MI3

Miniature Infrared Sensor

Operating Instructions

Rev. G1 Nov/2016
55201
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The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use
and service for the period of two years from date of purchase, except as hereinafter provided. This warranty extends
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misuse, neglect, accident, or abnormal conditions of operation.

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 Content
CONTENT ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 10
2 DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................................ 11
2.1 OVERVIEW COMM BOXES ··························································································································· 12
3 TECHNICAL DATA ....................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATION ················································································································· 13
3.1.1 Sensing Heads ..................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.2 Comm Box ........................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2.1 Comm Box (metal) ..................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2.2 Comm Box (DIN) ........................................................................................................................................ 14
3.2 OPTICAL CHARTS ······································································································································· 15
3.3 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION······················································································································· 16
3.3.1 Comm Box, all models ......................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.2 Comm Box (metal) .............................................................................................................................. 16
3.3.3 Comm Box (DIN 6TE, analog) ........................................................................................................... 16
3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION ············································································································· 17
3.4.1 Sensing Head....................................................................................................................................... 17
3.4.2 Comm Box (metal) .............................................................................................................................. 17
3.4.3 Comm Box (DIN) ................................................................................................................................ 18
3.4.4 LTH Electronics .................................................................................................................................. 18
3.5 DIMENSIONS ··············································································································································· 19
3.5.1 Sensing Head LT, G5 .......................................................................................................................... 19
3.5.2 Sensing Head LTH .............................................................................................................................. 19
3.5.3 Sensing Head 1M, 2M ........................................................................................................................ 19
3.5.4 Comm Box (metal) .............................................................................................................................. 19
3.5.5 Comm Box (DIN) ................................................................................................................................ 20
3.6 SCOPE OF DELIVERY···································································································································· 20
3.6.1 Sensing Head....................................................................................................................................... 20
3.6.2 Comm Box ........................................................................................................................................... 21
4 BASICS ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
4.1 MEASUREMENT OF INFRARED TEMPERATURE ··························································································· 22
4.2 EMISSIVITY OF TARGET OBJECT ·················································································································· 22
4.3 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ···························································································································· 22
4.4 ATMOSPHERIC QUALITY····························································································································· 22
4.5 ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE ······················································································································· 22
5 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................ 24
5.1 POSITIONING ··············································································································································· 24
5.1.1 Distance to Object ............................................................................................................................... 24
5.2 INSTALLATION SCHEMES ···························································································································· 24
5.2.1 Comm Box (metal) .............................................................................................................................. 24
5.2.2 Comm Box (DIN) ................................................................................................................................ 25
5.3 WIRING, HEAD CABLE ······························································································································· 25
5.3.1 Comm Box (metal) .............................................................................................................................. 26
5.3.2 Comm Box (DIN) ................................................................................................................................ 26
 5.4 WIRING, TERMINAL ··································································································································· 27
5.4.1 Comm Box (metal) .............................................................................................................................. 27
5.4.2 Comm Box (DIN 3TE) ....................................................................................................................... 28
5.4.3 Comm Box (DIN 4 TE) ...................................................................................................................... 29
5.4.4 Comm Box (DIN 6 TE) ...................................................................................................................... 30
5.4.5 EMI Resistance for Comm Box (DIN) ................................................................................................ 33
5.5 POWER ON PROCEDURE ···························································································································· 34
5.5.1 One Head System ............................................................................................................................... 34
5.5.2 Multiple Heads – Random Address Assignment ............................................................................... 34
5.5.3 Multiple Heads – User Controlled Address Assignment ................................................................... 34
5.6 USB····························································································································································· 35
5.7 FIELDBUS ···················································································································································· 37
5.7.1 Addressing .......................................................................................................................................... 37
5.7.2 RS485 based Installations ................................................................................................................... 37
6 OUTPUTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 38
6.1 ANALOG OUTPUT OUT1 ··························································································································· 38
6.2 ANALOG OUTPUT OUT2 ··························································································································· 38
6.3 ANALOG OUTPUTS OUT1 - OUT4 ············································································································ 39
6.4 ALARM OUTPUT RELAY ··························································································································· 39
6.5 THERMOCOUPLE OUTPUT TC ···················································································································· 40
7 INPUTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 41
7.1 EMISSIVITY (ANALOG) ································································································································ 41
7.2 EMISSIVITY (DIGITAL) ································································································································· 42
7.3 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION································································································ 42
7.4 TRIGGER/HOLD ·········································································································································· 44
7.5 LASER SWITCHING ····································································································································· 45
8 OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................... 46
8.1 CONTROL PANEL ······································································································································· 46
8.2 <HEAD> PAGE ············································································································································ 48
8.3 <BOX SETUP> PAGE ···································································································································· 49
8.4 <BOX INFO> PAGE ······································································································································ 51
8.5 POST PROCESSING ······································································································································ 51
8.5.1 Averaging ........................................................................................................................................... 51
8.5.2 Peak Hold ............................................................................................................................................ 52
8.5.3 Valley Hold ......................................................................................................................................... 52
8.5.4 Advanced Peak Hold ........................................................................................................................... 53
8.5.5 Advanced Valley Hold ........................................................................................................................ 54
8.5.6 Advanced Peak Hold with Averaging ................................................................................................. 54
8.5.7 Advanced Valley Hold with Averaging .............................................................................................. 54
9 OPTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 55
9.1 WATER COOLED HOUSING (1M, 2M HEADS)··························································································· 55
9.1.1 Avoidance of Condensation ................................................................................................................ 56
9.2 INTRINSIC SAFETY ······································································································································ 57
9.2.1 Sensing Heads .................................................................................................................................... 57
9.2.2 Ex Power Supply ................................................................................................................................ 57
9.2.2.1 Ex Power Supply for non-hazardous areas ............................................................................................ 57
9.2.2.2 Ex Power Supply for hazardous areas .................................................................................................... 58
 9.2.3 Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 59
9.2.4 Mains Supply ...................................................................................................................................... 60
10 ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................................................................. 62
10.1 ACCESSORIES (ALL MODELS) ···················································································································· 62
10.1.1 Multi-Channel Box ........................................................................................................................... 62
10.1.2 USB/RS485 Adapter ......................................................................................................................... 65
10.2 ACCESSORIES (LT, G5 HEADS) ················································································································· 66
10.2.1 Adjustable Mounting Bracket ........................................................................................................... 67
10.2.2 Fixed Mounting Bracket ................................................................................................................... 68
10.2.3 Air Purge Jacket ................................................................................................................................ 68
10.2.4 Air Cooling System ........................................................................................................................... 69
10.2.5 Right Angle Mirror ........................................................................................................................... 73
10.2.6 Protective Windows .......................................................................................................................... 74
10.2.7 Close Focus Lens ............................................................................................................................... 74
10.3 ACCESSORIES (1M, 2M HEADS) ··············································································································· 76
10.3.1 Fixed Mounting Bracket ................................................................................................................... 77
10.3.2 Adjustable Mounting Bracket ........................................................................................................... 78
10.3.3 Isolation Kit ....................................................................................................................................... 79
10.3.4 Air Purge Collar ................................................................................................................................ 80
10.3.5 Right Angle Mirror ........................................................................................................................... 80
10.3.6 Protective Window ............................................................................................................................ 81
11 MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................................... 82
11.1 TROUBLESHOOTING MINOR PROBLEMS ··································································································· 82
11.2 FAIL-SAFE OPERATION ····························································································································· 82
11.3 CLEANING THE LENS ································································································································ 83
11.4 SENSING HEAD EXCHANGE······················································································································ 84
12 DATATEMP MULTIDROP SOFTWARE ................................................................................................ 85
12.1 SOFTWARE FEATURES ······························································································································· 85
12.2 PC REQUIREMENTS ··································································································································· 85
12.3 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION ···················································································································· 85
12.4 SOFTWARE LAUNCH ································································································································· 85
13 RS485 ............................................................................................................................................................... 86
13.1 WIRING ····················································································································································· 86
13.1.1 Comm Box (metal)............................................................................................................................. 86
13.1.2 Comm Box (DIN) .............................................................................................................................. 87
13.2 ASCII PROGRAMMING ····························································································································· 87
14 PROFIBUS ...................................................................................................................................................... 88
14.1 WIRING ····················································································································································· 88
14.1.1 Comm Box (metal)............................................................................................................................. 88
14.1.2 Comm Box (DIN) .............................................................................................................................. 90
14.2 PROGRAMMING ········································································································································ 91
14.2.1 Parameter Data ................................................................................................................................. 91
14.2.2 Input Data ......................................................................................................................................... 92
14.2.3 Output Data ...................................................................................................................................... 93
14.2.4 Diagnose Data ................................................................................................................................... 93
15 MODBUS ....................................................................................................................................................... 96
 15.1 WIRING ····················································································································································· 96
15.1.1 Comm Box (metal) ............................................................................................................................ 96
15.1.2 Comm Box (DIN) ............................................................................................................................. 97
15.2 PROGRAMMING ········································································································································ 98
15.2.1 Supported Functions ........................................................................................................................ 98
15.2.2 Parameter Data ................................................................................................................................. 98
15.2.2.1 Box Parameter........................................................................................................................................... 98
15.2.2.2 Head Parameter ...................................................................................................................................... 100

16 ETHERNET .................................................................................................................................................. 102

16.1 WIRING ··················································································································································· 102
16.1.1 Comm Box (metal) .......................................................................................................................... 102
16.1.2 Comm Box (DIN) ........................................................................................................................... 102
16.2 ADDRESSING··········································································································································· 103
16.2.1 MI3 ................................................................................................................................................. 103
16.2.2 PC Network Adapter ................................................................................................................... 104
16.3 ASCII PROGRAMMING··························································································································· 105
16.4 HTTP SERVER ·········································································································································· 106
16.4.1 Data Logging .................................................................................................................................. 106
17 PROFINET ................................................................................................................................................... 108
17.1 WIRING ··················································································································································· 108
17.1.1 Status LED ..................................................................................................................................... 108
17.2 PROGRAMMING ······································································································································ 109
17.2.1 I/O Device Configuration ............................................................................................................... 109
17.2.1.1 GSD File ................................................................................................................................................... 109
17.2.1.2 Configuration.......................................................................................................................................... 109
17.2.2 Parameter Setting ........................................................................................................................... 109
17.2.2.1 Parameters of the Fieldbus Communicator ........................................................................................ 110
17.2.2.2 Parameters of the Pyrometer Module.................................................................................................. 112
17.2.3 Input Data Structure ...................................................................................................................... 113
17.2.3.1 Input Data of Fieldbus Communicator ............................................................................................... 113
17.2.3.2 Input Data of Pyrometer Module ......................................................................................................... 113
17.2.4 Output Data Structure ................................................................................................................... 113
17.2.5 Diagnostics ..................................................................................................................................... 113
18 ASCII PROGRAMMING ......................................................................................................................... 115
18.1 TRANSFER MODES ·································································································································· 115
18.2 COMMAND STRUCTURE ························································································································· 115
18.3 ADDRESSING··········································································································································· 116
18.4 DEVICE INFORMATION ··························································································································· 117
18.5 DEVICE SETUP ········································································································································ 117
18.5.1 Temperature Calculation ................................................................................................................ 117
18.5.2 Temperature Pre-Processing ........................................................................................................... 117
18.5.3 Emissivity Setting and Alarm Set points ....................................................................................... 118
18.5.4 Post Processing ............................................................................................................................... 118
18.6 DYNAMIC DATA ····································································································································· 119
18.7 DEVICE CONTROL ·································································································································· 119
18.7.1 Output for the Target Temperature ................................................................................................ 119
18.7.2 Analog Output, Scaling ................................................................................................................. 119
18.7.3 Alarm Output ................................................................................................................................. 119
 18.7.4 Factory default values ..................................................................................................................... 120
18.7.5 Lock Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 120
18.7.6 Mode Setting for the Digital Input FTC3 ....................................................................................... 120
18.7.7 Ambient Background Temperature Compensation ......................................................................... 120
18.8 COMMAND SET ······································································································································· 120
18.8.1 ASCII Commands for Ethernet and Profinet .................................................................................. 126
19 APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................... 127
19.1 DETERMINATION OF EMISSIVITY ············································································································ 127
19.2 TYPICAL EMISSIVITY VALUES ················································································································· 127
19.3 ATEX CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY FOR SENSING HEADS································································· 131
19.4 ATEX CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY FOR EX POWER SUPPLY ····························································· 134
19.5 IECEX CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY FOR SENSING HEADS ································································ 137
19.6 IECEX CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY FOR EX POWER SUPPLY ···························································· 141
20 NOTES .......................................................................................................................................................... 145
Safety Instructions

1 Safety Instructions
This document contains important information, which should be kept at all times with the instrument during its
operational life. Other users of this instrument should be given these instructions with the instrument. Eventual
updates to this information must be added to the original document. The instrument should only be operated by
trained personnel in accordance with these instructions and local safety regulations.

Acceptable Operation
This instrument is intended only for the measurement of temperature. The instrument is appropriate for continuous
use. The instrument operates reliably in demanding conditions, such as in high environmental temperatures, as
long as the documented technical specifications for all instrument components are adhered to. Compliance with
the operating instructions is necessary to ensure the expected results.

Unacceptable Operation
The instrument should not be used for medical diagnosis.

Replacement Parts and Accessories

Use only original parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer. The use of other products can compromise
the operational safety and functionality of the instrument.

Instrument Disposal

Disposal of old instruments should be handled according to professional and environmental

regulations as electronic waste.

Operating Instructions

The following symbols are used to highlight essential safety information in the operation instructions:

Helpful information regarding the optimal use of the instrument.

Warnings concerning operation to avoid instrument damage and personal injury.

The instrument can be equipped with a Class 2 laser. Class 2 lasers shine only within the visible
spectrum at an intensity of 1 mW. Looking directly into the laser beam can produce a slight, temporary
blinding effect, but does not result in physical injury or damage to the eyes, even when the beam is
magnified by optical aids. At any rate, closing the eye lids is encouraged when eye contact is made
with the laser beam. Pay attention to possible reflections of the laser beam. The laser functions only to
locate and mark surface measurement targets. Do not aim the laser at people or animals.

Pay particular attention to the following safety instructions.

Use in 110/230 V~ electrical systems can result in electrical hazards and personal injury, if not properly
protected. All instrument parts supplied by electricity must be covered to prevent physical contact
and other hazards at all times.

Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC Standards.

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2 Description
The MI3 sensor series is the next generation of the well-established “MI class” sensor platform. It will
be capable of covering a broad range of applications. The MI3 sensor series introduces various network
communications, an externally accessible user interface, improved temperature measurement
specifications and capabilities at an economic price.
The MI3 series comes with the following highlights:
 Rugged sensing heads survive ambient temperatures to 120°C (248°F) including optimized
performance due to ambient temperature calibration across full ambient temperature range
 Special high ambient temperature heads available withstanding up to 180°C (356°F) without any
cooling (LTH models)
 Multi head system architecture to allow multiple sensing heads to be multiplexed from a single
communication box
 Stand-alone OEM sensing head operation
 Intrinsically safe sensing head with Ex Power Supply for installation in hazardous areas (ATEX)
 Precision high resolution optics up to 100:1
 Up to 10 ms response time
 Alarm status indicator
 Standard USB 2.0 digital interface
 Analog outputs with galvanic isolation
 Alarm relay output
 Serial RS485 communication interface with the protocols: ASCII, Profibus, Modbus ®1
 Ethernet communication interface with the protocols: ASCII, http, Profinet IO
 Automatic sensing head identification
 Includes DataTemp® Multidrop software for sensor configuration and monitoring
 Field calibration software

1 Modbus is a registered trademark of Modbus Organization, Inc.

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2.1 Overview Comm Boxes

MI3COMM MI3MCOMMN MI3MCOMM MI3MCOMM…
metal box DIN 3TE DIN 4TE DIN 6TE

Part number MI3COMM… MI3MCOMMN MI3MCOMM MI3MCOMM…

Spectral Heads1 LT, G5, 1M, 2M LT, G5, 1M, 2M LT, G5, 1M, 2M LT, G5, 1M, 2M
Head Support
by firmware 8 heads 8 heads 8 heads 8 heads
by terminal 1 head 4 heads 4 heads 4 heads
Control panel
Display  –  
Buttons  –  
Outputs
mA/V 1 – – 4x (optional …A)
TC 1 – – –
Relay 1 1 1 1
Inputs
Emissivity (analog)  – – –
Emissivity (digital)  – – –
Ambient Temp. Compensation  – – –
Trigger/Hold Function    
Laser Switching    
Interfaces
USB Standard Standard Standard Standard
RS485 Option (…4) – Standard –
Protocols
ASCII Standard Standard Standard Standard
Profibus Option (…P1, …P2) – – Option (…P)
Modbus Option (…M) – – Option (…M)
Profinet Option (…PN) – – Option (…PN)
Ethernet Option (…E) – – Option (…E)

Table 1: Capabilities of Communication Boxes

1 1M, 2M spectral heads require box firmware revision 2.11 or higher

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3 Technical Data
3.1 Measurement Specification
3.1.1 Sensing Heads
Temperature Range
02LTS, 10LTS, 10LTH -40 to 600°C (-40 to 1112°F)
20LTS, LTF, 20LTH 0 to 1000°C (32 to 1832°F)
G5 250 to 1650°C (482 to 3002°F)
2M 250 to 1400°C (482 to 2552°F)
1M 500 to 1800°C (932 to 3272°F)
Spectral Response
LTS, LTH, LTF 8 to 14 µm
G5 5 µm
2M 1.6 µm
1M 1 µm
Optical Resolution D:S1
LTS 2:1, 10:1, 22:1 typ. (21:1 guaranteed)
LTF 10:1
LTH 10:1, 22:1 typ. (21:1 guaranteed)
G5 10:1
1M, 2M 100:1
SF1 optics: 2 mm spot @ 200 mm distance (0.08 in @ 7.9 in)
SF3 optics: 22 mm spot @ 2200 mm distance (0.87 in @ (8.7 in)
Response Time2
LTS, LTH 130 ms
LTF 20 ms
G5 130 ms
1M, 2M 10 ms3
Accuracy4
LTS, LTH, LTF, G5 ± (1% of reading or 1°C), whichever is greater
± 2°C (± 4°F) for target temp. < 20°C (68°F)
1M, 2M ± (0.5% of reading + 2°C)
Repeatability
LTS, LTH, LTF, G5 ± 0.5% of reading or ± 0.5°C, whichever is greater
1M, 2M ± 0.25% of reading + 1°C
Temperature Coefficient5
LTS, LTH, LTF, G5 ± 0.05 K / K or ± 0.05% of reading / K, whichever is greater
1M, 2M 0.01% of reading / K

1 at 90% energy in minimum and distance 400 mm (15.7 in.)

