ITS Telecom ScanTemp 450 User manual

5020-0450
Operating Instructions
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LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM!
CLASS IIIa LASER PRODUCT
MAX. OUTPUT < 5 mW, WAVELENGTH 635 – 660 NM
RoHS

Table of emissivity values 
Table of emissivity values of common materials:
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
Frozen food 0.90
Hot food 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
Skin 0.98
Snow 0.90
Steel* 0.80
Textiles 0.94
Water 0.93
Wood*** 0.94
* oxidized
** opaque; over 20 mils
*** natural

ScanTemp 450 – Infrared Thermometer 
1. Before you start using it
• Please make sure to read the instruction manual care-
fully.
•Following and respecting the instructions in your manu-
al will prevent damage to your instrument and loss of
your statutory rights arising from defects due to incor-
rect use. We shall not be liable for any damage occur-
ring as a result of non-following of these instructions.
• Likewise, we take no responsibility for any incorrect
readings and for any consequences which may result
from them.
• Please take particular note of the safety advice!
• Please keep this instruction manual for future refer-
ence.
2. Field of operation and all the benefits
•The ScanTemp 450 infrared thermometer is a non-contact
infrared thermometer with Thermocouple connector.
For the infrared part, simply aim the thermometer at the
target and press the measurement button to display the
surface temperature in less than a second. Plug in the
specific thermocouple (not included), ScanTemp 450 may
take contact temperature as high as 1400 °C.
•The distance to target diameter ratio (field of view) is
12:1. For accurate reading, please make sure the target
size is smaller than the spot size.
3. Features
• 2 x 1,5 Volt AAA batteries included
•Large LCD screen, with backlight
• Friendly user interface: 3-Key with trigger
• With high-end arithmetic: Max; Min and DIF; AVG mode
•Auto Power Off in 1 minute
• Precision K type thermocouple thermometer inside

4. For your safety
•The device should only be used as described within
these instructions.
• Unauthorized repairs, modifications or changes to the
product are prohibited.
Caution!
 Risk of injury:
• Never point the device towards any-
one’s eyes.
• Keep this device and the battery out
of the reach of children.
• Batteries must not be thrown into a
fire, short-circuited, taken apart or
recharged. Risk of explosion!
• Batteries contain harmful acids. Low
batteries should be changed as soon as
possible to prevent damage caused by leaking.
• Never use a combination of old and new batteries
together, nor batteries of different types. Wear chemi-
cal-resistant protective gloves and safety glasses when
handling leaking batteries.
• Remove the battery if you do not use the device for a
long period of time.
 Important information on product safety!
 EMC/RFI
• Readings may be affected if the device is operated with-
in radio frequency electromagnetic field strength of
approximately 3 volts per meter, but the performance of
the instrument will not be permanently affected.
• Do not place your device near extreme temperatures,
vibrations or shocks.
• The ScanTemp 450 should be stored at room tempera-
ture between –20 to +65°C.
• The lens should be kept clean at all times.
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ScanTemp 450 – Infrared Thermometer 
• The sensor lens is the most delicate part of the ScanT-
emp. The lens should be kept clean at all times, care
should be taken when cleaning the lens using only a
soft cloth or cotton swab with water or medical alcohol,
allowing the lens to fully dry before using the ScanTemp
450.
• Do not leave the device near objects of high tempera-
ture.
5. Parts description
•Simply aim the ScanTemp450 at the measure target and
press the Meas. key
⑥ to display the surface tempera-
ture.
① LCD ⑥ Measuring key
② Up key ⑦ Infrared Lens
③ Down key ⑧ Laser
④ Mode key ⑨ Battery cover
⑤ Thermocouple socket

Default Screen
Infrared function
ScanTemp 450 is supplied with a
default emissivity of 0.95.
→Press Mode key
④ for scrolling more display function as
follows:
➞ScanTemp will automatically shut off if left idle for more
than 60 sec, unless in PRB mode.
Thermocouple probe scan function:
Press the mode key
④ until PRB appears: on the LCD.
Connect the thermocouple with Scan Temp 450’s thermocou-
ple socket
⑤
and put the probe in or on the target, the tem-
perature will be displayed beside the ”PRB” icon.
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Press emissivity key ④ key to adjust the emissivity.
The emissivity can be changed from 0.10 to 1.00.
Press the Meas. key ⑥ to display the surface
temperature.
Keep pressing Mode key
④ for the Maximum
(MAX), Minimum (MIN), Different between
MAX and MIN (DIF) and Average (AVG) readings
during the last measurement period.
Press Down key
② or Up key ③ to change the
High Alarm (HAL) or Lo Alarm (LAL). F. e.: When
the reading 27 °C < LAL 27.1 °C, the Low icon will
flash and you will hear a beep sound.
The measurement range: - 60.. +500 °C.

