Land Cyclops 100 is a general purpose, high precision, portable infrared thermometer, designed for accurate measurement of temperatures in the range 550 to 3000°C. The measured temperature is displayed in four simultaneous modes: continuous, peak, mean and valley, with user selected mode for the viewfinder display.
Accurate sighting is ensured by the clear, wide angle (9°) field of view and small, clearly defined (1/3°) measurement area. Focusing is variable from 1 m to infinity, with close focus options available using auxiliary lenses. Emissivity compensation is provided via the icon-based menu system. The operating waveband has been carefully chosen to minimise errors due to uncertainty in emissivity and the effects of atmospheric vapour components.
Two models are available - Cyclops 100 and Cyclops 100B. Both provide wired RS232 serial communications. The C100B includes user-friendly 'Bluetooth' wireless communications.
The bright, back-lit external display panel provides an indication of status and configuration of the thermometer together with four simultaneous live measurement modes. The panel displays a simple icon-driven, language-free menu system navigated via keypad controls.
A reflex optical system gives a precise definition of the target spot and simultaneous backlit display of user selected values in the viewfinder. Simple, easy to use controls to select required mode from the icon based menu. There is a finger-operated, 2-position trigger switch to take and store temperature readings. The C100 model offers datalogging to optional DL-1000 Datalogger via a wired connection. C100B model offers both wired and Bluetooth wireless datalogging to DL-1000.
The DL-1000 datalogger
This Pocket PC-based datalogging system provides a fast and simple method for logging temperature readings taken using Land Cyclops portable infrared thermometers. If an iPAQ is being used stored readings can then be transferred using Microsoft ActivSync file transfer utility to a partnership PC. The logged data can then be used for further analysis and trending purposes. (Datasheet PDS018 provides further details.)
Graphics panel menus
When the C100 is switched on the side-mounted LCD graphics panel activates. There are three datalogging modes working in both wired and wireless communications format.
There are four processed temperatures:
* Continuous temperature - 0,5 s display/serial updates when the trigger is pressed.
* Average temperature - from when trigger pressed. Adjustable time constant.
* Peak temperature - maximum from when trigger pressed.
* Valley temperature - minimum from when trigger pressed.
Three datalogging modes are:
* Classic mode - logs a measurement on each trigger release.
* Historic mode - logs continuous, average, peak and valley readings.
* Burst mode - logs a stream of measurements to the DL-1000 whilst the trigger is held pressed - approximately 30 to 35 readings/sec, up to a maximum of 999 readings.
In classic mode, all four processed temperatures are displayed continuously on the graphics panel when the trigger is pressed. Using the keypad the user can highlight their choice, which is then also displayed in the viewfinder. In Classic mode the highlighted temperature is available serially (wired connection or wireless via Bluetooth). When the trigger is released the last reading is held and logged to the DL-1000. The Bluetooth option permits wireless datalogging to Bluetooth equipped iPAQ or PC/laptop with connections typically possible over distances of several metres.
Accessories include a range of standard and optional items: Close up lenses to allow temperature measurement of small target areas, heat resistant jackets to provide protection against excessive heat and dust.
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