General Description
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General Description
1.2 Thermometer Features
The thermometer is easy to use:
• Temperature readings are switchable from °F to °C via the
keypad.
• Parameters, such as target material emissivity and alarm
setpoints, can be set and remain in non-volatile memory
until reset.
This instrument has a rugged and functional design, including:
• Sealed keypad display.
Table 1-1. OS550A Series Industrial Infrared Thermometer Features
*or 3°F whichever is greater - 2% of rdg for temps > 2000°F on OS555A
Features OS551A OS552A OS553A OS554A OS555A
Accuracy* ±1% rdg ±1% rdg ±1% rdg ±1% rdg ±1% rdg
Range -10 to 750°F -10 to 1000°F -10 to 1600°F 0 to 2500°F 1000 to 4500°F
(-23 to 400°C) (-23 to 538°C) (-23 to 870°C) (-18 to 1371°C) (538 to 2482°C)
Emissivity adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable
Backlit Dual
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Display
Distance to
Spot Ratio
Differential
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Temperature
Min/ Max
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Temperature
Average
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Temperature
High Alarm standard standard standard standard standard
Low Alarm – standard standard standard standard
Ambient Target
Temperature – standard standard standard standard
Compensation
RS-232 Interface – standard standard standard standard
Data Storage ––standard standard standard
Audible Alarm
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& Output
Analog Outputs 1 mV/Degree or 0/5 Vdc or 4/20 mA
See Field of View Charts, pages 3-4, 3-5, 3-6, 3-7