Greenlee TG-600 User manual

999 5042.1 © 2003 Greenlee Textron 11/03
TG-600
Infrared
Thermometer
Termómetro
infrarrojo
Thermomètre
infrarouge
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all of the
instructions and safety information in
this manual before operating or
servicing this tool.
Lea y entienda todas las instrucciones
y la información sobre seguridad que
aparecen en este manual, antes de
manejar esta herramienta o darle
mantenimiento.
Lire attentivement et bien comprendre
toutes les instructions et les
informations sur la sécurité de ce
manuel avant d‘utiliser ou de procéder à
l‘entretien de cet outil.

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Description
The Greenlee TG-600 Infrared Thermometer is a hand-held
surface temperature sensing device. The non-intrusive
measuring capability of this unit is safer and quicker than
other methods, and is well suited to checking the surface
temperature of circuit breakers, motors, HVAC/R equipment,
engines, etc.
This device measures surface temperature by gathering three
forms of infrared energy — emitted, transmitted, and
reflected — from an object. It then translates that energy into
a temperature.
This temperature instrument also includes laser sighting. The
laser indicates the approximate center of the target area.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Greenlee
tools and equipment. This instruction manual and any
markings on the tool provide information for avoiding hazards
and unsafe practices related to the use of this tool. Observe all
of the safety information provided.
Purpose of This Manual
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize all personnel
with the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the
Greenlee TG-600 Infrared Thermometer.
Keep this manual available to all personnel. Replacement
manuals are available upon request at no charge.
KEEP THIS MANUAL
All specifications are nominal and may change as design
improvements occur. Greenlee Textron shall not be liable for
damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.

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TG-600
Important Safety Information
This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards or
unsafe practices which could result in an injury or property
damage. The signal word, defined below, indicates the
severity of the hazard. The message after the signal word
provides information for preventing or avoiding the hazard.
SAFETY ALERT
SYMBOL
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result in
severe injury or death.
Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in severe
injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, MAY
result in injury or property damage.
Read and understand this material
before operating or servicing this
equipment. Failure to understand how
to safely operate this tool could result
in an accident causing serious injury
or death.

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Important Safety Information
AVOID EXPOSURE –
LASER RADIATION IS
EMITTED FROMTHIS
APERTURE. LASER RADIATION – DO
NOT STARE INTO BEAM
OUTPUT < 1 mW
WAVELENGTH 630-670 nm
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
COMPLIESWITH
FDA 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J
CAUTION
This unit complies with CFR 21 1040.10 and 1040.11
Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products.
Electric shock hazard:
Contact with live circuits could result
in severe injury or death.
Accuracy hazard:
• Using this unit near equipment that generates
electromagnetic interference can result in unstable or
inaccurate readings.
• Protect the unit against static electricity.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
inaccurate readings that could lead to burns.
Do not use this tool to measure body temperature. It lacks
the required accuracy.
Failure to observe this warning could result in inaccurate
readings that could lead to improper medical conclusions.
< 1 mW/630–670 nm
IEC 60950
IEC 60825
LASER LIGHT
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER

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TG-600
Important Safety Information
Laser hazard:
• Avoid laser exposure.
• Do not point laser directly at eye or
at reflective objects.
Failure to observe these precautions
may result in injury.
Instrument damage hazard:
• Do not attempt to repair this unit. It contains no user-
serviceable parts.
• Do not expose the unit to extremes in temperature or
high humidity. Refer to “Specifications.”
• Temperature readings will be inaccurate on highly
reflective objects.
• Temperature readings will be inaccurate on objects if
emissivity is not adjusted properly. Follow masking and
emissivity adjustment procedures.
• Allow 15 minutes for the unit to adjust to large changes
in ambient temperature; inaccurate readings can result.
• Clean lens periodically; inaccurate readings can result.
Refer to “Maintenance.”
Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury
and may damage the unit.