2 90% response
3 30 ms – if more than one sensing head drives an analog output of the communication box

4 at ambient temperature 23°C ±5°C (73°F ±9°F), ε = 1.0, and calibration geometry

5 ambient temperature deviations related to 23°C

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3.1.2 Comm Box

Accuracy
mA/V output ± 1°C
(corresponds to ± 0.015 mA for the current output at 0-20 mA
or ± 0.015 mA for the current output at 4-20 mA
or ± 4 mV for the voltage output at 0-5 V
or ± 8 mV for the voltage output at 0-10 V)
TC output ± 1.5°C
Temperature Resolution
mA/V Output ± 0.1°C (± 0.2°F)1 / 12 bit, for Comm Box (metal)
mA/V Output ± 0.02°C (± 0.04°F) / 16 bit, for Comm Box (DIN 6TE, analog)
Temperature Coefficient
mA/V Output ± 0.02 K / K
TC Output ± 0.05 K / K
Emissivity
All models 0.100 to 1.100
Transmission
All models 0.100 to 1.000
3.1.2.1 Comm Box (metal)
Loop Time
mA/V Output
LTS, LTH, G5 8 ms
LTF, 1M, 2M 4 ms
digital 18 ms * number of connected heads
3.1.2.2 Comm Box (DIN)
Loop Time
digital
LTS, LTH, G5 8 ms2 * number of connected heads
LTF, 1M, 2M 4 ms3 * number of connected heads

1 for a zoomed temperature span of < 500°C (932°F)

2 per bus channel
3 per bus channel

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3.2 Optical Charts

Figure 1: Spot Size Charts

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3.3 Electrical Specification

For an overview to the capabilities of the communication boxes, see section 2.1 Overview Comm Boxes,
page 12.

3.3.1 Comm Box, all models

Voltage Supply 8 to 32 VDC
Power Consumption max. 6 W
Alarm Output
1 potential-free relay output, 48 V / 300 mA
Relay with wear-free contacts (solid state relay) for target temperature or head ambient
temperature, electrically isolated from power supply
USB Interface
Version: 2.0
Connector on the board: type Mini-B

3.3.2 Comm Box (metal)

Analog Outputs
Output 1 0 to 5/10 V output for head ambient temperature and object temperature
electrically not isolated from power supply
Thermocouple J: -40 to 600°C (-40 to 1112°F)
K: -40 to 800°C (-40 to 1472°F)
R/S: 250 to 1800°C (482 to 3272°F)
Output 2 0 to 20 mA (active), or
4 to 20 mA (active), or
0 to 5 V, or
0 to 10 V
electrically not isolated from power supply
External Inputs
3 inputs are available useable in different modes:
FTC1-3 Emissivity control: 3 bit digital coded, 0 to VSS
FTC1 Emissivity control: analog, 0 to 5 VDC
FTC2 Ambient temperature compensation analog: 0 to 5 VDC
FTC3 for trigger/hold/laser functions, 0 to VSS

3.3.3 Comm Box (DIN 6TE, analog)

Analog Outputs
Output 1 to 4 0 to 20 mA (active), or
4 to 20 mA (active), or
0 to 5 V, or
0 to 10 V
Each output is galvanically isolated from the other and from power supply!

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3.4 Environmental Specification

3.4.1 Sensing Head
Ambient Temperature
LTS, LTF, G5 -10 to 120°C (14 to 248°F)
LTH -10 to 180°C (14 to 356°F)
1M, 2M 0 to 120°C (32 to 248°F)
Laser (1M, 2M) automatic switch off at 65°C (149°F)
Storage Temperature
LTH -20 to 180°C (-4 to 356°F)
all other models -20 to 120°C (-4 to 248°F)
Rating IP65 (NEMA-4) / IEC 60529
Relative Humidity 10% to 95% non-condensing
EMC EN 61326-1:2006
KCC Electromagnetic Compatibility Applies to use in Korea only. Class A
Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication Equipment)
This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A) electromagnetic wave equipment and
the seller or user should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for use in business
environments and is not to be used in homes.

Vibration 11 to 200 Hz, 3 g above 25 Hz operating, 3 axes / IEC 60068-2-6

Shock 50 g, 11 ms, operating, 3 axes / IEC 60068-2-27
Weight
LT, G5 50 g (1.8 oz)
1M, 2M 233 g (8.2 oz)
Material
Head Stainless steel
Head Cable
LTH Teflon®
all other models PUR (Polyurethane), Halogen free, Silicone free

Teflon develops poisonous gasses when it comes into contact with flames!

3.4.2 Comm Box (metal)

Ambient Temperature -10 to 65°C (14 to 149°F)
Storage Temperature -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F)
Rating IP65 (NEMA-4) / IEC 60529
Relative Humidity 10% to 95% non-condensing
EMC EN 61326-1:2006

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KCC Electromagnetic Compatibility Applies to use in Korea only. Class A
Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication Equipment)
This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A) electromagnetic
wave equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it. This
equipment is intended for use in business environments and is not to be
used in homes.
Vibration 11 to 200 Hz, 3 g above 25 Hz operating, 3 axes / IEC 60068-2-6
Shock 50 g, 11 ms, operating, 3 axes / IEC 60068-2-27
Weight 370 g (13 oz)
Material die-cast zinc enclosure

3.4.3 Comm Box (DIN)

Ambient Temperature -10 to 65°C (14 to 149°F)
Storage Temperature -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F)
Relative Humidity 10% to 95% non-condensing
EMC EN 61326-1:2006
KCC Electromagnetic Compatibility Applies to use in Korea only. Class A
Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication Equipment)
This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A) electromagnetic
wave equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it. This
equipment is intended for use in business environments and is not to be
used in homes.
Vibration 11 to 200 Hz, 3 g above 25 Hz operating, 3 axes / IEC 60068-2-6
Shock 50 g, 11 ms, operating, 3 axes / IEC 60068-2-27
Weight 125 g (4.4 oz)
Material molded plastic

3.4.4 LTH Electronics

Ambient Temperature -10 to 65°C (14 to 149°F)
Storage Temperature -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F)
Rating IP65 (NEMA-4) / IEC 60529

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3.5 Dimensions
3.5.1 Sensing Head LT, G5

Standard cable length

1 m (3 ft.)
Ø 5 mm (0.2 in)

Figure 2: Dimensions of LT, G5 Sensing Heads

3.5.2 Sensing Head LTH

Figure 3: Dimensions of LTH Sensing Head with separated Electronics

3.5.3 Sensing Head 1M, 2M

Standard cable length

1 m (3 ft)
Ø 5 mm (0.2 in)

Figure 4: Dimensions of 1M, 2M Sensing Heads

3.5.4 Comm Box (metal)

The box is equipped with three cable feed-through ports – two with IP65 compatible sealing glands, a
third sealing gland comes for boxes with fieldbus communications (RS485, Profibus etc.). Boxes without
fieldbus have a plugged expansion feed-through port instead (M12x1.5 thread).

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Figure 5: Dimensions of Communication Box

3.5.5 Comm Box (DIN)

The boxes come in a standard DIN rail size in accordance to EN 50022-35x7.5 (DIN 43880).

Width MI3MCOMMN MI3MCOMM MI3MCOMM…

X DIN 3TE: DIN 4TE: DIN 6TE:
53.6 mm (2.1 in) 71.6 mm (2.8 in) 107.6 mm (4.2 in)

Figure 6: Dimensions for Comm Boxes (DIN)

3.6 Scope of Delivery

3.6.1 Sensing Head
 Sensing head with 1 m (3 ft.) cable
 Laser (1M, 2M heads only)
 2x mounting nuts

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3.6.2 Comm Box

 Communication box
 XXXMI3MCOMMSET: ferrite cores (4 pcs), shield tapes (4 pcs) – for Comm Box (DIN) only
 Software DVD
 Quickstart guide

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4 Basics
4.1 Measurement of Infrared Temperature
All surfaces emit infrared radiation. The intensity of this infrared radiation changes according to the
temperature of the object. Depending on the material and surface properties, the emitted radiation lies
in a wavelength spectrum of approximately 1 to 20 µm. The intensity of the infrared radiation (heat
radiation) is dependent on the material. For many substances, this material-dependent constant is
known. This constant is referred to as the ”emissivity value”.
Infrared thermometers are optical-electronic sensors. These sensors are sensitive to the emitted
radiation. Infrared thermometers are made up of a lens, a spectral filter, a sensor, and an electronic
signal processing unit. The task of the spectral filter is to select the wavelength spectrum of interest. The
sensor converts the infrared radiation into an electrical signal. The signal processing electronics analyze
the electrical signal and convert it into a temperature measurement. As the intensity of the emitted
infrared radiation is dependent on the material, the required emissivity can be selected on the sensor.
The biggest advantage of the infrared thermometer is its ability to measure temperature without
touching an object. Consequently, surface temperatures of moving or hard to reach objects can easily be
measured.

4.2 Emissivity of Target Object

To determine the emissivity of the target object see section 19.1 Determination of Emissivity, page 127.
If emissivity is low, measured results could be falsified by interfering infrared radiation from
background objects (such as heating systems, flames, fireclay bricks, etc. located close beside or behind
the target object). This type of problem can occur when measuring reflective surfaces and very thin
materials, such as plastic film and glass.
This measurement error can be reduced to a minimum, if particular care is taken during installation and
the sensing head is shielded from these reflecting radiation sources.

4.3 Ambient Temperature

The sensing head is suited for the ambient temperatures up to 120°C (248°F) for the standard heads and
up to 180°C (356°F) for the LTH heads. The sensing head can operate in ambient temperatures up to
200°C (392°F) with the air-cooling accessory.

4.4 Atmospheric Quality

If the lens gets dirty, infrared energy will be blocked and the instrument will not measure accurately. It
is good practice to always keep the lens clean. The Air Purge Jacket helps keep contaminants from
building up on the lens. If you use air purging, make sure a filtered air supply with clean dry air at the
correct air pressure is installed before proceeding with the sensor installation.

4.5 Electrical Interference

To minimize electrical or electromagnetic interference or “noise”, please be aware of the following:
 Mount the unit as far away as possible from potential sources of electrical interference, such as
motorized equipment, which can produce large step load changes.
 Use shielded wire for all input and output connections.
 To avoid current equalizations, make sure that a sufficient potential equalization is realized
between the sensing head and metal housing of the communication box.

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 To avoid ground loops, make sure that only one point is earth grounded, either via the sensing
head, the Comm Box, or power.
Please note that:
 The metal housings of the sensing head and the MI3 communication box are electrically
connected to the shield of the head cable.
 All inputs and outputs (except the alarm output and the outputs of the Comm Box (DIN 6TE,
analog)) use the same ground and are electrically connected to the power supply.

Figure 7: Shield Run for Comm Box (metal)

Figure 8: Shield Run for Comm Box (DIN)

Head Box Power

Shield Shield

Figure 9: Only one point is earth grounded either via sensing head, via Comm Box, or via Power

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5 Installation
5.1 Positioning
Sensor location depends on the application. Before deciding on a location, you need to be aware of the
ambient temperature of the location, the atmospheric quality of the location, and the possible
electromagnetic interference in that location. If you plan to use air purging, you need to have an air
connection available. Wiring and conduit runs must be considered, including computer wiring and
connections, if used.

5.1.1 Distance to Object

The desired spot size on the target will determine the maximum measurement distance. To avoid
erroneous readings, the target spot size must completely fill the entire field of view of the sensor.
Consequently, the sensor must be positioned so the field of view is the same as or smaller than the
desired target size. For a list indicating the available optics, see section 3.2 Optical Charts, page 15.
The actual spot size for any distance can be calculated by using the following formula. Divide the
distance D by your model’s D:S number. For example, for a unit with D:S = 10:1, if the sensor is 400 mm
(15.7 in.) from the target, divide 400 by 10 (15.7 by 10), which gives you a target spot size of
approximately 40 mm (1.57 in.).

best critical incorrect

Sensor
Back-
ground

Target greater than spot size

Target equal to spot
s smaller than spot size
Target

Figure 10: Proper Sensor Placement

5.2 Installation Schemes

5.2.1 Comm Box (metal)
The basic stand-alone configuration consists of one sensing head interfaced to one metallic
communications box. The sensing head provides all IR measurement functionality. The
communications box provides an externally accessibly user interface and display, advanced signal
processing capability, field wiring terminations and fieldbus functionality with optional RS485
communication interface.

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Power supply, Comm Box
2 analog (RAYMI3COMM) Head 1
outputs, (RAYMI3…)
3 inputs

Fieldbus

Figure 11: Single Head Configuration with Comm Box

To increase the number of supported sensing heads, you can use a dedicated accessory, see section
10.1.1 Multi-Channel Box, page 62.

5.2.2 Comm Box (DIN)

The multiple sensing head configuration consists of a modular communication box provided in a DIN
rail mountable plastic enclosure for supporting 4 sensing heads simultaneously. The DIN rail
communication box provides an externally accessibly user interface. The terminal strip connectors are
used to simplify the field wiring.

DIN Rail Comm Box

(RAYMI3MCOMM)

Power supply
max. 30 m (98 ft) max. 30 m (98 ft)
Total length:

1 alarm output,
1 trigger
input
Max. 8 Sensing Heads
(RAYMI3…)
Total length:

Fieldbus
or
4x analog

Figure 12: Multiple Head Configuration with DIN Rail Comm Box

5.3 Wiring, Head Cable

The user has to install the sensor cable on the communication box. It may be shortened, if necessary, but
keep a minimal length of 20 cm (7.9 in).
Do not bend the sensing head cable tighter than a radius of 25 mm (1 in.) for the standard heads (PUR
cable) and 15 mm (0.6 in.) for the high ambient temperature heads (Teflon cable) respectively!

To prevent possible fluctuating temperature readings or damages to the device make

sure that the sensor head is grounded before use!

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The total sensing head cable length for all networked sensing heads must not exceed
30 m (98 ft) for MI3 and 2x30 m (2x98 ft) for MI3M!

Do not add a third party cable to extend the length of the sensing head cable!

5.3.1 Comm Box (metal)

1. Cut about 40 mm (1.5 in) of the cable sheath from the end of the sensing head cable ⑦. Caution:
Do not cut into the shield!
2. Cut the shield ⑤ so about 5 mm (0.2 in) remains exposed from under the cable sheath. Separate
the shield and spread the strands out.
3. Strip 3 mm (0.12 in) of insulation from the wires ⑥!
4. Open the communication box by removing the four Phillips head screws and pulling off the lid.
Unscrew the pressure screw ①, and remove the first metal washer ④, the rubber washer ③,
and the second and the third metal washers ④.
5. Put the following on the cable: the pressure screw ①, the first metal washer ④, the rubber
washer ③ and the second metal washers ④, see the following figure.
6. Spread the cable shield ⑤ and then slip the third metal washer ④ onto the cable. Note that the
shield must make good contact to both metal washers.
7. Slip the wires ⑥ into the communication box far enough to connect to the terminal.
8. Screw the pressure screw ① into the communication box. Tighten snuggly. Do not over tighten.
9. Connect the wires ⑥ to the terminal on the printed circuit board.

Cable and sensing head

Figure 13: Sensing Head Cable to the Comm Box

5.3.2 Comm Box (DIN)

The wiring of the sensing head cable is color coded, see section 5.4.3 Comm Box (DIN 4 TE), page 29.

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5.4 Wiring, Terminal

You need to connect the power supply and possibly the signal input/output wires. Use only cable with
outside diameter from 4 to 6 mm (0.16 to 0.24 in), wire size: 0.14 to 0.75 mm² (AWG 19 to 26).

The cable must include shielded wires. It should not be used as a strain relief!

5.4.1 Comm Box (metal)

Sensing Head

Emissivity Control
Ambient Compensation
Trigger/Hold
Tobj Thead Tobj/Thead

Alarm: Tobj / Thead

Power Supply

Figure 14: Terminal Wiring for the Comm Box

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5.4.2 Comm Box (DIN 3TE)

Sensing
Heads

yellow

yellow
brown

brown
shield

shield
green

green
white

white

USB Connector, Mini-B

Shield
GND
8 - 32 V

FTC3
GND
RELAY

RELAY

Figure 15: Terminal Wiring for the Comm Box DIN 3TE

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5.4.3 Comm Box (DIN 4 TE)

Sensing Heads

yellow

yellow
brown

brown
shield

shield
green

green
white

white

USB Connector, Mini-B Shunt, deactived

Shield
GND
8 - 32 V
RELAY
RELAY
FTC3
GND

B (RS485)

A (RS485)

Figure 16: Terminal Wiring for the Comm Box DIN 4 TE

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5.4.4 Comm Box (DIN 6 TE)

Sensing
Heads

Wiring Profibus or Modbus

yellow

yellow
brown

brown
shield

shield
green

green
white

white

USB Connector, Mini-B

Shield
GND
8 - 32 V
RELAY
RELAY
FTC3
GND

Figure 17: Terminal Wiring for the Comm Box DIN 6 TE

for Profibus and Modbus

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Sensing
Heads

yellow

yellow
brown

brown
shield

shield
green

green
white

white

USB Connector, Mini-B

RJ45 connector
Profinet or Ethernet
shield
GND
8 - 32 V
RELAY
RELAY
FTC3
GND

Figure 18: Terminal Wiring for the Comm Box DIN 6 TE

for Profinet and Modbus

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Sensing
Heads

see section
6.3 Analog Outputs OUT1 - OUT4,
page 39.
yellow

yellow

Analog Outputs
brown

brown
shield

shield
green

green
white

white

USB Connector, Mini-B

Shield
GND
8 - 32 V
RELAY
RELAY
FTC3
GND

Figure 19: Terminal Wiring for the Comm Box DIN 6 TE, analog

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5.4.5 EMI Resistance for Comm Box (DIN)

To maintain EMI compliance to CE standards the attached Ferrite cores need to be placed
on all wires! Make sure that the cable shields will be connected to the terminal pin
<Shield>!

self-adhesive shield tape

to wrap round the cable

Shield wire connected to

Ferrite Core placed on all wires
terminal pin <Shield>
except the shield wire

Figure 20: Mounting of Shield Wire and Ferrite Core

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5.5 Power On Procedure

To power the system, the following procedures are required.

5.5.1 One Head System

1. Disconnect power to the box.
2. Connect the wires for the head to the box terminal.
3. Power the box.
4. The box now assigns address 1 to the head.

5.5.2 Multiple Heads – Random Address Assignment

1. Disconnect power to the box.
2. Connect the wires for all heads to the box terminal.
3. Power the box.
4. The box automatically assigns a unique address to each of the heads – the mapping of physical
head and head address is randomly.

5.5.3 Multiple Heads – User Controlled Address Assignment

1. Disconnect power to the box.
2. Connect the wires for the first head to the box terminal.
3. Power the box.
4. The box now assigns address 1 to the first head.
5. Follow the instructions 1 to 4 to add the next head. With each new head detected, the box
increases the head address by 1.

The head address may be changed later by the user under the dedicated head page. See
section 8.2 <Head> Page, page 48.

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5.6 USB
The USB interface comes with each box (USB connector, Mini-B). Connect a single unit to a USB
computer port by using an appropriate USB cable.

