Control Company TRACEABLE 4484 User manual

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Specifications
Range: -58.0° to 1832.0°F/ -50.0° to 1000.0°C
Resolution: 0.1°
OPERATION
Press and continue to hold down the trigger to take temperature readings.
The unit will take temperature readings while the trigger is pressed and held
(SCAN flashing on the display indicates measurements are being taken).
After the trigger is released, the last temperature measured will be displayed
for approximately 8 seconds. The display will then turn off automatically.
HOLD will appear on the display when the trigger has been released to
indicate that the unit is no longer taking temperature measurements.
SWITCH LOCATIONS
The following switches are located in the
handle:
°C/°F
LOCK ON/OFF
SET ALARM ON/OFF
To access these switches, locate the
indentions on either side of the plastic
case near the trigger. Open the handle
by pulling the rubber portion of the
handle out and away from the trigger.
Pull hard, it requires a good amount of
force to open the handle. Close the
handle by snapping it shut.
SELECTING UNITS OF MEASURE
Locate the °C/°F switch inside the handle. Slide the switch to °C to display
the temperature in °C. Slide the switch to °F to display the temperature in
°F.
LASER TARGETING/BACKLIGHT
While pressing and holding the trigger, each press the /button toggles
through the following:
Backlight ON ( appears on the display)
Backlight and Laser Targeting ON ( and appear on the display)
Laser Targeting ON, Backlight OFF ( appears
on the display)
Backlight and Laser Targeting OFF (no display indicators)
With the backlight on, each time the trigger is pressed and held, the LCD will
be illuminated by the backlight.
With laser targeting on, each time the trigger is pressed and held, the laser
beam will be emitted.
CAUTION: Eye damage may result from direct exposure to laser light.
DISTANCE SPOT/RATIO
There are other factors that may affect measurement accuracy. The target
must completely fill the spot diameter seen by the infrared sensor; otherwise
readings will be influenced by the surface surrounding the target. The ratio of
the distance to the size of the spot being measured is 50:1. For example, an
object’s diameter of 100mm can be measured from 5000mm.
TRACEABLE® INFRARED WIDE-RANGE PLUS THERMOMETER
50:1 FIELD OF VIEW
INSTRUCTIONS
VALUES RECORDED
With each press of the trigger, five values are recorded:
1. MAX – Highest temperature measured.
2. MIN – Lowest temperature measured.
3. dIF – Difference between MAX and MIN.
4. AVG – Time-weighted average temperature.
5. Value last displayed before releasing the trigger.
DISPLAY MODES
Each press of the MODE button will select one of the 7 display modes. You
can cycle through the modes in this order:
“MAX” (Maximum temperature) – Press the MODE button until MAX
appears on the display. In the MAX mode, the highest temperature
measurement taken is displayed to the right of MAX. This value will update
each time a higher temperature is measured.
“MIN” (Minimum temperature) – Press the MODE button until MAX
appears on the display. In MIN mode, the lowest temperature measurement
taken is displayed to the right of MIN. This value will update each time a
new lower temperature is measured.
“dIF” (Temperature differential between MAX and MIN) – Press the
MODE button until dIF appears on the display. The difference between the
MAX and MIN reading is displayed to the right of dIF. This value is
updated as new MAX and MIN temperatures are measured.
“AVG” [Calculated (time weighted) average temperature] – Press the
MODE button until AVG appears on the display. The time weighted
average temperature reading is displayed to the right of AVG. This value is
updated continuously while the trigger is being pressed.
The term “time”, in reference to the averaging mode, means all temperature
measurements are averaged together from the first press of the trigger.
Example: If the temperature was 72° for one minute, then 20° for ½ second,
no significant change in average temperature would be displayed.
“HAL” (High Temperature Alarm) – Press the MODE button until HAL
appears on the display. The high temperature alarm value that has been set
is displayed to the left of HAL. (See High/Low Alarms section)
“LAL” (Low Temperature Alarm) – Press the MODE button until LAL
appears on the display. The low temperature alarm value that has been set
is displayed to the left of LAL. (See High/Low Alarms section)
“EMS” – Emissivity adjustment mode (See the Emissivity section).
NOTE: The last mode selected will remain selected the next time the trigger
is pressed.
