Fluke 572 User manual

572/574/576
Precision Infrared Thermometers
March 2005
© 2005 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Getting Started
This booklet includes the de-
scription of the basic functions
of the units and the software.
The complete manual is on the
companion CD.

LIMITED WARRANTY AND
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This Fluke product will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for one year from the
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover
fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from
accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contami-
nation, or abnormal conditions of operation or
handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend
any other warranty on Fluke’s behalf. To obtain
service during the warranty period, contact your
nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain
return authorization information, then send the
product to that Service Center with a description
of the problem.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO
OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED. FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL 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 liabi-
lity may not apply to you.

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Warning
A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose ha-
zards to the user. To avoid electrical shock or personal injury,
follow these guidelines:
• Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off
reflective surfaces.
• Before using the thermometer inspect the case. Do not
use the thermometer if it appears damaged. Look
for cracks or missing plastic.
• Replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator
two or less segments.
• Do not use the thermometer if it operates abnormally.
Protection may be impaired. When in doubt, have the
thermometer serviced.
• Do not operate the thermometer around explosive gas,
vapor, or dust. (see the special warning for the NI model)
• Do not connect the optional external probe to live
electrical circuits.
• To avoid a burn hazard, remember that highly reflective
objects will result in lower than actual temperature
measurements.
• Do not use in a manner not specified by this manual or the
protection supplied by the equipment may be impaired.
Caution
To avoid damaging the thermometer or the equipment under
test protect them from the following:
• EMF (electro-magnetic fields) from arc welders,
induction heaters, etc.
• Static electricity
• Thermal shock (caused by large or abrupt
ambient temperature changes- allow 30 minutes
for thermometer to stabilize before use).
• Do not leave the thermometer on or near
objects of high temperature.
Safety Information

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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................ 6
Warning for the Model 574 NI ................................ 7
Symbols and Safety Markings ............................... 8
Laser Warning and Serial Number Labels .............. 9
Features and Requirements ................................... 10
Delivery Content ..................................................... 11
Batteries ................................................................. 12
Measurement .......................................................... 13
Field of View and Emissivity ................................... 14
Spot Size ................................................................ 15
Additional Functions ............................................... 16
DIP Switches .......................................................... 17
Hardware and Software Setup ............................... 18
Using the Camera (Model 576) ............................... 20
Uploading Data and Pictures (Model 576) ............. 22
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 23
Maintenance ........................................................... 24
CE Confirmity ......................................................... 25
Specification of the Thermometers ........................ 26
Specification of the Camera (Model 576) ............... 27
Factory Defaults ..................................................... 28

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The Fluke Models 572, 574, and 576 Infrared Thermo-
meters (“the thermometers”) are for non-contact tem-
perature measurement. These thermometers deter-
mine an object’s surface temperature by measuring
the amount of infrared energy radiated by the object’s
surface.
Contacting Fluke
To contact Fluke, call one of the following
telephone numbers:
USA: 1-888-44-FLUKE (1-888-443-5853)
Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
Europe: [phone]
Japan: [phone]
Singapore: [phone]
Anywhere in the world: [phone]
For USA Service: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
Or, visit Fluke's Web site at www.fluke.com
To register your product, visit register.fluke.com
Introduction

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Concerning Factory Mutual Approved
Nonincendive Devices:
Operation in Environments that Require
Nonincendive Devices
WARNING
IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS DO NOT use serial port con-
nections, change batteries or open serial port cover. To re-
duce risk of explosion in hazardous locations, use only Fluke
temp probe part 2432508 and do not use other accessories,
such as power supply and cables.
A nonincendive rating (NI) indicates that this infrared thermo-
meter has been tested to standards for preventing explosi-
ons in hazardous areas by limiting the ability of equipment
to ignite a specified flammable gas or vapor-in-air mixture.
Nonincendive equipment is incapable of releasing sufficient
electrical or thermal energy to ignite flammable gases or
vapors under NORMAL operation and environmental condi-
tions.
This noncontact thermometer has a Factory Mutual Nonin-
cendive rating. The rating from this USA organization reads:
“Nonincendive, Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class
I, Zone 2 IIC; T4 Ta = 50ºC when used with 1.5V alkaline
batteries.“
A Class I, Division 2 location is a location:
• where volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases
or vapors exist, but are normally confined within
closed containers;
• where ignitable concentrations of gases, vapors or liquids
are normally prevented by positive mechanical
ventilation; or
• adjacent to a Class I, Division 1 location, where ignitable
concentrations might be occasionally communicated
• groups A, B, C, D refers to: Acetylene, Hydrogen,
Ethylene, and Propane.
Warning for the Model 574 NI