USB connector,
type Mini-B

The computer’s USB port

Figure 21: USB Connection via the Comm Box (metal)

The computer’s USB port

Figure 22: USB Connection via the Comm Box (DIN Rail)

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Consider the following sequence for the installation:
1. Disconnect/reconnect the USB interface cable to the computer!
2. Ignore the Windows Wizard <Found New Hardware>!
3. Navigate manually to the dedicated USB driver <RaytekMIcomport.inf> on the support media
and execute it.

It is strongly recommended to check the correct driver installation under the Windows
Operating System <Start> <Settings> <Control Panel> <System> <Hardware> <Device
Manager> <Ports (COM & LPT)>. Go there also to get the virtual COM port number for
communicating with the DTMD Software.

Driver correctly installed!

COM port number

for DTMD Software!

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5.7 Fieldbus

A simultaneous communication via USB and fieldbus is not allowed!

5.7.1 Addressing

Each slave in the network must have a unique address and must run at the same baud rate!

For setting the fieldbus configurations through the control panel, see section 8.3 <Box Setup> Page,
page 49.

5.7.2 RS485 based Installations

The recommended way to add more devices into a network is connecting each device in series to the
next in a linear topology (daisy chain).
Use only one power supply for all boxes in the network to avoid ground loops!

It is strongly recommended to use shielded and pair twisted cables (e.g. CAT.5)!

Make sure the network line is terminated!

Termination <on>
Master Slave 1 Slave 2 Last
Slave

Figure 23: Network in Linear Topology (daisy chain)

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6 Outputs
For the outputs the following groupings (setups) are possible:

Output Setup 1 Setup 2 Setup 3 Setup 4 Setup 5

OUT1 head temperature head temperature object temperature object temperature

V V V V
OUT2 object temperature object temperature object temperature object temperature head temperature
mA V mA V V
TC     object temperature

6.1 Analog Output OUT1

Comm Box: metal
Source: object temperature / head ambient temperature
Signal: 0 to 5/10 V
Terminal: OUT1, GND

This output can be configured for the object or the head ambient temperature. E.g. the output range for
the head ambient temperature is 0 to 5 VDC corresponding to 0 to 500°C (32 to 932°F). The minimum
load impedance for the voltage output must be 10 kΩ.
The output is short circuit resistant.

The outputs <OUT1> and <TC> are not available at the same time!

6.2 Analog Output OUT2

Comm Box: metal
Source: object temperature / head ambient temperature
Signal: 0/4 to 20 mA or 0 to 5/10 V
Terminal: OUT2, GND

The signal output can be configured as either current or voltage output. The minimum load impedance
for the voltage output must be 10 kΩ. The maximum current loop impedance for the mA output is
500 Ω.
The output is short circuit resistant.

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6.3 Analog Outputs OUT1 - OUT4

Comm Box: DIN 6TE, analog (4 channels)
Source: object temperature / head ambient temperature
Signal: 0/4 to 20 mA or 0 to 5/10 V
Terminal: I1-4, U1-4, GND1-4

Each signal output can be configured as either current or voltage output, whereby each sensing head
can be assigned to each output. The minimum load impedance for the voltage output must be 10 kΩ.
The maximum current loop impedance for the mA output is 500 Ω. All outputs are short circuit
resistant.

Each output is galvanically isolated from the other and from the power supply!

Powering the communication box (DIN, 6TE), analog, only via USB will disable all
analog outputs! The configuration of the box under the control panel is furthermore
possible. Under the DataTemp Multidrop you can only drive and configure the analog
outputs by using an additional external power supply!

6.4 Alarm Output RELAY

Comm Box: all models
Source: object temperature / head ambient temperature
Signal: potential-free contacts
Terminal: RELAY, RELAY

The alarm output is controlled by the target object temperature or the head ambient temperature. In
case of an alarm, the output switches the potential free contacts from a solid state relay. The maximum
load for this output is 48 V / 300 mA.
If a spike voltage exceeding the absolute maximum rated value is generated between the output
terminals, insert a clamping diode in parallel to the inductive load as shown in the following circuit
diagram to limit the spike voltage.

RELAY
≤ 48 V

RELAY

Figure 24: Spike Voltage Limitation for the Alarm Relay

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6.5 Thermocouple Output TC

Comm Box: metal
Source: object temperature
Signal: TCJ, TCK, TCR, or TCS
Terminal: TC, GND

This output can be configured as thermocouple output type J, K, R, or S. For that output, you must
install a dedicated compensation cable. The output impedance is 20 Ω. The output is short circuit
resistant.

The outputs <OUT1> and <TC> are not available at the same time!

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7 Inputs
Three external inputs FTC1, FTC2, and FTC3 are used for the external control of the unit.

You cannot enable the input functions through the control panel!

FTC1 FTC2 FTC3

Emissivity (analog control) x
Emissivity (digital control) x x x
Ambient Background Temperature Compensation x
Trigger/Hold Function x
Laser Switching x

Table 2: Overview for FTC Inputs

7.1 Emissivity (analog)

Function: emissivity (analog control)
Signal: 0 to 5 VDC
Terminal: FTC1, GND

The FTC1 input can be configured to accept an analog voltage signal (0 to 5 VDC) to provide real time
emissivity setting. Each input can support one head. The following table shows the relationship between
input voltage and emissivity:

U in V 0.0 0.5 … 4.5 5.0

Emissivity 0.1 0.2 … 1.0 1.1

Table 3: Ratio between Analog Input Voltage and Emissivity

Example:
This process requires setting the emissivity:
 for product 1: 0.90
 for product 2: 0.40
Following the example below, the operator needs only to switch to position “product 1” or “product 2”.

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+ 5 VDC

R1 = 200 Ω “product 1”
4.0 V (ε=0.9)

R2 = 500 Ω To the FTC input

of the box
1.5 V (ε=0.4)

“product 2”
R3 = 300 Ω

Figure 25: Adjustment of Emissivity at FTC Input (Example)

7.2 Emissivity (digital)

Function: emissivity (digital control)
Signal: digital low/high
Terminal: FTC1-3, GND

The box electronics contains a table with 8 pre-installed settings for emissivity. To activate these
emissivity settings, you need to have the inputs FTC1, FTC2, and FTC3 connected. According to the
voltage level on the FTC inputs, one of the table entries will be activated.
0 = Low signal (0 V)
1 = High signal (from 5 V to VDC)
A non-wired input is considered as not defined!

Table entry Emissivity FTC3 FTC2 FTC1

(Examples)
0 1.100 0 0 0
1 0.500 0 0 1
2 0.600 0 1 0
3 0.700 0 1 1
4 0.800 1 0 0
5 0.970 1 0 1
6 1.000 1 1 0
7 0.950 1 1 1

Figure 26: Digital Selection of Emissivity with FTC Inputs

The values in the table cannot be changed through the control panel.

7.3 Ambient Temperature Compensation

Function: Ambient Temperature Compensation
Signal: 0 to 5 VDC
Terminal: FTC2, GND

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The sensor is capable of improving the accuracy of target temperature measurements by taking into
account the ambient or background temperature. This feature is useful when the target emissivity is
below 1.0 and the background temperature is significantly hotter than the target temperature. For
instance, the higher temperature of a furnace wall could lead to hotter temperatures being measured
especially for low emissivity targets.
Ambient background temperature compensation allows for the impact of reflected radiation in
accordance with the reflective behavior of the target. Due to the surface structure of the target, some
amount of ambient radiation will be reflected and therefore, added to the thermal radiation that is
collected by the sensor. The ambient background temperature compensation adjusts the final result by
subtracting the amount of ambient radiation measured from the sum of thermal radiation the sensor is
exposed to.

The ambient background temperature compensation should always be activated in case

of low emissivity targets measured in hot environments or when heat sources are near
the target!

Three possibilities for ambient background temperature compensation are available:

 The internal sensing head temperature is utilized for compensation assuming that the ambient
background temperature is more or less represented by the internal sensing head temperature. This
is the default setting.
 If the background ambient temperature is known and constant, the user may give the known
ambient temperature as a constant temperature value.
 Ambient background temperature compensation from a second temperature sensor (infrared or
contact temperature sensor) ensures extremely accurate results. For example, a second IR sensor,
configured to provide a 0 to 5 volt output scaled for the same temperature range as the target can be
connected to input FTC2 to provide real-time ambient background compensation.

Sensor 2
targeted
to ambient Furnace wall
0 – 5 VDC
analog output
at FTC2 input

Sensor 1
targeted
to object

Thermal radiation of ambient

Thermal radiation of target Target object

Figure 27: Principle of Ambient Background Temperature Compensation

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7.4 Trigger/Hold
Function: Trigger/Hold
Signal: digital low/high
Terminal: FTC3, GND

The FTC3 input can be used as an external trigger functioning as “Trigger” or “Hold”. All sensing heads
are effected by the FTC3 input at the same time.

Figure 28: Wiring of FTC3 as Trigger/Hold

Trigger: A logical low signal at the input FTC3 will reset the peak or valley hold function. As long as
the input is kept at logical low level, the software will transfer the actual object temperatures toward
the output. At the next logical high level, the hold function will be restarted.

Temp object temperature

output temperature

FTC3

Time
Figure 29: FTC for Resetting the Peak Hold Function

Hold: This mode acts as an externally generated hold function. A transition at the input FTC3 from
logical high level toward logical low level will transfer the current temperature toward the output. This
temperature will be written to the output until a new transition from high to low occurs at the input
FTC3.

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Temp object temperature

output temperature

Trigger

Time
Figure 30: FTC3 for Holding the Output Temperature

7.5 Laser Switching

Function: Laser switching on/off
Signal: digital low/high
Terminal: FTC3, GND

The FTC3 input can also be used as an external trigger to switch the laser (only available for selected
sensing head models). A transition at the input from logical high level toward logical low level will
switch the laser. All sensing heads are effected by the FTC3 input at the same time.

Figure 31: Wiring of FTC3 as Laser Switching

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8 Operation
Once you have the sensor positioned and connected properly, the system is ready for continuous
operation.
The control panel is accessible on the outside of the box. Push buttons provide positive tactile feedback
to the user. User interface includes a backlit LCD, displaying sensor set up parameters and temperature
outputs. Alternatively, the operation of the sensor can be done by means of the software that came with
your sensor.

8.1 Control Panel

The sensor system is equipped with a control panel integrated in the box lid, which has
setting/controlling buttons and an LCD display.

Alarm Indicator LCD Display

Up Button Down Button

Page Button Enter Button

Figure 32: Control Panel for the Comm Box (metal)

Up Button
Page Button
LCD Display

Alarm Indicator
Down Button
Enter Button

Figure 33: Control Panel for the Comm Box (DIN)

Head number Signal Processing

Object Temperature

Parameters

Figure 34: Elements of the LCD Display

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The head number is shown only if two or more sensing heads are connected to the communication box.

Symbol/Message Meaning Remark

AVG Average
PH Peak Hold
VH Valley Hold
HOLD Trigger set to HOLD function
APH Advanced Peak Hold Software controlled
APHA Advanced Peak Hold with Averaging Software controlled
AVH Advanced Valley Hold Software controlled
AVHA Advanced Valley Hold with Averaging Software controlled
<Power Fault> & alarm Power via USB not sufficient to drive all analog outputs of Configuration of the box is possible
indicator are blinking Communication box (DIN, 6TE), analog but outputs are set to disabled

Table 4: Symbols and Messages in the Display

Pushing the keys of the control panel will cause the following actions:

enters the menu or save parameters

enters the next page

No action for 10 s forces the unit to leave the menu without saving of parameters.

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#1 (Head) #2 (Head) ... BOX SETUP BOX INFO

Tambient Relay Mode Serial No.

Rev.
Emissivity OUT1 Mode* Tbox

Transmiss. OUT1 Source*

Laser* OUT1 Value*

Average OUT1 low temp.*

Peak Hold OUT1 high temp.*

Val. Hold OUT2 Mode*

Trigger OUT2 Source*

Alarm Mode OUT2 Value*

Set Point OUT2 low temp.*

Lo Limit OUT2 high temp.*

Hi Limit Interface

Fact. default Factory default

Type Temperature Unit

SN Key Enter Lock

Display Backlight
* not available for all models
4 output channels for Comm Box DIN 6 TE, analog

8.2 <Head> Page

<Tambient> current head ambient temperature
<Emissivity> changes the emissivity value for the selected head. The emissivity is a
calculated ratio of infrared energy emitted by an object to the energy emitted by
a blackbody at the same temperature (a perfect radiator has an emissivity of
1.00). For information on determining an unknown emissivity and for sample
emissivities, see section 19.2 Typical Emissivity Values, page 127.
<Transmiss.> changes the transmission value when using protective windows. For example,
if a protective window is used with the sensor, set the transmission to the
appropriate value.

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<Laser> handles the laser in the following modes:
<off> switches the laser off
<flash> forces the laser to blink at 8 Hz
<on> switches the laser permanently on
<external> switches the laser via external input FTC3
An activated laser will be switched off automatically after 10 minutes.
The laser is available for 1M and 2M heads only. The laser can be activated at
the same time for maximal 4 heads.
<Average> AVG signal post processing set to averaging, parameter given in seconds. Once
<Average> is set above 0 s, it automatically activates. Note that other hold
functions (like Peak Hold or Valley Hold) cannot be used concurrently. Value
range: 0.0 to 998.9 sec, ∞
See section 8.5.1 Averaging, page 51.
<Peak Hold> PH signal post processing set to Peak Hold, parameter given in seconds. Once
<Peak Hold> is set above 0 s, it automatically activates. Note that other hold
functions (like Valley Hold or Averaging) cannot be used concurrently. Value
range: 0.0 to 998.9 sec, ∞
See section 8.5.2 Peak Hold, page 52.
<Val. Hold> VH signal post processing set to Valley Hold, parameter given in seconds. Once
<Valley Hold> is set above 0 s, it automatically activates. Note that other hold
functions (like Peak Hold or Averaging) cannot be used concurrently. Value
range: 0.0 to 998.9 sec, ∞
See section 8.5.3 Valley Hold, page 52.
<Trigger> defines the trigger mode for the selected head:
<trig>: … to reset the peak or valley hold function
<hold>: activates the hold function
See section 7.4 Trigger/Hold, page 44.
<Alarm Mode> defines the alarm mode for the selected head:
<Tobj>: object temperature as alarm source
<Tamb>: head ambient temperature as alarm source
<Set Point> defines a temperature threshold for an alarm
<Lo Limit> low end of temperature measurement range (read only)
<Hi Limit> high end of temperature measurement range (read only)
<Fact. default> sets the selected head back to factory default.
The factory default values are to be found in section 18.8 Command Set,
page 120.
<Type> provides the head model, e.g. MI3LT
<SN> provides the serial number for the selected head and allows to reassign a new
head address

8.3 <Box Setup> Page

<Relay Mode> defines the switching behavior for the box internal alarm relay:
<normally open>: open contact in non-alarm status
<normally closed>: closed contact in non-alarm status
<permanently OFF>: permanently open contacts
<permanently ON>: permanently closed contacts

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<OUT1 Mode> defines the mode for the analog output:
<TCJ>, <TCK>, <TCR>, <TCS>
<0-5V>
<0-10V>
<disable> output goes to high-resistance
<OUT1 Source> assigns the selected head to the analog output:
<#1>, <#2>, …, <Headmax>
<OUT1 Value> defines the basis for the output value:
<Tobject>: object temperature to be output
<Tambient>: head ambient temperature to be output
<OUT1 low temp.> defines the temperature for the low end of the analog output range (scaling)
<OUT1 high temp.> defines the temperature for the high end of the analog output range (scaling)
<OUT2 Mode> defines the mode for the analog output 2:
<0-20mA>
<4-20mA>
<0-5V>
<0-10V>
<disable> output goes to high-resistance
<OUT2 Source> assigns the selected head to the analog output:
<#1>, <#2>, …, <Headmax>
<OUT2 Value> defines the basis for the output value:
<Tobject>: object temperature to be output
<Tambient>: head ambient temperature to be output
<OUT2 low temp.> defines the temperature for the low end of the analog output range (scaling)
<OUT2 high temp.> defines the temperature for the high end of the analog output range (scaling)
<Interface> RS485/Profibus/Modbus:
<address>: unique address of the box in the network.
<baudrate>: baud rate for the box. Each device in the network must be set to the
same baud rate. The baud rate for Profibus is automatically negotiated between
master and slave.
Profinet/Ethernet:
<DHCP>: on/off – network protocol to configure a device in a network. DHCP
is switched off for Profinet communications.
<IP address>: a unique address of the box in the network, only changeable at
DHCP = off
<SubNetMask>: the subnet mask defines the interpretation of the IP address,
only changeable at DHCP = off
<Gateway>: a gateway connects two subnets at different subnet addresses, only
changeable at DHCP = off
<Port>: communication port, only changeable at DHCP = off, read-onlyfor
Profinet communications
<MAC>: MAC address, read-only
<Factory default> sets the box back to factory default.
The factory default values are to be found in section 18.8 Command Set,
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<Temperature Unit> the temperature unit can be set to °C or °F. Note that this setting influences the
digital interfaces like RS485 for both object and head ambient temperature.
<Key Enter Lock> the box has a user interface lockout feature that keeps the box from being
accidentally changed from the control panel (locked by default under
DataTemp Multidrop Software and Profinet communications). This lockout
mode denies access to the button to avoid the saving of adjustable
parameters. The unit can be unlocked by pressing the button and the
button simultaneously for 3 seconds or alternatively by pressing the button
for 5 seconds.
<Display Backlight> defines the switching behavior for the display:
<ON>: switches the backlight on
<OFF>: switches the backlight off
<60sec.OFF>: switches the backlight off after the giving time
To preserve the display’s longevity, the backlight should be turned off in case of
not using it!

8.4 <Box Info> Page

<Serial No.>: serial number of the box.
<Rev>: firmware revision
Tbox: current box ambient temperature

8.5 Post Processing

8.5.1 Averaging
Averaging is used to smooth the output signal. The signal is smoothed depending on the defined time
basis. The output signal tracks the detector signal with significant time delay but noise and short peaks
are damped. Use a longer average time for more accurate damping behavior. The average time is the
amount of time the output signal needs to reach 90% magnitude of an object temperature jump.

output temperature
Temp
object temperature

temperature jump

90% of temperature
jump

average time

Time
Figure 35: Averaging

A low level input (GND) at external input FTC3 will promptly interrupt the averaging and will start the
calculation again.

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Attention: The disadvantage of averaging is the time delay of the output signal. If the temperature
jumps at the input (hot object), the output signal reaches only 90% magnitude of the actual object
temperature after the defined average time.

8.5.2 Peak Hold

The output signal follows the object temperature until a maximum is reached. The output will „hold“
the maximum value for the selected duration of the hold time. Once the hold time is exceeded, the peak
hold function will reset and the output will resume tracking the object temperature until a new peak is
reached. The range for the hold time is 0.1 to 998.9 s.

output temperature
Temp object temperature

hold time

hold time

Time
Figure 36: Peak Hold

A defined hold time of 999 s (symbol “∞” in the display) will put the device into continuous peak
detection mode.
A low level input (GND) at external input FTC3 will promptly interrupt the hold time and will start the
maximum detection again.

