Amprobe IR608A User manual

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IR608A
Infrared Thermometer
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IR608A Infrared Thermometer
• Battery Cover
• Batterieabdeckung
• Couvercle du boîtier pile
• Tapa de las pilas
• Tampa da bateria
• Display
• Anzeige
• Afchage
• Pantalla
• Display
• °C/°F Switch
• °C/°F-Schalter
• Commutateur °C/°F
• Interruptor de °C/°F
• Chave °C/°F
• Battery Compartment
• Batteriefach
• Boîtier piles
• Compartimento de
las pilas
• Compartimento de
bateria
• Trigger
• Messtaste
• Gâchette
• Gatillo
• Gatilho
• Laser
• Laser
• Laser
• Láser
• Laser
• S/N Label
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• Battery Compartment
• Batteriefach
• Boîtier piles
• Compartimento de
las pilas
• Compartimento de
bateria
IR608A
Infrared Thermometer
Users Manual
English
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Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability
Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material
and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries
or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration,
contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or
handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other
warranty on Amprobe’s behalf. To obtain service during the
warranty period, return the product with proof of purchase
to an authorized Amprobe Test Tools Service Center or
to an Amprobe dealer or distributor. See Repair Section
for details. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES - WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STAUTORY - INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY,
ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM
ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some states or countries do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty
or of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of
liability may not apply to you.
Repair
All test tools returned for warranty or non-warranty repair
or for calibration should be accompanied by the following:
your name, company’s name, address, telephone number,
and proof of purchase. Additionally, please include a brief
description of the problem or the service requested and
include the test leads with the meter. Non-warranty repair
or replacement charges should be remitted in the form of a
check, a money order, credit card with expiration date, or a
purchase order made payable to Amprobe® Test Tools.
In-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – All Countries
Please read the warranty statement and check your
battery before requesting repair. During the warranty
period any defective test tool can be returned to your
Amprobe® Test Tools distributor for an exchange for the
same or like product. Please check the “Where to Buy”
near you. Additionally, in the United States and Canada
In-Warranty repair and replacement units can also be sent
to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center (see below for
address).
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Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – US and Canada
Non-warranty repairs in the United States and Canada
should be sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center.
Call Amprobe® Test Tools or inquire at your point of
purchase for current repair and replacement rates.
Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – Europe
European non-warranty units can be replaced by your
Amprobe® Test Tools distributor for a nominal charge.
*(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available
from this address. European customers please contact your
distributor.)
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IR608A Infrared Thermometer
CONTENTS
SYMBOLS...................................................................1
INTRODUCTION .........................................................2
SPECIFICATION ..........................................................2
HOW IT WORKS.........................................................3
HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT....................................3
C/F and Battery......................................................3
Operating the Unit ..............................................3
Display ...................................................................3
HOW TO ACCURATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURE ..3
Locating a Hot Spot ..............................................3
Field of View..........................................................4
Distance and Spot Size .........................................4
Reminders..............................................................4
EMISSIVITY ................................................................4
MAINTENANCE .........................................................4
TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................5
CE CERTIFICATION .....................................................5
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SYMBOLS
Caution!
Refer to the explanation in this Manual
Complies with European Directives
Battery

Warning
• Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly
off reflective surfaces.
Cautions
All models should be protected from the following,
• EMF (electro-magnetic elds) from arc
welders, induction heaters
• Static electricity
• Thermal shock (caused by large or abrupt
ambient temperature changes—allow 30
minutes for unit to stabilize before use)
• Do not leave the unit on or near objects of
high temperature
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INTRODUCTION
We are condent you will nd many uses for your
handheld noncontact thermometer. Compact,
rugged, and easy to use - just aim, pull the trigger,
and read current surface temperatures in less
than a second. You can safely measure surface
temperatures of hot, hazardous, or hard-to-reach
objects without contact.
SPECIFICATIONS
Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.
