M390S

Blackbody Calibration Source

MANUAL
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Part No 511-0001-01- EN
Revision A
August 2014
Contents

1 General Information...................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Information about the user manual..................................................................... 5
1.1.1 Legend ................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Safety ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Additional M390 Safety Notifications ................................................................. 5
1.3 Limit of Liability and Warranty ............................................................................ 6
1.4 Unpacking the Instrument .................................................................................... 6
1.5 Service Request, Repair, or Support ..................................................................... 6
1.6 Shipments to LumaSense for Repair .................................................................... 7
1.7 Transport, Packing, Storage .................................................................................. 7
1.8 Disposal / decommissioning ................................................................................. 7

2 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Description............................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Technical Data ..................................................................................................... 10

3 Installation................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Installing the M390 ............................................................................................. 11
3.2 Water and Purge Gas Supply Requirements ...................................................... 11
3.2.1 Water ................................................................................................................. 11
3.2.2 Purge Gas........................................................................................................... 11

4 Operation ..................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Starting Up........................................................................................................... 13
4.1.1 Front Panel Push Buttons .................................................................................. 13
4.2 Changing the Setpoint ........................................................................................ 13
4.2.1 Other Controller Modes .................................................................................... 14
4.3 Shutting Down .................................................................................................... 14
4.4 Changing Temperature Units .............................................................................. 14
4.5 Setting Serial Communications .......................................................................... 15
4.5.1 RS485 Option ..................................................................................................... 16
4.6 PID Tuning Constants .......................................................................................... 17
4.7 Controller Calibration ......................................................................................... 17
4.8 Switch Comm Mode from Ei Bisync to Modbus ................................................. 19

5 Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 21
5.1 Cavity Life ............................................................................................................ 21
5.2 Safety Interlocks.................................................................................................. 21
5.3 Periodic Inspections ............................................................................................ 21
5.3.1 Pyrometer Alignment Check ............................................................................. 21
5.4 Furnace Core Disassembly .................................................................................. 22
5.5 Fuse Locations ..................................................................................................... 23
5.6 Cleaning ............................................................................................................... 24

Index .................................................................................................................................. 25

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Appendix A: Drawings ...................................................................................................... 27

Appendix B: ASCII/BASIC ................................................................................................... 30

Appendix C: Declaration of Conformance ....................................................................... 32

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1 General Information

1.1 Information about the user manual

Congratulations on choosing the high quality and highly efficient Mikron blackbody.
This manual provides important information about the instrument and can be used as a work of
reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your blackbody. It is important that you
carefully read the information contained in this manual and follow all safety procedures before
you install or operate the instrument.
To avoid handling errors, keep this manual in a location where it will be readily accessible.
1.1.1 Legend
Note: The note symbol indicates tips and useful information in this manual. All notes
should be read to effectively operate the instrument.
Attention: This sign indicates special information which is necessary for correct
operation.

Warnings and Cautions: The general warnings and cautions symbol signifies the
potential for bodily harm or damage to equipment.

1.2 Safety
This manual provides important information on safely installing and operating the
M390S blackbody. Several sections of this manual provide safety warnings to avert danger.
These safety warnings are specified with a warning symbol. You must read and understand the
contents of this manual before operating the instrument even if you have used similar
instruments or have already been trained by the manufacturer.
It is also important to continually pay attention to all labels and markings on the instrument and
to keep the labels and markings in a permanent readable condition.

Warning: The blackbody is only to be used as described in this manual. It is

recommended that you only use accessories provided by the manufacturer.

1.2.1 Additional M390S Safety Notifications

1. This M390S may not be used for any purpose other than the function for which it was
designed, namely, a high temperature blackbody radiance temperature source.
2. If the power cable requires replacement, replace only with equal, approved cable.
3. Cabinet covers may be removed while in operation if required for trouble shooting only.
DANGER -- High voltages and currents are present inside the enclosure.
4. Do not look into the blackbody cavity when temperatures are above 1100 °C. Temporary
flash blindness can occur at temperatures > 1200 °C assuming the eye blink response of
0.15s. Permanent eye damage could occur if you continuously stare at blackbody
temperatures about 1200 °C without protection. (Calculations suggest that permanent
damage would not occur with 0.15s blink exposure at 3000 °C.)
5. Do not attempt to operate with any of the safety features bypassed or disconnected.