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
Symbol Explanation

Risk of danger. Important information. See
Manual.
Risk of danger. Important information. See
Manual.
Risk of danger. Important information. See

Hazardous voltage. Precedes warning

Warning. Laser.

Conforms to requirements of European Union
and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Conforms to requirements of European Union
and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Conforms to requirements of European Union
°
C
Celsius
°
F
Fahrenheit

Battery
Symbols and Safety Markings

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Laser Warning and Serial Number Labels

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Features and Requirements
Note! The factory default setting of your
unit is Centigrade. This can be changed into
Fahrenheit by switching the appropriate DIP
switch. See Chapter “DIP Switch Settings”.
Your thermometers include:
• Coaxial Laser sighting
• Adjustable emissivity
• High Alarm
• 7 Second Hold
• Trigger Lock
• Tripod Mount
• Graphic Display
• Low Alarm (574/576)
• MAX, MIN, DIF, AVG (574/576)
• Data Logger (574/576)
• Probe Jack (574/576)
• Companion Software (574/576)
• Digital Camera (576)
Requirements to use the software of the
thermometers (Models 574/576)
• 200 Mhz processor (400 Mhz
recommended)
• CD/DVD drive
• RS232 COM port (model 574)
• USB 1.1 - port (model 576)
• 15 MByte free diskspace on the
hard drive
The software works with Microsoft® Windows®
NT (for model 574 only), 2000, or XP.

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Delivery Content
All models:
• The unit
• Getting Started
• Two AA batteries
• Manual on CD
Additionally with the Models 574/576
• Thermocouple type K probe
• Windows-based software on CD
• RSB-232 cable (model574)
• Power supply (model 574)
• USB cable (model 576)
Model 572
Model 574
Model 576

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Batteries
To open the battery compartment, press gently
on the top part of the handle to release
the catch and pivot the grip as shown in the
figure. Orient the batteries (two alkaline R6 (AA,
UM3)) as shown on the housing.
Note!
With a fresh set of batteries, model 576 can
store photographs for up to 2,000 hours. How-
ever, we recommend that you download photo-
graphs soon after you have taken them.
To avoid the loss of photos, you should change
the batteries within two minutes after the unit
has shut down completly.

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Measurement
All models:
To take a temperature measurement, hold the
unit as shown. Aim at the target. Pull the trigger.
The temperature of the object being measured is
shown on the display.
The temperature will be displayed for seven
seconds after the trigger is released.
Models 574/576:
The unit automatically switches “off” after
7 seconds if a function key is not pressed.
The last settings are stored. The display
returns to the last mode selected.
To recall the last reading, press ENTER
without pulling the trigger.

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Reflected energy
Emitted energy
Transmitted energy EMISSIVITY
Target
Make sure that the target is larger than the unit’s
spot size. The smaller the target, the closer you
should be to it.
The amount of infrared energy radiated by an
object depends on its emissivity and its
temperature. The emissivity depends on
the material and its surface characteristics. For
more accurate readings, adjust the emissivity
value for the type of material being measured.
Field of View and Emissivity

