keypad Description.................................................................................... 9
Operating Instructions...........................................................................9-12
Initial Start Up........................................................................................ 9
Turning Off the Calibrator .................................................................... 10
Selecting Temperature Unit of Measure .............................................. 10
Setting the Temperature Set-Point...................................................... 10
Setting Overload Alarms 1 & 2 ............................................................ 11
Enabling/Disabling the Heating Power ................................................ 11
Keypad Lock/Unlock ........................................................................... 12
Replacing the Fuses................................................................................. 12
Product Care ............................................................................................ 13
Accessories and Replacement Parts ....................................................... 13
Applications.............................................................................................. 13
Product Warranty ..................................................................................... 13
Product Disposal and Recycling .............................................................. 14
Product Support ......................................................................................... 14
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your REED BX-500 Infrared Temperature
Calibrator. This calibrator provides accurate temperatures to calibrate
non-contact temperature instruments. The BX-500 is capable of generat-
ing temperatures up to 932°F (500°C) and is designed to accommodate
various infrared thermometers. Please read the following instructions
carefully before using your instrument. By following the steps outlined in
this manual your meter will provide years of reliable service.
Product Quality
This product has been manufactured in an ISO 9001 facility and has
been calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet stated product
specications. If a certicate of calibration is required please contact the
nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center. Please
note an additional fee for this service will apply.
Safety
This instrument can generate extreme temperatures. Precautions must be
taken to prevent personal injury or damage to objects. To avoid personal
injury read and follow these guidelines.
• Neverattempttorepairormodifyyourinstrument.
• Dismantlingyourinstrumentotherthanforthepurposeofreplacing
fuses may cause damage that will not be covered under the manufac-
turer's warranty. Servicing should only be provided by an authorized
Service Center.
• DonottouchtheInfraredtargetsurfaceoftheinstrument.
• Thetopcasingoftheinstrumentmayexhibithightemperaturesfor
areas close to the Infrared target surface.
• Donotturnofftheinstrumentathightemperatures.Selectaset-point
less than 212°F (100°C) and allow the unit to cool before turning it off.
• Donotoperatethisunitwithoutaproperlygrounded,properlypolarized
power cord.
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• Highvoltageisusedintheoperationofthisequipment.Severeinjuryor
death may result if one fails to observe safety precautions.
• Alwaysreplacethefusewithoneofthesamerating,voltage,andtype.
• Overheadclearanceisrequired.Donotplacethisinstrumentundera
cabinet or other structure.
• Donotoperatenearammablematerials.
• Useofthisinstrumentathightemperaturesforextendedperiodsof
time requires caution.
• Componentsandheaterlifetimecanbeshortenedbycontinuoushigh
temperature operation.
• Donotuseuidstocleanthetargetsurface.
Features
• Forcalibratingnon-contacttemperatureinstruments(infrared
thermometers,pyrometersandthermalimagers)
• Wideaperturecompensatesforopticalinfraredthermometervariations
• ContactRTDreferencewelllocateddirectlybehindtheblackbodytarget
to assure accurate results
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Specifications
Temperature Range: 122 to 932°F (50 to 500°C)
Accuracy: ≤212°F (100°C): ±1.6°F (0.8°C)
212 to 392°F (100 to 200°C): ±3.2°F (1.6°C)
392 to 932°F (200 to 500°C): ±5.6°F (2.8°C)
Stability: ≤212°F (100°C): ±0.2°F (0.1°C)
212 to 392°F (100 to 200°C): ±0.4°F (0.2°C)
392 to 932°F (200 to 500°C): ±0.8°F (0.4°C)
Resolution: 0.1°F (0.1°C)
Target Emissivity: 0.95 (Fixed)
HeatingTime: Approximately30minstomaximum
Cooling Time: Approximately 30 mins to 122°F (100°C)
Aperture Diameter: 2.28" (58mm)
Display: Dual LED
PowerSupply: 110VAC,2.5A
Product Certications: CE
Operating Temperature: 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C)
Storage Temperature: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
OperatingHumidity: 15to80%
Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.5 x 8.8" (180 x 114 x 233mm)
Weight: 6.6lbs (3kg)
Included
• PowerCord
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Environmental Conditions
This instrument should not be operated in an excessively dusty or dirty
environment and operates safely under the following conditions:
• Temperaturerange:41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C)
• Ambientrelativehumidity:15to80%
• Pressure:75to106kPa
• Mainsvoltagewithin±10%ofnominal
• TemperaturedifferencebetweenthetargetsurfaceandtheRTDPT100
reference well located directly behind the target surface are calculated
as shown in the graph below.