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 Warning: DO NOT USE NITROGEN (N2) FOR PURGE GAS. AT HIGH TEMPERATURES,
CYNIDE GAS COULD BE GENERATED.

1.3 Limit of Liability and Warranty

All general information and notes for handling, maintaining, and cleaning this instrument are
offered according to the best of our knowledge and experience.
All Mikron blackbodies from LumaSense Technologies have a regionally effective warranty
period. Please check our website at http://info.LumaSenseinc.com/warranty for up-to-date
warranty information. This warranty covers manufacturing defects and faults which arise during
operation, only if they are the result of defects caused by LumaSense Technologies.
The warranty is VOID if the instrument is disassembled, tampered with, altered, or otherwise
damaged without prior written consent from LumaSense Technologies; or if considered by
LumaSense Technologies to be abused or used in abnormal conditions.

1.4 Unpacking the Instrument

The M390S is shipped on a wood pallet and crate.
1. Remove the four crate side panels and top panel by removing the black Phillips flat head
retaining screws.
2. Remove the plastic packing wrap and pads. Check for any visible damage.
3. Remove the M390S Cabinet two side panels by removing two screws on each side panel,
sliding the panel up and out.
4. Remove the accessory packages from within the M390S.
5. With help, carefully lift and remove the M390S from the pallet. Prevent severe shocks.
The M390S is equipped with casters for mobility.
6. Check all materials in the container against the enclosed packing list.

Note: LumaSense Technologies cannot be responsible for shortages against the

packing list unless a claim is immediately filed with the carrier. Final claim and
negotiations with the carrier must be completed by the customer.

7. Save all packing materials, including the carrier’s identification codes, until you have
inspected all components and find that there is no obvious or hidden damage.

Note: Before shipment, each instrument is assembled, calibrated, and tested at the
LumaSense Factory. If you note any damage or suspect damage, immediately contact
the carrier and LumaSense Technologies, Inc.

1.5 Service Request, Repair, or Support

Contact LumaSense Technologies Technical Support in case of a malfunction or service request.
Provide clearly stated details of the problem as well as the instrument model nµmber and serial
nµmber. Upon receipt of this information, Technical Support will attempt to locate the fault
and, if possible, solve the problem over the telephone.
If Technical Support concludes that the instrument must be returned to LumaSense Technologies
for repair, they will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) nµmber.

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Return the instrument upon receipt of the RMA nµmber, transportation prepaid. Clearly
indicate the assigned RMA nµmber on the shipping package exterior. Refer to Section 1.6,
Shipments to LumaSense for Repair, for shipping instructions.
Technical Support can be contacted by telephone or email:
Santa Clara, California
Telephone: +1 408 727 1600 or +1 800 631 0176
Email: support@LumaSenseinc.com
Frankfurt, Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 69 97373 0
Email: eusupport@LumaSenseinc.com
Erstein, France
Telephone +33 (0)3 88 98 98 01
Email: eusupport@LumaSenseinc.com

1.6 Shipments to LumaSense for Repair

All RMA shipments of LumaSense Technologies instruments are to be prepaid and insured by
LumaSense assigned shipper. For overseas customers, ship units air-freight, priority one.
The instrument must be shipped in the original packing container or its equivalent. LumaSense
Technologies is not responsible for freight damage to instruments that are improperly packed.
Contact us to obtain an RMA nµmber (if one has not already been assigned by Technical
Support). Clearly indicate the assigned RMA nµmber on the shipping package exterior.
Send RMA Shipments to your nearest technical service center:

Santa Clara, California Frankfurt, Germany

LumaSense Technologies, Inc.
3301 Leonard Court
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Telephone: +1 408 727 1600
+1 800 631 0176
Email: support@LumaSenseinc.com
LumaSense Technologies GmbH
Kleyerstr. 90
60326 Frankfurt
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0)69-97373 0
Email: eusupport@LumaSenseinc.com

1.7 Transport, Packing, Storage

With faulty shipping, the instrument can be damaged or destroyed. To transport or store the
instrument, please use the original box or a box padded with sufficient shock-absorbing
material. For storage in hµmid areas or shipment overseas, the device should be placed in
welded foil (ideally along with silica gel) to protect it from hµmidity.
The blackbody is designed for a storage temperature of -20 to 80 °C with non-condensing
conditions. Storing the instrument out of these conditions can cause damage or result in
malfunction of the blackbody.

