Idea DT8260 User manual

Noncontact Thermometer
With Probe
USER’S MANUAL
1 Introduction
This meter is a convenient non-contact infrared

thermometer with probe.
This thermometer combines two precision
thermometers in one unit: a noncontact infrared
thermometer and a resistance thermal device
penetration probe. The noncontact mode can be
used for quick scans of a surface temperature,
while the probe mode is used to accurately
measure internal temperatures.
2 Safety Information
·Please read the following information carefully
before using the meter.
Warning: Do not point laser directly at eye
or reflective surfaces.
Cautions:
When ambient temperature changes quickly, must
wait 30 minutes to balance the heat of the
instrument before use.
Avoiding EMF(electro magnetic fields) from arc
weld, induction furnace, etc…
Do not leave the unit on or near high temperature
objects.
Keeping the instrument clean, and do not get dust
into detecting hole.
3 Name of Components
①LCD display
②°C/°F selection button
③Scan button
④Infrared sensor

⑤Laser targeting aperture
⑥Probe sensor
⑦Battery cover
LCD display
①Infrared measurement indication
②Laser indication
③Data hold indication
④Probe measurement indication
⑤Low power indication
⑥°C temperature unit
⑦°F temperature unit
SCAN
¡ ãC / ¡ ãF
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4 Specifications
·Infrared:
Measurement range: -20℃~270℃; -4℉~518℉
Resolution: 0.1℃/0.1℉
Accuracy: -20℃~0℃: ±5℃
0℃~270℃: ±(reading×1.5%+3℃)
Field of view: 6:1
Typical Distance to Target: up to 1m
Laser power: <1mW
Emissirity: 0.97
Over range indication: “OL” or “-OL”
·Probe
measurement range: -50℃~270℃; -58℉~518℉
Resolution: 0.1℃(-50℃~200℃) ;
1℃(200℃~270℃)
Accuracy: -50℃~ -20℃: ±(reading×1.5%+1℃)
-20℃~200℃: ±(reading×1.0%+1℃)
200℃~270℃: ±(reading×2.0%+4℃)
Measurement Period: 1 time/2 secs
·Operation surrounding:
0~40℃(Infrared),10~90%RH
0~50℃(Probe) ,10~90%RH
Storage surrounding: -10℃~60℃,≤75%RH
·Auto power off: 30s (Only the Infrared
operates),Disabled ( Both the
Infrared and probe operate)
·Battery: 1.5V×3(AAA)

·Dimensions: 182(L)×49(W)×43(H) mm
·Weight: 120g. Approx. (battery included)
5 Operation Instruction
5-1. Measurement method of the Infrared
①Point the infrared sensor to the object, and then
press the “SCAN” button, the unit begins working,
and the laser appears.
②Read the measured result from the LCD display.
③Release the “SCAN” button, the measured result
will hold automatically. The unit automatically turns
off after about 30 seconds of inactivity.
To get an accurate measurement result, refer to
D:S ratio.
NOTE: The infrared temperature measurements
are used for screening and measuring surface
temperatures only. Critical internal temperatures
must be verified by using the probe.
If an object surface is very slick, such as stainless
steels, the emissivity from surface is low, and the
measurement accuracy will be affected. An
effective solution is that using the black adhesive
tape to cover the object surface, starting the
measurement until the adhesive tape’s temperature
is same as the object.
5-2. Measurement method of the probe
①Open the probe to start the unit (Both the Infrared
and probe will be turned on).

②The Infrared and the probe are all enabled in this
state, but the function of auto power off will be
disabled. (the measurement method of the Infrared
refer to 5-1)
③Insert the probe at least 12mm(1/2”) into the
target, then the meter will measure the core
temperature automatically.
The probe comes to equilibrium with the object
being measured until the LCD reading is almost
steady.
When the highest accuracy is required, it is
advisable to keep on measuring for a moment after
the reading is almost steady to insure the probe
has fully stabilized and reached equilibrium with the
object.
NOTE: The probe tip must be sterilized before and
between
measurements of food samples to avoid cross
contamination.
5-3.Other function
Press the “
℃
/
℉
” key during measurement can
select or switch the temperature unit ℃and ℉
(
℃
/
℉
switches in a
cycle ).
Warning: Do not point laser directly at eye
or indirectly off reflective surfaces.
6 D:S ratio

The thermometer has a visual angle and visual
spot size. a drawing is shown as following:
Make sure that the target is larger than the unit’s
visual spot size. The smaller the target, the closer
you should be to it. The relationship between
distance and spot size is 6:1, the drawing as
following:
7 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
The meter may be wiped down with a wet sponge
or cloth using a mild water based detergent or
anti-bacterial soap and rinsed under a gentle
stream of cold water.
NOTE:
This unit is not designed for complete submersion
or
washing in automated dishwashers.

8 Replace batteries
If the sign “ ” appears on the LCD display, it
indicates that battery should be replaced. Remove
the battery cover, and replace the exhausted
batteries with new ones.