MEMORY RECALL
With each press of the trigger, five values are recorded:
1. MAX – Highest temperature measured.
2. MIN – Lowest temperature measured.
3. dIF – Difference between MAX and MIN.
4. AVG – Time-weighted average temperature.
5. The value last displayed before releasing the trigger.
To cycle through each of the values recorded
during the last measurement, press the MODE button. (See the “Display
Modes” section for an explanation of the values displayed.)
HI/LOW ALARMS
An audible alarm will sound at both an upper and a lower temperature limit.
To adjust the alarm temperature set points:
1. Press the MODE button until “HAL” (High Temperature Alarm) or
“LAL” (Low Temperature Alarm) is displayed.

2. To adjust the temperature alarm set point, press the ▲or ▼button. (Do
not press the trigger while adjusting the alarm set points). Press and hold
to advance the display rapidly.
To turn the Hi/Low Alarm function On/Off:
1. Locate the SET ALARM ON/OFF switch in the handle.
2. Slide the switch to the desired position.
With the Alarm function set to ON, (indicated by ((( HI and LOW ))) appearing
on the display), while taking temperature measurements, an alarm will sound
when the temperature measured is above or below the High and Low alarm
set points that have been entered. If the temperature is above the High
Alarm set point, ((( HI will flash on the display. If the temperature is below the
Low Alarm set point, LOW ))) will flash on the display.
The alarm will sound regardless of the Display Mode if the temperature
measured is above or below the High and Low alarm set points that have
been entered.
LOCK FUNCTIONS
The lock function allows the thermometer to take long-term measurements
without having to hold the trigger. When the lock function is activated, the
unit will take continuous temperature measurements until the LOCK function
is set to OFF.
To use the lock function:
1. Locate the LOCK ON/OFF switch in the handle.
2. Slide the switch to the ON position.
3. Close the handle.
4. Press and release the trigger to begin taking measurements.
The unit will continue to take measurements without holding the trigger until
the LOCK ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.
5. When finished taking measurements, locate the LOCK ON/OFF switch in
the handle.
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6. Slide the switch to the OFF position.
7. Close the handle.
EMISSIVITY
Emissivity adjustment is optional. Emissivity adjustments are used to provide
a truer temperature reading. The emissivity value appears at the top of the
display (ε=#.##).
Different materials radiate infrared energy at slightly different temperatures.
The emissivity adjustment is used to compensate for different types of
materials. The default emissivity of 0.95 will cover 90% of typical
applications.
The emissivity table provides a guide of different emissivity values for
different materials.
When the emissivity of an object is unknown, use a non-infrared
thermometer, such as a thermometer with a surface probe to measure the
object’s surface temperature. Adjust the emissivity until the temperature of
the infrared thermometer matches the temperature of the surface probe. The
emissivity value arrived at by this method may be used to measure similar
materials.
To adjust the emissivity (optional):
1. Press the MODE button until EMS appears on the display.
2. To adjust the emissivity value, press the  or  button. (Do not press the
trigger while adjusting the emissivity value). Press and hold to advance
the display rapidly.
The emissivity can be set from 0.10 to 1.00. This emissivity value will be
used for all temperature measurements until the value is reset.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
“1” will appear on the display when the temperature being measured is
outside the range of the unit.
ALL OPERATIONAL DIFFICULTIES
If this thermometer does not function properly for any reason, replace the
battery with a new high-quality battery (see Battery Replacement section).
Low battery power can occasionally cause any number of “apparent”
operational difficulties. Replacing the battery with a new fresh battery will
solve most difficulties.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Erratic readings, faint readings, no display, or a battery symbol appearing on
the display are all indications that the battery must be replaced.
Locate the indentions on either side of the plastic
case near the trigger. Open the battery compartment
by pulling the rubber portion of the handle out and
away from the trigger. Pull hard, it requires a good
amount of force to open the battery compartment.
Remove the exhausted battery and replace it with a
new 9-volt alkaline battery. Close the battery cover
by snapping it shut.
WARRANTY, SERVICE, OR RECALIBRATION
For warranty, service, or recalibration, contact:
CONTROL COMPANY
4455 Rex Road
Friendswood, Texas 77546 USA
Ph. 281-482-1714 Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
www.control3.com
Control Company is ISO 9001 Quality-
Certified by DNV and ISO 17025 accredited
as a Calibration Laboratory
by A2LA.