PCE Health and Fitness PCE-TC 24 User manual

User's Manual
Thermometer
PCE-TC 24/PCE-TC 25
Please read this manual carefully
and keep it for reference before operation.
PCE Americas Inc.
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Hampshire / Southampton
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
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Contents
1. Safety................................................................................1
2. Description....................................................................... 1
3. Features............................................................................ 2
4. Technical Data..................................................................3
5. Structure Description....................................................... 4
6. Key Function Description................................................ 7
7. Main Menu Description................................................... 8
8. Secondary Menu Description........................................... 9
9. Attention.........................................................................16
10. Emissivity Value of Common Material....................... 17
11.Accessories....................................................................18
12.Warranty........................................................................19

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1. Safety
Before operating this instrument, please read the
following instructions and use them according to
the specifications.
Do not use this instrument in explosive, steam,
humid or corrosive environment.
Use of environmental conditions:
1) Relative humidity less than 80% RH
(non-condensation)
2) Operating temperature -5～40℃/23～104℉
Maintenance and cleaning
1) Repair or repair shall be carried out by professionals,
not by instructions alone.
2) Clean the case with cloth regularly. Do not use
solvent or detergent to clean this form.
Safety Symbol
Compliance with european CE safety standards
2. Description
This instrument is an infrared thermal imager which
combines surface temperature measurement with

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real-time thermal image.the traditional single-point
infrared thermometer needs to measure each component
one by one, while the thermal image does not need to do
so, thus saving the measurement time.Potential problems
can be clearly displayed on the color display screen,
which helps users quickly and accurately locate the
center point to measure the cursor and temperature.
In order to increase the recognition, the product is
also equipped with a visual camera.according to the need,
the image can be mixed from the whole thermal image to
the whole visual image.hot and visible images can be
saved to the memory card.callable images are used to
generate reports and print.the product is easy to use and
can be tested within seconds after opening.this product is
an ideal choice for electricians and maintenance
technicians, and can be used to quickly find the problem
area.
3. Features
1. TFT full view color screen display
2. Dual MCU processors, refresh faster
3. Hot and cold point temperature markers can

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guide users to the areas with the highest and lowest
temperature in the thermal image.
4. Selectable palette
5. Hybrid imaging of visual and infrared images
6. Images capture saved in SD card
7. Connecting PC with USB can read the image
stored in instrument directly.
8. USB power supply
4. Technical Data
PCE-TC 24
PCE-TC 25
Infrared
Temperature
Range
-20~380℃/-4~716℉
Accuracy
Above 0 ℃,±2% or reading ±2℃
/3.6℉
Below 0℃,±3℃/5.4℉
Note: Accuracy is measured in an
environment of 18-28 degrees.
Ambient
Temperature
Rrange
N/A
-20~70℃/-4~158℉
Accuracy
N/A
1.0 ℃/1.8℉
Ambient
Humidity
Range
N/A
0~ 100%RH

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Accuracy
N/A
35~70% RH; +3.0% RH
Others; +4.0% RH
DEW Range
N/A
-30～100℃/-22～212℉
Accuracy
N/A
±1.0℃/1.8℉（25℃/77℉,
35～70%RH）
WET Range
N/A
-30～100℃/-22～212℉
Accuracy
N/A
±1.0℃/1.8℉（25℃/77℉,
35～70%RH)
Infrared
Image
Resolution
33X 33 (1089 pixels)
Visual Image
Resolution
300000pixels
Field Angle
32* 32 degrees
Minimum
Focal Length
0.5m
Thermal
Sensitivity
0.15℃/0.27℉
Emissivity
Adjustable 0.1-1.0
Image
Capture
Frequency
9HZ
Wavelength
Range
8-14um
Focus Mode
Fixed
Palette
Ink color, black and white, rainbow
color, ocean blue, iron red

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View
Options
Blending of the visual and the infrared
from full infrared to full visual in
25 % steps
File Format
BMP
Storage
8GB Micro SD Card
Memory
View
Scroll all saved images and view them on
the screen
Auto Power
Off
3minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes are
optional
Working
Temperature
-5～40℃/23～104℉
Storage
Temperature
Range
-20～55℃/-4～131℉
Relative
Humidity
10~ 80%RH
Over-range
Indication
OVER
Power
Supply
4* LR6 AA battery and USB power
supply
Battery life
8 hours
5. Structure description
(1) Infrared imaging lens
(2) Visible light camera
(3) LED lighting

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(4) Image capture key
(5) Installation nuts for battery cover and tripod
(6) Up button
(7) Menu key/confirmation key
(8) Down button
(9) Power key/return key
(10) TFT high definition color screen
(11) SD card, USB interface

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6. Key Function Description
6.1" ” Function: hold down“ ” button about 3
seconds, and the instrument can be controlled to turn on
and off. In setting mode, press“ ” button to exit the
function.
6.2" ”Function: press“ ”button one time, the
instrument enters the setting menu interface.In menu
setting mode, press“ ”button to determine the
function.
6.3 " ” Function: in measuring mode, press this key
to turn on and off the LED lighting.In the main menu
mode, press the key to go up.In secondary menu mode,
to increase the value
6.3 " ” Function; in measuring mode, press this
key to adjust the mixed image from 0% to 100%, step
size 25%.In the main menu mode, press the key down. In
secondary menu mode, to reduce the value

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6.4 Image capture function of trigger key;
When the trigger key is pressed, YES and NO symbols
will be displayed on the screen, the image will be saved
by pressing “▲”, and the captured image will be
cancelled by pressing “▼” if "SD card error! please
check!" is displayed, it indicates that the SD card is not
installed.if "FULL" is displayed in the lower left corner
of the display screen, it indicates that the SD card is full.
Note: SD card with 8GB memory.
7. Main Menu Description
Time setting
Number of image storage