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Identification
1. Laser
2. Temperature sensor
3. Laser ON/OFF switch
4. Celsius/Fahrenheit selector
5. Trigger
6. Battery compartment release
7. Battery compartment door
8. Display
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2
3
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Using the Features
•To use the laser:
Press the battery compartment release and pull the door
down. Set the switch to ON or OFF. Close the door.
•To change between Celsius and Fahrenheit:
Press the battery compartment release and pull the door
down. Set the switch to °Cor °F. Close the door.
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Display Icons
9. Laser ON indicator
10. Scan indicator
11. Hold indicator
12. Celsius or Fahrenheit indicator
13. Temperature indicator
14. Low battery indicator
Symbols on Unit
Laser radiation is emitted from this unit.
Identification (cont’d)

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Distance from Target
Infrared thermometers measure the surface temperature of an
object by sensing its emitted, reflected, and transmitted
energy. The sensor collects this energy from the area being
measured (spot size). The spot size varies as the distance to
the target changes. The farther the distance from the area
being targeted, the larger the spot size.
When determining the appropriate distance from the object,
the spot size must be somewhat smaller than the target area.
When accuracy is critical, the spot size should be half as large
as the target. If the spot size is larger than the target size, the
thermometer will pick up the temperature of the background,
resulting in inaccurate readings.
Object 1 is the correct distance from the unit. Note the target is
slightly larger than the spot size being measured.
Object 2 is too far away. The thermometer also measures the
background because the target is smaller than the instrument’s
spot size. This can result in an inaccurate reading.
Distance to Spot Size
The distance to spot size is a ratio that provides the
appropriate distance to the target. The ratio is stated in a
nominal value for the focus distance, which is 750 mm (30")
from the unit. Use the illustration shown here or the decal on
the side of the unit to determine the distance-to-spot-size ratio
for each application.
The nominal distance-to-spot-size (D:S) ratio at the focus
point is 12:1.
1 2
31 @ 300
44 @ 600
78 @ 1200
3.1 @ 48
1.8 @ 24
1.2 @ 12
D:S = 12:1 at Focus Point
Nominal Spot Diameter at 90% Energy
mm
inch

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Operation
1. Refer to “Typical Measurements”for specific measuring
instructions.
2. Test the unit on an object with a known temperature.
•If the unit does not function as expected on an object of
known temperature, replace the battery.
•If the unit still does not function as expected, send the
unit to Greenlee for repair. Refer to the instructions
under the Warranty.
3. Point the temperature sensor at the object to be measured.
Press the trigger. “SCAN”and the temperature will appear
on the display.
4. Release the trigger. “SCAN”will disappear and “HOLD”will
appear to indicate that the unit is holding the last recorded
temperature on the display.
Limitations
•The infrared thermometer cannot measure through
transparent objects, such as glass or plastic. It will measure
the surface temperature of the glass or plastic.
•Steam, dust, smoke, or other particles can prevent accurate
measurement by obstructing the unit’s infrared sensor.
Locating a Hot Spot
To find a hot spot, aim the thermometer outside the area of
interest, then scan across with an up and down motion.
AVOID EXPOSURE –
LASER RADIATION IS
EMITTED FROMTHIS
APERTURE. LASER RADIATION –DO
NOT STARE INTO BEAM
OUTPUT < 1 mW
WAVELENGTH 630-670 nm
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
COMPLIESWITH
FDA 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J
CAUTION
< 1 mW/630–670 nm
IEC 60950
IEC 60825
LASER LIGHT
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER

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Typical Measurements
Electronics
HVAC
Power Distribution
•Minimum width of line is 25 mm
(1") for accurate reading
•Non-insulated line

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TG-600
Emissivity
Emissivity is the ability of an object to emit infrared energy.
Most objects or surfaces have an emissivity value of about
0.95. This is the preset emissivity value of the TG-600. Some
objects, such as polished or shiny metallic surfaces, may have
much lower emissivity. Using an infrared thermometer to
measure the temperature of such objects will produce
inaccurate results.
Instrument damage hazard:
•Temperature readings will be inaccurate on highly
reflective objects.
•Temperature readings will be inaccurate on objects if
emissivity is not adjusted properly. Follow masking and
emissivity adjustment procedures.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury
and may damage the unit.
Masking a Surface to Determine Emissivity
To determine the effect of emissivity on the measurement,
cover the surface with masking tape or flat black paint. (Be
sure to use tape or paint that can withstand the anticipated
temperature.) The emissivity of both these materials is about
0.95. Allow time for the tape or paint to reach the temperature
of the material underneath. Measure the covered area and a
nearby area. The readings should be about the same. If they
are not, the emissivity may affect your measurements.

