Fluke 576 User manual

576
Precision Infrared Thermometer
Users Manual
March 2005
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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.
• 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 .......................................................... 5
Symbols and Safety Markings ............................. 6
Laser Warning and Serial Number Labels ............ 7
Delivery Content ................................................... 8
Batteries and Measurement ................................. 9
Using the Camera .................................................10
Field of View .........................................................12
Spot Size .............................................................. 13
Emissivity - Explanation ....................................... 14
Emissivity ..............................................................15
Emissivity - Unknown Value .................................16
Emissivity Table (Selected Values) ........................17
Hardware and Software Setup ............................. 18
Display .................................................................. 20
Data ...................................................................... 21
Setup .................................................................... 22
Mode ................................................................... 24
Mode - Thermocouple Settings ...........................26
DIP Switches ........................................................ 27
Troubleshooting .................................................... 28
Maintenance .........................................................30
CE Conformity ...................................................... 31
Specifications ....................................................... 32
Specifications of the Camera ...............................33

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The Fluke Model 576 Infrared Thermometer (the
thermometer) is for non-contact temperature
measurement. This thermometer determines
an object‘s surface temperature by measuring
the amount of infrared energy radiated by the
object‘s surface.
Introduction
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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


Laser ON and OFF
symbol
symbol
symbol
The laser sighting marks
the spot size that includes
the measured target.
To turn the laser On or Off,
press the LASER button
when the trigger is pulled.
A laser symbol appears
when the laser is on. The
laser automatically turns
off if you release

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Laser Warning and Serial Number Labels

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• The unit
• Getting Started
• Two AA batteries
• Manual on CD
• Thermocouple type K probe
• Windows-based software on CD
• USB cable
Delivery Content

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Batteries and Measurement
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)) positive side up as
shown on the housing.
To take a temperature
measurement, hold the
unit as shown. Aim at the
target. Pull the trigger (F).
The temperature of the
object being measured
is shown on the display
(B).
The temperature will
be displayed for seven
seconds after trigger is
released.
MEASUREMENT
QUICK START
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Using the Camera
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
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