8.5.3 Valley Hold

The output signal follows the object temperature until a minimum is reached. The output will „hold“
the minimum value for the selected duration of the hold time. Once the hold time is exceeded, the valley
hold function will reset and the output will resume tracking the object temperature until a new valley
is reached. The range for the hold time is 0.1 to 998.9 s

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Temp output temperature

object temperature

hold time

hold time

Time
Figure 37: Valley Hold

A defined hold time of 999 s (symbol “∞” in the display) will put the device into continuous valley
detection mode.
A low level input (GND) at external input FTC3 will promptly interrupt the hold time and will start the
minimum detection again.

8.5.4 Advanced Peak Hold

This function searches the sensor signal for a local maximum (peak) and writes this value to the output
until a new local maximum is found. Before the algorithm restarts its search for a local maximum, the
object temperature has to drop below a predefined threshold. If the object temperature rises above the
held value, which has been written to the output so far, the output signal follows the object temperature
again. If the algorithm detects a local maximum while the object temperature is currently below the
predefined threshold, the output signal jumps to the new maximum temperature of this local maximum.
Once the actual temperature has passed a maximum above a certain magnitude, a new local maximum
is found. This magnitude is called hysteresis.

output temperature
Temp object temperature

hysteresis

threshold

Time
Figure 38: Advanced Peak Hold

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8.5.5 Advanced Valley Hold

This function works similar to the advanced peak hold function, except that it will search the signal for
a local minimum.

8.5.6 Advanced Peak Hold with Averaging

The output signal delivered by the advanced peak hold functions tends to jump up and down. This is
due to the fact, that only maximum points of the otherwise homogenous trace will be shown. The user
may combine the functionality of the peak hold function with the averaging function by choosing an
average time, thus, smoothing the output signal for convenient tracing.
output temperature
without averaging
Temp object temperature

Time
Figure 39: Advanced Peak Hold with Averaging

The advanced peak hold function with averaging is only adjustable by means of the DataTemp
Multidrop Software.

8.5.7 Advanced Valley Hold with Averaging

This function works similar to the advanced peak hold function with averaging, except it will search
the signal for a local minimum.

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9 Options
Options are items that are factory installed and must be specified at time of order. The following are
available:
 Longer head cables in the lengths:
3 m / 9.8 ft. (…CB3)
8 m / 26 ft. (…CB8)
15 m / 49 ft. (…CB15)
30 m / 98 ft. (…CB30)
 Network communication interfaces:
RS485, Profibus DP, Modbus RTU, Profinet IO, Ethernet
All available models are listed under section 2.1 Overview Comm Boxes, page 12.

9.1 Water Cooled Housing (1M, 2M Heads)

The Water Cooled Housing option (…WS) allows the sensor to be used in ambient temperatures up to
180°C (356°F). The cooling water should be connected using 1/8” NPT stainless steel fittings. The flow
rate should be approximately 1.0 to 2.0 l/min at a temperature between 10 and 27°C (50 to 80.6°F).
Chilled water below 10°C (50°F) is not recommended, see section 9.1.1 Avoidance of Condensation,
page 56.
The Water Cooled Housing is made from stainless steel. The scope of delivery contains the air purge
collar (XXXMI3100AP). The sensing head cable is made from Teflon and limited to 15 m (49 ft).

Figure 40: Water Cooled Housing

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9.1.1 Avoidance of Condensation

If environmental conditions makes water cooling necessary, it is strictly recommended to check whether
condensation will be a real problem or not. Water cooling also causes a cooling of the air in the inner
part of the sensor, thereby decreasing the capability of the air to hold water. The relative humidity
increases and can reach 100% very quickly. In case of a further cooling, the surplus water vapor will
condense out as water. The water will condense on the lenses and the electronics resulting in possible
damage to the sensor. Condensation can even happen on an IP65 sealed housing.

There is no warranty repair possible in case of condensation within the housing!

To avoid condensation, the temperature of the cooling media and the flow rate must be selected to
ensure a minimum device temperature. The minimum sensor temperature depends on the ambient
temperature and the relative humidity. Please consider the following table.

Relative Humidity [%]

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/
32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32
5/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 5/
41 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 41
10/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 5/ 5/ 5/ 5/ 5/ 10/
50 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 41 41 41 41 41 50
15/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 5/ 5/ 5/ 5/ 10/ 10/ 10/ 10/ 10/ 15/
59 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 41 41 41 41 50 50 50 50 50 59
Ambient Temperature [°C/°F]

20/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 5/ 5/ 5/ 10/ 10/ 10/ 10/ 15/ 15/ 15/ 15/ 15/ 20/
68 32 32 32 32 32 32 41 41 41 50 50 50 50 59 59 59 59 59 68
25/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 5/ 5/ 10/ 10/ 10/ 10/ 15/ 15/ 15/ 20/ 20/ 20/ 20/ 20/ 25/
77 32 32 32 32 41 41 50 50 50 50 59 59 59 68 68 68 68 68 77
30/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 5/ 5/ 10/ 10/ 15/ 15/ 15/ 20/ 20/ 20/ 20/ 25/ 25/ 25/ 25/ 30/
86 32 32 32 41 41 50 50 59 59 59 68 68 68 68 77 77 77 77 86
35/ 0/ 0/ 5/ 10/ 10/ 15/ 15/ 20/ 20/ 20/ 25/ 25/ 25/ 25/ 30/ 30/ 30/ 30/ 35/
95 32 32 41 50 50 59 59 68 68 68 77 77 77 77 86 86 86 86 95
40/ 0/ 5/ 10/ 10/ 15/ 20/ 20/ 20/ 25/ 25/ 25/ 30/ 30/ 30/ 35/ 35/ 35/ 35/ 40/
104 32 41 50 50 59 68 68 68 77 77 77 86 86 86 95 95 95 95 104
45/ 0/ 10/ 15/ 15/ 20/ 25/ 25/ 25/ 30/ 30/ 35/ 35/ 35/ 35/ 40/ 40/ 40/ 40/ 45/
113 32 50 59 59 68 77 77 77 86 86 95 95 95 95 104 104 104 104 113
50/ 5/ 10/ 15/ 20/ 25/ 25/ 30/ 30/ 35/ 35/ 35/ 40/ 40/ 40/ 45/ 45/ 45/ 45/ 50/
122 41 50 59 68 77 77 86 86 95 95 95 104 104 104 113 113 113 113 122
60/ 15/ 20/ 25/ 30/ 30/ 35/ 40/ 40/ 40/ 45/ 45/ 50/ 50/ 50/ 50/ 50/ 50/ 50/ 60/
140 59 68 77 86 86 95 104 104 104 113 113 122 122 122 122 122 122 122 140
70/ 20/ 25/ 35/ 35/ 40/ 45/ 45/ 50/ 50/ 50/ 50/ 50/ 60/ 60/ 60/ 60/ 60/ 60/
158 68 77 95 95 104 113 113 122 122 122 122 122 140 140 140 140 140 140
80/ 25/ 35/ 40/ 45/ 50/ 50/ 50/ 60/ 60/ 60/ 60/ 60/
176 77 95 104 113 122 122 122 140 140 140 140 140
90/ 35/ 40/ 50/ 50/ 50/ 60/ 60/ 60/
194 95 104 122 122 122 140 140 140
100/ 40/ 50/ 50/ 60/ 60/
212 104 122 122 140 140

Tab. 5: Minimum device temperatures [°C/°F]

Example:
Ambient temperature = 50 °C Temperatures higher than 60°C
Relative humidity = 40 % (140°F) are not recommended due to
Minimum device temperature = 30 °C the temperature limitation of the
sensor.
The use of lower temperatures is at your own risk!

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9.2 Intrinsic Safety

9.2.1 Sensing Heads
The sensing heads for the MI3, MI3xxLTH, and MI3100 series are available as intrinsic safety rated
sensing heads (…IS) intended for use in explosive atmospheres.
The sensing heads xxMI3xxxISx and xxxMI3100xxxISx follow the ATEX / IECEx certification in
accordance to:
Certificate: BVS 12 ATEX E 140 IECEx BVS 15.0051
II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
II 2D Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db

The ambient temperature range for these sensing heads is specified as follows:
LT, G5 -10 to 120°C (14 to 248°F)
1M, 2M 0 to 120°C (32 to 248°F)

The intrinsically safe sensing heads 1M/2M are available with water cooled housing. The water cooled
housing can provide a cooler, more stable operating environment for the sensing head but does not
allow for approved intrinsically safe operation when external ambient conditions are exceeding the
ambient temperature ranges.

The sensing heads xxxMI3xxLTHISx follow the ATEX / IECEx certification in accordance to:
Certificate: BVS 12 ATEX E 140 IECEx BVS 15.0051
II 2G Ex ib IIC T4/T3 Gb Ex ib IIC T4/T3 Gb
II 2D Ex ib IIIC T135°C/185°C Db Ex ib IIIC T135°C/185°C Db

The ambient temperature range for these sensing heads is specified as follows:
LTH sensing head -10 to 180°C (14 to 356°F)
Detached electronic unit -10 to 120°C (14 to 248°F)

For further information to relevant standards and the examination certificate, see section 19.3 ATEX
Certificate of Conformity for Sensing Heads, page 131 and section 19.5 IECEx Certificate of
Conformity for Sensing Heads, page 137.

9.2.2 Ex Power Supply

9.2.2.1 Ex Power Supply for non-hazardous areas
The Ex Power Supply XXXMI3ACISx must be used to operate ATEX / IECEx certified sensing heads in
hazardous environments. The Ex Power Supply is installed in a non-hazardous area to supply power
to intrinsically safe sensing heads. The Ex Power Supply is to be ordered separately (XXXMI3ACISx).
The Ex Power Supply follows the ATEX / IECEx certification in accordance to:

Certificate: BVS 12 ATEX E 140 IECEx BVS 15.0051

II (2)G [Ex ib Gb] IIB [Ex ib Gb] IIB
II (2)D [Ex ib Db] IIIC [Ex ib Db] IIIC

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The Ex Power Supply is specified as follows:
Power supply 115 / 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.1 A, internal fuse 0.25 A (nonexchangeable)
Operating temperature -10 to 65°C (14 to 149°F)
Storage temperature -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F)
Rating IP65
Material Aluminum, die casted

max. torque 3 Nm (2.2 lbf ft)

Protective ground (PE)

Figure 41: Dimensions of Housing for Ex Power Supply

For further information to relevant standards and the examination certificate, see section 19.4 ATEX
Certificate of Conformity for Ex Power Supply, page 134 and section 19.6 IECEx Certificate of
Conformity for Ex Power Supply, page 141.
9.2.2.2 Ex Power Supply for hazardous areas
The two variants of the Ex Power Supply 115MI3ACIS and 230MI3ACIS without voltage selection
switch are hard wired to the mains voltage. These devices are considered as non-sparking and may be
installed in a non-hazardous area or in a hazardous area Zone 2 EPL Gc to supply power to intrinsically
safe sensing heads. The Ex Power Supply is to be ordered separately corresponding the mains voltage
100 to 127 VAC, 50/60 Hz as 115MI3ACIS or corresponding the mains voltage 200 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
as 230MI3ACIS.
The Ex Power Supply 115MI3ACIS / 230MI3ACIS follow the IECEx certification in accordance to:

Certificate: IECEx BVS 15.0057

115MI3ACIS 230MI3ACIS
Un = AC 115 V Un = AC 230 V
Ex nA [ib Gb] IIB Gc T4 Ex nA [ib Gb] IIB Gc T4
[Ex ib Db] IIIC [Ex ib Db] IIIC

For further information to relevant standards and the examination certificate, see section 19.6 IECEx
Certificate of Conformity for Ex Power Supply, page 141.

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9.2.3 Installation
The basic installation of sensing heads and the Ex Power Supply is shown in the following figure.

MI3 Communication Box Ex Power Supply Explosion critical area

100 to 127 VAC

200 to 240 VAC
Total sensing head cable length:
max. 30 m (98 ft)
Data cable

Mains is selected by switch. Before installation please check local mains voltage to avoid damage!
Figure 42: Basic Installation in the Explosion Critical Area

In areas with explosive environments, only intrinsically safe sensing heads must be used!

The total sensing head cable length for all networked sensing heads must not exceed
30 m (98 ft)!

The standard data cable length to the communication box is 5 m (16 ft). In response to the
interference in the environment the length of the cable may be up to 30 m (98 ft). Use
only shielded cable with low capacitance about 100 pF/m (33 pF/ft).

The following illustration shows the external wiring of the Ex Power Supply with the sensing heads,
the communication box and the mains supply.

Before Installation – select local mains voltage!

100 to 127 VAC

200 to 240 VAC Sensing Head 1

MI3 Sensing Head 2

Communication
Box

Figure 43: External Wiring of the Ex Power Supply

To wire the mains supply, see the following section 9.2.4 Mains Supply, page 60.

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For the installation of the sensing head cable and the cable for the communication box the color coding
for the individual wires needs to be considered. For the EMC compliant connection of the cable with
the grommet follow the implementation order illustrated in the figure below.
Make sure to implement
a 360° shield contact
with the contact socket!
Ex Power Supply Sensing Head /
Communication Box

Figure 44: EMC Compliant Connection for the Cables for Sensing Heads and Communication Box

9.2.4 Mains Supply

The Ex Power Supply does not include a power switch. You must supply a mains disconnect switch.
This switch should be in close proximity to the operator and clearly marked as the power shutoff for
the equipment.
If you use a line conditioner or isolation transformer, connect it according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Please observe grounding instructions and make sure earth ground is supplied to the
terminal block of the Ex Power Supply, see Figure 41.
All local electrical codes related to installation and grounding of electrical equipment should be
followed.

 Before installation select the correct local mains voltage via the switch on the circuit
board of the Ex Power Supply, see Figure 45.
 A ground wire must be connected to the (PE - protective earth) terminal on the
circuit board of the Ex Power Supply.
 To prevent possible electrical shock, fire or personal injury, make sure that the
processor box is grounded before use.
 Follow all local electrical codes related to installation and grounding of electrical
equipment.

To prevent personal injury, make sure the mains disconnect switch is off before
opening the box lid.

The protective earth screw (marked with and found on the front side of the Ex
Power Supply) requires connection to the local ground by using a 6 mm² (AWG 10)
green/yellow wire.

1 © photo courtesy of HUGRO-Armaturen GmbH

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Switch Position Mains voltage range

115 100 to 127 VAC, 50/60 Hz
230 200 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Figure 45: Switch Positions for Selecting the Mains Voltage Range

Terminal X1
L N PE

100-240 VAC

100-240 VAC

Protective
neutral

Earth
live
Figure 46: Connecting the Power Cord to the Terminal in the Ex Power Supply
The Earth Ground wire should be slightly longer than the two other wires, so if the cable is accidentally
pulled, the line and neutral wires are disconnected first.
You need to connect the AC mains. Only cable with 3 wires in a size of 1.5 to 2.5 mm² (AWG 14 to 16)
should be used.

An external 6 to 16 A line fuse (type B) or an equivalent circuit breaker is required for

the AC mains installation.

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10 Accessories
A full range of accessories for various applications and industrial environments are available.
Accessories include items that may be ordered at any time and added on-site.

10.1 Accessories (all models)

 Multi-Channel Box (XXXMI3CONNBOX)
 USB/RS485 Adapter for boxes with RS485 interface (XXXUSB485)

10.1.1 Multi-Channel Box

The Multi-Channel Box can be used for all communication boxes. The box includes 8 sets of field wiring
terminals wired in parallel to one 5 m (16 ft) cable set to connect to the communication box.

Comm Box Multi-Channel Box Head 1

Head 2

5m
(16 ft)

Head 8

Figure 47: Multiple Head Configuration with Comm Box

Technical Data
Ambient Temperature -20 to 100°C (-4 to 212°F)
Storage Temperature -20 to 100°C (-4 to 212°F)
Rating IP65 (NEMA-4) / IEC 60529
Relative Humidity 10% to 95% non-condensing
Vibration 11 to 200 Hz, 3 g above 25 Hz operating, 3 axes / IEC 60068-2-6
Shock 50 g, 11 ms, operating, 3 axes / IEC 60068-2-27

The Multi-Channel Box must not be used with Ex power supply IS unit for wiring heads!

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Figure 48: Dimensions

to Comm Box
(MI3COMM or MI3MCOMM)

Figure 49: Wiring Diagram for 8 Heads

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Please note the correct mounting of the cable shield requires a strong metallic contact to the grommet.

Shield with metallic

contact to the grommet
Correct position of the
shield before mounting

Figure 50: Correct Mounting of the Cable Shield

The total sensing head cable length for all networked sensing heads must not exceed 30
m/98 ft (for MI3) and 2x30 m/2x98 ft (for MI3M)!

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10.1.2 USB/RS485 Adapter

The USB/RS485 adapter is self-powering via the USB connection.

Figure 51: USB/RS485 Adapter (XXXUSB485)

Termination

Figure 52: Wiring the RS485 Interface of the Box (left)

and USB/RS485 Adapter (right)

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10.2 Accessories (LT, G5 Heads)

 Adjustable Mounting Bracket (XXXMIACAB)
 Fixed Mounting Bracket (XXXMIACFB)
 Sensing head mounting nut (XXXMIACMN)
 Air Purge Jacket (XXXMIACAJ)
 Air Cooling System with 0.8 m (2.6 ft.) air hose (XXXMIACCJ) or with 2.8 m (9.2 ft.) air hose
(XXXMIACCJ1)
 Right Angle Mirror (XXXMIACRAJ, XXXMIACRAJ1)
 Protective Windows
 Close Focus Lens (XXXMI3ACCFL)

Adjustable Bracket

Communication Box

Sensing Head

Fixed Bracket

Figure 53: Standard Accessories for LT, G5 Heads

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10.2.1 Adjustable Mounting Bracket

Figure 54: Adjustable Mounting Bracket (XXXMIACAB)

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10.2.2 Fixed Mounting Bracket

Figure 55: Fixed Mounting Bracket (XXXMIACFB)

10.2.3 Air Purge Jacket

For LTH sensing heads, the Air Purge Jacket is only available pre-mounted from the
factory (XXXMIACAJI)!

The air purge jacket is used to keep dust, moisture, airborne particles, and vapors away from the sensing
head. Clean, oil free air is recommended. The air purge jacket withstands ambient temperatures up to
180°C (356°F) and has limited use for cooling purposes. The recommended air flow rate is 30 to 60 l /
min (0.5 to 1 cfm). The max. pressure is 5 bar (73 PSI).

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Fitting to M5
inner thread
Hose with inner
diameter of 3 mm
(0.12 in), outside
5 mm (0.2 in)

Figure 56: Air Purge Jacket (XXXMIACAJ)

Figure 57: Mounting the Air Purge Jacket

1. Remove the sensor ① and cable from the communication box by disconnecting the wires from
the terminal.
2. Open the Air Purge Jacket ③ ④ and screw the white plastic fitting ② onto the sensor up to the
end of the threads. Do not over-tighten!
3. Slip the cable ⑥ through the backside ④ of the jacket.
4. Close the Air Purge Jacket ③ ④, reconnect the wires to the communication box and apply the
mounting nut ⑤.