1.8 Disposal / decommissioning

Inoperable Mikron blackbodies must be disposed of in compliance with local regulations for
electro or electronic material.

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2 Introduction

2.1 Description
The M390 series are high temperature blackbody calibrators that can produce a very high
temperature, high emissivity targets, and at the same time stabilize at the required temperature
within a few minutes of switch-on. The cavity is a graphite tube target which is available with a
16mm (.625") diameter, or optionally 25mm (1.00") or 38mm (1.5”) aperture with an effective
emissivity of 0.995. Target is sensed by a rapid response LumaSense infrared fiber optic
thermometer which drives a PID controller to regulate the target temperature precisely to the
desired value. The controller is mounted on the calibration source and remote set point
programming may be achieved via an RS422/485 communication port.

Blackbody Exit
Aperture

Alarms
Flow Meter

Main Power

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2.2 Technical Data
This Model Model Temperature Range
[] M390-S 600 to 3000 °C (1110 to 5430 °F) Custom split design

Accuracy: ±0.25% of reading ±1 C

Cavity:
Source Diameter:
Emissivity:
Cooling:
Cooling Inlet Pressure:
Purge Gas:
Purge Gas Inlet Pressure:
Heating Element Type:
Temperature Sensor:
Method of Control:
Remote Set Point:
Warm-up Time:
Operating Ambient Temp.:
Operating Ambient
Humidity:
Power Requirements:
Power Connector:
Dimensions:
Blackbody Enclosure:
Controller:
Maximum Weight:
Closed end graphite tube 150 mm (6.0") long with 64 mm (2.50")
heated length
25 mm (1.00")
0.995 ± 0.003
Water cooled. Standard hose connection on rear, 3 lpm (1 gpm)
90 PSI maximum
Customer is responsible to provide pressure safety valves at inlet
and outlet. Outlet (drain) must not be blocked.
Argon High Purity (99.99% pure)
25 PSI maximum. Customer is responsible to provide over
pressure safety valves at inlet
Graphite tube argon gas purge, 80 lph (4-8 cfh)
Mikron "Infraducer"
Digital PID Controller
RS422 serial communication output
5 minutes from ambient to 2300 °C
0 C to 44 C (32 F to 110 F)
0 to 90% RH non-condensing
[ ] 208 or [ ] 220 or [ ] 240 VAC ±10% [ ]50 [ ]60Hz
[ ] 15 kVA [ ] 24 kVA (specified at time of order)
Customer supplied.
[ ] 15kVA Must use plug that complies with IEC-309 at 75 Amps at 220VAC
[ ] 24kVA Must use plug that complies with IEC-309 at125 Amps at 220VAC
34.5” (87.6 cm) H x 22” (55.9 cm) W x 38.5” (97.8 cm) D
19” Rack mount, 7” (17.8 cm) H x 18” (46 cm) D.
182 kgs (400 lbs)

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3 Installation

3.1 Installing the M390S

To install the M390S:
1. Allow the M390 to warm-up to room temperature for at least 2 hours after unpacking
and prior to applying power to remove any condensation.
2. Connect the power cable with IEC-309 at the VAC to the power cable supplied with the
M390S.
3. Connect the power cable to a VAC service that matches the power requirement
specification noted in the SPECIFICATION section and on the SPECIFICATION LABEL
located on the rear of the M390S.
4. Connect the inlet water hoses to a 80 psi city or other clean water supply. The Customer
is responsible to provide pressure safety relief valves at inlet and outlet.
5. Connect the outlet water hose to an open drain. Outlet (drain) must not be blocked.
6. Connect the gas purge to a pre-purified Argon gas tank. The Customer is responsible to
provide pressure safety relief valves at inlet.
7. Set the regulator to 15 psi.
8. Turn on the water and check for leaks.
9. Check all connecting liquid, gas and electrical connections for integrity.

