Scientech S310 Vector - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents:
Detector Operating Parameters: ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
CE Mark Certification: .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Environmental Requirements:.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Vector™ S310 Indicator Specifications:.................................................................................................................................................... 5
Absorption of HD Absorbing Material: ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Vector™ Pyroelectric Detector Specifications: ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Vector  HR Pyroelectric Detector Specifications: .................................................................................................................................. 7
Astral™ Calorimeter Specifications: ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Large Aperture (100mm & 200mm) Calorimeter Specifications: ............................................................................................................. 9
Ultra™ Calorimeter Specifications:......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Unpacking:............................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Quick Setup: ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
1. Turn On the Meter:..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2. Turn the Analog Needle On or Off (does not apply to the S310D):........................................................................................... 11
3. Zero the Analog Needle (does not apply to the S310D):............................................................................................................ 11
4. Connect a Detector:.................................................................................................................................................................... 11
5. Select a Range: ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
6. Select a Mode:............................................................................................................................................................................ 12
7. Zero the Display (only for calorimeters with Watts mode selected): ......................................................................................... 12
8. Take your measurement: ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Group Settings: ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
1. To Select a Group:...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2. Group Settings for Astral  or Large Aperture Calorimeters: .................................................................................................... 13
3. Group Settings for Vector  Pyroelectric Detectors and Vector HR Pyroelectric Detectors: ................................................. 15
4. Group Setting for Ultra  Series 150 Watt Detectors:............................................................................................................... 16
Operating Procedures:.............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Using the S310 with Vector  Pyroelectric Detectors: ............................................................................................................................ 18
1. To Turn On the Meter: ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
2. To Turn the Analog Needle On or Off (does not apply to the S310D): ..................................................................................... 18
3. To Zero the Analog Needle (does not apply to the S310D): ...................................................................................................... 19
4. To Connect a Pyroelectric Detector: .......................................................................................................................................... 19
5. To Select a Group:...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
6. To Select a Range:...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
7. To Select a Mode: ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
A. To Measure Energy (J):.................................................................................................................................................. 20
B. To Measure Average Energy (J AVG):.......................................................................................................................... 20
C. To Measure Average Power (W AVG):......................................................................................................................... 20
D. To Measure Volts (V): ................................................................................................................................................... 20
8. To Measure a Statistical Run of Energy Pulses:......................................................................................................................... 21
9. External Trigger: ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21
10. To Perform a Transfer Calibration: .......................................................................................................................................... 22
11. HR Battery Installation:............................................................................................................................................................ 22
12. Set Electrical Time Constants for Model PHF02, PHF05 and PHF09:.................................................................................... 22
Correcting Pyroelectric Detector Operating Parameters for Use at Different Wavelengths: ................................................................... 23
Using the S310 with Astral  Series or Large Aperture Calorimeters ..................................................................................................... 23
1. To Turn On the Meter: ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
2. To Turn the Analog Needle On or Off (does not apply to the S310D): ..................................................................................... 24
3. To Zero the Analog Needle (does not apply to the S310D): ...................................................................................................... 24
4. To Connect a Calorimeter: ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
5. To Select a Group:...................................................................................................................................................................... 24
6. To Select a Range:...................................................................................................................................................................... 24
7. To Select a Mode: ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25
A. To Measure Average Power (W AVG):......................................................................................................................... 25
B. To Measure Energy (J):.................................................................................................................................................. 25
8. To Measure a Statistical Run of Single Shot Energy Pulses: ..................................................................................................... 25
9. External Trigger: ........................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Correcting Astral  Series HD Calorimeters Operating Parameters for Use at Different Wavelengths: ................................................. 27
Using the S310 with Ultra  Series Detectors: ........................................................................................................................................ 28
1. To Turn On the Meter: ............................................................................................................................................................... 28
2. To Turn the Analog Needle On or Off (does not apply to the S310D): ..................................................................................... 28