B+K precision 635 User manual

INTRODUCTION
Thisinstrumentisaportableeasytouse3digit,compact-
sized digital infrared thermometer with laser sighting de-
signed for simple one hand operation. Meter comes with
Backlit LCD display, Auto-hold function and auto power
down (15 seconds approx.) after releasing MEAS button to
extend battery life.
SAFETY INFORMATION
It is recommended that you read the safety and operation
instructions before using the infrared thermometer.
CAUTION
• Do not use the unit near any device which generates
strong electromagnetic radiation or near a static
electrical charge, as these may cause errors.
• Do not use the unit where it may be exposed to
corrosive or explosive gases. The unit may be dam-
aged, or explosion may occur.
• Do not keep or use this unit in an environment where
itwill be directlyilluminated by sunshine,or where it
willbeexposedtohightemperatures,highhumidityor
condensation. If you do, it may be deformed, its
insulation may be damaged, or it may no longer
function according to specification.
• Do not point the lens at the sun or at any other source
ofstronglight.Ifyou do,thesensormaybedamaged.
• Do not contact the lens against the object whose
temperature is to be measured, or get it dirty, allow it
to be scratched, or allow any foreign material to
adhere to it. Doing so may cause errors.
• Do not touch or hold by the front cone. Temperature
reading can be affected by heat from hand.
• Donotplacethemeteronoraroundhotobjects(70°C/
158°F). It may cause damage to the case.
• If the meter is exposed to significant changes in
ambienttemperature(hottocoldorcoldtohot).Allow
20 minutes for temperature stabilization, before tak-
ing measurement.
• Condensation may form on the lens when going from
acold to hot environment-wait 10 minutes for conden
sation to dissipate before taking measurements.
• This unit is not constructed to be water proof or
dustproof,sodonot useitinaverydustyenvironment
or in one where it will get wet.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Display:
3½ digit liquid crystal display (LCD) with maximum
reading of 1999
Low battery indication: the " " is displayed when the
battery voltage drops below the operating level
Measurement rate: 1 times per second, nominal.
Operating Environment: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
at < 80% relative humidity
Storage Temperature: 40°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) ,
0 to 80% R.H. with battery removed from meter
Auto power off: 15 seconds.
Standby consuming current: <20µA
Battery:
Standard 9V battery (NEDA 1604, IEC 6F22)
Battery Life: 100 hours (continuity) typical with carbon-
zinc battery (Laser marker and Back-Light not illumi-
nated)
Dimensions:
170mm(H) x 65.5mm(W) x 35mm(D)
Weight: 195g (including probe and batteries)
Laser Specifications:
Laser safety classification of Class 2
Wave Lenght: Red (630nm~670nm).
Operating Distance: 2 to 50 feet.
Power out: <1mW , class 2 laser product.
DANGER
Pressing the button turns the laser beam on and off.
Exercise extreme care and do not allow the laser beam
toenter your eye or thoseof any otherperson or animal.
• Donotlookdirectlyintothelaserlightfromtheoptical
system.
• When measuring the temperature of an object which
has a mirror finish, be careful not to allow the laser
lightbeamtobereflectedoffthesurfaceintoyoureyes
or those of another person.
• Donotallowthelaserlight beam to impinge upon any
gas which can explode.
Spot size increases with distance from the probe tip as shown
(Spot Diameter measured at 90 % Energy)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Auto Power-down function
If unused for about 15 seconds, the meter will power-
downautomatically.PressMEASbuttonswitchestoresume
power-on mode.
Turning the Power on
When the power is down, press MEAS less than 1 sec
button to turn on the meter.
The values and settings on the LCD return to what they
were before the power was last turned off.
When the power is down, press MEAS more than 1 sec,
the last record of MAX/MIN was erased.
Display Back-Light Button
Press " " button to turn on or off the LCD Back-Light
during measurement, or while the display shows HOLD,
MAX or MIN.
Laser Sighting
Press " " button to on the " " annunciator. If " "
annunciator is on, press MEAS button and the laser beam
will turn on and " " annunciator will blink. Releasing
MEAS button turns off the laser beam.