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STANDARD MODEL
Optical Chart
3000 120
1.0
0
0
24
SPOT DIA. (IN)
SPOT DIA. (mm)
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (mm)
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (IN)
FOCUS POINT D:S = 60:1 FAR FIELD D:S = 35:1
0.76 IN @ 46 IN
19 mm @ 1150 mm
1500
2500 100
60
1.2
2.3
2.9
29.0
58.0
72.0
2000
44.0
1000
500
250
100
24
23
30
0.9 0.81 0.82
1.51 1.85
2.5
19.8
108
84
72
48
20 36
46
0.87
CLOSE FOCUS MODEL
Optical Chart
500
20
1
0
0
0.93
25 23
SPOT DIA. (IN)
SPOT DIA. (mm)
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (mm)
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (IN)
FOCUS POINT D:S = 50:1 FAR FIELD D:S = 12:1
0.24 IN @ 11.8 IN
6 mm @ 300 mm
Close Focus
6
0.62
15,5
150
2
0.9
22
50
4
0.75
18,7
100
7.9 9.8
200 250
0.49 0.37
12,3 9,2
40
1000
2.81
70
The measured spot size depends on the dis-
tance between the object you are measuring and
the infrared thermometer.
The relationship between distance and spot size
is 60:1(Standard Focus) or 50:1 (Close Focus) at
the focus point. The D:S in the far field (>33ft/
10m) is 35:1 (Standard) or 12:1 (Close Focus).
Spot Size

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Additional Functions
All models have additional functions. These can
be accessed by using the DIP switches inside
the battery compartment and the additional
function buttons. A complete explanation of
these switches is in the manual on the CD. The
factory default settings of the DIP switches are
on the next page.
These additional function buttons are located on
the left side of the unit.
You find an overview about the several features
of these buttons inside the back cover. With the
use of these buttons you can customize the con-
figuration of the thermometers to fit your needs.
Additional Function Buttons
(models 574/576)
Dip switches -
default settings
see next page

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Factory defaults
Model 572
Model 574
Model 576

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Hardware and Software Setup
Model 574:
Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
If the CD-ROM does not start automatically,
double-click launch.exe on the CD-ROM.
Then follow the information on the screen.
Start the software with a double-click on the
IRGraph icon on the desktop.
The following screen appears
Connect the unit with the RS232-cable to a
COM interface of your PC. Then pull the trigger
of the unit. If “Connected” appears you have
choosen the correct COM port. If not change the
comports until “Connected“ appears, when the
trigger of the thermometer is pulled.
The complete description of the software fea-
tures is in the help files of the software.

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Model 576:
IMPORTANT! Before you install the software
you must connect the unit with the PC to
configure the USB interface.
Proceed as follows:
Connect the unit to the PC via USB. New Hard-
ware will be found. You have to install three dif-
ferent device drivers - two for USB ports and one
for the camera. A driver is software needed by
your PC to communicate with the thermometer
and the camera. You will be asked three times to
install a driver.
Note! During the driver installation, a message
window could appear, indicating that a particular
driver is not supported or authorized by Micro-
soft. Please ignore this message and continue
with the installation.
The Windows Hardware Assistant will guide you
through the installation process. If you are asked
where to look for the drivers choose CD-ROM. In
most cases, Windows will find the drivers auto-
matically. If Windows asks for the file STV680u.
dll please point to the driver‘s folder of the CD.
Now you can install the IRGraph software as
described for the Model 574.
After launching the software you will be asked for
the right COM port. This number can be found in
the Hardware manager of Windows.
The Hardware Manager is located in the “Control
Panel” of the Computer (On some versions of
Windows, it is found under System\Hardware).

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Using the Camera (Model 576)
In addition to the thermometer functionality the
Model 576 comes with a digital built-in camera
to documentate the measured places. The
pictures include the measured values and
additional information. the additional information
is customizable via the IRGraph software.
How to use the camera?
1. To switch on the unit, pull the trigger.
2. Press the “Enter” button to activate the
camera while the display is active.
3. First the word “LOG” flashes and then the
camera icon appears.
The unit is ready to use now. It is preset to
take 26 high-resolution (640x480 pixel)
pictures.
4. Pull the trigger and hold it. The laser circle
shows where you are measuring.
5. Aim at the target. Be sure that the laser
sighting is inside the target.
6. Gently release the trigger to record the
photo and the temperature. Successful
recording of picture and temperature is
indicated by two short beeps and a green
blinking LED above the display. The next
location will be shown on the display.
Caution:
If you hear a longer beep and the LED
above the display is shining red, look at the
display. If you see “Use Flash!” and a flash
symbol, repeat your last measurement.
A green LED above the camera symbol