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Emissivity (cont’d)
* oxidized
** opaque, over 0.51 mm (0.0020") thick
*** natural
Material Emissivity
Aluminum 0.30
Asbestos 0.95
Asphalt 0.95
Basalt 0.70
Brass* 0.50
Brick 0.90
Carbon 0.85
Ceramic 0.95
Concrete 0.95
Copper* 0.95
Dirt 0.94
Food (frozen) 0.90
Food (hot) 0.93
Glass (plate) 0.85
Ice 0.98
Iron* 0.70
Lead* 0.50
Limestone 0.98
Oil 0.94
Paint 0.93
Paper 0.95
Plastic** 0.95
Rubber 0.95
Sand 0.90
Snow 0.90
Steel* 0.80
Textiles 0.94
Water 0.93
Wood*** 0.94
Common Emissivities

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Specifications
Display: 4–digit LCD (999.9 maximum display)
Response Time: 500 ms, 95% response
Target Temperature Range: –20 °C to 500 °C (–4 °F to 932 °F)
Spectral Response: 7 to 14 µm
Accuracy: ±2% of reading or ±2 °C (±4 °F),
whichever is greater
Repeatability: ±1% of reading or ±1 °C (±2 °F),
whichever is greater
Emissivity: Fixed at 0.95
Ambient Operating Temperature Range:
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)*
Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude: 2000 m (6500') maximum
Storage Conditions: –10 °C to 60 °C (14 °F to 140 °F)*
Remove battery.
Battery: 9-Volt (NEDA 1604, JIS 006P or IEC 6F22)
* For improved accuracy, allow unit 15 minutes to adjust to
large change in temperature.

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Maintenance
Instrument damage hazard:
•Do not attempt to repair this unit. It contains no user-
serviceable parts.
•Do not expose the unit to extremes in temperature or
high humidity. Refer to “Specifications.”
Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury
and may damage the unit.
Battery Replacement
1. Press the battery compartment
release and pull the door down.
2. Replace the battery (observe
polarity).
3. Close the battery compartment
door.
Cleaning
Lens
1. Blow off loose particles using clean compressed air.
2. Gently brush any remaining debris away with a camel hair
brush.
3. Carefully wipe the surface with a water-moistened cotton
swab.
Note: Do not use solvents!
Housing
Periodically wipe the housing with a damp cloth and mild
detergent; do not use abrasives or solvents.

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TG-600
Descripción
El termómetro infrarrojo modelo TG-600 de Greenlee es un
sensor de temperatura de bolsillo. La capacidad de medición
no intrusiva de esta unidad representa un método más seguro
y rápido que otros, y es adecuada para verificar la temperatura
en superficie de interruptores automáticos, motores, equipo
de calefacción y aire acondicionado (HVAC, por sus siglas en
inglés), máquinas, etc.
Este dispositivo mide la temperatura en superficie captando
tres formas de energía infrarroja – la energía emitida,
transmitida y reflejada – por un objeto. Enseguida convierte
esa energía en temperatura.
Este instrumento de temperatura incluye además una mirilla
láser. El haz de láser señala el centro aproximado del área
objetivo.
Acerca de la seguridad
Es fundamental observar métodos seguros al utilizar y dar
mantenimiento a las herramientas y equipo Greenlee. Este
manual de instrucciones y todas las marcas que ostenta la
herramienta le ofrecen la información necesaria para evitar
riesgos y hábitos poco seguros relacionados con su uso. Siga
toda la información sobre seguridad que se proporciona.
Propósito de este manual
Este manual de instrucciones tiene como propósito familiarizar
a todo el personal con los procedimientos de operación y
mantenimiento seguros para el Termómetro infrarrojo TG-600
de Greenlee.
Manténgalo siempre al alcance de todo el personal. Puede
obtener copias adicionales de manera gratuita, previa solicitud.
CONSERVE ESTE MANUAL
Todas las especificaciones son nominales y pueden cambiar
conforme tengan lugar mejoras de diseño. Greenlee Textron no se
hace responsable de los daños que puedan surgir de la mala
aplicación o mal uso de sus productos.

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Importante Información sobre Seguridad
Este símbolo se utiliza para indicar un riesgo o práctica
poco segura que podría ocasionar lesiones o daños
materiales. Cada uno de los siguientes términos denota la
gravedad del riesgo. El mensaje que sigue a dichos
términos le indica cómo puede evitar o prevenir ese riesgo.
SÍMBOLO DE ALERTA
SOBRE SEGURIDAD
Peligros inmediatos que, de no evitarse, OCASIONARÁN
graves lesiones o incluso la muerte.
Peligros que, de no evitarse, PODRÍAN OCASIONAR
graves lesiones o incluso la muerte.
Peligro o prácticas peligrosas que, de no evitarse, PUEDEN
OCASIONAR lesiones o daños materiales.
Lea y entienda este documento antes
de manejar esta herramienta o darle
mantenimiento. Utilizarla sin
comprender cómo manejarla de
manera segura podría ocasionar un
accidente, y como resultado de éste,
graves lesiones o incluso la muerte.