Note: The Blackbody Cavity (or tubular heating element) is normally shipped in place.

Note: If the element or quartz tube is damaged or requires replacement, please see
the maintenance section for cavity replacement procedure.

3.2 Water and Purge Gas Supply Requirements

3.2.1 Water
Flow 1 GPM (3.8 l/m), Pressure: 90 PSI (6.3 kg/cm2) maximum
Customer is responsible to provide pressure safety valves at inlet and outlet. Outlet (drain) must
not be blocked.
3.2.2 Purge Gas
High Purity (99.99% pure) Argon. (See Warning Note Below). Customer is responsible to provide
pressure safety valves at inlet.

Warning: DO NOT USE NITROGEN (N2) FOR PURGE GAS. AT HIGH TEMPERATURES,
CYNIDE GAS COULD BE GENERATED.

Pressure: Regulated at 15 PSI (1.8 kg/cm2)

Power: 208 or 220 to 240 VAC, (Check Section 2.2 for proper voltage) Single Phase 50/60 HZ,
24 KW 110 Amps, 15kW 70A

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4 Operation

4.1 Starting Up
To start up the M390S:
1. Turn on the power switch/breaker and allow 20 seconds for the system to self test.

Warning: Do not connect or disconnect while power is on. Do not attempt to operate
without cables connected.

2. Open valve at argon purge tank.

3. Adjust regulator at your tank for 15 psi,
4. Turn bypass valve to high flow. Low gas flow light should turn off.
5. Cover source opening for at least 10 seconds.
6. Leave flow at high for another 30 seconds.
7. Turn bypass valve to low flow.
8. Adjust flow meter to 8 cfh.
9. Turn water on, low water flow alarm light should go out.
10. Set controller to manual mode by pressing the AUTO/MAN button.
11. Adjust the output to 30%. Wait until the temperature reaches. 600 °C.

Attention: Do not leave the M390S unattended when in this mode!

12. Adjust the set point to the desired temperature and press auto/manual button.
4.1.1 Front Panel Push Buttons
PAGE Engages access to controller parameters. Do not alter any
configurations.

SCROLL Engages access to menu items underneath the Page menu.

Allows viewing of output power, working setpoint, and
target setpoint.
UP/DWN Used to raise and lower the temperature setpoint.

4.2 Changing the Setpoint

Press either the UP/DWN buttons on the controller. Each press will advance the setpoint 1
degree. To advance faster, press and hold for 5 seconds until it advances a few degrees/second.
Let go when it is near the desired setpoint. Press again to bring it to the exact value desired.
Note that this setpoint will be retained when power is turned off.

Warning: DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 1500 °C.

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 Blackbody Temperature

Blackbody Setpoint

Eurotherm controller

4.2.1 Other Controller Modes

If, for some reason, the power must be turned off while monitoring temperature, you may
manually set the power to none by pressing the AUTO, then raise or lower the power level in
the same manner used to change the setpoint. Set to 0% to apply NO power to the blackbody.
DANGER: NEVER SET THE POWER TO ANY LEVEL EXCEPT 0% or <16%
MANUALLY. If left unattended, the blackbody will overheat and be damaged.

To return to normal operation, press AUTO/MAN again.

4.3 Shutting Down

To shut down the M390S:
1. Press the AUTO/MANUAL button.
2. Set controller to -5% power in manual mode.
3. Once below 600 °C, close the main valve at gas tank.
4. Turn water off.
5. Switch power off.

4.4 Changing Temperature Units

You can select one of three temperature units: Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.
To change temperature units:
1. Press the PAGE button until ACCESS appears in the lower display.
2. Press the SCROLL button. LEVEL 1 will appear in the lower display.
3. Press the UP button until CONFIG appears in lower display.
4. Press the UP button until 4 appears and wait.
5. Press PAGE until INSTRUMENT appears.
6. Press the UP button until Units Page appears.
7. Press the SCROLL button. Temp Units appears and °C appears in lower right corner of
the lower display.
8. Press the UP button to set new units °F (or K for Kelvin if desired). Wait for units to
flash once indicating it received the change.

