FOTS100 User Manual - Fiber Optic Temperature System
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1. BIOPAC FOTS100 User Manual Opsens Inc IMP0014 PICPW UM REV2 0 1 FOTS100 User Manual info biopac com BIOPAC FOTS100 User Manual Opsens Inc IMP0014 PICPW UM REV2 0 2 WARRANTY All products manufactured by Opsens inc are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of shipment No other express warranty is given and no affirmation of Seller by words or actions shall constitute a warranty SELLER DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSES WHATSOEVER If any defect in workmanship or material should develop under conditions of normal use and service within the warranty period repairs will be made at no charge to the original purchaser upon delivery of the product s to the factory shipping charges prepaid If inspection by Opsens or its authorized representative reveals that the product was damaged by accident alteration misuse abuse faulty installation or other causes beyond the control of Opsens this warranty does not apply Service repairs or disassembly of the product in any manner performed without specific factory permission voids this warranty OPSENS MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Opsens shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for inciden2. Edit Analog Scaling Output Edit parameters with cursors 0000 oC Edit Analog Offset Output Edit parameters with cursors Exit and up to data display MENU Figure 5 Setting up the analog output Both the scale factor and offset can be setup according to user requirements BIOPAC FOTS100 User Manual Opsens Inc IMP0014 PICPW UM REV2 0 12 2 6 Setting the temperature units Menus levels Setting Diag MENU Main Menu Average Analog Units Average Menu Celsius Fahren Units menu Up to data display Selection Rejected Selection Accepted MENU MENU Figure 6 Setting the temperature units The temperature units can be set to degree Celsius or to degree Fahrenheit BIOPAC FOTS100 User Manual Opsens Inc IMP0014 PICPW UM REV2 0 13 2 7 Diagnostic Menus levels Lm 20 0 Lg 2 1V Sg 12000 Setting Diag MENU Main Menu Diagnostic Menu Refresh Diagnostic Figure 7 Diagnostic The user can look through a variety of diagnostic parameters for diagnosing potential problem with the FOTS100 or the fiber optic sensor The available diagnostic parameters are as follows Parameters Description Lm 20 0 Lamp driving level Lg 2 1V Light level Sg 12000 Signal amplitude BIOPAC FOTS100 User Manual Opsens Inc IMP0014 PICPW UM REV2 0 14 3 Remote control operation FOTS100 signal conditioner uses serial communication to allow co
3. at the power supply complies with the voltage and frequency outlet Connect the power cable to the FOTS100 power connector Figure 1 Figure 1 Electrical connectors The FOTS100 can also be operated from a 9 Volt battery 9 Volt battery can be replaced by getting access to the battery compartment as follows 1 Remove the rubber boot 2 remove screws holding the battery panel 3 install a 9 Volt battery with proper orientation of the polarity Figure 2 Figure 2 Polarity of 9V battery Note Battery operation is not provided for performing continuous measurements so it should be used for short term field measurements only RS 232 Connector Wall Supply connector 5V Analog output Positive pole BIOPAC FOTS100 User Manual Opsens Inc IMP0014 PICPW UM REV2 0 6 1 2 Sensor connection The FOTS100 is compatible with all TSD180 series Opsens GaAs type of sensors or transducers for measuring temperature namely the OTG M series The fiber optic connector provided with the OTG M sensors is a ST type connector Remove the protective cap of the ST mating and engage the sensor connector with the orientation key properly oriented Figure 3 It is a good practice to clean the sensor connector prior to connect it to the signal conditioner See the TSD180 TSd181 Fiber Optic Cleaning Guide for further information on how to clean fiber optic connectors NOTE always replace the protective dust cap on the mating when there is