10.2.4 Air Cooling System

The Air Cooling System can not be combined with LTH heads!

The sensing head can operate in ambient temperatures up to 200°C (392°F) with the air-cooling system.
The air-cooling system comes with a T-adapter including 0.8 m / 31.5 in (optional: 2.8 m / 110 in) air
hose and insulation. The T-adapter allows the air-cooling hose to be installed without interrupting the
connections to the box.
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max. ambient 200°C (392°F) max. ambient 50°C (122°F)

T-
Sensing Head Air Hose Cable
Adapter Box

Air cooling (max. 35°C / 95°F)

Figure 58: Air Cooling System (XXXMIACCJ)

T-Adapter
Hose to
sensing head
Cable to box

Fitting free for air connection

Hose:
inner Ø: 9 mm (0.35 in)
outer Ø: 12 mm (0.47 in)

Figure 59: Connecting the T-Adapter

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Air Flow:

60 l / min (2.1 cubic feet per minute)

50 l / min (1.8 cfm)

40 l / min (1.4 cfm)

Hose Length

Figure 60: Maximum Ambient Temperature is dependent on Air Flow and Hose Length

Note: “Hose Length“ is the length of the hose exposed to high ambient temperature (not the overall
length of the hose).

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Figure 61: Air Cooling System: Purging Jacket and T-Adapter

The Air Cooling System consists of:

① sensing head
② inner plastic fitting (air purge jacket)
③ front part of the air-purging jacket
④ back part of the air-purging jacket
⑤ mounting nut
⑥ preinstalled cable between sensor and box, leading through the T-adapter
⑦ hose connecting nut
⑧ inner hose
⑨ outer hose
⑩ T-adapter
⑪ rubber washer
⑫ plastic compression fitting
⑬ cap

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Hose:
inner Ø: 9 mm (0.35 in)
outer Ø: 12 mm (0.47 in)

Figure 62: Dimensions of Air Cooling System

10.2.5 Right Angle Mirror

The right angle mirror comes in two different versions:
XXXMIACRAJ right angle mirror as accessory for air purge jacket or air cooling system
XXXMIACRAJ1 right angle mirror with integrated air purge (not available for LTH sensing heads)

Figure 63: Right Angle Mirror XXXMIACRAJ (left),

Right Angle Mirror with Air Purge XXXMIACRAJ1 (right)

The right angle mirror withstands ambient temperatures up to 180°C (356°F).

For mounting the right angle mirror (XXXMIACRAJ), see section 10.2.3 Air Purge Jacket, page 68.
However, instead of using the front part of the air purge jacket ③, mount the right angle mirror.

Figure 64: Right Angle Mirror (* with Air Purge)

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The IR beam length within the right angle mirror is 18 mm (0.7 in.) which needs to be considered for
spot size calculations.

10.2.6 Protective Windows

Protective windows can be used to protect the sensing head from dust and other contamination.
The protective window can be directly screwed onto the sensing head. It has an outer diameter of 17 mm
(0.67 in).
The following table provides an overview of the available windows.

Order number Material Transmission T ambient

holder: stainless steel
0.75 ±0.05
XXXMIACPW window: Zinc Sulfide 180°C (356°F)
(for LT, G5 models)
(visually transparent, flat)
holder: stainless steel
0.7 ±0.02
XXXMI3ACPWP window: Polymer 65°C (149°F)
(LT models only)
(milky transparent, flat)

Table 6: Available Protective Windows

For correct temperature readings, the transmission of the protective window must be set
via the control panel in the communication box. See section 8.2 <Head> Page, page 48!
Make sure the measuring head and the protection window are at the same temperature!

Figure 65: Protective Window

10.2.7 Close Focus Lens

The close focus lens is designed to get very small measurement spots down to 0.5 mm (0.02 in). The lens
should be used for LT models only.
The close focus lens has an outer diameter of 17 mm (0.67 in) and can be directly screwed onto the
sensing head.

Order number Material Transmission T ambient

holder: stainless steel
0.75 ±0.05
XXXMI3ACCFL window: Silicon 180°C (356°F)
(for LT models)
(visually opaque, curved)

Table 7: Close Focus Lens

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For correct temperature readings, the transmission of the close focus lens must be set via
the control panel in the communication box. See section 8.2 <Head> Page, page 48!
Make sure the measuring head and the close focus lens are at the same temperature!

Figure 66: Sensing Head with Close Focus Lens (XXXMI3ACCFL)

Figure 67: Spot Size Charts for Close Focus Lens

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10.3 Accessories (1M, 2M Heads)

 Fixed Mounting Bracket (XXXMI3100FB)
 Adjustable Mounting Bracket (XXXMI3100ADJB)
 Isolation Kit (MI3100ISOKIT)
 Air Purge Collar (XXXMI3100AP)
 Right Angle Mirror (XXXMI3100RAM)
 Protective Window (XXXMI3100PW)

Air Purge Collar

Sensing Head

Mounting Nut
Fixed Mounting
Bracket

Protective Window Water Cooled Housing

(with Air Purge Collar)

Right Angle Mirror

Adjustable Mounting
Bracket

Figure 68: Overview of available accessories

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10.3.1 Fixed Mounting Bracket

Figure 69: Dimensions of Fixed Mounting Bracket (XXXMI3100FB)

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10.3.2 Adjustable Mounting Bracket

Figure 70: Dimensions of Adjustable Mounting Bracket (XXXMI3100ADJB)

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10.3.3 Isolation Kit

The isolation kit (MI3100ISOKIT) can be used likewise for the fixed mounting bracket (XXXMI3100FB)
and the adjustable mounting bracket (XXXMI3100ADJB). Two non-conductive rings insulate the
sensing head (1M, 2M) electrically from the mounting bracket. The isolation kit is used to implement
installations with one earth grounded point only, see section 4.5 Electrical Interference, page 22.
The maximal ambient temperature for the isolation kit is 250°C (482°F). The delivery for the isolation
kit consists of two insulating rings made of Teflon and a mounting nut made of stainless steel. The
desired mounting bracket needs to be ordered separately.
Make sure that the insulating rings are mounted so that both extruded lips facing each other. Use the
two mounting nuts to secure the arrangement.

Extruded Lips facing each other

Isolation Kit
Fixed Mounting Bracket

Figure 71: Installing the Isolation Kit (MI3100ISOKIT)

Exemplary shown for fixed mounting bracket

Figure 72: Fixed Mounting Bracket with Isolation Kit

Installing the Isolation Kit requires a mounting bracket in its latest version (inner
diameter of 20 mm (0.79 in) instead of 18.5 mm (0.73 in) for the previous version)!

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10.3.4 Air Purge Collar

The Air Purge Collar is used to keep dust, moisture, airborne particles, and vapors away from the lens.
It can be mounted before or after the bracket. The Air Purge Collar comes with a 1/8” NPT stainless steel
fitting. Air flows into the fitting and out the front aperture. The pressure of air should be 0.6 to 1 bar (8.7
to 15 PSI). Clean, oil free air is recommended.

Figure 73: Dimensions of Air Purge Collar (XXXMI3100AP)

10.3.5 Right Angle Mirror

The Right Angle Mirror is used to turn the field of view by 90° against the sensor axis. It is recommended
when space limitations or excessive radiation do not allow for direct alignment of the sensor to the
target. The mirror must be installed after the bracket and after the Air Purge Collar and screwed in fully.
In dusty or contaminated environments, air purging is required to keep the mirror surface clean.

Figure 74: Dimension of Right Angle Mirror (XXXMI3100RAM)

When using the Right Angle Mirror, adjust the emissivity or transmissivity settings
downward by 5%. For example, for an object with an emissivity of 0.65, you adjust the value
down to 0.62. Or, you can keep the emissivity 0.65 and adjust the transmissivity from 1.0 to
0.95. This correction accounts for energy losses in the mirror.

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10.3.6 Protective Window

Protective windows can be used to protect the sensing head from dust and other contamination. The
protective window can be directly screwed onto the sensing head.
The following table provides an overview of the available windows.

Order number Material Transmission T ambient

holder: stainless steel 0.93 ±0.05 120°C
XXXMI3100PW
window: fused silica (for 1M, 2M models) (248°F)

Table 8: Available Protective Windows

For correct temperature readings, the transmission of the protective window must be set
via the control panel in the communication box. See section 8.2 <Head> Page, page 48!
Make sure the measuring head and the protection window are at the same temperature!

Figure 75: Protective Window

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11 Maintenance
Our sales representatives are always at your disposal for questions regarding application assistance,
calibration, repair, and solutions to specific problems. Please contact your local sales representative, if
you need assistance. In many cases, problems can be solved over the telephone. If you need to return
equipment for servicing, calibration, or repair, please call our Service Department for authorization
prior to return. Phone numbers are listed at the beginning of this document.

11.1 Troubleshooting Minor Problems

Symptom Probable Cause Solution
No output No power to instrument Check the power supply
Erroneous temperature Faulty sensor cable Verify cable continuity
Erroneous temperature Field of view obstruction Remove the obstruction
Erroneous temperature Window lens Clean the lens
Erroneous temperature Wrong emissivity Correct the setting
Temperature fluctuates Wrong signal processing Correct Peak/Valley Hold or Average settings
Temperature fluctuates No ground for the head Check wiring / grounding

Table 9: Troubleshooting

11.2 Fail-Safe Operation

The Fail-Safe system is designed to alert the operator and provide a safe output in case of any system
failure. The sensor is designed to shutdown the process in the event of a set-up error, system error, or a
failure in the sensor electronics.

The Fail-Safe circuit should never be relied on exclusively to protect critical processes.
Other safety devices should also be used to supplement this function!

When an error or failure does occur, the display indicates the possible failure area, and the output
circuits automatically adjust to their preset levels. See the following tables:

Symptom 0 to 5 V 0 to 10 V 0 to 20 mA 4 to 20 mA
Temperature over range* 5V 10 V 21 to 24 mA 21 to 24 mA
Temperature under range* 0V 0V 0 mA 2 to 3 mA
Head ambient temperature out of range 5V 10 V 21 to 24 mA 21 to 24 mA
Communication error between head and box 5V 10 V 21 to 24 mA 21 to 24 mA
* related to zoomed temperature range

Table 10: Error Codes for Analog Output

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Symptom J K R S
Temperature over range > 1200°C > 1372°C > 1768°C > 1768°C
(2192°F) (2502°F) (3214°F) (3214°F)
Temperature under range -210°C -210°C -50°C -50°C
(-346°F) (-346°F) (-58°F) (-58°F)
Head ambient temperature out of range > 1200°C > 1372°C > 1768°C > 1768°C
(2192°F) (2502°F) (3214°F) (3214°F)

Table 11: Error Codes for Thermocouple Output TC

Output Error Code Description

T−−− Communication error between head and box
T>>> Temperature over range
T<<< Temperature under range

Table 12: Error Codes via Field Bus

Display Error Code Description

“No sensor” No sensing head detected
“Sensing head #n lost” Communication error between head and box
“>” Temperature over top range* e.g. “>600°C”
“<” Temperature under bottom range* e.g. “<−40°C”
* related to full measurement range

Table 13: Error Codes for LCD Display

11.3 Cleaning the Lens

Keep the lens clean at all times. Care should be taken when cleaning the lens. To clean the window, do
the following:
1. Lightly blow off loose particles with “canned” air (used for cleaning computer equipment) or a
small squeeze bellows (used for cleaning camera lenses).
2. Gently brush off any remaining particles with a soft camel hair brush or a soft lens tissue
(available from camera supply stores).
3. Clean remaining “dirt” using a cotton swab or soft lens tissue dampened in distilled water. Do
not scratch the surface.
For finger prints or other grease, use any of the following:
 Denatured alcohol
 Ethanol
 Kodak lens cleaner

Apply one of the above to the lens. Wipe gently with a soft, clean cloth until you see colors on the
surface, then allow to air dry. Do not wipe the surface dry, this may scratch the surface.
If silicones (used in hand creams) get on the window, gently wipe the surface with Hexane. Allow to air
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Do not use any ammonia or any cleaners containing ammonia to clean the lens. This
may result in permanent damage to the lens’ surface!

11.4 Sensing Head Exchange

To exchange a sensing head, the following procedure is required:
1. Disconnect power to the box.
2. Disconnect all head wires from the box terminal.
3. Power the box.
4. The alarm indicator of the box starts to blink indicating a lost sensing head.
5. Press the button to navigate to the head page indicating a lost sensing head.
6. Decide whether you want to select:
a) <Remove Yes>: to remove the head permanently from the box by loosing all head
parameters (head address de-allocated for other heads, alarm condition is reset) – the next
head connected later will be detected as a new head and automatically assigned to a free head
address.
or
b) <Remove No>: to keep the head assigned to the box by saving all head parameters for a
future use without the need to parameterize that head again (head address reserved for that
individual head, alarm condition is kept) – the same head connected later will be detected as a
known head by keeping the previous address.

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12 DataTemp Multidrop Software

12.1 Software Features
DataTemp Multidrop DTMD provides sensor setup, remote monitoring, and simple data logging for
analysis or to meet quality record-keeping requirements. Additional features configurable with DTMD
Software:
 Eight-position “recipe” table that can be easily interfaced to an external control system
 External reset signal input FTC for signal processing
 External inputs FTC for analog emissivity adjustment or background radiation compensation
 Remote digital communication and control of up to 32 sensors in an RS485 multidrop
configuration
For more detailed information, see the comprehensive help feature in the DTMD software.

12.2 PC Requirements
 PC with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7, 64 MB RAM memory
 about 10 Mb free memory on the hard disc for program files
 USB port with recommended USB/RS485 adapter (available as accessory), see section
10.1.2 USB/RS485 Adapter, page 65.

12.3 USB Driver Installation

Before running the DTMD Software the installation of an adequate USB driver is required, see section
5.6 USB, page 35.

12.4 Software Launch

Make sure any sensor is turned on and the USB driver is installed before running DTMD software.
The Startup Wizard runs the first time you use the program. Please note:
 The wizard shows active COM ports only!
 The sensor requires the selection of <ASCII protocol>!
 The DTMD software communicates to Comm Boxes only! A multidrop installation is related to a
network with multiple Comm Boxes and not to a multiple head system with one Comm box only!

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13 RS485
The RS485 serial interface is used for long distances up to 1200 m (4000 ft) or for networked
communication boxes.
To connect the RS485 interface to a standard computer you should use a dedicated adapter, see section
10.1.2 USB/RS485 Adapter, page 65. The RS485 interface allows the communication either via the
standard Multidrop Software or directly via dedicated ASCII commands, see section 18 ASCII
Programming, page 115.
Specification:
Physical layer: RS485, 2 wire, half-duplex, electrically isolated
Baud rate: 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6, 115.2 kBit/s
Settings: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, flow control: none (half duplex mode)
Connection: terminal
Address range: 1 to 32
0 for stand-alone unit or broadcast transmission

13.1 Wiring
13.1.1 Comm Box (metal)

Internal shunt for termination

Terminal RS485
A positive signal (or RxA, or D+)
B negative signal (or RxB, or D-)
S1 Switch for termination

Figure 76: RS485 Terminal for Comm Box (metal)

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13.1.2 Comm Box (DIN)

Termination

Pin RS485
8 Shield
9 D- or B (or RxB): negative signal
10 D+ or A (or RxA): positive signal

Figure 77: Terminal for Comm Box (DIN)

13.2 ASCII Programming

For the programming details, see section 18 ASCII Programming, page 115.

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14 Profibus
Profibus DP-V0 defines a cyclical data exchange between a master (e.g. a PLC) and a slave (MI3 sensor).
At start-up first an array of parameters (Profibus specific data) is sent from the master to the slave,
followed by an array with the configuration (sensor specific presetting’s taken from the GSD file) also
sent from the master to the slave.
After start-up the bus switches to the data exchange state. In this state in- and output data gets
exchanged cyclically between master and slave. The input data is sent from the slave to the master and
contains mainly the measured temperatures of the MI3 sensor, see section 14.2.2 Input Data, page 92.
The output data is sent from the master to the slave and contains a set of selected sensor parameters,
see section 14.2.3 Output Data, page 93. In case of an error in start-up phase or during data exchange
diagnostic data is sent to the master, see section 14.2.4 Diagnose Data, page 93.
Each Profibus device comes with a device description file (GSD file) which is read by the programming
software of the master to define the slave.
Specification:
Version: Profibus DP-V0
Physical layer: RS485, 2 wire, electrically isolated
Baud rate: 9.6 kBit/s to 12 MBit/s (automatic negotiated)
Connection terminal or Sub-D or M12
Address range: 1 to 125 (for the Profibus device)
ID 0D36
GSD Datei RAY_0D36.gsd
Head support up to 8 sensing heads (MI3 or MI3100)

14.1 Wiring
14.1.1 Comm Box (metal)

X1 Pin Terminal Profibus

1 A (negative signal)
2 B (positive signal)
3 Shield
4 GND (output, used for external termination)
5 n.a.
6 + 5 V (output, used for external termination)
LED, red blinking, no data communication
LED, yellow ON: data-exchange

Figure 78: Profibus Terminal for Comm Box (metal)

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A Sub-D female connector or a M12 female connector can be ordered separately for Profibus. The M12
connector is B-coded. Please note the Sub-D connector is not IP rated!

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

Figure 79: Sub-D Connector (…P2) and M12 Connector (…P1)

Profibus Sub-D Pin M12 Pin

(cable color) (cable color)
A (negative signal) 8 (green) 2 (white)
B (positive signal) 3 (yellow) 4 (black)
Shield
GND 5 (white) 3 (blue)
n.a.
+5V 6 (brown) 1 (brown)

Figure 80: Profibus Pin Assignment for Sub-D / M12 Connector

The termination for Profibus networks must be realized externally by the user!