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 9. Press the PAGE button until ACCESS appears.
10. Press the SCROLL button.
11. Press the DOWN button until LEVEL 1 appears and wait. The controller will reset.

4.5 Setting Serial Communications

The M390S is configured for:
[X ] RS232 – standard [ ] RS422 - 4 Wire (Option) [ ] RS485 - 2 Wire (Option)

The controller has a distinct address. The factory address setting is 1.

To change the address:
1. Press and hold PAGE button. The word ACCESS will appear in lower display.
2. Press SCROLL button. LEVEL 1 will appear.
3. Press UP button until LEVEL 3 appears.
4. Enter PASSCODE by pressing UP button until 3 appears and wait until PASS appears.
5. Press PAGE button repeatedly until COMMS H appears.
6. Press UP button until J module appears.
7. Press SCROLL button twice until ADDRESS appears.
8. Up UP/DOWN buttons to change address.
9. Press PAGE button until ACCESS appears.
10. Press SCROLL button. Display will show LEVEL 3.
11. Press DOWN button until LEVEL 1 appears.
12. Press the center, round button on top row to go back to the normal display mode.

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4.5.1 RS485 Option
RS485 two wire is available as an option. The connection scheme is shown below:
M390 Unit 1
(Address 1)

M390 Unit 2
(Address 2)

RS485 for multi-drop applications

Each M390S address must be set to a different value.

To change the address of an M390 (if RS485/RS422 was ordered):
1. Press the PAGE button. ACCESS appears in the lower display.
2. Press the SCROLL button. LEVEL 1 appears in the lower display.
3. Press the UP button until LEVEL 3 appears in the lower display.
4. Press the UP button until 3 appears and wait.
5. Press the PAGE button until H COMMS appears.
6. Press the UP button until J COMMS appears. (J COMMS is the RS485 output)
7. Press the SCROLL button until ADDRESS appears.
8. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set new address and wait.
9. Press the PAGE button until ACCESS appears.
10. Press the SCROLL button.
11. Press the DOWN button until LEVEL 1 appears and wait.
12. Press the center, round button to return to normal display.

Note: A CD containing a sample program is included with your order. For more details
on communications, refer to the electronic communication manual also found on the
CD provided.

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4.6 PID Tuning Constants
The PID tuning constants have been factory set for optimum performance and are noted below.

Heating Heating 2 Heating 3 Heating 4

PB _____ PB2 _____ PB3 _____ PB4 _____
INTEGRAL _____min/repeat INT2 _____ INT3 _____ INT4 _____
DERIVATIVE___sec DERV2 _____ DERV3 _____ DERV4 _____

4.7 Controller Calibration

This blackbody has a precision temperature
sensor monitoring the emitter temperature. The
THERMOCOUPLE measurements are passed
through a look-up table that ultimately
provides the correct exit radiance temperature
for the indicated temperature. A separate
calibration report is included.
This controller has been programmed to contain
a custom look-up table that may be used to
precisely calibrate the controller/indicator
against reference sensor. The look-up table to
the right appears as shown in the controller GUI
interface (not supplied).
The logic of this table is: “when the sensor input
measures the value shown in INPUT #, force the
display to show the value in the corresponding
OUTPUT # and do linear interpolation between
points”. A sample table is shown to the right.
The actual table used for your calibration is
shown on the next page.
Follow directions on the next page to alter
output values from the controller front panel.

Note: You may download Eurotherm iTools Software from this web site:
http://www.eurotherm.com/products/controllers/itools/
With this software and some practice, you will see this GUI interface screen. To permit
iTools to talk to your blackbody, you may have to set the controller comm. port to
“Modbus” mode. Procedure to change communications to Modbus are shown in
Section 4.8.

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 Typical Radiance temperature calibration look-up table (LUT) used

To gain access to the custom look-up table:

Refer to the 4 elliptical buttons on the face of the controller and use this procedure.

