Video thermometer optris CTvideo 3M for metals

The infrared video thermometer optris CTvideo 3M is perfectly suited for low-temperature measurement of metals and composite materials starting from
50 °C (122 °F). Parallel use of the video module and the laser sight allow for an easy and exact measuring field marking even if the measuring object is located in hard-to-access areas. 

Important specifications

• Temperature range:
  50 °C to 1,800 °C
  (122 °F to 3272 °F)
  
• Spectral range: 2.3 µm
• Response time: 1 ms
  
• Starting at $1665
  

Technical Details of the optris CTvideo 3M

Measurement Specifications

• Temperature range¹⁾ (scalable via software):'
  50 °C ... 400 °C (122 °F ... 752 °F) (3ML)

  100 °C ... 600 °C (212 °F ... 1112 °F) (3MH)
  150 °C ... 1000 °C (302 °F ... 1832 °F) (3MH1)
  200 °C ... 1500 °C (392 °F ... 2732 °F) (3MH2)
  250 °C ... 1800 °C (482 °F ... 3272 °F) (3MH3)

• Spectral range: 2.3 µm
  
• Optical resolution (90 % energy):

  60:1 (3ML)
  100:1 (3MH)
  300:1 (3MH1-H3)

• System accuracy²⁾ (at T_amb= 23 ± 5 °C [73 ± 41 °F]):
   ± (0.3% of reading + 2 °C [3.6 °F])
• Repeatability (at T_amb = 23 ± 5 °C [73 ± 41 °F]):
   ± (0.1% of reading + 1 °C [1.8 °F))
• Temperature resolution (digital): 0.1 K
• Exposure time (90 % signal)³⁾: 1 ms
  
• Emissivity / Gain (adjustable via programming keys or software):
   0.100 - 1.100
• Transmissivity / Gain (adjustable via programming keys or software):
   0.100 - 1.100
• Signal processing (parameter adjustable via programming keys or software, respectively): 
  peak hold, valley hold, average, extended hold function with threshold and hysteresis
  

General Specifications

• Environmental rating: IP 65 (NEMA-4)
• Ambient temperature: 
  sensing head:
  -20 °C ... 70 °C (-4 °F ... 158 °F) (50 °C [122 °F] with laser ON)
  electronics:
  -20 °C ... 85 °C (-4 °F ... 185 °)
  
• Storage temperature:
  sensing head:
  -40 °C ... 85 °C (-40 °F ... 185 °F)
  electronics:
  -40 °C ... 85 °C (-40 °F ... 185 °F)
  
• Relative humidity: 10 - 95 %, non condensing
• Shock: IEC 60068-2-27 (25 G and 50 G)
  
• Vibration:
  • IEC 60068-2-6 (sinus shaped)
  • IEC 60068-2-64 (broadband noise)
• Weight:
  sensing head: 600 g (21.2 oz)
  electronics: 420 g (14.8 oz)
  

Electrical Specifications

• Outputs / analog: 0/4 - 20 mA, 0-5/10 V, thermocouple J, K
  
• Output / alarm: 24 V / 50 mA (open collector)
• Output / digital (optional): USB 2.0
• Video Sighting⁴⁾: Digital (USB 2.0) 640 x 480 px, FOV 3.1° x 2.4°
• Output impedances:
  

  mA max. 500 Ω (with 5 - 36 V DC)
  mV min. 100 kΩ load impedance
  thermocouple 20 Ω

• Inputs: programmable functional inputs for external emissivity adjustment, ambient temperature compensation, trigger (reset of hold functions)
• Cable length:
  3 m (standard), 5 m, 10 m (9.8 ft [standard], 16.4 ft, 32.8 ft)
  
• Power supply: 8-36 V DC
• Current draw: max. 160 mA
  
• Laser 635 nm: 1mW, ON/OFF via electronic box or software

Versions

Part number: temperature range / spectral range / optics / response time

• OPTCTL3ML: 50 ... 400 °C (122 ... 752 °F) / 2.3 μm / 60:1 / 1 ms
• OPTCTL3MH: 100 ... 600 °C (212 ... 1112 °F) / 2.3 μm / 100:1 / 1 ms
• OPTCTL3MH1: 150 ... 1000 °C (302 ... 1832 °F)/ 2.3 μm / 300:1 / 1 ms
• OPTCTL3MH2: 200 ... 1500 °C (392 ... 2732 °F) / 2.3 μm / 300:1 / 1 ms
• OPTCTL3MH3: 250 ... 1800 °C (482 ... 3272 °F / 2.3 μm / 300:1 / 1 ms

¹⁾ T_object > T_{sensing head} + 25°C (+ 77 °F)
²⁾ ε = 1, response time 1 s
³⁾ with dynamic adaptation at low signal levels
³⁾ Video sighting is useable at focus distance (± 10% of the measuring distance)

Areas of application for the video thermometer optris CTvideo 3M

The video thermometer optris CTvideo 3M, like the related video pyrometers CTvideo 1M and 2M as well as the pyrometer CTlaser 1M / 2M, has been designed for measurement of metallic surfaces, and allows for easy temperature measurement during metal processing within the measurable temperature range of 50°C to 1,800°C (122 °F to 3272 °F).

Additionally, the innovative video module and the laser sight ensure a precise measuring spot adjustment even in hard-to-access processes.

Additional downloads (manuals and STEP files) for the infrared thermometers of the high performance series

Infrared software optris Compact Connect included

The temperature analysis software optris Compact Connect has been developed specifically for the extensive documentation and analysis of temperature measurement data of our stationary infrared thermometers. It is license-free and included in every pyrometer shipment.