Slaven Slaven

Slaven+1 Termination

Slaven-1 Slaven-1

Figure 81: Exemplary Network with External Termination

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14.1.2 Comm Box (DIN)

Termination

Indicator

Pin Profibus
1 n.a.
2 Shield
3 (negative signal) A2 (not supported while termination “on”)
4 (positive signal) B2 (not supported while termination “on”)
5 (negative signal) A1
6 (positive signal) B1
7 Shield
8 n.a.
9 DE
LED, yellow ON: data-exchange

Figure 82: Terminal for Comm Box (DIN 6TE)

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14.2 Programming
14.2.1 Parameter Data
Byte Address Description Format Range
without
offset
0 to 6 Fix
7 DP-V1 Status1
8 DP-V1 Status2
9 DP-V1 Status3
10 3 Temp. unit 67=°C, 70=°F 67 or 70
11 4 Reserved
12, 13 5 Bottom temp. of output 1 in 0.1°C /°F
14, 15 7 Top temp. of output 1 in 0.1°C /°F
16, 17 9 Bottom temp. of output 2 in 0.1°C /°F
18, 19 11 Top temp. of output 2 in 0.1°C /°F
20 13 Source (head) for output-1 head number 1…8
21 14 Type of source for output-1 73 = I (internal temp.) 73 or 84
84 = T (object temp.)
22 15 Analog output mode 1 5 = TCJ 5…10, 99
6 = TCK default: 9
7 = TCR
8 = TCS
9 = 0…5V
10 = 0…10V
99 = tristate (disabled)
23 16 Source (head) for output-2 head number 1…8
24 17 Type of source for output-2 73 = I (internal temp.), 73 or 84
84 = T (object temp.)
25 18 Analog output mode 2 0 = 0…20mA 0, 4, 9, 10, 99
4 = 4…20mA default: 4
9 = 0…5V
10 = 0…10V
99 = tristate (disabled)
26…39 reserved
40…43 reserved
44, 45 37 Emissivity Head_1 * 1000 (0.9  900) 100 … 1100
46, 47 39 Transmissivity Head_1 * 1000 (1.0  1000) 100 … 1000
48, 49 41 Averaging time Head_1 * 0.1s (1s  10) 0 …9990
50, 51 43 Peak hold time Head_1 * 0.1s (1s  10) 0 …9990
52, 53 45 Valley hold time Head_1 * 0.1s (1s  10) 0 …9990
54, 55 47 Ambient temp. Head_1 in °C /°F dev. range min..
max
56, 57 49 Setpoint relay Head_1 in °C /°F dev. range min..
max
58 51 Relay alarm output control Head_1 0 = off 0, 1 or 2
1 = target temp.
2 = internal temp.

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Byte Address Description Format Range
without
offset
59 52 Laser Head_1 0 = off, 1 = on, 0 or 1
2 = flashing
60…63 reserved, for future consideration
64 … Head_2
84 … Head_3
104 … Head_4
124 … Head_5
144 … Head_6
164 … Head_7
184 … Head_8

14.2.2 Input Data

The input data consists of modules that have a fixed position in the data field. There are two types of
modules: <Box data> and <Data for one head>.
 Module <Box data> consists of one byte in which bit0 gives the trigger state (configuration 0x12).
 Module <Head data> consists of two bytes object temperature and two bytes head temperature
(configuration 0x51). The format is 1/10 °C/°F.

Address Description
0 Box data: Trigger state
1, 2 Box data: Internal temperature
3, 4 Head 1: Object temperature
5, 6 Head 1: Head temperature
7, 8 Head 2: Object temperature
9, 10 Head 2: Head temperature
11, 12 Head 3: Object temperature
13, 14 Head 3: Head temperature
15, 16 Head 4: Object temperature
17, 18 Head 4: Head temperature
19, 20 Head 5: Object temperature
21, 22 Head 5: Head temperature
23, 24 Head 6: Object temperature
25, 26 Head 6: Head temperature
27, 28 Head 7: Object temperature
29, 30 Head 7: Head temperature
31, 32 Head 8: Object temperature
33, 34 Head 8: Head temperature

The slave expects one <Box data> module configured at the first position, followed by <Head data>
modules. Any other configuration will cause a configuration error.
The input data length gets calculated from the count of configured modules. So, if only one head is
connected and configured then only seven bytes are transferred. If all heads (maximal eight) are
connected and configured then 35 bytes are transferred. If only one head is connected but eight heads
are configured then also 35 bytes are transferred.

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14.2.3 Output Data

The device does not have output data in the original meaning. But the output data may be used to
change the initialization of the device (which was set once at start-up) when the bus is in data exchange
mode.
To do so the following structure is defined:

Address Description
0 Type of parameter
1, 2 Parameter for Head 1
3, 4 Parameter for Head 2
5, 6 Parameter for Head 3
7, 8 Parameter for Head 4
9, 10 Parameter for Head 5
11, 12 Parameter for Head 6
13, 14 Parameter for Head 7
15, 16 Parameter for Head 8

The <Type of parameter> comes with the format described in section 14.2.1 Parameter Data, page 91,
and can be set to the following parameters:

Number of type Description

0 do not change anything
1 emissivity
2 laser
3 background temperature (background temperature compensation)
4 averaging time
5 peak hold time
6 valley hold time
7 set point for the relay

If <Type of parameter> is set to 0 then the output data gets ignored. So it should be set to 0 as default.
Attention: You should be aware that always all heads are updated! So you have to set all eight (or as
much as heads are connected) parameters to the correct value!

14.2.4 Diagnose Data

The device uses the first 32 bytes of the Identifier Related Diagnosis.
The first 6 bytes consist of Standard Diagnosis dedicated to bus parameters. In this field byte 4 and 5
give the unit identifier (0D36 in our case).

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Byte Description
6 size of the diagnosis
7…9 reserved
10 (0x0A) highest address of the connected heads  up to which index the user data is valid
11 (0x0B) box error code
12 … 22 (0x0C …16) last MI3-command which created an error as answer; ASCII code
23 (0x17) head_1 error code
24 (0x18) head_2 error code
25 (0x19) head_3 error code
26 (0x1A) head_4 error code
27 (0x1B) head_5 error code
28 (0x1C) head_6 error code
29 (0x1D) head_7 error code
30 (0x1E) head_8 error code

Table 14: Diagnose Data

Bit Description
0 Self-test error
1 Box ambient temperature out of range
2 Sensing head communication error
3 Parameter error
4 Register write error

Table 15: Error Bits of Box Diagnose

Bit Description
0 Object temperature out of range
1 Ambient (internal) temperature out of range
2 Parameter error
3 Register write error
4 Self-test error
5 reserved
6 Head registered but not connected  cable break?

Table 16: Error Bits of Head Diagnose

Figure 83: Diagnose Data without Errors

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Highest Last bad

head MI3

Head 1 Head 8
error bits error bits

Figure 84: Diagnose Data with Error “Cable Break at Head 1”

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15 Modbus
The Modbus protocol follows the master/slave model. One master controls one or more slaves.
Typically, the master sends a request to a slave, which in turn sends a response. The request/response
mechanism is called a transaction. Requests and responses are also referred to as messages.
Specification:
Version: Modbus serial line (RS485)
Mode: RTU (Remote Terminal Unit)
Physical layer: RS485, 2 wire, electrically isolated
Baud rate: 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6, 115.2 kBit/s
Connection terminal
Address range: 1 to 247 (for the Modbus device)
Parity even
The detailed Modbus specification can be found under http://www.modbus.org/.

15.1 Wiring
15.1.1 Comm Box (metal)

X1 Pin Terminal Modbus

1 D0 (negative signal)
2 D1 (positive signal)
3 Shield
4 GND (output, used for external termination)
5 n.a.
6 + 5 V (output, used for external termination)
LED, yellow ON while communicating (ON for 2 s on initial power up)
LED, red Error (ON for 2 s on initial power up)

Figure 85: Modbus Terminal for Comm Box (metal)

The termination for Modbus networks must be realized externally by the user!

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15.1.2 Comm Box (DIN)

Termination

Indicators

Pin Modbus
1 GND (output)
2 Shield
3 (negative signal) D0_2 (not supported while termination “on”)
4 (positive signal) D1_2 (not supported while termination “on”)
5 (negative signal) D0_1
6 (positive signal) D1_1
7 Shield
8 GND (output)
9 n.a.
LED, yellow Communication
LED, red Error

Figure 86: Terminal for Comm Box (DIN 6TE)

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15.2 Programming

Functions codes and start addresses are listed in decimal.

15.2.1 Supported Functions

Function code Modbus Function Description
01 Read Coils Read n bits
02 Read Discrete Inputs Read n bits
03 Read Holding Registers Read n 16 bit words
04 Read Input Registers Read n 16 bit words
06 Write Single Register Write a 16 bit word
16 Write Multiple Registers Write n 16 bit words

15.2.2 Parameter Data

32 bit registers are transmitted in full Big-Endian mode, meaning most significant word is transmitted
first, least significant word is transmitted last. The byte order within a word is Big-Endian as well.
While some registers hold integer values, there are some holding floating points. The interchange
formats of the IEEE-754 standard for Floating-Point Arithmetic is used for representing floating points.
The following table lists all parameters, its content, their formats and usage.
15.2.2.1 Box Parameter
<k> … number of output channel, depending on the number of physically installed output channels of
the Comm Box.
Items (registers, discretes or coils) are addressed starting at zero. Therefore items numbered 1-10000 are
addressed as 0-9999.

Start Size Modbus Access Data Content Values MI3[M]

address [bits] Type command
1 16 input register short error code for last 0: no error -
request 1: value out of range
2: illegal head number
3: illegal analog output number
4: illegal output mode
5: output disabled error
99: unspecified error
10 64 input register hex Serial number e.g. 98123 XV
20 64 input register string Unit identification e.g. MI3COMM XU
30 64 input register string Box Firmware Revision e.g. 2.10 XR
40 16 input register short Modbus slave address 1 .. 247 XAS
50 32 input register string Box special e.g. RAY, LAS DS
60 32 holding register integer Baud rate RS485 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 BR
70 16 holding register char Temperature Unit 0x43 ('C'), 0x46 ('F') U
80 32 input register float Box Temperature XJ
90 16 holding register short Switch panel lock 0: unlocked, 1: locked J

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Start Size Modbus Access Data Content Values MI3[M]
address [bits] Type command
100 8 discretes input bit field Get connected heads bit 0: head 1 .. HC
bit 7: head 8
bit high: head connected
bit low: head disconnected
110 8 discretes input bit field Get registered heads bit 0: head 1 .. HCR
bit 7: head 8
bit high: head registered
bit low: head not registered
120 16 holding register short Laser control (only with 0: off, 1: on XL
laser)
130 16 holding register short Relay alarm output 0: off KB
control 1: on
2: norm. open
3: norm. closed
410 32 input register float analog input 1 value 0 .. 5 V TV1I
420 32 input register float analog input 2 value 0 .. 5 V TV2I
430 16 input register short Trigger 0: off XT
1: on
5<k>0 16 holding register short analog output k mode 5: TCJ XO<k>O
6: TCK
7: TCR
8: TCS
9: 0...5 V
10: 0...10 V
99: disable (tristate)
5<k>1 16 holding register short analog output k source head number or 0: O<k>O
fixed value from 5<k>3
5<k>2 16 holding register short analog output k source 1: internal temp. of 5<k>1 O<k>O
parameter 2: object temp. of 5<k>1
5<k>3 32 holding register float analog output k fixed value within range set in address -
temp. value 5<k>0
5<k>5 32 holding register float analog output k bottom device bottom temp. .. device top temp. L<k>O
temp. value
5<k>7 32 holding register float analog output k top device bottom temp. .. device top temp. H<k>O
temp. value

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15.2.2.2 Head Parameter
<n> … head number, depending on the registered heads
Starting Size Modbus Data Content Values MI3[M]
address [bits] Access Type command
<n>005 8 discretes bit field Head Status bit0: Temperature Unit HEC
input (0: deg. C, 1: deg. F)
bit1: Object temperature out of range
bit2: Ambient temperature out of range
bit3: Parameter error
bit4: Register write error
bit5: Self-test error
bit7: Background temp. compensation
(0: off, 1: on)
<n>010 64 input register hex Head serial number e.g. 10C02752 HN
<n>020 64 input register string Head identification e.g. "MI310LTS" HI
<n>030 64 input register string Firmware Rev. Head e.g. 2.10 HV
<n>040 16 input register short Head Address 1 .. 9 HA
<n>050 32 input register string Head special e.g. !99HSRAY (read only) HS
<n>060 32 input register float Device Bottom range -40 .. 1300 [°C] XB
<n>070 32 input register float Device High range -40 .. 1300 [°C] XH
<n>080 32 input register float Target temperature number within range <n>060 .. <n>070 T
<n>090 32 input register float internal sensor temp. I
<n>100 32 holding float Ambient background A
register temp. compensation
<n>110 32 holding float Advanced hold with 0 .. 999.9 [s] AA
register average
<n>120 16 holding short Control ambient 0: sensor temp. AC
register background temp. 1: via number
compensation 2: via ext. input
<n>130 16 holding short Laser control (only with 0: OFF, 1: ON HL
register laser device)
<n>140 16 holding short Relay alarm output 0: off KH
register control 1: Target
2: Ambient
<n>150 32 holding float Advanced hold threshold number within range <n>060 .. <n>070 C
register
<n>160 32 input register float Currently calculated 0.1 .. 1.1 CE
emissivity
<n>170 32 input register float Current calculation number within range <n>060 .. <n>070 CS
setpoint / relay function
<n>180 32 holding float Sensor Gain 0.8 .. 1.2 DG
register
<n>190 32 holding float Sensor Offset -200 C .. +200 C DO
register
<n>200 32 holding float Emissivity internal 0.1 .. 1.1 E
register
<n>210 16 holding short Presel. Emissivity 0 .. 7 EP
register Pointer

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Starting Size Modbus Data Content Values MI3[M]
address [bits] Access Type command
<n>220 16 holding char Emissivity Source I: internal command ES
register E: ext. input (0V .. 5V)
D: digital selected FTC1-3
<n>230 32 holding float Presel. Emissivity 0.1 .. 1.1 EV
register
<n>240 32 holding float Valley hold time 0.0 .. 998.9s (999: infinite) F
register
<n>250 32 holding float Average time 0.0 .. 999.0 [seconds] G
register
<n>260 32 holding float Peak hold time 0.0 .. 998.9 [seconds] (999: infinite) P
register
<n>270 32 input register integer Power / AD value Q
<n>280 32 holding float Presel. Setpoint SV
register
<n>290 32 holding float Transmissivity 0.1 .. 1.0 XG
register
<n>300 16 holding short FTC3 trigger/hold 1: trigger, 2: hold XN
register
<n>310 32 holding float Setpoint relay function number within range <n>060 .. <n>070 XS
register
<n>320 32 holding float Adv. hold hysteresis XY
register

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16 Ethernet
Specification:
Ethernet: 10/100 MBit/s, Auto-Negotiation
DHCP or fixed IP address
Protocols: TCP/IP version 4, default port 6363
UDP, port 36363 (not changeable)
http web server (port 80) capability supporting up to 8 sensing heads
Connection: M12 or RJ45
electrically isolated

An opened Ethernet port will be closed automatically by the MI3 communication box if
there is no data traffic within the time given by the <TTI> command!

16.1 Wiring
16.1.1 Comm Box (metal)
The connector on the box side is an M12 plug-in connector, 4 pin D-coded, suited for industrial Ethernet
with IP67 protection rate with a screw retention feature. An M12/RJ45 connector adapter cable is
available at a length of 7.5 m / 25 ft withstanding up to 70°C/158°F for the ambient temperature
(XXXETHLTCB).

M12-Pin
1 TX+
2 RX+
3 TX-
4 RX-

Figure 87: M12 Connector Socket and Pin Assignment

16.1.2 Comm Box (DIN)

The connector on the box side is a standardized RJ45 connector.

RJ45-Pin
1 TX+
3 RX+
2 TX-
6 RX-

Figure 88: RJ45 Connector Socket and Pin Assignment

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16.2 Addressing
16.2.1 MI3
The factory default IP address for the linescanner is 192.168.42.130.
The IP address for the MI3 is not free of choice: It has to be unique in the network meaning that no other
device in the network including the PC network adapter may run at the same IP address. The IP address
for the MI3 can be set directly via the control panel.

Ask your IT administrator for a free IP address to be used!

Advanced Ethernet Settings

Subnet Mask:
The Subnet Mask defines the interpretation of the IP address. The factory default setting is 255.255.255.0.
The Subnet Mask can be changed using the <NM> command of the MI3.
Port:
In the case that the default port 6363 for the MI3 should conflict with something else (it could be blocked
by the firewall for example) it can be changed using the <PORT> command.
Gateway:
A gateway connects two subnets (which have a different subnet address). The IP address of the gateway
is given with the MI3 command <GW>.

To establish the Ethernet communication, the subnet addresses for both the MI3 and
the PC need to match! Appropriate changes can be applied either on the MI3 side or on
the PC network adapter!

The current settings for the IP address and the netmask of the PC can be asked with the
command <ipconfig> in a Command Prompt window!

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For the example above, the IP address of the PC is 193.221.142.103. The subnet address is 193.221.142,
the host address is 103. The MI3 subnet address must be 193.221.142 as well. The host address of the
MI3 must be in the range from 1 to 254 with the exception of 103 which is already used for the PC.

16.2.2 PC Network Adapter

The network adapter on the PC side can be configured as following:
1. Go to <Start> <Settings> <Network Connections> <Local Area Connection>
2. Click on <Properties>:

3. Under <This connection uses the following items> select <Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4)> and
click on <Properties>:

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4. Activate the radio button <Use the following IP address> and make the following settings:
IP address: 192.168.42.x
where x is an address between 0 and 255 except 130 which is already
used by the MI3 by factory default
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: {empty}

5. Close all dialog boxes by pressing on <OK>.

16.3 ASCII Programming

For the programming details, see section 18 ASCII Programming, page 115.

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16.4 http Server

The MI3 Comm Box with Ethernet provides a built-in http server for one or more client computers based
on the http protocol within an Intranet. For getting/setting the network address through the control
panel of the Comm Box, see section 8.3 <Box Setup> Page, page 49.
The web site landing page for a client is to be seen in the next figure.

Figure 89: Landing Page for http Clients

Beside some basic information for the MI3 communication box (box model, serial number S/N, firmware
revision, and current internal temperature), all sensing heads connected to the box are listed on that
page. The head number is mouse sensitive and provides additional information to the head (head
model, serial number S/N, firmware revision).
Each sensing head provides the current measured object temperature, the internal temperature of the
head itself, and the operating status differentiated by the following:
<ok.> operating status ok
<error> communication error detected (e.g. in case of a cable break or a power loss)
<alarm> alarm condition fulfilled (current object temperature versus the alarm threshold)
The one-click access area on the right side of the page provides supporting documents which are stored
on the box itself.

16.4.1 Data Logging

With the data logging function on the MI3 communication box you can record the temperature values
over time directly in the internal memory of the box.

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Pressing on the <Start> button triggers the data storage in accordance to the defined time interval, given
in seconds. The internal memory of the box is 64 MB in size allowing a permanent data storage over 24
days at a saving interval of 1 s independent from the number of connected heads.

Pressing on the <Start> button again will initiate a new recording session by overwriting
the previously stored data.

Clicking on the <Get data> button opens a dialog box to download the previously stored data as *.dat
file. The data logging file comes in a standard ASCII text format accessible e.g. by means of the Windows
Notepad.

Figure 90: Example for a logging file with recorded data

for the measured object temperature and the internal temperature for sensing head 1

The data logging function is password protectable to ensure data consistency while having multiple
clients connected to the MI3 http server.

A valid password accepts digits only! The factory presetting is 1234.