1 2 3 4

1. Press and Hold 1 until ACCESS appears. If Access Level and Level 1 appears, skip to
step 3.
2. Press 4 until Level 3 appears.
3. Press 4 until 3 appears. Wait and "pass" appears.
4. Press 1 until Lin16 appears.
5. Press 2. until display shows the Output # that corresponds to the calibration point
shown in the listing on the previous page.
6. Use UP/DWN buttons (3 and 4) to dial in the measured radiance temperature from a
freezing point transfer device or other radiance standard. Adjust Out# only!
7. Press 2 to view/change more correction points.
8. When finished with all calibrations and to lock the controller, press 1 until ACCESS
appears.
9. Press 3 until Level 1 appears.

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 Note: Calibration points do not have to be used as pre-programmed. To dial in a
different calibration point, simply change an INPUT # and the corresponding OUTPUT#
to be the new desired calibration point. Set the blackbody to the calibration
temperature using its setpoint. When exit radiance data is measured, dial in the new
OUTPUT # temperature as described above. All cal points must be in ascending order!

Example: In place of Silver freezing point correction at 961.78 °C, you prefer to use 1000 °C.
1. Using the above steps, set INPUT 9 equal to 1000.0. Set OUTPUT 9 equal to 1000.0.
2. Allow blackbody to control and stabilize at 1000.0 °C.
3. With your radiance standard, you measure 1001.2 °C.
4. Use the above procedure to dial in 1001.2 in the OUTPUT 9 location.
5. Wait for blackbody to re-stabilize at 1000.0 and verify radiance temperature.

All corrections between calibration points are performed using straight-line interpolation.

4.8 Switch Comm Mode from Ei Bisync to Modbus

Place Eurotherm controller in CONFIG mode by pressing:

1 2 3 4

1. Press and hold button 1 until ACCESS appears.

2. Press 4 until CONFIG appears. Wait.
3. Press 4 until 4 appears. Wait, then ‘pass’ appears.
4. Press 1 until Comms appears.
5. Press 2 to select EIBISYNCH
6. Press 4 until Modbus appears. Wait.
7. Press 1 until ACCESS appears.
8. Press 4 until Level 1 appears. Wait.
To connect to a computer to run iTools:

1. Attach RS232 cable to computer using the comm. cable that came with the kit (straight
DB9 cable).
2. Open iTools program on PC.
3. Press SCAN button on upper bar of program.
4. Select YES. If connected properly, you should see hard disk activity when SCAN
channel 1 is on.
5. After the program ‘sees’ the controller (a picture of a controller appears at lower left of
screen).
6. Follow directions in Section 3.2.5 to access the controller radiance temperature LUT
table.
7. Reset the communications mode to EIBISYNCH using the steps above except replace
Modbus with EIBISYNCH in step 6 above.

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5 Maintenance

5.1 Cavity Life

The life expectancy of the graphite cavity depends on the time and temperature of operation.
The higher the temperature, the shorter the life spans. At temperatures near 3000 °C the life
expectancy of the graphite cavity is approximately one half-hour. The life span is also affected
by the gas purge purity. The presence of air or water will greatly shorten the life span when
operating. We recommend an occasional visual check be made to ensure maximum system
integrity.

5.2 Safety Interlocks

Automatic shut-down will occur if the water flow fails or reduces below 3/4 GPM or if the gas
flow drops below 4 CFH, or if the region near the cavity exceeds ~200 °C. Reset is automatic for
the water flow and purge gas pressure. Reset must be made manually when over-temperature
causes a shut down. The cooling fans will operate only when the internal temperature is above
40 °C (104 °F).

5.3 Periodic Inspections

Check periodically and upon every start up the following items:
1. Condition of all plastic tubing near the graphite core.
2. Condition of all piping external to the M390S. (closed or frozen drain valves, supply
valves, etc.)
3. Quartz tube in center of furnace for cracks.
4. Check for clogged electrode cooling cores by touching water out connections while
furnace is running. If one electrode is very hot when the other electrode is not, a clog is
occurring. The electrode cooling core will have to be removed and bench tested to
determine if flow is restricted.
5. Check all internal plastic tubing and fittings for water and gas leaks.
6. Test low water flow and gas pressure interlocks once per month by temporarily shutting
off water and gas purge for a few seconds. Each one should activate the alarms and turn
off all power to the cavity.
5.3.1 Pyrometer Alignment Check
If, for some reason, the control pyrometer (M668 or M680) is suspected as being out of
alignment, do the following:
1. A high intensity light source is built into the M668 for illuminating the receiving end of
the fiber optic cable. Turn the light on using the key switch on the M668. At this time,
the M668 will hold the last reading prior to actuating the light.
2. Observe the projected image into the cavity. The image should be in the center of cavity.
3. Turn off light using the key switch.

