Ames Instruments 58111 Assembly instructions

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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury.
1. Do not use for medical purposes.
2. Do not open the housing other
than battery compartment.
3. Do not expose the tool to explosive gas
or vapor or to rain or wet conditions.
4. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating the
tool. Do not use while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention
may result in serious personal injury.
5. Use the tool in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work
to be performed. Use of the tool for
operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
6. Have your tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the tool is maintained.
7. Do not use the tool if it operates incorrectly
or abnormally or if it is damaged.
8. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not
mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
Position batteries in proper polarity. Do
not use swollen or leaking batteries.
9. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
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10. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.
11. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
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Specifications
Display 1.8" 128x160 TFT
Thermal Resolution 32x32
Image Capture Frequency 9Hz
NETD (Thermal Sensitivity) <150mK
Detector Type Infrared Thermopile Array Sensor
Camera Resolution 640x480
Field of View 33°x33°
Temperature Range -4°F - 1202°F (-20 - 650°C)
Temperature Accuracy ±2% or ±2° @ 25°C
Operating Temperature 32°F - 140°F
Operating Humidity 10 - 95% RH
Storage Temperature -4°F - 140°F
Storage Humidity 10 - 95% RH
Emissivity Range 0.1 - 1.0 (Preset to 0.95)
Batteries 4xAAA (included)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Applications
• Electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and automotive.
• Lower energy costs by finding
areas of heat loss and drift.
• Locate electrical problems at appliances,
machines and installations.
• Quickly verify HVAC functionality
and performance.
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Setup - Before Use:
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Functions
USB/
Memory
Card Slot
Infrared
Lens
Battery
Cover
Camera
Trigger
Camera
Lens
Power
Button
Center Point
Temperature
Maximum
Temperature
Minimum
Temperature
Center Point
Marker
Minimum
Marker
(Green)
Maximum
Marker
(Red)
Battery Status
Memory
Card
Installed
Down
Up
Go Back
Select OK
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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
General Operation
1. Install batteries according to
Battery Replacement on page 7.
2. Open USB/Memory Card slot and
insert included mini SD card.
3. Press and hold Power Button
until display is on.
Note: Camera does not automatically shut off.
See Photos: on page 5
to change setting.
4. Press Up and Down buttons to increase or
decrease thermal image color saturation.
5. Press OK to enter Settings.
6. When finished, press and hold
Power Button until display is off.
Take Measurement
1. Turn camera on.
2. Hold camera approximately 12" from target.
3. View temperature values.
See Functions on page 4.
4. Press Trigger to capture image.
5. View image according to
Photos: on page 5.
6. Use included USB cable to
view/transfer photos via another device.
Settings
Use Up and Down buttons to select setting. Press OK to enter
setting. Press Go Back to return to previous screen.
SD Card
Photos:
• Press OK to view
list of photos.
• Use Up and Down buttons
to view photos. Press
OK to select photo.
• Once photo is selected, use Up and Down
buttons to navigate through photos.
Format Photos:
• Press OK to format memory card.
• Note: Once OK is pressed,
there is no option to cancel.
Color
• Press OK to select on of
three thermal color palettes.
• Press Go Back to
set palette.
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Emissivity
Emissivity is the amount
of thermal energy emitted
from a surface.
Generally, painted, dull or dark
surfaces have higher emissivity.
Metals and reflective surfaces
have lower emissivity.
Approximate Surface Emissivity
Glass 0.95
Concrete 0.95
Hot Food 0.93
Carbon 0.85
Cast Iron 0.80
Copper (oxidized) 0.50
Galvanized Pipe 0.40
Aluminum (oxidized) 0.30
Stainless Steel (polished) 0.20
• Press OK to change setting.
• Use Up and Down buttons to select one of
four preset values, press OK to set value.
• Select last row to set specific value.
Press OK, then use Up and Down
Buttons to select value, then press
Go Back twice to set value.
Temperature Unit
• Press OK to
select °F or °C.
• Press Go Back to set
temperature unit.
Time and Date
Time:
• Press OK to set time.
• Use Up and Down
buttons to set hour,
then press OK.
• Use Up and Down
buttons to set minute,
then press OK.
• Use Up and Down buttons to set
AM/PM, then press OK,
• Press Go Back to set time.
Date:
• Press Down button to select
Date, then press OK.
• Use Up and Down buttons to
set month, then press OK.
• Use Up and Down buttons to
set day, then press OK.
• Use Up and Down buttons to
set year, then press OK.
• Press Go Back to set date.
Time Format:
• Press Down button to select time format,
then press OK to select format.
• Press Go Back to set time format.
Auto Shutoff
• Press OK to
change setting
(default is OFF).
• Use Up and Down
buttons to make
selection, then press OK.
• Press Go Back to
set selection.
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Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Release the Trigger and remove the batteries from the Laser Thermometer
before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If damage is noted, have
the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of parts,
• cracked or broken parts,
• damaged electrical wiring, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, wipe lens first, then external
surfaces of the tool with clean,damp
cloth. Only use water, do not use soap
or chemicals. DO NOT submerge tool
in water or splash water on lens.
3. Remove batteries if not in
use for long periods.
4. Store tool in its case in a dry location
out of reach of children.
5. Other than batteries, there are no
replaceable parts. Repairs should be
done by a qualified technician.
Battery Replacement
To avoid incorrect measurements, replace
the batteries when the status is low.
1. Turn camera off.
1. Loosen screw on Battery Cover.
2. Remove Battery Cover.
3. Remove batteries and replace with same.
4. Replace Battery Cover, secure with screw.
Calibration
Have tool calibrated by a qualified technician every year.
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
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defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This
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accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation,
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injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages
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