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17 Profinet
The Profinet fieldbus MI3 communication box (called fieldbus communicator) maps the object and
internal temperature of all pyrometer modules on Profinet IO. In the initialization phase, the fieldbus
communicator determines the physical structure of the node and creates a local process image with all
pyrometers.
The diagnostics concept is based on channel specific diagnostic messages that are mapped to the
respective alarms. Coding is done according to IEC 61158 Profinet IO.
Specification:
Type: Profinet IO
Conformance class: A
Real-Time class: 1 (RT) and the Real-Time class UDP
Connection: M12 or RJ45
electrically isolated
Transfer speed 100 Mbit/s full-duplex, also with auto-negotiation
Head support up to 8 pyrometer modules (MI3 or MI3100 sensing heads)
Configurable substitute value behavior for each pyrometer module in the
event of failure
Power supply: 12 to 24 V (500 mA max.)

17.1 Wiring
Details for the wiring you can find under Ethernet in section 16.1 Wiring, page 102.

17.1.1 Status LED

The status LED’s are relevant for the Comm Box (DIN) only signalizing the following operating states.

yellow LED green LED Description

off off No communication
on 1 Hz Waiting for configuration and parameters
on on Device is in data-exchange mode

Figure 91: Status LED’s for the Comm Box (DIN)

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17.2 Programming
17.2.1 I/O Device Configuration
The fieldbus communicator takes over the task of the I/O device in Profinet IO. Selecting the Pyrometer
modules for the process data exchange and defining the time grid is done when configuring the I/O
controller. The configuration and parameter setting of the fieldbus communicator and Pyrometer
modules is based on the device’s GSD file.
17.2.1.1 GSD File
Under Profinet IO, the features of the devices are described by the manufacturer in form of a GSD file
and made available to the user. The GSD file for the MI3 IO device:

GSDML-V2.25-Raytek-MI3-xxxxxxxx

17.2.1.2 Configuration
The I/O device is configured in accordance with the physical arrangement of the node (slot oriented).
Slot 0 contains the fieldbus communicator in its function as station substitute. It does not deliver process
data itself (except its own internal temperature and trigger input state), but provides the parameters
required to perform overall setting of the I/O device.
The slot 1 to maximum 8 reflects the physical arrangement of the pyrometer modules that deliver a part
of the process and diagnostics data. All specific information on the relevant module is contained in the
associated GSD file.
As part of a configuration with multiple pyrometer modules it is to make sure to modify the default
module standard name <MI3 pyrometer> uniquely. Furthermore, it must be ensured to modify the
parameter <Pyrometer number> (default value 1) uniquely as well (see section 17.2.2.2 Parameters of
the Pyrometer Module, page 112).

17.2.2 Parameter Setting

Setting the parameters of both the fieldbus communicator and the connected pyrometer module is
performed via “record data” sets. All modules allow the diagnostics message to be locked or released.
Once all settings have been made, the I/O device signals that it is ready to send cyclic productive data.

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17.2.2.1 Parameters of the Fieldbus Communicator
The parameters of the fieldbus communicator are used to set the overall settings of the Profinet IO node.
Some of the setting are used in the modules as default settings and can be optionally overwritten within
the module configuration.
According to the functionality, the available parameters differ between the Comm Box (metal) and the
Comm Box (DIN). For the Comm Box (DIN), only the parameter <Temperature Unit> is adjustable. The
table below specifies the parameters available for Comm Box (metal).

Parameter Description Setting

Temperature unit Set the temperature unit Celsius / Fahrenheit
Periphery diagnostics The diagnostics information of all modules are not message inactive
transferred to the Profinet I/O controller
transferred to the Profinet I/O controller message active
Behavior on module fault All process data are immediately reset set process data to zero
All process data maintain the last status set process data to last value
Bottom temperature of output 1 Set Bottom temperature of analog output 1 0…3000°C /°F
Top temperature of output 1 Set Top temperature of analog output 1 0…3000°C /°F
Bottom temperature of output 2 Set Bottom temperature of analog output 2 0…3000°C /°F
Top temperature of output 2 Set Top temperature of analog output 2 0…3000°C /°F
Source (head) for output 1 Set number for pyrometer module 1..8
Source (type) for output 1 Set type of source for output 1 Internal temperature / Object
temperature
Analog output 1 mode Set output mode for output 1 TCJ
TCK
TCR
TCS
0…5V
0…10V
tristate (disabled)
Source (head) for output 2 Set number for pyrometer module 1..8
Source (type) for output 2 Set type of source for output 2 Internal temperature / Object
temperature
Analog output 2 mode Set output mode for output 2 0…20mA
4…20mA
0…5V
0…10V
tristate (disabled)

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Figure 92: Parameters of the Fieldbus Communicator (exemplary for a STEP7 environment)

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17.2.2.2 Parameters of the Pyrometer Module
Certain characteristics of same pyrometer modules can be parameterized during the configuration.

Parameter Description Setting

Pyrometer number Set the number of pyrometer 1..8
Emissivity * 1000 (0.9  900) 100 … 1100
Transmissivity * 1000 (1.0  1000) 100 … 1000
Averaging time * 0.1s (1s  10) 0 …9990
Peak hold time * 0.1s (1s  10) 0 …9990
Valley hold time * 0.1s (1s  10) 0 …9990
Ambient compensation Ambient compensation control off / via number / via external
input
Ambient temperature in °C /°F device measurement range
Setpoint relay in °C /°F device measurement range
Relay alarm output control off / target temp. / internal
temp.
Laser control off / on / flashing
Message diagnostics alarm The diagnostics information of pyrometer is not message inactive
transferred to the Profinet I/O controller
is transferred to the Profinet I/O controller message active

Figure 93: Parameters of the Pyrometer Module (exemplary for a STEP7 environment)

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17.2.3 Input Data Structure

17.2.3.1 Input Data of Fieldbus Communicator
The input data length is 5 Byte.
Address without offset Length Format Value
0 1 Byte Bit0 Trigger state ( 0 – inactive, 1 – active)
1 4 Byte Real (Big Endian, Motorola) Internal temperature of the station
17.2.3.2 Input Data of Pyrometer Module
The input data length of pyrometer module is 8 Byte.

Address without offset Length Format Value

0 4 Byte Real (Big Endian, Motorola) Object temperature
4 4 Byte Real (Big Endian, Motorola) Internal temperature

17.2.4 Output Data Structure

The pyrometer module provides output data. The output data length of pyrometer module is 3 Byte.
The output data may be used to change the initialization of the device (which was set once at start-up)
when the bus is in data exchange mode.
To do so the following structure is defined:

Address without offset Length Format Value

0 1 Byte Byte (Big Endian, Motorola) Type of parameter
1, 2 2 Byte Integer (Big Endian, Motorola) Parameter

The <Type of parameter> gives the meaning of the following parameters (with the same format as
described in section 17.2.2.2 Parameters of the Pyrometer Module, page 112):

Type of parameter Meaning

0 ignore output data
1 emissivity
2 laser
3 background temperature (for background temperature compensation)
4 averaging time
5 peak hold time
6 valley hold time
7 set point for the relay
If <Type of parameter> is set to 0 then the output data gets ignored. So it should be set to 0 as default.

17.2.5 Diagnostics
The diagnostics information of the fieldbus communicator and the pyrometer modules can be read out
anti-cyclically using standard diagnostics data sets defined in the Profinet IO specification.
Errors occurring when configuring and setting the parameters of the fieldbus communicator and the
connected pyrometer modules as well as external errors are reported by the communicator via channel
specific diagnostic.
In productive data exchange between the I/O controller and the fieldbus communicator, one byte IOPS
process data qualifiers are available for each module providing information of the validity of the

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pyrometer module data (good/ bad). In the event of an error occurs during operation, the problem-
indicator in APDU-Status is set by the communicator and a diagnostic alarm is additionally transmitted.
As part of the diagnosis of the fieldbus communicator, bit 2 indicates a communication error to the
pyrometer module. In this case, a diagnostic interrupt is triggered for the I/O controller.
As part of the diagnosis of the pyrometer module, bit 6 indicates a communication error to the registered
pyrometer module. In this case, a <Station problem-indicator> is sent to the I/O controller.

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18 ASCII Programming
This section explains the system’s ASCII communication protocols. A protocol is the set of commands
that defines all possible communications with the sensor. The commands are described along with their
associated ASCII command characters and related message format information. Use them when writing
custom programs for your applications or when communicating with your sensor using a terminal
program.

18.1 Transfer Modes

There are two possible transfer modes for the digital interface:
Poll Mode: By user-interface control, a parameter will be set or requested.
Burst Mode: A pre-defined data string (“burst string“) will be transferred as fast as possible, as long
as the burst mode is activated. The data will be transferred in one direction only, from
the unit to the user interface.

V=P “P“ starts the Poll mode (allows to request or to set parameters)
V=B “B“ starts the Burst mode (data will be transferred as fast as possible; necessary: data
string definition – “Burst string“)
?X$ gives the burst string parameters while in poll mode
Single Head System:
$=UTIE “$“ sets the parameter combination (“burst string“)
“U“ unit (°C or °F)
“T“ temperature value
“I“ internal temperature of the sensing head
“E“ emissivity
Multiple Head System:
$=U1T1I1E2T2I2E “$“ sets the parameter combination (“burst string“)
“U“ unit (°C or °F)
“1T“ temperature value for sensing head 1
“1I“ internal temperature for sensing head 1
“1E“ emissivity for sensing head 1
“2T“ temperature value for sensing head 2
“2I“ internal temperature for sensing head 2
“2E“ emissivity for sensing head 2
Return from burst mode to poll mode:
If poll mode should activate while burst mode is still active, send a character and within the following
few seconds the command V=P.

18.2 Command Structure

Requesting a parameter (Poll Mode)
?E<CR> “?“ is the command for “Request“
“E“ is the parameter requested
<CR> (carriage return, 0Dh) is closing the request.
Remark: It is possible to close with <CR> <LF>, 0Dh, 0Ah, but not necessary.

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Setting a parameter (Poll Mode)
The parameter will be stored into the device EEPROM.
E=0.975<CR> “E“ is the parameter to be set
“=“ is the command for “set a parameter“
“0.975“ is the value for the parameter
<CR> (carriage return, 0Dh) is closing the request
Remark: It is possible to close with <CR> <LF>, 0Dh, 0Ah, but not necessary.
Device response format:
!E0.975<CR><LF> “!“ is the parameter for “Answer“
“E“ is the parameter
“0.975“ is the value for the parameter
<CR> <LF> (0Dh 0Ah) is closing the answer.
Error message
*Syntax Error “*“ is the character for “Error“

18.3 Addressing
The communication boxes support up to 8 heads. To direct a command to one head among the 8
possible, it is necessary to “address” the head command. Therefore, a number between 1 and 8 is set
prior to the head command.
Up to 32 communication boxes can be connected within an RS485 network. To direct a command to one
box among the 32 possible, it is necessary to „address“ a command. Therefore, a 3-digit number is set
prior the box command.
The common command structure to address heads and boxes is described as the following:
Requesting a parameter
[BOX_ADDRESS]?[HEAD_ADDRESS]COMMAND
Setting a parameter
[BOX_ADDRESS][HEAD_ADDRESS]COMMAND=VALUE
Device response
[BOX_ADDRESS]![HEAD_ADDRESS]COMMANDVALUE
Where:
[BOX_ADDRESS] can be:
1. NOT PRESENT (in case of a system with one or multiple heads connected to a single box).
The command acts on the single box.
2. 0XX (in case of a system with one or multiple heads connected to multiple boxes), where XX
can be from 01 up to 32 as box address.
3. 000 (in case of a system with one or multiple heads connected to multiple boxes), “all-call”
address for all boxes, only for setting parameters (no requests)
[HEAD_ADDRESS] can be:
1. NOT PRESENT (in case of a system with one or multiple heads connected to a single or
multiple boxes). The command acts on the head #1.
2. X, where X can be from 1 up to 8 as address of a head. The command acts on the head #X.
3. NOT PRESENT (in case if a command acts on the box only and not on the head)
e.g. ?XR (system with one box) or 002?XR (multiple boxes, box #2).

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Examples
?2E requests the emissivity for sensing head at address 2 on the single box
2E=0.975 sets the emissivity to 0.975 for sensing head at address 2 on the single box
!2E0.975 sensing head at address 2 confirms the emissivity setting on the single box
017E=0.5 Sets emissivity on head #1 on box 017
0171E=0.5 Sets emissivity on head #1 on box 017
017?E Requests emissivity from head #1 on box 017
017?1E Requests emissivity from head #1 on box 017
Note: A box with the address 000 is a single box and not in multidrop mode.
If a command is transferred, starting with the 3-digit number 000, all boxes (with addresses from 001 to
032) connected will get this command – without to send an answer.
000E=0.5 Sets emissivity on head #1 on all boxes, no answers

18.4 Device Information

This information is factory installed, read only.
Command Description Answer
(Example)
?HI Device name of the Head “HIMI3LTS22“
?HN Serial Number of the Head “HN98123“
?XU Device name of the Box “XUMI3“
?XV Serial Number of the Box “!XV0A0027“
?XH Maximum Temp. Range: e.g. for LT head “!XH0600.0“
?XB Minimum Temp. Range: e.g. for LT head “!XB-040.0“

Table 17: Device Information

18.5 Device Setup

18.5.1 Temperature Calculation
U=C unit for the temperature value
E=0.950 Emissivity setting (Caution: according to the settings for “ES”, see section
18.5.3 Emissivity Setting and Alarm Set points, page 118.)
XG=1.000 Setting for transmission
For the calculation of the temperature value, it is possible to set an offset (relative number to be added
to the temperature value), and a gain value.
DG=1.0000 Gain adjustment for the temperature signal
DO=0 Offset adjustment for the temperature signal
If the ambient temperature is not requested by the internal head temperature, you must set the ambient
temperature values, as follows:
A=250.0 Ambient temperature (example)
AC=1 Control ambient background temp. compensation

18.5.2 Temperature Pre-Processing

The samples from the AD converter (energy values) can be processed before temperature calculation.
The corresponding filter command is <FF>.

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18.5.3 Emissivity Setting and Alarm Set points

The device allows three choices for the emissivity setting and two for the alarm output setting.
ES Selection of the emissivity setting
ES=I Emissivity set by a constant number according to the „E“ command
ES=E Emissivity set by a voltage on FTC1 (analog input)
ES=D Emissivity set by the entries in a table (selected by digital inputs FTC1 – FTC3)
?CE asks for the emissivity value that is actually used for temperature calculation
There are eight entries possible for emissivity setting ① and a related set point (threshold) ②. To be able
to write or read these values, use the following commands:
EP=2 set pointer for table entry, e.g. to line 2 ③
EV=0.600 set the emissivity value for line 2 to 0.600 ④
SV=220.0 set the set point (threshold) for line 2 to 220.0 ⑤

① ②

③
④

Figure 94: Table for Emissivity and Set Points

To activate these emissivity settings, you need to have the 3 external inputs (FTC) connected. According
to the digital combination on the FTC wires, one of the table entries will be activated, see section
7.2 Emissivity (digital), page 42.

18.5.4 Post Processing

The following parameters can be set to determine the post processing mode. See section 8.5 Post
Processing, page 51.
P=5.0 peak hold, hold time: 5 s
F=12.5 valley hold, hold time: 12.5 s
G=10.0 averaging, average time (90%): 10 s
XY=3.0 advanced peak hold, hysteresis: 3 K
XY=-2.0 advanced valley hold, hysteresis: 2 K

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Advanced Peak/Valley Hold with Averaging:
C=250.0 threshold: 250°C
AA=15.0 averaging time (90%): 15 s

18.6 Dynamic Data

All temperature related information is calculated multiple times per second. To request the dynamic
data, the following commands are available:
?T target temperature
?I internal temperature of the sensing head
?XJ internal temperature of the electronics housing
?Q energy value of the infrared temperature
?XT trigger set point (active/inactive) for the FTC3 input
To check for resets (e.g. power shut down), use the command XI. Notice, after a reset, the unit is new
initialized.
?XI asks for the reset status
!XI0 no reset occurred
!XI1 a reset occurred, new initialization of the unit
XI=0 sets the reset status back to 0

18.7 Device Control

18.7.1 Output for the Target Temperature
The signal output can be set to 4 – 20 mA, 0 – 20 mA or V. If current output is activated, the output can
provide a predefined current:
XO2O=4 mode to 4 – 20 mA for output 2
O2O=13.57 output of a constant current at 13.57 mA at output 2
O2O=60 switches back to the temperature controlled output

18.7.2 Analog Output, Scaling

According to the temperature range of the model, it is possible to set a maximum voltage/current value
according to a temperature value (e.g., the maximum current 20 mA shall represent 200°C / 392°F). The
same setting is possible for the minimum value.
H2O=500 the maximum current/voltage value for output 2 is set to 500°C
L2O=0 the minimum current/voltage value for output 2 is set to 0°C
Remark: You cannot set this value for thermocouple output. The minimum span between the maximum
/ minimum settings is 20 K.

18.7.3 Alarm Output

The alarm output (see section 6.4 Alarm Output RELAY, page 39) can be driven by two triggers:
 object temperature
 head ambient temperature
KH=0 no alarm control
KH=1 object temperature drives alarm control
KH=2 head ambient temperature drives alarm control
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KB=1 relay contacts permanently closed
KB=2 relay contacts normally open
KB=3 relay contacts normally closed
XS=125.3 threshold setting to 125.3°C (if U=C is set)

18.7.4 Factory default values

It is possible to reset the unit to the default values.
XF factory default values will be set

18.7.5 Lock Mode

The access to the unit is possible via serial interface (software) and via the direct user input (mode
buttons, LCD display). It is possible to lock the button. This allows the change of parameters to the
unit only via software.

J=L direct user access to button denied

J=U unlocking the button

18.7.6 Mode Setting for the Digital Input FTC3

The digital input FTC3 (see section 7.4 Trigger/Hold, page 44.) can be used as follows:
XN=T FTC3 as trigger
XN=H FTC3 with hold function

18.7.7 Ambient Background Temperature Compensation

To compensate the ambient background temperature, the following modes are available:
AC=0 no compensation
AC=1 compensation with a constant temperature value set with command A.
AC=2 compensation with an external voltage signal at the analog input FTC2 (0 V – 5V
corresponds to low end and high end of temperature range). Current ambient
temperature is readable with command A.
Note: The mode AC = 2 does not function in case of setting the command ES = D!
For more information regarding the ambient background temperature compensation feature, see
section see section 7.3 Ambient Temperature Compensation, page 42.

