Carolina NeuLog Infared Thermometer User Manual
Neulog infrared temperature sensor guide
NEULOG INFRARED TEMPERATURE SENSOR GUIDE
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NUL-235
The NeuLog infrared temperature sensor can be used for any science experiment or
activity which requires accurate temperature measurements such as in the fields of
physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, etc.
The sensor comes pre-calibrated so you can start experimentation right out of the box
using any of the following guides.
Using the infrared temperature sensor over the standard temperature sensor and
surface temperature sensor has several advantages:
Can safely take measurements of hazardous materials from a distance.
Has no probe which can react with chemicals.
Greater flexibility of use.
Very precise measuring zone means you can reliably measure the
temperature of a specific point instead of a larger area.
Great for outdoor experiments.
Just a few of the thousands of possible experimental subjects that can be done with
the NUL-235 sensors are: exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions,
metabolism, heat and energy transfer, human temperature changes, effects of heat on
enzyme function, weather studies, material thermal conductance properties, and many
more.
The infrared temperature sensor uses the following units of measure:
Celsius: The SI (International System of Units) unit of temperature.
Fahrenheit: The temperature measurement unit of the English System
commonly used in the United States.
Infrared light:
Infrared light (radiation) is emitted from moving molecules inside of bodies with a
temperature above absolute zero (0 K). This phenomenon is called “black body
radiation”. When the temperature of an object increases the molecules inside move
much more rapidly and more infrared radiation is released.
How the infrared temperature sensor works:
On the top of the NeuLog infrared temperature sensor is a metallic lens which focuses
infrared light from an object onto an internal detector called a thermopile. The
thermopile acts as a heat-sink as it collects infrared radiation. An electrical current
runs through the thermopile and as more heat is absorbed more resistance is
produced. The resistance is measured and easily converted into a temperature
reading.
How to use the infrared temperature sensor:
For instructions on connecting the sensor to computers, tablets, smartphones, or the
NeuLog Viewer please review the following sections.
After you have connected your NeuLog infrared sensor to the smart device of your
choosing:
1.
Locate the metallic lens on the top of the infrared sensor. (This is where
infrared radiation is detected).
2.
Direct the metallic lens towards the target you want to measure, it can be
either a solid or liquid.
3.
The sensor works over very long distances, however detecting small objects
from far away can be tricky so you may need to measure from a closer
distance.
Quick start procedure:
PC or Mac Computer
Materials needed:
A USB to mini USB cable (which comes with the USB-200)
Your infrared temperature sensor needs to be connected to a USB-200 module. The
USB-200 module then connects to a computer via a USB to mini-USB cable. Please
note that you cannot plug the infrared temperature sensor directly into the computer.
Resident PC software and browser based software can be downloaded for free at
www.NeuLog.com/dowload as well as a full software user guide. Note: Make sure not
to download and install both types of software, they will conflict on the computer.