ELECTRICAL
Temperature Range: -4°F to 1022°F / -20°C to 550°C
Display Resolution: 1°F , 0.5°C/1°C(Auto)
Accuracy: ±2% of reading or ±6°F/3°C, whichever is
greater @ 64.4 to 82.4°F (@ 18 to 28°C) ambient
operating temperature.
TemperatureCoefficient: ±0.2%ofreading or±0.36°F/
0.2°C, whichever is greater, change in accuracy per °F/
°Cchangeinambientoperatingtemperatureabove82.4°F/
28°C or below 64.4°F/18°C.
Response Time: 1 second
Spectral Response: 6 to 14µm nominal
Emissivity: 0.10 to 1.00 by step of 0.01
Detection Element: Thermopile
Optical Lens: Fresnel Lens
Sighting: 1-beam laser marker <1mW (class 2)
Field of View: 100mmØ at 1000mm (3.9"Ø at 39.0")
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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INFRARED THERMOMETER
WITH LASER SIGHTING
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Selecting the Temperature Scale (°C or °F)
Readings are displayed in either degrees Celsius(°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit(°F). When the thermometer is turned
on,it is setto the temperature scale that was in use when the
thermometerwaslastturnedoff.Tochange the temperature
scale,in power down mode hold the " " button(°F) [" "
button(°C)]down,andthenpressMEASbuttonuntilthe°F
(°C) annunciator appear.
ContinuousMeasurement
1. In the power down mode, holding the MODE key down
and then pressing the MEAS key will put the meter into
the continuous measurement mode, if HOLD was show,
please press MEAS button again to into the continuous
measurement.
2. When the MEAS key is pressed again to stop measuring
temperature and automatically hold the display reading,
the meter power down automatically after 15 seconds.
NOTE: During the continuous measurement mode, the
HOLD indication does not appear.
NOTE:Duringthecontinuousmeasurementmode,thelaser
sighting is not turned on.
MODE SELECTION AND OPERATION
Press MODE button switches the mode around the cycle ε
→ ALM Hi → ALM Lo → MAX → MIN → HOLD.
HOLD :Releasing MEAS button stops measuring tem-
perature,theHOLDindicationappears,andthe
measured temperature is held.
ε:The thermal emissivity of the object set using
the ▲ and ▼ keys.
ALM Hi :The upper limit alarm temperature is set using
the ▲ and ▼ keys. When the measured tem-
peratureisexceeded the Hi setpoint,thebeeper
emitsadiscontinuouspulsetoneand"ALMHi"
is displayed.
ALM Lo :The lower limit alarm temperature is set using
the ▲ and ▼ keys. When the measured tem-
perature is blew the Lo setpoint, the beeper
emitsacontinuouspulsetoneand"ALMLo"is
displayed.
MAX :The maximum temperature during measure-
ment is displayed. when measuring and also
pressing the mode key, this will enter MAX/
MIN/Present cycling.
MIN :The minimum temperature during measure-
ment is displayed. when measuringand also
pressing the mode key, this will enter MAX/
MIN/Present cycling.

NOTE:when thepowerisdown, presstheMEAS keymore
than1secthelastrecordofMAX/MINwaserased.
SET MODE & Numeric input key
"SET" annunciator appears when a numerical value can
be set ( during setting of ε, ALM Hi and ALM Lo).
▲ key :The numerical value is increased.
▼ key :The numerical value is reduced.
If either of these numerical value keys is held down, the
numerical value changes rapidly in the appropriate
direction.
The data will store in nonvolatile storage region while
after completing settings will store in volatile storage.
How to specify the thermal emissivity ( ε ) ε )
ε ) ε )
ε )
1. Stick black body tape on the object whose temperature is
to be measured, or spray it with black body spray.
2. Set the thermal emissivity value (ε) on the LCD to 0.95.
3. Press the MEAS key, so as to measure the temperature
(Treal)ofthepartonwhichbodytape(orblackbodyspray)
is applied.
4. Measure the temperature (T) of the parts to which body
tape (or black body spray) is not applied.
5. Change the thermal emissivity value (ε).
6. The value of the thermal emissivity (ε) at which T comes
outtobe equal to Trealis the correct value fortheinherent
thermalemissivity of the bodywhosetemperatureistobe
measured.
