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16th Sep 2013, 10:17 PM #1Most Valued Member
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Optical Pyrometer
Its the other Bob's fault this time.
Picked this up today. Meant to be good from 750C to 2900C
Havent powered it up yet as it takes four D cells, which given its age I think is a good thing.
First thing I noticed was that the scale didnt seem to work right, while looking at the manaul I noticed the small adjustemt knob was on the left, mine is on the right. Then it dawned on me that someone a long time ago put it back together wrong. Took about an hour to careful lever off the front and the gasket was stuck to both faces. Now the scale seems to work right Though it could have be a sign of someone "giving up on it"
The optics work and the filliment is still there(though its still anyones guess whether it still works or not)
It doesnt seem to be the best type for molten metals(there is another model with a different emissivity factor)
Anyone know that the fliud filled glass tubes are?
Would a 6VDC supply do the job?(I'm thinking not unless its a very stable 6V)
I'll scan the manual tomorrow if anyone cares.
StuartLast edited by Stustoys; 16th Sep 2013 at 10:22 PM. Reason: spelling
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16th Sep 2013, 10:44 PM #2Senior Member
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Looks like a standard cell (very accurate voltage source)
Standard_Cell
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16th Sep 2013, 10:47 PM #3Member: Blue and white apron brigade
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The fluid filled glass thingo looks like some kind of switch - ie only works in one orientation.
It will be interesting to see what self calibration mechanism it uses.
If it has none it could be hundreds of degrees out.
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16th Sep 2013, 11:16 PM #4Most Valued Member
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wow looks like they could have been made in the same factory, but there doesnt seem to be anything inside mine.
There is a calibration process, though i THINK its more about adjusting the scale to match the Voltage drop.
If the blub is replaced there is a matched shunt that comes with it.
There is also some other adjustment which I dont understand at all ATM.
I'll scan the intructions tomorrow.
Stuart
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17th Sep 2013, 01:18 AM #5Intermediate Member
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Agreed. It's a voltage reference (standard cell) optical pyrometer info1
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17th Sep 2013, 01:59 AM #6Most Valued Member
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17th Sep 2013, 11:15 AM #7Most Valued Member
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Leeds and Northrup Optical Pyrometer 8621, 8622, 8623
Mines an 8622.
Don't blame me for most of the out of focus blurriness, thats how they came.
Ex Commonwealth of Australia department of supply. Ex GMH centeral Laboratory Fishermen's Bend
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17th Sep 2013, 01:35 PM #8Philomath in training
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So according to page 19, you have to be wearing a collar and tie to get an accurate reading?
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17th Sep 2013, 01:39 PM #9Most Valued Member
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Damn I look good!
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19th Sep 2013, 09:07 PM #11
I find this modern idea of removing your jacket just because you enter the workshop/factory floor rather disappointing. It is not very seemly. Some men have even been known to roll up their sleeves. I ask you!
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I'm rather disappointed that he's not wearing a cravat.......
Must be free dress day?
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