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TG-600
Importante Información sobre Seguridad
Esta unidad cumple con las Normas de Rendimiento para
Productos Electroluminiscentes CFR 21 1040.10 y 1040.11.
Peligro de electrocución:
El contacto con circuitos activados
podría ocasionar graves lesiones o
incluso la muerte.
Peligro de precisión:
• Al utilizar esta unidad cerca de equipo que genere
interferencia electromagnética quizá se obtenga una
lectura inexacta e inestable.
• Proteja la unidad contra electricidad estática.
De no observarse estas advertencias podrían obtenerse
lecturas inexactas que podrían ocasionar quemaduras.
No utilice esta herramienta para medir la temperatura del
cuerpo. No cuenta con la precisión requerida.
De no observarse esta advertencia podrían obtenerse
lecturas inexactas que podrían ocasionar conclusiones
médicas erradas.
< 1 mW/630–670 nm
IEC 60950
IEC 60825
LUZ LÁSER
NO FIJE LA MIRADA EN EL
HAZ DE LUZ
LÁSER CLASE 2
EVITE LA EXPOSICIÓN –
A TRAVÉS DE ESTA
ABERTURA SE EMITE
RADIACIÓN LÁSER.
ATENCIÓN
RADIACIÓN LÁSER – NO FIJE LA
MIRADA EN EL HAZ DE LUZ
CUMPLE CON LA
NORMATIVA FDA CFR
SUBCAPÍTULO J
SALIDA < 1 mW
LONGITUD DE ONDA 630-670 nm
PRODUCTO LÁSER DE CLASE II

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Importante Información sobre Seguridad
Peligro de láser:
• Evite la exposición al haz de láser.
• No oriente el haz de láser
directamente a los ojos u objetos
reflectores.
De no observarse estas advertencias
podrían sufrirse lesiones.
Peligro de daño al instrumento:
• No intente reparar esta unidad, ya que contiene partes
que deben recibir mantenimiento por parte de un
profesional;
• No exponga la unidad a ambientes de temperatura
extrema o altos niveles de humedad. Consulte la
sección “Especificaciones”.
• Las lecturas de temperatura serán inexactas cuando se
midan objetos de alta reflexión.
• Las lecturas de temperatura serán inexactas cuando se
midan objetos en que no se haya ajustado
correctamente la emisividad. Siga los procedimientos
de ajuste de emisividad y protección con cinta
adhesiva.
• Permita que transcurran 15 minutos para que la unidad
pueda ajustarse a cambios considerables de
temperatura ambiente; quizás se obtengan lecturas
inexactas.
• Limpie la lente periódicamente; quizás se obtengan
lecturas inexactas. Consulte la sección
“Mantenimiento”.
De no observarse estas precauciones podrían sufrirse
lesiones o daños a la herramienta.

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TG-600
Identificación
1 . Láser
2. Sensor de temperatura
3. Interruptor ON/OFF
(Encendido/Apagado)
del haz de láser
4. Selector de grados
Celsio/Fahrenheit
5. Gatillo
6. Liberación del compartimiento
de la pila
7. Puerta del compartimiento
de la pila
8. Pantalla
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3
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Cómo utilizar las distintas funciones
•Para utilizar el haz de láser:
Oprima el botón de liberación del compartimiento de la pila y
tire de la puerta hacia abajo. Ajuste el interruptor en
encendido ON o apagado OFF. Cierre la puerta.
•Para cambiar de grados Celsio a Fahrenheit:
Oprima el botón de liberación del compartimiento de la pila y
tire de la puerta hacia abajo. Ajuste el interruptor en °Co °F.
Cierre la puerta.
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Iconos de la pantalla
9. Indicador de encendido (ON) del haz de láser
10. Indicador de barrido
11. Indicador de Retención de datos en pantalla
12. Indicador de grados Celsio o Fahrenheit
13. Indicador de temperatura
14. Indicador de pila baja
Símbolos en las unidades
Estas unidades emiten radiación láser.
Identificación (continuación)