Technical Details of the optris CTlaser F6

Measurement Specifications

• Temperature range (scalable via programming keys or software):
  200°C … 1,450°C (392 °F … 2642 °F) (CTlaser F6)
  400°C … 1,650°C (752 °F … 2912 °F) (CTlaser F6H)
• Spectral range: 4.64 µm
• Optical resolution (90% energy): 45:1
• System accuracy (at T_amb= 23 ± 5°C [73.4 ±41 °F]): ± 1%¹⁾²⁾
• Repeatability (at T_amb = 23 ± 5°C [73.4 ±41 °F]): ±0.5% or ±0.5°C (±0.9 °F) ²⁾
• Temperature resolution (digital): 0.1 K
• Exposure time (90% signal)³⁾: 10 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 … 85°C (-4 °F … 185 °F) (50°C [122 °F] with laser ON)
  electronics: -20°C … 85°C (-4 °F … 185 °F)
• 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
• Vibration: IEC 60068-2-6 (sinus shaped), IEC 60068-2-64 (broadband noise)
• Shock: IEC 60068-2-27 (25G and 50G)
• Weight:
  sensing head: 600 g (21.2 ft)
  electronics: 420 g (14.8 ft)

Electrical Specifications

• Outputs / analog: 0/4 – 20 mA, 0 – 5/10 V, thermocouple J, K
• Output / alarm: 24 V / 50 mA (open collector)
• Optional: relay: 2 x 60 V DC/42 V AC_eff; 0.4 A; optically isolated
• Outputs/ digital (optional): USB, RS232, RS485, Modbus RTU, Profibus DP, Ethernet
• 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), 8 m, 15 m (9.8 ft [standard], 26.2 ft, 49.2 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

• OPTCTLF6: 200-1450°C (392 … 2642 °F) / 4.64 μm / 45:1 / 10 ms
• OPTCTLF6H: 400-1650°C (752 … 2912 °F) / 4.64 μm / 45:1 / 10 ms

¹⁾ for object temperatures above 300°C (572 °F)
²⁾ ε = 1, response time 1 s
²⁾ with dynamic adaptation at low signal levels

Areas of application for the IR thermometer optris CTlaser F6

The infrared thermometer optris CTlaser F6 has been designed for temperature measurement of CO2 flame gases.

Due to its special spectral range of 4.64 µm the high-performance pyrometer allows for temperature measurement of combustion gases in temperatures of up 1,650°C and delivers reliable measurement data in e.g. garbage incineration facilities or in different processes in chemical reactors.

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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.