4. confirm the selection of a menu item then moving one hierarchical level lower 3 refreshing displayed value in the case of diagnostic 2 1 6 Log button Reserved for future use 2 2 System Setting The functions below are used to setup specific parameters of the FOTS100 2 2 1 Averaging mode The user can set ON or OFF the averaging mode ON by default When on the measurements either displayed on the front panel display output on the analog output or on the RS 232 port is the result of the average of twenty sequential measurements BIOPAC FOTS100 User Manual Opsens Inc IMP0014 PICPW UM REV2 0 8 based on the mobile averaging method So even when averaging takes place the output on the analog output is refreshed at a rate given by the sampling rate of the FOTS100 Note that the front panel display is refreshed a rate of three measurements per second The method to set the averaging is described in Figure 4 This parameter is not saved so the instrument returns to its default state Averaging ON after being switched off 2 2 2 Analog output The analog output parameters comprise the scale factor and the offset The scale factor corresponds to the physical unit per Volt unit V outputted by the system while the offset corresponds to the physical value at which the user wants the analog output to be at zero volt For example with a scale factor set to 10 C V and the offset set to 5 C the temperature as a function
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6. lt 6 000 lt 4 000 NOTE Without a sensor connected the instrument shows the message NoS or No Signal on its display In the unlikely situation that this message appears while a sensor is connected to the unit take note of the diagnostic parameters and contact BIOPAC technical support During a No Signal condition the analog output and the serial ports output constant values as follow Output No Signal condition output value Analog 0 Volt RS 232 65 536 0 There are certain circumstances i e when using some remote control programs where it is not desirable to have these above constant outputted on serial ports or analog output Turning OFF the No Signal functionality will prevent this situation BIOPAC FOTS100 User Manual Opsens Inc IMP0014 PICPW UM REV2 0 10 2 4 Setting the averaging measurements Menus levels Setting Diag MENU Main Menu Average Analog Units Average Menu Aver On Aver Off Average Setup Menu Up to data display Selection Rejected Selection Accepted MENU MENU Figure 4 Averaging measurements Averaging twenty sequential measurements are averaged for obtaining even smoother signal BIOPAC FOTS100 User Manual Opsens Inc IMP0014 PICPW UM REV2 0 11 2 5 Setting the analog output Menus levels Setting Diag MENU Main Menu Average Analog Units Analog Menu Scaling Offset Analog Setup Menu 0010 oC V
7. no sensor connected Always replace the protective dust cap on the sensor fiber optic connector when not in used Figure 3 Fiber optic sensor connection 1 3 FOTS100 output readings Once the fiber optic sensor is connected the FOTS100 is ready to measure temperature The display shows the temperature measurements with a refreshing rate of three readings per second The measurement readings are also available at the analog output and at the RS 232 port The refreshing rate of these outputs is equal to the sampling rate of the conditioner which is 50 measurements per second Sensor ST type fiber optic connector ST Mating BIOPAC FOTS100 User Manual Opsens Inc IMP0014 PICPW UM REV2 0 7 MENU 2 Local Operation 2 1 Keyboard MENU 2 1 1 Switch on off The FOTS100 is switched on off with this button 2 1 2 Menu Button Menu button gives access to the system menus Once in the menu this button brings the user one level higher into the menu hierarchy Once at the root the system will exit the menu and goes back to measurement display 2 1 3 Left Right Arrows Left Right arrows allow moving from one digit to the other when a value is being entered 2 1 4 Up Down Arrows Up Down arrows allow navigating 1 between menu items of a given hierarchical level or 2 it allows changing a value being entered 2 1 5 Confirmation button Confirmation button permits confirming 1 a new value being entered 2
8. ntrol with a remote computer The user can create its own remote control software using the various SCPI commands available for the FOTS100 But for ease of operation Opsens provides its own control software called SoftSens which gives access to all the functionalities of the FOTS100 conditioner See SoftSens user manual for how to remotely control the FOTS100 conditioner For those who which to develop their own remote control software ask for Opsens SCPI Serial communication user manual to get all the information about serial interfacing with the FOTS100 signal conditioner BIOPAC FOTS100 User Manual Opsens Inc IMP0014 PICPW UM REV2 0 15 4 BIOPAC FOTS100 specifications Number of channels One Compatibility OTG M High accuracy GaAs temperature sensor from Opsens Accuracy 0 3oC Total accuracy includes both signal conditioner and transducer errors Temperature range 20oC to 60oC higher range also available Resolution 0 1oC Sampling rate 50 Hz 20 ms Output interface Display 5 Volts and RS 232 standard Communication protocol SCPI default Input power 9 to 24 VDC AC DC wall transformer adapter included Consumption 1 8 Watts typical Battery 9V Enclosure Plastic casing with a removable rubber boot protection Dimensions without rubber boot protection 45 mm H x 105 mm W x 165 mm L Storage temperature 40 C to 65 C Operating temperature 0 C to 45 C Humid
