OS210-150-300-800

Supported Applications

The Omega OS210 Series comprises compact, non-contact infrared (IR) temperature sensors and transmitters designed to measure the surface temperatures of inaccessible or moving objects. The series is suitable for monitoring materials including food, paper, textiles, plastics, leather, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, rubber, coal, and asphalt. These units are not intended for use in human applications.

Engineers should note that while compatible with the listed media, these sensors feature a fixed emissivity of 0.95 and are not suitable for materials with low emissivity, such as polished metals.

Operating Conditions & Performance

The OS210 Series measures target temperatures across three ranges: -20 to 100°C (-4 to 212°F), 0 to 250°C (32 to 482°F), and 0 to 500°C (32 to 932°F). Performance specifications include an accuracy of ±1% of reading or ±1°C whichever is greater, with a repeatability of ±0.5% of reading or ±0.5°C whichever is greater.

Key operating parameters are:

• Spectral Response: 8 to 14μm
• Response Time: 240ms (90% response)
• Ambient Temperature Range: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F). For ambient temperatures above 70°C, an air/water-cooled housing is required.
• Relative Humidity: 95% maximum non-condensing
• Enclosure Rating: IP65

The sensor requires a power supply of 24 Vdc (maximum 28 Vdc) with a minimum excitation voltage of 6Vdc. The unit features an M16 x 1mm pitch thread mounting and includes a standard 1m cable.

Configuration Options

The series is available in four distinct field-of-view configurations to accommodate different target sizes and distances:

• OS210 Series (2:1 Field of View): Models OS211-LT, OS211-MT.
• OS150 Series (15:1 Field of View): Models OS151-LT, OS151-MT, OS151-HT.
• OS300 Series (30:1 Field of View): Models OS301-LT, OS301-MT, OS301-HT.
• OS800 Series (Close-Focus / ø5mm @ 100mm): Models OS801-LT, OS801-MT, OS801-HT.

Output signals are configurable as:

• 4 to 20 mA: Standard linear output (Maximum Loop Impedance: 900 Ω).
• 0 to 50 mV: Voltage output.
• Thermocouple Outputs: Type T, Type J, or Type K thermocouple signals. Models with these outputs also provide a secondary sensor temperature output of 4-20 mA for internal monitoring.

The housing is constructed from stainless steel (18mm diameter x 103mm length). Options include an air/water-cooled jacket (-WC suffix), which must be ordered at the time of purchase and cannot be retrofitted. Extended cable options are available up to a maximum total length of 30m but are not field installable.

Key Product Differences

Variants within this series differ primarily by their optical geometry (field of view) and the specific temperature range supported for that geometry. The OS210 Series supports only Low Temperature (-20 to 100°C) and Medium Temperature (0 to 250°C) ranges, whereas the OS150, OS300, and OS800 series support High Temperature (0 to 500°C) configurations.

Model suffixes denote output type: no suffix indicates a standard 4-20 mA target temperature output; -MV denotes 0-50 mV; -T, -J, or -K indicate Type T, J, or K thermocouple outputs respectively. The series offers optional NIST-traceable calibration (CAL-3-IR) and accessories including fixed mounting brackets (OS210-FBS), adjustable mounting brackets (OS210-ABS), laser sighting tools (OS210-LSTS), and air purge collars to protect the lens from smoke, fumes, or dust.