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Instrument Description
1. Temperature Indicator
(Red LED)
2. Set Temperature
Indicator (Green LED)
3. Status Indicators
4. Set Button
5. Return Button
6. Down Arrow
7. UpArrow
8. Infrared Target Surface
9.
RTD Reference Well (For
Calibration Purposes Only)
10. Fan
11.HeatingSystemFuse
12. Control System Fuse
13. Power Socket
14. Power Switch
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Note: The fan inside the calibrator has two speeds and runs continu-
ously when the unit is in operation. The fan runs slow for heating and
maintaining operation and runs fast for rapid cooling. The area around the
calibratormustbekeptcleartoallowadequateventilation.Theairowis
directed out the front and can be extremely hot.
Status Indicator Description
Note: Using any other parameter other than the ones described in this
manual will affect performance and could damage the calibrator.
AT Auto-Tuning Parameter Adjustment (For Authorized Service
Centers Only)
.
OUT HeatingOutputPowerIndicator.
ALM1
Overload Alarm indicates that the IR Calibrator temperature
exceedsthesettemperature.Tosetthealarm,referto
Setting Overload Alarms 1 & 2 for details.
Note: When triggered the heating output power is
turned off.
ALM2
Overload Alarm indicates that the IR Calibrator temperature
exceedsthesettemperature.Tosetthealarm,referto
Setting Overload Alarms 1 & 2 for details.
Note:Whentriggered,therapidcoolingprocesswillbegin.
°F/°C Temperature unit of measure.
AT °F °C
OUT
ALM1
ALM2
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Keypad Description
The four button keypad allows for easy set-point temperature. The
temperature set-point can be set to a resolution of 0.1°F or °C.
SET
The SET button is used to conrm the selected value
within the parameter and to exit the set up mode and
resume normal operation.
Note:Atanytime,youcanpresstheSET button to exit the
Setup mode and resume normal operation.
The enter button is used to scroll through parameters.
The up arrow is used to increase temperature values and to
toggle between menu options within the selected parameter.
The down arrow is used to decrease temperature values
and to toggle between menu options within the
selected parameter.
Operating Instructions
Initial Start up
1. Placethecalibratoronaatsurfacewithatleast8"offreespace
around the instrument.
2. Connect the included power cord and plug into a power outlet.
3. TurnthecalibratoronbytogglingthepowerswitchtoON.
4. The fan should begin blowing air through the instrument.
5. Afterabrief3secondself-test,thecalibratorwillbeginnormal
operation by displaying both the current target surface temperature
and the last registered set temperature.
Note:WhenthecalibratorisrstpoweredON,thedefaultsettemperature
is set to 50°C. Refer to Setting the Temperature Set-Point for details.
6. The calibrator will now heat up to reach the registered set temperature.
Note: The top display (Green LED) will continue to update the current
temperature until the set temperature is reached.
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Turning Off the Calibrator
It is recommended to select a set-point less than 140°F (60°C) and allow
the unit to cool down before turning it off.
Warning: Do not turn the instrument off at a temperature higher than
212°F (100°C). Lower the temperature below 212°F (100°C)
before powering off.
Selecting Temperature Unit of Measure
When the meter is rst powered on the default scale setting is set to Celsius
(°C) and the parameters are locked. In order to change the temperature
scaleandunlockparameters,followthestepsbelow.
1. Tounlock,holddownboththeSET and buttons simultaneously
and release when the display indicates "At" & "oFF" conrming that
the parameters are now unlocked.
2. Press the SET button for three seconds and release to enter the
setup mode as indicated by and .
3. Press button once and the display will indicate and
which conrms the current temperature scale.
4. Usethe and arrows to select between °C and °F.
5. Press the SET button to conrm selection.
6. Press the SET button again to exit set up mode and resume
normal operation.
Setting the Temperature Set-Point
1. Usethe and arrows to increase or decrease the temperature
set-point value.
2. Press the arrow to increase the temperature value.
3. Press the arrow to decrease the temperature value.
4. Press the SET button to conrm the new temperature set-point.
5. Press the SET button again to exit set up mode and resume
normal operation.
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