9. of the analog output voltage is given by Temperature Voltage output x 10 C V 5 C The default value of the scale factor is 50 C V or its equivalent in F and the default value of the offset is 0 C or its equivalent in F NOTE The analog output during a NO SIGNAL condition see section 2 3 is always set to zero volt The method to change the analog output parameters is described in Figure 5 Any new scale factor and offset are saved in the non volatile memory 2 2 3 Units The user can set the temperature units in degree Celsius default value or in degree Fahrenheit The method to change the units is described in Figure 6 2 3 System Diagnostic The user can look through a variety of FOTS100 internal parameter for diagnosing potential problem with the system as described in Figure 7 The available diagnostics parameters are shown below Diagnostic values can be refreshed by depressing confirmation button Parameter and unit values Description Lm Lamp driving level Lg Volts Light level Sg no units Signal amplitude The following table shows diagnostic values with good signal poor signal or with a broken sensor fault A fault condition results in a No Signal being displayed BIOPAC FOTS100 User Manual Opsens Inc IMP0014 PICPW UM REV2 0 9 Parameter Good signal Poor Signal Fault Lm lt 90 gt 90 Lg gt 2 2 lt 2 2 Sg gt 6 000
10. r BIOPAC FOTS100 User Manual Opsens Inc IMP0014 PICPW UM REV2 0 3 WARNINGS WARNING NOT EXPLOSION PROOF Installation of this instrument in an area requiring devices rated as intrinsically safe is not recommended WARNING VOLTAGE SUPPLY Use only the wall plug in power supply delivered with your FOTS100 and verifies that the input voltage and frequency are compatible with the power outlet BIOPAC FOTS100 User Manual Opsens Inc IMP0014 PICPW UM REV2 0 4 Table of content Table of content 4 1 Quick start 5 1 1 FOTS100 Powering 5 1 2 Sensor connection 6 1 3 FOTS100output reading 6 2 Local Operation 7 2 1 Keyboard 7 2 1 1 Switch on off 7 2 1 2 Menu Button 7 2 1 3 Left Right Arrows 7 2 1 4 Up Down Arrows 7 2 1 5 Confirmation button 7 2 1 6 Log button 7 2 2 System Setting 7 2 2 1 Averaging mode 7 2 2 2 Analog output 8 2 2 3 Units 8 2 3 System Diagnostic 8 2 4 Setting the averaging measurements Menus levels 10 2 5 Setting the analog output Menus levels 11 2 6 Setting the temperature units Menus levels 12 2 7 Diagnostic Menus levels 12 3 Remote control operation 12 4 FOTS100 specifications 12 BIOPAC FOTS100 User Manual Opsens Inc IMP0014 PICPW UM REV2 0 5 1 Quick start 1 1 FOTS100 Powering Connect the plug in wall or tabletop power supply to a power outlet Verify th
11. tal or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material This warranty does not apply to the transducers sold for use with Opsens signal conditioners IMPORTANT NOTICE The product specifications and other information contained in this manual are subject to change without notice Opsens has made a concerted effort to provide complete and current information for the proper use of the equipment If there are questions regarding this manual or the proper use of the equipment contact BIOPAC inc at TEL 805 685 0066 WEB SITE www biopac com FAX 805 685 0067 E MAIL info biopac com PACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT If the product must be shipped to a different location or returned to BIOPAC for any reason through a common carrier it must be properly packaged to minimize risks of damage SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This product contains intellectual property i e software programs that are licensed for use by the end user customer hereinafter end user This is not a sale of such intellectual property The end user shall not copy disassemble or reverse compile the software program The software programs are provided to the end user as is without warranty of any kind either express or implied including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose The entire risk of the quality and performance of the software program is with the end use
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