Neoptix Nomad Portable Fiber Optic Thermometer

Nomad Portable Fiber Optic Thermometer

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Battery operated
Data logging on SD cards
-200 to 300°C range
RS-232 COM link
Large LCD display
No gage factor or calibration
Accuracy of ± 0.5°C

A portable single-channel fiber optic signal conditioner for temperature measurement
in energy, industrial and laboratory applications.

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The Neoptix Nomad™ offers impressive versatility. Battery operated for maximum user freedom, this single-channel instrument allows you to freely move from one area to another to measure temperatures at various critical sensing points.

The Nomad runs on standard AA type alkaline or rechargeable batteries, providing power for at least 5 hours of continuous use. Nomad also comes with a universal power supply.

The Nomad comes with a built-in flash card datalogging feature allowing user to save collected data directly onto high capacity SD flash card. SD cards of up to 1 GB capacity are supported. You can use as many SD cards as you wish, one for each project! Then, access the collected data through any PC equipped with a flash card reader. Nomad also feature the SnapLog feature which allows recording of one temperature point with time stamp everytime the SnapLog key is pressed.

The Nomad features a 160 x 160 pixels large LCD display with a LED backlight. It provides Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature readings that are well contrasted in any conditions.

The Nomad icon-driven user interface is built around a polyvalent six-button ruggedized keypad. All fonctions are accessible through the display menu, including data logging on SD card, instrument setup and configuration, and Expert mode. Datalogging sessions can also be viewed directly on the display.

This multi-purpose instrument comes with a built-in RS-232 interface for remote interfacing. The instrument is a perfect match to Neoptix NeoLink ™ control PC software. Moreover, all system’s features are accessible through ASCII commands, facilitating the development of custom routines or proprietary drivers by users.

Member of Neoptix’s complete line of fiber-optic sturdy thermometers, which have been in use for more than 10 years, the Nomad is a valuable monitoring tool for a wide range of applications in energy, industrial and research activities, such as hot spot monitoring inside power transformers during manufacturing and heat runs. It has also been used in various high voltage applications and MW/RF heating applications.

Its accuracy and high degree of sensitivity to temperature changes makes it a natural choice for a wide variety of applications. Moreover, the Neoptix field proven sensors are interchangeable and no calibration or inconvenient gage factors are required when changing sensors. The Nomad comes with a complete one-year international warranty and is backed by Neoptix “48-hours Service” policy.

GENERAL

Model name:
Nomad™ Signal Conditioner
Number of channel:
Single-channel instrument
Resolution:
0.1°C
Accuracy:
±0.5°C or 1 % FS
Sampling rate:
5 Hz
Upgradability - Firmware:
Flash ROM upgradeable through serial communication
Display:
53 mm X 53 mm (3” diag.) graphic matrix display, 160 x 160 pixels, transflective display, yellow-green LED backlight
Units:
User selectable, Metric or Imperial
Data logging memory:
Temperature plus time and date stamp in ASCII format on removeable SD flash card
Data logging rate:
Logging sessions with user selectable rate from 1 second to 1 hour
SnapLog™ feature: Save one datapoint logging and time stamp when SnapLog key is pressed
Temperature measurement range:
-80 to 300°C (-112 to 572°F); Cryogenic range available (down to 20 Kelvin)

COMMUNICATION AND I/O

Operating Mode:
Front panel keypad, Neoptix™ NeoLink™ PC Software or RS-232 ASCII commands
Communication (hardware):
RS-232; RS-485 optional
Communication protocols:
ASCII (over RS-232 or RS-485)

MECHANICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating temperature:
-20 to 55°C (0 to 150°F)
Storage temperature:
-30 to 70°C (0 to 160°F), non-condensing
Form factor:
Handheld Unit, Anodized aluminum extrusion and heavy duty die cast top and bottom end caps painted with textured black powder paint (RAL 9005)
Enclosure protection:
IP 54 standard
Connectors:
- Optical: One ST connector
- Serial: DB-9
- Power-in: Power jack connector
- SD card: Push-to-eject card slot on top panel
- Batteries: Battery access port on bottom side
Dimensions:
Width: 118 mm ; Height: 180 mm; Depth: 37 mm
Weight:
550 grams (without batteries)

POWER

Power requirements:
6 VDC power-in or 4x AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries
Power consumption:
1.25 Watts

OTHER

Probes compatibility:
Compatible with all of Neoptix GaAs fiber optic temperature probes and transducers
Also compatible with former Nortech-Fibronic, Inc. probes and all GaAs-based probes
Warranty
One-year complete international warranty; Extended warranty available

ORDERING CODE:
NMD

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