18.8 Command Set

P ... Poll, B ... Burst, S ... Set, N ... Notification
n ... head number, v ... value, X ... uppercase letter

Description Char Format P B S N Legal Values Factory default Head /

Box
Poll parameter ? ?X  ?T
Set parameter = X=…  BR=115200
Error message * *Syntax error
Acknowledge message ! !BR115200
Burst string format $ ?$ or   TIXJXT
$=nT

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Description Char Format P B S N Legal Values Factory default Head /
Box
Ambient background A nA    °C/°F 23°C H
temp. compensation float
Advanced hold with AA nAA    0 – 999.0 s 000.0s H
average float
Control ambient AC nAC    0 – sensor temp. 0 H
background temp. 1 – via number
compensation 2 – via ext. input
Baud rate RS485 BR BR   9600, 19200 38400, 9600 B
integer 57600, 115200
Burst speed (if V=B) BS BS  5 – 1000 ms 32 B
Advanced hold C nC   300 °C/°F H
threshold
Currently calculated CE nCE  0.1 - 1.1 H
emissivity
Cali Certification Date, CFDT nCFDT  CFDT=yyyymmdd B
Time 32int 32int hhmmss
Cali Certification Low CFLT nCFLT  CFLT=23.0 B
Temp float SourceTemp1
float MeasureTemp1
float SourceTemp2
float MeasureTemp2
float SourceTemp3
float MeasureTemp3
Cali Certification High CFHT nCFHT  CFHT=80.0 B
Temp float SourceTemp1
float MeasureTemp1
float SourceTemp2
float MeasureTemp2
Communication module CM ?CM  0 – no module B
1 – RS485
2 – Profibus
3 – Modbus
4 – reserved
5 – Ethernet
6 – Profinet
Current calculation CS nCS  °C/°F B
setpoint/ relay function
Sensor Gain DG nDG  0.8…1.2 1.0 H
float
Sensor Offset DO nDO  -200°C…+200°C 0°C H
float
Delete Sensor DH nDH  B
Box special DS string   e.g. !DSRAY (read only) Set at B
production
Box Status Code EC EC  hex value of Status Code1 B
16 bit hex

1 Box Status Codes (read only):

Self-test error BIT0

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Description Char Format P B S N Legal Values Factory default Head /
Box
External module EM ?EM  0 – no module B
2 – 2 channels
4 – 4 channels
(analog outputs)
Presel. Emissivity EP nEP  0-7 0 H
Pointer integer
Emissivity Source ES nES   I = Emissivity from Internal I H
integer (by command)
E = Emissivity from
External analog input
(0V - 5V)
D = digital selected FTC1-3
Presel. Emissivity Value EV nEV   0.1 - 1.1 H
float
Valley hold time1 F nF     0.0 - 998.9 s 0.0 s H
float (999 = )
Flicker Filter FF nFF 0…32768 0 (LT, G5) H
integer 3000 (1M, 2M)
Average time2 G nG     0 – 999.0 s 0.0 s H
float
Head Address HA nHA  1–9 B
Connected heads HC string  e.g. !HC – no heads B
!HC1 2 3 7 8
Registered heads HCR string   e.g. !HCR – no heads B
!HCR1 2 3 7 8
HCR=0 –> new registration
Head Status Code HEC nHEC  hex value of Status Code3 H
16 bit hex
Head identification HI ?nHI  ( e.g. !7HIMIXLTS22 set at production H
string )

Box ambient temperature out of range BIT1

Sensing head communication error BIT2
Parameter error BIT3
Register write error BIT4
Analog module error BIT5
Profinet ready BIT6
1 setting average / peak / valley / advanced hold cancels all other hold modes
2 setting average / peak / valley / advanced hold cancels all other hold modes
3 Head Status Codes (read only):

Temperature unit BIT0 // 0 = °C, 1 = °F

Object temperature out of range BIT1 // 1 = out of range
Ambient temperature out of range BIT2 // 1 = out of range
Parameter error for a command BIT3 // 1 = error
Register write error BIT4 // 1 = error
Self-test error BIT5 // 1 = error
Head not connected BIT6 (ab Rev. 2.20, not for Profibus communication boxes)
Ambient temperature compensation BIT7 // 0 = off, 1 = on
Head access error BIT8 (ab Rev. 2.20, not for Profibus communication boxes)
Object temperature out of range BIT9 (ab Rev. 2.20, not for Profibus communication boxes)
Ambient temperature out of range BIT10 (ab Rev. 2.20, not for Profibus communication boxes)
Temperature is over setpoint BIT11 (ab Rev. 2.20, not for Profibus communication boxes)
Self factory default executed BIT12 (ab Rev. 2.20, not for Profibus communication boxes)

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Description Char Format P B S N Legal Values Factory default Head /
Box
Top temperature value H1O float    H1O= –40.0 500°C B
of output 1 (H)1 or H= –40.0
Top temperature value H2O float    H2O= –40.0 500°C B
of output 2
Top temperature H3O float    H3O= –40.0 500°C
value of output 32
Top temperature H4O float    H4O= –40.0 500°C
value of output 43
Laser Control4 HL nHL    0=off, 1=on, 2=flash, 0 H
integer 3=external
Head serial number HN ?nHN   e.g. !nHN98123 set at production H
integer
Head special HS ?nHS string   e.g. !99HSRAY Set at H
production
Head Firmware Revision HV ?nHV  e.g. 1.01 Set in FW H
Restore Head Factory HXF nHXF   H
defaults
Head ambient I ?nI   answer !nI=0099.9 H
float
Switch panel lock J X    L = locked unlocked B
U = unlocked
Relay alarm output K K   0 = off 2 H
control integer 1 = on
2 = Target norm. open
depreciated for MI3 (use 3 = Target norm. closed
the commands KB and 4 = Intern norm. open
KH instead of) 5 = Intern norm. closed
Relay alarm output KB KB   0 = off 2 B
control integer 1 = on
2 = norm. open
3 = norm. closed
Relay alarm output KH nKH   0 = off 1 H
control integer 1 = target temp.
2 = head ambient
Bottom temperature L1O float    L1O= –40.0 or 0°C B
value of output 1 (L)5 L= –40.0
Bottom temperature L2O float    L2O= –40.0 0°C B
value of output 2
Bottom temperature L3O float    L3O= –40.0 0°C
value of output 36
Bottom temperature L4O float    L4O= –40.0 0°C
value of output 47

1 for MI3COMM only

2 for MI3MCOMMA only
3 for MI3MCOMMA only
4 for MI3100 heads only
5 for MI3COMM only
6 for MI3MCOMMA only
7 for MI3MCOMMA only

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Description Char Format P B S N Legal Values Factory default Head /
Box
Output 1 source O1O O1O=v,   v – float value O1O=1I B
(O)1 or nT, n – head number
or nI if v = 60 – controlled by
head 1(O1O=1T)
Output 2 source O2O O2O=v,   v – float value O2O=1T B
or nT, n – head number
or nI if v = 60 – controlled by
head 1(O2O=1I)
Output 3 source2 O3O O3O=v,   v – float value O3O=1I
or nT, n – head number
or nI if v = 60 – controlled
by head 1 (O3O=1I)
Output 4 source3 O4O O4O=v,   v – float value O4O=1I
or nT, n – head number
or nI if v = 60 – controlled
by head 1(O4O=1I)
Peak hold time4 P nP     0.0 - 998.9s 0.0s H
float (999 = )
Power / AD value Q ?nQ  H
Presel. Setpoint SV nSV  500°C H
float
Target temperature T ?nT   answer !nT=0099.9 H
float

Get Analog Input 1 TV1I ?TV1I  0 – 5V B

Get Analog Input 2 TV2I ?TV2I  0 – 5V B
Temperature Unit U X     C/F C B/H
Poll / Burst mode V V=P   P=poll B=burst poll mode B
Command counter W ?W   1 – 0x7FFF (repeat) 1 B
Set to 1 when V=P
Burst string contents X$ ?X$  B
Multidrop Address XA 0nn    000 – 032 000 B
(000 --> single unit mode)
Profibus / Modbus XAS n    0 – 125 (Profibus) 0 (Profibus) B
Address 1 – 247(Modbus) 1(Modbus)
Device Bottom range XB ?nXB   answer !nXB=10.0 H
limit float
Restore Box Factory XF  except address B
defaults
Transmission XG float    0.1 – 1.0 1.0 H
Device High range limit XH ?nXH   read only H
float

1 for MI3COMM only

2 for MI3MCOMMA only
3 for MI3MCOMMA only
4 setting average / peak / valley / advanced hold cancels all other hold modes

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Description Char Format P B S N Legal Values Factory default Head /
Box
Sensor initialization XI  1 after reset 1 B
0 if XI=0
Box Temperature XJ float   (C/F) B
FTC3 trigger/hold XN nXN  T = trigger, H = hold T H
analog Output 1 mode XO1O XO1O=v   0 – 0...20 mA2 XO1O=9 for B
(XO)1 (XO=v) 4 – 4...20 mA communication
5 – TCJ3 box (metal)
6 – TCK XO1O=99 for
7– TCR communication
8 – TCS box 6TE, analog
9 – 0...5 V
10 – 0...10 V
99 – disable (tristate)
analog Output 2 mode XO2O XO2O=v   0 – 0...20 mA XO2O=4 for B
4 – 4...20 mA communication
9 – 0...5 V box (metal)
10 – 0...10 V XO1O=99 for
99 – disable (tristate) communication
box 6TE, analog
analog Output 3 mode4 XO3O XO3O=v   0 – 0...20 mA XO3O=99 for B
4 – 4...20 mA communication
9 – 0...5 V box 6TE, analog
10 – 0...10 V
99 – disable (tristate)
analog Output 4 mode5 XO4O XO4O=v   0 – 0...20 mA XO4O=99 for B
4 – 4...20 mA communication
9 – 0...5 V box 6TE, analog
10 – 0...10 V
99 – disable (tristate)
Box Firmware Revision XR ?XR  e.g. 1.01 Set in FW B
Setpoint relay function XS nXS   °C/°F 500°C H
float
Trigger XT ?XT    0 = inactive, 1 = active 0 B
Unit identification XU ?XU  e.g. !XUMI3COMM set at production
Serial number XV ?XV  e.g. !XV98123 set at production B
Advanced hold XY nnnn   H
hysterese
Timer counter (if V=B) Z $=..Z.. -  0 – 9999 ms (repeat) -- B
Indicates the Burst
speed 6

1 for MI3COMM only

2 Mode 0 and 4 for MI3MCOMMA only
3 Mode 5 to 8 for MI3COMM only
4 for MI3MCOMMA only
5 for MI3MCOMMA only
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18.8.1 ASCII Commands for Ethernet and Profinet

Description Char Format P B S N Legal Values Factory default Head /

Box
IP address IP   192.xxx.xxx.xxx 192.168.42.130 B 2.19

(Ethernet)
0.0.0.0
(Profinet)
Net Mask NM   255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0 B 2.19

(Ethernet)
0.0.0.0
(Profinet)
Gateway GW   192.xxx.xxx.xxx 192.x.x.x B 2.19

(Ethernet)
0.0.0.0
(Profinet)
MAC address MAC  001d8d 1xxxxx 00:1d:8d:10:00:14 B 2.19

(read only) (Ethernet)

00:1d:8d:10:00:1f
(Profinet)
PORT address PORT   0 – 65535 (TCP/IP only) 6363 B 2.19

(Ethernet only)
DHCP on/off IPU   0 – off 0 B 2.19

(Ethernet only) 1 - on
Data logging on/off DL   0 – off 0 B 2.19

(Ethernet only) 1 - on
Data logging interval DLI   1 – 2097120 s 1s B 2.19

(Ethernet only)
Get Ethernet FW ETV  String, 4 char 1.00 B 2.19

Version
Reset Ethernet module RSE  B 2.19

TCP/IP time out interval TTI TTI=0   1…240 s 120 B 2.20

0 … infinitely
Web Server on/off 1 WS ?WS   0 - off, 1 - on 1 B 2.20

Table 18: Command Set

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19.1 Determination of Emissivity
Emissivity is a measure of an object’s ability to absorb and emit infrared energy. It can have a value
between 0 and 1.0. For example a mirror has an emissivity of < 0.1, while the so-called “Blackbody“
reaches an emissivity value of 1.0. If a higher than actual emissivity value is set, the output will read
low, provided the target temperature is above its ambient temperature. For example, if you have set
0.95 and the actual emissivity is 0.9, the temperature reading will be lower than the true temperature.
An object’s emissivity can be determined by one of the following methods:
1. Determine the actual temperature of the material using an RTD (PT100), a thermocouple, or any
other suitable contact temperature method. Next, measure the object’s temperature and adjust
emissivity setting until the correct temperature value is reached. This is the correct emissivity
for the measured material.
2. For relatively low temperatures (up to 260°C / 500°F) place a plastic sticker (e.g.
XXXRPMACED) on the object to be measured. This sticker should be large enough to cover the
target spot. Next, measure the sticker’s temperature using an emissivity setting of 0.95. Finally,
measure the temperature of an adjacent area on the object and adjust the emissivity setting
until the same temperature is reached. This is the correct emissivity for the measured material.
3. If possible, apply flat black paint to a portion of the surface of the object. The emissivity of the
paint is 0.95. Next, measure the temperature of the painted area using an emissivity setting of
0.95. Finally, measure the temperature of an adjacent area on the object and adjust the emissivity
until the same temperature is reached. This is the correct emissivity for the measured material.

19.2 Typical Emissivity Values

The following table provides a brief reference guide for determining emissivity and can be used when
one of the above methods is not practical. Emissivity values shown in the table are only approximate,
since several parameters may affect the emissivity of a material. These include the following:
 Temperature
 Angle of measurement
 Geometry (plane, concave, convex)
 Thickness
 Surface quality (polished, rough, oxidized, sandblasted)
 Spectral range of measurement
 Transmission (e.g. thin films plastics)

To optimize surface temperature measurements, consider the following guidelines:

 Determine the object’s emissivity using the instrument which is also to be used for temperature
measurements.
 Avoid reflections by shielding the object from surrounding temperature sources.
 For higher temperature objects, use instruments with the shortest wavelength possible.
 For translucent materials such as plastic foils or glass, assure that the background is uniform
and lower in temperature than the object.
 Mount the instrument perpendicular to the surface, if possible. In all cases, do not exceed angles
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Material Emissivity
1 µm 1.6 µm 5 µm 8 – 14 µm
Aluminum
Unoxidized 0.1-0.2 0.02-0.2 0.02-0.2 0.02-0.1
Oxidized 0.4 0.4 0.2-0.4 0.2-0.4
Alloy A3003, 0.4
0.4 0.3
Oxidized
Roughened 0.2-0.8 0.2-0.6 0.1-0.4 0.1-0.3
Polished 0.1-0.2 0.02-0.1 0.02-0.1 0.02-0.1
Brass
Polished 0.1-0.3 0.01-0.05 0.01-0.05 0.01-0.05
Burnished 0.3 0.3
Oxidized 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5
Chromium 0.4 0.4 0.03-0.3 0.02-0.2
Oxidized
Copper
Polished 0.03 0.03 0.03
Roughened 0.05-0.2 0.05-0.15 0.05-0.1
Oxidized 0.2-0.8 0.2-0.9 0.5-0.8 0.4-0.8
Gold 0.3 0.01-0.1 0.01-0.1 0.01-0.1
Haynes
Alloy 0.5-0.9 0.6-0.9 0.3-0.8 0.3-0.8
Inconel
Oxidized 0.4-0.9 0.6-0.9 0.6-0.9 0.7-0.95
Sandblasted 0.3-0.4 0.3-0.6 0.3-0.6 0.3-0.6
polished 0.2-0.5 0.25 0.15 0.15
Iron
Oxidized 0.4-0.8 0.5-0.8 0.6-0.9 0.5-0.9
Unoxidized 0.35 0.1-0.3 0.05-0.25 0.05-0.2
Rusted 0.6-0.9 0.5-0.8 0.5-0.7
Molten 0.35 0.4-0.6
Iron, Cast
Oxidized 0.7-0.9 0.7-0.9 0.65-0.95 0.6-0.95
Unoxidized 0.35 0.3 0.25 0.2
Molten 0.35 0.3-0.4 0.2-0.3 0.2-0.3
Iron, Wrought
Dull 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9
Lead
Polished 0.35 0.05-0.2 0.05-0.2 0.05-0.1
Rough 0.65 0.6 0.4 0.4
Oxidized 0.3-0.7 0.2-0.7 0.2-0.6
Magnesium 0.3-0.8 0.05-0.3 0.03-0.15 0.02-0.1
Mercury 0.05-0.15 0.05-0.15 0.05-0.15
Molybdenum
Oxidized 0.5-0.9 0.4-0.9 0.3-0.7 0.2-0.6
Unoxidized 0.25-0.35 0.1-0.35 0.1-0.15 0.1

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Material Emissivity
1 µm 1.6 µm 5 µm 8 – 14 µm
Monel (Ni-Cu) 0.3 0.2-0.6 0.1-0.5 0.1-0.14
Oxidized 0.7-0.9
Nickel
Oxidized 0.8-0.9 0.4-0.7 0.3-0.6 0.2-0.5
Electrolytic 0.2-0.4 0.1-0.3 0.1-0.15 0.05-0.15
Platinum
Black 0.95 0.9 0.9
Silver 0.02 0.02 0.02
Steel
Cold-Rolled 0.8-0.9 0.8-0.9 0.8-0.9 0.7-0.9
Ground Sheet 0.5-0.7 0.4-0.6
Polished Sheet 0.35 0.25 0.1 0.1
Molten 0.35 0.25-0.4 0.1-0.2
Oxidized 0.8-0.9 0.8-0.9 0.7-0.9 0.7-0.9
Stainless 0.35 0.2-0.9 0.15-0.8 0.1-0.8
Tin (Unoxidized) 0.25 0.1-0.3 0.05 0.05
Titanium
Polished 0.5-0.75 0.3-0.5 0.1-0.3 0.05-0.2
Oxidized 0.6-0.8 0.5-0.7 0.5-0.6
Tungsten 0.05-0.5 0.03
Polished 0.35-0.4 0.1-0.3 0.05-0.25 0.03-0.1
Zinc
Oxidized 0.6 0.15 0.1 0.1
Polished 0.5 0.05 0.03 0.02

Tab. 19: Typical Emissivity Values for Metals

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NON-METALS
Material Emissivity

1 µm 1.6 µm 5 µm 8 – 14 µm
Asbestos 0.9 0.9 0.95
Asphalt 0.95 0.95
Basalt 0.7 0.7
Carbon
Unoxidized 0.8-0.95 0.8-0.9 0.8-0.9
Graphite 0.8-0.9 0.7-0.9 0.7-0.8
Carborundum 0.9 0.9
Ceramic 0.4 0.8-0.95 0.95
Clay 0.85-0.95 0.95
Coke 0.95-1.00 0.95-1.00 0.95-1.00 0.95-1.00
Concrete 0.65 0.9 0.95
Cloth 0.95 0.95
Glass
Plate 0.98 0.85
“Gob” 0.9
Gravel 0.95 0.95
Gypsum 0.4-0.97 0.8-0.95
Ice 0.98
Limestone 0.4-0.98 0.98
Paint (non-al.) 0.9-0.95
Paper (any color) 0.95 0.95
Plastic, opaque at 500
0.95 0.95
µm thickness (20 mils)
Rubber 0.9 0.95
Sand 0.9 0.9
Snow 0.9
Soil 0.9-0.98
Water 0.93
Wood, Natural 0.9-0.95 0.9-0.95

Tab. 20: Typical Emissivity Values for Non-Metals

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