ScanTemp 450 – Infrared Thermometer 
➞ScanTemp 450 will automatically shut off if left idle for
more than 12 min in PRB mode.
➞The measurement range: -64 to +1400 °C.
After measure high temp, the probe may remain HOT
for a while.
Key pad:
Battery:
When the ‘Low Battery’ icon indicates the battery is low,
the battery should be replaced immediately with two
AAA, 1.5V batteries.
Please note: It is important to turn the instrument off
before replacing the battery otherwise the ScanTemp
450 may malfunction.
Press Lock key for infrared LOCK mode
ON/OFF.
Press °C/°F key for °C or °F transferred.
Press Lock key for backlight function
ON/OFF.
Press °C/°F key for Laser function ON/OFF.
In Default:
Max, Min,
DIF, AVG,
HAL, LAL,
PRB
In all
modes:
Hold the
Measuring
key
⑥
Battery OK
Measurements
are possible
Battery Low
Battery needs to
be replaced,
measurements are
still possible
Battery Exhausted
Measurements are
not possible

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6. Trouble shooting
ScanTemp 450 – Infrared Thermometer 
➞‘Low Battery’ icon indicates the battery is low.
➞The battery should be replaced with
2x AAA (LR6), 1.5V batteries immediately.
➞Please check the model with/without this
function.
➞Replace the batteries
➞‘Hi’ is displayed when the temperature being
measured is outside of the settings of HAL.
➞Please reset the HAL or select target within
specifications.
➞’Lo’ is displayed when the temperature being
measured is outside of the settings of LAL.
➞Please reset the LAL or select target within
specifications.
➞For all other error messages it is necessary
to reset the ScanTemp 450.
➞To reset the ScanTemp 450, please wait the
instrument automatic off, remove the battery
and wait for a minimum of one minute, re-
insert the battery and turn on.
➞If the error message remains please contact
the Service Department for further assistance.
no function
HI
LOW

ScanTemp 450 – Infrared Thermometer 
7. Waste disposal
This product has been manufactured using high-grade
materials and components which can be recycled and
reused.
Never dispose of empty batteries and
rechargeable batteries in household waste.
As a consumer, you are legally required to
take them to your retail store or to an appro-
priate collection site depending on national
or local regulations in order to protect the
environment
The symbols for the heavy metals contained
are: Cd=cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb=lead
This instrument is labelled in accordance with
the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip-
ment Directive (WEEE).
Please do not dispose of this instrument in
household waste. The user is obligated to
take end-of-life devices to a designated col-
lection point for the disposal of electrical and
electronic equipment, in order to ensure envi-
ronmentally-compatible disposal.
8. Specifications
Measurement range Infrared: -60 to +500 °C
(-76 to +932 °F)
Measurement range
Thermocouple:
(-83.2 to +1999 °F)
Infrared accuracy Infrared: +2% of reading or +2 °C
which is greater
Infrared accuracy
Thermocouple: +1% of reading or +1 °C
which is greater
-64 to +1400 °C

Operating range: 0 to +50 °C (32 to 122°F)
Storage range: -20 to +65 °C
(-4 to 149 °F), 95%RH
Response time: 1sec
Distance to Spot size: 12:1
Emissivity: 0.10~1.00 step 0.01
Update frequency: 1.4Hz
Mode: MAX, MIN, dIF, AVG, HAL,
LAL, PRB, Lock
Battery life: min 180 hours
continuous use*
Dimensions: 141 x x134 x 42 mm
Weight: 186 grams including
batteries (AAA*2pcs)
* without laser and backlight.
Note: Subject to change without notice.
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ScanTemp 450 – Infrared Thermometer 