Scientech H410 Vector - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents:
Detector Operating Parameters: ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
CE Mark Certification: .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Environmental Requirements:.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Vector™ H410 Indicator Specifications:................................................................................................................................................... 5
Absorption of HD Absorbing Material: ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Vector™ Pyroelectric Detector Specifications: ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Astral™ Calorimeter Specifications: ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Large Aperture (100mm & 200mm) Calorimeter Specifications: ............................................................................................................. 8
Astral™ Photodiode Detector Specifications: ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Unpacking:................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Changing or Installing Batteries: ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Quick Setup: ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
1. Turn On the Meter:..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2. Turn the Analog Needle On or Off (does not apply to the H410D): .......................................................................................... 10
3. Zero the Analog Needle (does not apply to the H410D): ........................................................................................................... 10
4. Connect a Detector:.................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5. Select a Range: ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
6. Select a Mode:............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
7. Take your measurement: ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Operating Procedures:.............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Using the H410 with Vector  Pyroelectric Detectors:............................................................................................................................ 11
1. To Turn On the Meter: ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
2. Turn the Analog Needle On or Off (does not apply to the H410D): .......................................................................................... 12
3. Zero the Analog Needle (does not apply to the H410D): ........................................................................................................... 12
4. To Connect a Pyroelectric Detector: .......................................................................................................................................... 12
5. To Configure the H410 for a Pyroelectric Detector: .................................................................................................................. 12
6. To Select a Range:...................................................................................................................................................................... 13
7. To Select a Measurement Mode:................................................................................................................................................ 13
A. To Measure Energy (J):.................................................................................................................................................. 13
B. To Measure Average Energy (J AVG):.......................................................................................................................... 14
C. To Measure Average Power (W): .................................................................................................................................. 14
8. To Measure a Statistical Run of Energy Pulses:......................................................................................................................... 14
9. To Perform a Transfer Calibration: ............................................................................................................................................ 15
10. Attenuation Factors: ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
11. Time Out: ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Correcting Pyroelectric Detector Operating Parameters for Use at Different Wavelengths: ................................................................... 17
Using the H410 with Astral  Series or Large Aperture Calorimeters .................................................................................................... 18
1. To Turn On the Meter: ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
2. Turn the Analog Needle On or Off (does not apply to the H410D): .......................................................................................... 18
3. Zero the Analog Needle (does not apply to the H410D): ........................................................................................................... 18
4. To Connect a Calorimeter: ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
5. To Configure the H410 for a Calorimeter: ................................................................................................................................. 18
6. To Select a Range:...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
7. To Select a Measurement Mode:................................................................................................................................................ 20
A. To Measure Energy (J):.................................................................................................................................................. 21
B. To Measure Power (W):................................................................................................................................................. 21
8. To Measure a Statistical Run of Single Shot Energy Pulses: ..................................................................................................... 21
9. Attenuation Factors: ................................................................................................................................................................... 22
10. Time Out: ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Correcting Astral  Series HD Calorimeters Operating Parameters for Use at Different Wavelengths: ................................................. 23
Using the H410 with Astral  Photodiode Detectors:.............................................................................................................................. 24
1. To Turn On the Meter: ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
2. Turn the Analog Needle On or Off (does not apply to the H410D): .......................................................................................... 24
3. Zero the Analog Needle (does not apply to the H410D): ........................................................................................................... 24
4. To Connect a Photodiode Detector: ........................................................................................................................................... 24
5. To Configure the H410 for a Photodiode Detector: ................................................................................................................... 24
6. To Select a Wavelength:............................................................................................................................................................. 25
7. To Select a Range:...................................................................................................................................................................... 25
8. Attenuation Factors: ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
9. Time Out: ................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Calibration of Astral  Calorimeters Using Electric Substitution Heating: ............................................................................................. 27