Temperature range: -18 to 400°C (0 to 750°F)
Temperature display: °C or 0.5°F
Accuracy (assumes ambient operating temperature
of 23 °C [73°F]) For targets at:
-1 to 400°C
(30 to 750°F)
±2% of reading or ± 2°C (± 3.5°F),
whichever is greater
-18 to -1°C
(0 to 30°F)
±3°C (±5°F) at 23 °C (73°F)
±2ºC (±3.5ºF)
Repeatability: ± 2% of reading, or ± 2°C (±3°F)
Response time: 500 mSec, 95% response
Spectral response: 7–18 μm
Emissivity: pre-set 0.95
Ambient operating range: 0 to 50°C (32 to 120°F)
Relative humidity: 10–95 % RH noncondensing, @
up to 30°C (86°F)
Storage temperature: - 20 to 65°C (-4 to 150°F)
without battery
Weight / Dimensions:
227 g (0.5 lb); 152 x 101 x 38mm (6 x 4 x 1.5 in)
Power: 9V Alkaline or NiCd battery
Typical Battery life (Alkaline): 12 hrs
Distance to Spot Size: 8:1
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HOW IT WORKS
Infrared thermometers measure the surface
temperature of an object. The unit’s optics sense
emitted (E), reflected (R), and transmitted (T)
energy, which is collected and focused onto a
detector. The unit’s electronics translate the
information into a temperature reading which is
displayed on the unit.
HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT
C/F and Battery
Pull open the unit’s handle using the nger indents
near the trigger to access the C/F switch or to insert/
remove the battery. To toggle between °C and °F,
push the switch (A). Insert the 9v battery positive
side rst into the battery compartment.
Note: The battery door is detachable.
Operating the Unit
To measure a temperature, point unit at object and
pull the trigger. Be sure to consider distance-to-spot
size ratio and eld of view. If the unit is equipped
with a laser, use the laser only for aiming. See How
to Accurately Measure Temperatures.
Display
The backlit LCD displays the current temperature in
Celsius or Fahrenheit. The unit will hold the reading
for 7 seconds after trigger is released; the word
HOLD appears. The presence of the battery icon
indicates a low battery (B).
HOW TO ACCURATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURE
Locating a Hot Spot
To nd a hot spot aim the thermometer outside the
area of interest, then scan across with an up and
down motion until you locate the hot spot.
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Field of View
Make sure that the target is larger than the unit’s
spot size. The smaller the target, the closer you
should be to it. When accuracy is critical, make sure
the target is at least twice as large as the spot size.
Distance and Spot Size
As the distance (D) from the object increases, the
spot size (S) of the area measured by the unit
becomes larger.
Reminders
Not recommended for use in measuring shiny or
polished metal surfaces (stainless steel, aluminum,
etc.). See Emissivity. The unit cannot measure
through transparent surfaces such as glass. It will
measure the surface temperature of the glass
instead. Steam, dust, smoke, etc., can prevent
accurate measurement by obstructing the unit’s
optics.
EMISSIVITY
Most organic materials and painted or oxidized
surfaces have an emissivity of 0.95 (pre-set in
the unit). Inaccurate readings will result from
measuring shiny or polished metal surfaces. To
compensate, cover the surface to be measured with
masking tape or flat black paint. Allow time for
the tape to reach the same temperature as the the
material underneath it. Measure the temperature
of the tape or painted surface.
MAINTENACE
Lens Cleaning: Blow off loose particles using clean
compressed air. Gently brush remaining debris
away with a camel’s hair brush. Carefully wipe the
surface with a moist cotton swab. The swab may be
moistened with water.
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Note:
• DO NOT use solvents to clean the plastic lens.
Case Cleaning: Use soap and water on a damp
sponge or soft cloth.
• DO NOT submerge the unit in water.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Code Problem Action
--- (on display) Target
temperature is
over or under
range
Select target
within
specications
Battery icon
appears
Possible low
battery
Check and/or
replace battery
Blank display Possible dead
battery
Check and/or
replace battery
Laser doesn’t
work
Low or dead
battery
Replace battery
CE CERTIFICATION
This instrument conforms to the following
standards:
EN 61326-1 -
Electromagnetic Emissions and Susceptibility
EN 61010-1 - General Safety
EN 60825-1 - Laser Safety
Between approximately 250Mhz and 800 Mhz
at 3V/m, the instrument may not meet its stated
accuracy.
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