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Backlight intensity
regulation
Temperature unit settings
Automatic shutdown
settings
Memory card capacity
Palette setting
Emissivity settings
Hot and cold markers
8. Secondary Menu Description
8.1 Time Settings
Power on the meter, press "MODE" to enter the time
setting mode as figure below, press the "▲"key or "▼"
key to select the desired value. Press the "MODE" key to
switch the setting of year, month, day, hour and minute

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in turn.Pressing the power button to saves the time
settings and return to main menu.
8.2 Storage Image
Power on the meter, press the "MODE" key to enter into
menu setting mode, select the image list as below by
pressing "▼" key and "MODE" key to view the saved
image. After selecting the corresponding image by the
"▲" key or the "▼" key, press the "MODE" key to view
the specific image, press the "▲" key or the "▼" key
to switch the image, press the "MODE" key again to
delete the image.press the "MODE" key to exit the
specific image view and return to the image list.

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8.3 Backlight Settings
Power on the meter, press the "MODE" key to enter into
menu setting mode, select the backlight settings icon
by pressing "▼" key as shown in the figure below.after
pressing the "MODE" key, the brightness of the screen is
set by pressing the "▲" key or the "▼" key. The bigger
the value, the brighter the screen.Select the appropriate
brightness, press the "power" button to save and return to
the menu.
8.4 Temperature Settings
Power on the meter, press the "MODE" key to enter into
menu setting mode, select the temperature units settings
mode by pressing "▼" key as shown in the figure below.
Press the "MODE" button to switch the temperature unit,
celsius and Fahrenheit to switch. press the "power"
button to save and return to the menu.

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8.5 Memory Card Capacity
Power on the meter, press the "MODE" key to enter into
menu setting mode, select the memory card capacity by
pressing "▼" key to view the remaining capacity of the
existing memory card.
8.6 palette settings
Power on the meter, press the "MODE" key to enter into
menu setting mode, select the palette settings Icon mode
by pressing pressing "▼" key, press the "MODE" key,

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as shown in the figure below.The five modes of palette
can be switched in turn: ink color, black and white,
rainbow color, ocean blue and iron red.
8.7 Emissivity Settings
Power on the meter, press the "MODE" key to enter into
menu setting mode, select the emissivity setting mode by
pressing pressing "▼" key, press the "MODE" key to
enter into emissivity setting as below. By pressing the
"▲" key or the "▼"key, you can select the preset
emissivity of 0.95, 0.8, 0.6, 0.3 and custom emissivity.
After selecting the custom emissivity icon and pressing
the "MODE" key, adjust the appropriate emissivity value
by pressing the "▲" key or the "▼"key, and press the
"power" key to save the setting and return to main menu.

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8.8 MAX/MIN Point Temperature Marker
Power on the meter, press the "MODE" key to enter into
menu setting mode, select the emisivity setting mode by
pressing pressing "▼" key, press the "MODE" key to
switch the point temperature label switch as below: ON:
enable the MAX/MIN point temperature label, OFF:
disable the MAX/MIN point temperature label.
8.9 Timing Automatic Shutdown

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Power on the meter, press the "MODE" key to enter
into menu setting mode, select the timing automatic
shutdown mode by pressing pressing "▼" key,select the
timed automatic shutdown bar, as shown in the figure
below, press the "MODE" key to switch off the function
of automatic shutdown timing, which can be set in four
modes:
1) OFF: None timed shutdown
2) 3MIN: Turn off after 3 minutes without operating the
instrument.
3) 5MIN: Turn off after 5 minutes without operating the
instrument.
4) 10MIN: Turn off in 10 minutes without operating the
instrument.

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9. Attention
All objects radiate infrared energy, which is based on the
actual surface temperature and surface radiation
coefficient of the object.The product perceives the
infrared energy on the surface of the object and uses the
data to calculate the estimated temperature.many
common objects and materials (such as painted metal,
wood, water, skin and fabric) can radiate energy
effectively, so it is easy to obtain relatively accurate
measurements.for the surface which is easy to radiate
energy (high radiation coefficient), the radiation
coefficient is greater than 90% (0.90).this simplification
does not apply to glossy surfaces or painted metals
because their radiation coefficients are less than 60%
(0.60).these materials are not easy to radiate energy and
are classified as low radiation coefficient materials.In
order to measure the material with lower radiation
coefficient more accurately, it is necessary to correct the
radiation coefficient.adjusting the radiation value usually
enables the product to calculate the actual temperature
more accurately.

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10. Emissivity Value of Common Material
Material
Emissivity
Material
Emissivity
Aluminum
0.30
Glass
0.90 to 0.95
Bitumen
0.90~ 0.98
Iron
Oxides
0.78 to 0.82
Concrete
0.95
Paint
0.80 to 0.95
Asbestos
0.95
Plastic
Cement
0.85 to 0.95
Ceramics
0.90~ 0.95
Paper
0.70 to 0.94
Brass
0.50
Sand
0.90
Brick
0.90
Rubber
0.95
Carbon
0.85
Wood
0.94
Oil Sludge
0.94
Textile
0.94
Frozen Food
0.90
Lead
0.50
Hot Food
0.93
Marble
0.94
Ice
0.96~ 0.98
Cloth
(Black)
0.98
Snow
0.83
Gypsum
0.8 0to 0.90
Human Skin
0.98
Water
0.92 ~ 0.96

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11.Accessories
1User’s manual
2Canvas bag
3SD card
4SD card reader
5USB cable
12. Warranty
You can read our warranty terms in our General
Business Terms which you can find here:
https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.