OPERATION
1.When thepowerisdown, pressingMEASbuttonturns on
the power.
2. Use " " button to select turn on or turn off the display
Back-Light.
3. Use " " button to select turn on or turn off the Laser
beam.
4. Press the MODE button, if necessary to set the thermal
emissivity value (ε).
5. Point the lens at the object whose temperature is to be
measured.
6. Press the MEAS button. Measurement is performed as
long as the MEAS button is kept pressed.
7.Referringtothespotsizefigure,aimthelaserbeamatthe
object whose temperature is to be measured.
NOTE: Although the field of measurement (or Field of
View) and the spot almost coincide, actually the
field of measurement corresponds to the diam-
eterfor90%opticalresponse.The object whose
temperatureis to bemeasured needs to be larger
than the measurement diameter (spot of size) by
anadequatemarginatleast1.5to2timeslarger.
8. Read the display.
MEASUREMENTCONSIDERATIONS
1. Theory of Measurement
Everyobject emits infrared energyin accordance with its
temperature. By measuring the amount of this radiant
energy, it is possible to determine the temperature of the
emitting object.
2. About Infrared
Infrared radiation is a form of light (electromagnetic
radiation), and has the property that it passes easily
through air while it is easily absorbed by solid matter.
With an emission thermometer which operates by detect-
ing infrared radiation accurate measurement is possible,
irrespective of the air temperature or the measurement
distance.
3. Emission Thermometer Structure
Infraredradiationwhichhas been emitted from the object
isfocuseduponaninfraredradiationsensor,viaanoptical
system. This includes a lens which is transparent to
infrared radiation, and 5.3µm cut off filter. The output
signal from the infrared radiation sensor is input to an
electronic circuit along with the output signal from a
standard temperature sensor (Thermopile).
4. Emissivity
Allobjects emit invisibleinfrared energy. Theamount of
energyemitted isproportionaltotheobject's temperature
and its ability to emit IR energy. This ability, called
emissivity, is based upon the material that the object is
made of and its surface finish. Emissivity values range
from 0.10 for a very reflective object to 1.00 for a black
body. Factory set emissivity value of 0.95, which cover
90% of typical applications.
5. If the surface to the measured is covered by frost or other
material, clean it to expose the surface.
6. If the surface to be measured is highly reflective, apply
masking tape or matt finish black paint to the surface.
7. If the meter seems to be giving incorrect readings check
the front cone. There may be condensation or debris
obstructing the sensor; clean per instructions in the
maintenance section.
MAINTENANCE
Battery Replacement
Powerissuppliedbya9volt"transistor"battery.(NEDA
1604, IEC 6F22). The " " appears on the LCD display
whenreplacementisneeded. Toreplacethebattery,remove
the two screws from the back of the meter and lift off the
battery cover. Remove the battery from battery contacts.
Cleaning
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and deter-
gent, do not use abrasives or solvents.
Substance Thermal Substance Thermal
emissivity emissivity
Asphalt 0.90 to 0.98 Cloth (black) 0.98
Concrete 0.94 Human skin 0.98
Cement 0.96 Lather 0.75 to 0.80
Sand 0.90 Charcoal (powder) 0.96
Earth 0.92 to 0.96 Lacquer 0.80 to 0.95
Water 0.92 to 0.96 Lacquer (matt) 0.97
Ice 0.96 to 0.98 Rubber (black) 0.94
Snow 0.83 Plastic 0.85 to 0.95
Glass 0.90 to 0.95 Timber 0.90
Ceramic 0.90 to 0.94 Paper 0.70 to 0.94
Marble 0.94 chromium oxides 0.81
Plaster 0.80 to 0.90 Copper oxides 0.78
Mortar 0.89 to 0.91 lron oxides 0.78 to 0.82
Brick (red) 0.93 to 0.96 Textiles 0.90
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Laser radiation is emitted from the APERTURE
CAUTION
AVOID EXPOSURE
LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
SEMICONDUCTORLASER630nm - 670nm
MAX.1mWCLASS 2LASER PRODUCT
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