PCE Instruments IR 90 User manual

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PCE-IR 90 Infrared Thermometer
User Manual
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Last change: 28 February 2022
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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Specifications........................................................................................2
3Delivery scope.......................................................................................2
4Device description ................................................................................ 3
5Switching the meter on and off ...........................................................5
6Making a measurement ........................................................................ 5
7Changing the sensor ............................................................................5
8Changing the unit.................................................................................. 5
9Bluetooth ............................................................................................... 5
10 Timer function ....................................................................................... 6
10.1 Stopwatch........................................................................................................................ 6
11 Recharging the meter...........................................................................6
12 Warranty.................................................................................................7
13 Disposal ................................................................................................. 7

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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
•The device must only be used as described inthis instruction manual.If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
•You must not make any technical changes to the device.
•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.

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2 Specifications
Infrared measurement
Measurement range
-40 ... 300 °C, -40 ... 572 °F
Resolution
0.1 °C/°F
Accuracy
±1 °C, ±1.8 °F at 0 ... 65 °C/32 ... 150 °F
±2.5 °C, ±4.5 °F at <0 °C/<32 °F
±1.5 % at >65 °C/150 °F
Spot ratio
2:1
Response time
<500 ms
Penetration probe
Sensor type
resistance temperature sensor
Probe length
100 mm
Measurement range
-40 ... 300°C, -40 ... 200°C, -40 ... 392°F
Resolution
0.1 °C/°F
Accuracy
±1 °C, ±1.8 °F at -40 ... 200 °C/-40 ... 392 °F
±1.5 °C, ±4.5 °F at >200 °C/>392 °F
Further specifications
Emissivity
0.95 fixed
Interface
Bluetooth (data transfer)
mirco USB (for charging)
Additional functions
timer and stopwatch
Power supply
4.2 V 1300mAh battery
5 V DC / 1A fixed voltage supply
via mirco USB interface
Operating conditions
0 ... 50 °C, <85% RH, non-condensing
Dimensions
176 x 55 x 40 mm / 6.9 x 2.2 x 1.6 in
Weight
185 g / <1 lb
3 Delivery scope
1 x infrared thermometer PCE-IR 90
1 x mirco USB charging cable
1 x charging station
1 x transport bag
1 x user manual

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4 Device description
No.
Description
1
Display
2
LED display. Temperature <4 °C
3
LED display. Temperature between 4 ... 65 °C
4
LED display. Temperature >65 °C
5
Up key to change parameters, change measuring mode
6
Down key to change parameters, unit key
7
Timer key
8
On/off key, start and stop measurement
9
Bluetooth on/off switch
10
Battery compartment cover
11
USB charging interface
12
Temperature probe
13
Laser
14
Infrared sensor
15
Battery charging station
16
Charging lamp
17
USB charging interface

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No.
Description
1
Infrared temperature measurement active
2
Temperature measurement is carried out via the temperature probe
3
Temperature measurement is carried out via the infrared sensor
4
Measured value
5
Measured value is displayed in °C
6
Measured value is displayed in °F
7
The maximum measured value is displayed
8
Measurement has been stopped. Displayed measured value is frozen.
9
The smallest value of the current measurement is displayed
10
Display of the largest measured value
11
Display of the smallest measured value
12
Calibration mode
13
Timer started
14
Bluetooth active
15
Battery indicator

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5 Switching the meter on and off
To switch the meter on and off, press and hold the on/off key for at least 2 seconds.
If the meter is not operated for 5 minutes, it switches itself off. This function cannot bedeactivated.
6 Making a measurement
Press and release the on/off key once to start the measurement. Thedisplay shows"SCAN" when
the measurement is being made. When the reading is stable for 5 seconds, the measurement
ends automatically. The measurement can be ended manually by pressing the on/off key.
7 Changing the sensor
To select between the sensors, press and release the up key once. The display shows which
sensor is currently being used.
8 Changing the unit
Press and release the down key once to select °C or °F.
9 Bluetooth
Press the Bluetooth key to activate the Bluetooth function. To deactivate it again, press and hold
the key again for at least 3 seconds. As soon as the Bluetooth icon is active, the function is
activated.
To establish a connection to a mobile end device, first download the "MeterBox Pro" app from the
App Store. Then establish a connection via the app. After connecting, use the "Food
Thermometer" category in the app.
Note:
Do not connect the meter via the Bluetooth settings of the mobile end device.
Android
Apple

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10 Timer function
A timer can be started with the timer function. To do this, press and hold the timer key for at least
3 seconds. To set a time, press the up and down keys. The time can only be set in minutes.
Pressing the timer key starts the countdown. When the countdown is over, an audible alarm is
triggered. Press and release the on/off key once to enter measurement mode and make
measurements with the timer activated. The timer icon shows when the timer or stopwatch is
active.
10.1 Stopwatch
To start the stopwatch, first press and hold the timer key to enter timer mode. Then press the
timer key again to start the stopwatch. Press the timer key again to stop the timer. Press and hold
the timer key for two seconds to reset the stopwatch.
Press and release the on/off key once to enter measurement mode and make measurements
with the stopwatch activated. The timer icon shows when the timer or stopwatch is active.
11 Recharging the meter
To charge the meter, it can either be connected directly to a micro USB cable or placed in the
charging station. The battery status indicator shows whether the battery is being charged.

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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.
13 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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