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5.4 Furnace Core Disassembly
The graphite core can be replaced without disconnecting cooling or purge tubing. Refer to
exploded views of the furnace core assembly found in the APPENDIX of this manual. Refer to
the enclosed CD that contains video files to help you with the disassembly, assembly and other
cavity replacement issues that may occur. These files on the CD are:
M390-Assemble.mpg - Shows how to install the cavity and quartz tube assembly
M390-Disassemble.mpg – Shows how to remove the cavity and quartz tube
M390-RemovePanels.mpg – How to remove side panels
M390-StartUp.mpg - How to start-up the M390 after replacing a cavity or any time.
M390-CavityStuck.mpg – Sometimes an old cavity may get stuck to the electrode seat.
This video shows how to solve this problem. A special plastic rod has been supplied with
your M390 for this purpose.
M390-CavityTooLong.mpg – When installing a new cavity, the tapered fitting at the
cavity ends may need trimming in order to shorten the length between electrodes to
make the quartz tube seat properly. This video shows how to trim the tapered O.D. on
the cavity.
To disassemble the furnace core:
1. Release the spring retaining block from the rear electrode and slide the "T" shaped
electrode mount toward the rear.
2. Gently twist and pull the cavity assembly apart.
3. If the cavity needs replacing, remove the cavity ends from the tapered seats by twisting
and pulling.
4. Examine the internal components for wear and tear.
5. Replace all defective parts. Usually, only the graphite cavity needs replacing, but if air
was present, the insulating felt may need replacement.
6. If the plated surfaces are discolored, excessive heat may be the cause. Please check with
the factory.
7. Reassemble in reverse order.

Note: The distance between electrode ends should be at least 1/4" less than the quartz
tube.

8. Ensure that a firm electro-mechanical connection is made within the tapered joints. Tap
gently with a rubber mallet to ensure firm joints.
9. Turn on water and check all connections.
10. See Section 4.1 to operate the unit*.
* Keep in mind that the temperature should be gradually increased by 100 °C every
15-20 minutes for the initial cavity baking. A temporary smell of sulfur may be noticed
during this time.

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 Quartz tube with graphite
Front foil and felt around cavity M668 Optics

Rear
Electrodes Slide this electrode out to Electrode tension
repair/replace cavity. adjustment

Refer to the Appendix for an exploded view of the cavity assembly.

5.5 Fuse Locations

The M390 has several fuses. Refer to the table below. See the appendix for photo-view of fuse
locations.
Fuse Nµmber Amps/volts Location Description
F1 & F4 3.15A / 250 VAC External Rear Panel Fans
F2 & F5 1A / 250 VAC External Rear Panel Temp. Controller
F3 & F6 2A / 250 VAC External Rear Panel SCR Control
In SCR on floor of
F7 125A / 250 VAC SCR Main Fuse
blackbody

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5.6 Cleaning
Clean the outside of the cabinet with mild soapy solution and water only. Do not attempt to
clean the emitter plate.

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Index

Push buttons 13
C Pyrometer Alignment Check 21
Cavity life 21
Cleaning 24 R
Controller Calibration 17
Repair 6, 7
Controller Modes 14
RS485 16

D
S
Disposal 7
Safety 5
Safety Interlocks 21
E Serial Communications 15
Eurotherm iTools Software 17 Service Request 6
Setpoint 13
Shutting Down 14
F Starting Up 13
Furnace Core Disassembly 22 Storage 7
Fuse Locations 23 Support 6

G T
General Information 5 Technical Data 10
Temperature Units 14
Transport 7
I
Inspections 21 U
Installation 11
Unpacking the Instrument 6
L
W
Legend 5
Liability 6 Warranty 6
Look-up Table 18

M
Maintenance 21
Modbus 19

O
Operation 13

P
Packing 7
PID Tuning Constants 17
Purge Gas Supply Requirements 11

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Appendix A: Drawings

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Appendix B: ASCII/BASIC

Typical ASCII request string to read the blackbody temperature:

'-------make a request for blackbody temperature string----
w$ = CHR$(4) + "0011PV" + CHR$(5)
'----chr$(4) is ascii diamond symbol-
'----chr$(5) is ascii club symbol
w$ is the string to send to the controller.
For more details, refer to the Eurotherm communication manual on CD. The next page lists a
very simple BASIC program to retrieve the blackbody temperature. A working executable
program is also on the CD provided.
A simple BASIC program to retrieve blackbody temperature:
CLS
'-------set comm port to 9600, 7,E,1----------
OPEN "COM1:9600,E,7,1,CD,CS,DS,RS" FOR RANDOM AS #1 LEN = 512
'-------make a request for blackbody temperature string----
w$ = CHR$(4) + "0011PV" + CHR$(5)
'----chr$(4) is ascii diamond symbol-
'----chr$(5) is ascii club symbol-
'-----chr$(n) is the hex value of n taken from the table section
4.1.5 in Eurotherm
'-----comm instruction manual
'-----send request string(w$) to comm port------------
PRINT #1, w$
'-----display the string (w$)--------
PRINT w$
'-----waste time for return data from controller-------
FOR y = 0 TO 100000
NEXT y
BEEP
'-----clear input reading string (R$)-------
R$ = ""
'-----collect input data from controller one byte at a time----
WHILE LOC(1) = 0
WEND
C = LOC(1)
PRINT C
R$ = R$ + INPUT$(C, #1)
BEEP
'------display the string from received from controller--------
PRINT R$
'-----format the string to real numbers to display bb
temperature---
'WEND
'pv$ = getread$
'pv = VAL(MID$(pv$, 4, 6))
'PRINT pv$, pv
'-----close the comm port (if finished)----------
CLOSE #1

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A simple BASIC program to send blackbody setpoint:
CLS
'-----open comm port 1 for 9600 baud, 7,E,1-----
OPEN "COM1:9600,E,7,1,RS,CS,DS" FOR RANDOM AS #1
inman:
'-----enter desired setpoint as a string---
INPUT "Enter setpoint temperature (EXIT to quit) "; sp$
'-----always make it upper case for text entry---
IF UCASE$(sp$) = "EXIT" THEN GOTO endman
'-----make the setpoint a number----
sp = VAL(sp$)
'-----retry if the entry was out of range of the blackbody--
‘IF sp < 600 OR sp > 3000 THEN PRINT "invalid entry": GOTO inman
'format setpoint to match controller
'---display the setpoint--
PRINT sp
'-----make a string that is 100 times the sp value---
sp = sp * 100
spi = FIX(sp)
spi$ = STR$(spi)
'-----extract the two decimal values (.nn) from the string--
decpt$ = RIGHT$(spi$, 2)
'-----extract the integer values from the string--
integer$ = MID$(spi$, 2, LEN(spi$) - 3)
'-----generate the variable setpoint set string (SLnn.nn(ascii
'heart symbol'))
setpoint$ = "SL" + integer$ + "." + decpt$ + CHR$(3) 'generate
partial sp string
'-----chr$(n) is the hex value of n taken from the table section
4.1.5 in Eurotherm
'-----comm instruction manual
'generate checksum (if needed)
x = 0
FOR c = 1 TO LEN(setpoint$)
x = x XOR ASC(MID$(setpoint$, c, 1))
NEXT c
' The "0011" in the string below is address 01. To talk to
address 02, use 0022
' (Each address digit is reapeated for confirmation)
' To send to address 03, use "0033".
' To send to address 04, use "0044".
' To send to address 15, use "1155", etc.
'-----generate the full setpoint string--
setpoints$ = CHR$(4) + "0011" + CHR$(2) + setpoint$ + CHR$(x)
'full setpoint string
'-----chr$(4) is diamond symbol
'-----chr$(2) is 'happy face' symbol
'---display the setpoint string---
PRINT "string sent="; setpoints$
'----send the string to controller---
start:
PRINT #1, setpoints$ 'send to controller
'---repeat as required--
GOTO inman
endman: CLOSE 1

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Appendix C: Declaration of Conformance

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