SP tools SP62020 User manual

USER MANUAL
IMPORTANT
ALL PERSONS WHO ARE TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT MUST THOROUGHLY READ
AND UNDERSTAND THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATION.
SP62020
INFRARED
THERMOMETER
LASER GUIDED
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the customer as it will be required in the
event of a claim under warranty.
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CONTENTS
Introduction 2
Features 2
Wide Ranging Application 3
Safety Information. 3
Distance & Spot Size 3
Specification 4
Front Panel Description 5
Indicator 5
Buttons 5
Measurement Operation 7
Battery Replacement 7
Notes 8
Warranty Details 10
INTRODUCTUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the SP62020 IR (infrared) non-contact Thermometer.
Capable of temperature measurements at the touch of a button. The built-in laser pointer
increases target accuracy while the backlight LCD and handy push-buttons combine for
convenient, ergonomic operation.
Non-contact Infrared Thermometers can be used to measure the temperature of an objects’
surface that is unsuitable to be measured by traditional (contact) means, such as moving objects, a
surface carrying electrical current or objects which are difficult to access.
Proper use and care of this meter will provide years of reliable service.
FEATURES:
Rapid detection function
Precise non-contact measurements
Dual laser sighting
Unique flat surface, modern housing design
Automatic Data Hold
°C/°F switch
Emissivity Digitally adjustable from 0.10 to 1.0
MAX temperature displays
Backlight LCD display
Automatic selection range and Display Resolution 0.1ºC(0.1ºF)
Trigger lock
Set high and low alarms

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WIDE RANGING APPLICATION:
Food preparation, Safety and Fire inspectors, Plastic molding, Asphalt, Marine and Screen printing,
measure ink and Dryer temperature, HVAC/R, Diesel and Fleet maintenance.
SAFETY
Use extreme caution when the laser beam is turned on.
Do not let the beam enter your eyes, another person’s eyes or the eyes
of an animal.
Be careful not to let the beam on a reflective surface strike your eye.
Do not allow the laser light beam impinge on any gas which can explode.
Note: This mini infrared thermometer should not be used for medical or
veterinary purposes due to:
Risk of the laser pointer entering the subjects’ eyes (serious damage to the eye can occur).
This thermometer accurately measures surface temperature, the surface temperature of a
subjects skin will vary from that of their core temperature.
DISTANCE & SPOT SIZE
As the distance (D) from the object increases, the spot size (S) of the area measured by the unit
becomes larger. The relationship between distance and spot size for each unit is listed below. The
focal point for each unit is 914mm (36”). The spot sizes indicate 90% encircled energy.
Fig: 1
D:S= 12:1
D
S
12in.
1in @
6in.
0.5in @
25mm @ 300mm
150mm
12.5mm @
Note:
Field of View: Make sure that the target
is larger than the unit’s spot size.
The smaller the target, the closer you
should be to it.
When accuracy is critical, make sure the
target is at least twice as large as the spot
size.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature range D:S
-50 to 650 °C (-58°F ~ 1202°F) 12:1
Display resolution 0.1 °C (0.1°F) <1000
1°F
>1000
Accuracy for targets:
Assumes ambient operating temperature of 23 to 25°C(73 to 77°F)
-50 ~ 20°C (-58°F ~ 68°F) ±2.5°C (4.5°F)
20°C ~300°C (68°F ~572°F) ±1.0% ±1.0°C (1.8°F)
300°C ~650°C (572°F ~ 1202°F) ±1.5%
Repeatability
-50~20°C (-58~68°F) : ±1.3°C (2.3°F)
20~650°C (68~1202°F) : ±0.5% or ±0.5°C (0.9°F)
Response time: 150ms
Spectral response: 8~14um
Emissivity Digitally adjustable from: 0.10 to 1.0
Over range indication LCD will show: “----”
Polarity: Automatic (no indication for positive polarity)
Minus (-) sign for negative polarity
Diode laser output: <1mW, Wavelength 630~670nm, Class 2 laser product
Operating temp. 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Storage temp. –10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
Relative humidity: 10%~90%RH operating, <80%RH storage
Power supply: 9V battery, NEDA 1604A or IEC 6LR61 or equivalent
Safety: CE Certificated, EMC tested and compliant

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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
1) IR sensor
2) LCD Display Laser pointer beam
3) Up button
4) Down button
5) Mode button
6) Measure trigger
7) Battery Cover
8) Handle Grip
INDICATOR
1) Data hold
2) Laser “on” symbols
3) Lock symbol
4) High alarm and low alarm symbol
5) ˚C / ˚F symbol
6) Low power symbol
7) Emissivity symbol and value
8) Temperature values for the MAX
9) Symbols for MAX
10) Current temperature value
BUTTONS
1) Up button for EMS, HAL, LAL
2) Down button for EMS, HAL, LAL
3) Mode button for cycling through the mode loop
Functional Design
1) Switch between ˚C / ˚F using switch underneath battery cover.
2) In Measuring mode use the Up and Down buttons to adjust the Emissivity.
3) In Hold mode, use Up key to turn the laser on or off. Use Down key to turn the backlight on
or off.
4) To set values for the High Alarm (HAL), Low Alarm (LAL) and Emissivity (EMS), press the Mode
button until the appropriate code appears in the display, press the Up and Down buttons to
adjust the desired values.

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Mode Button Function
Pressing the mode button also allows you to access the
setings: Emissivity (EMS), Lock on/off, HAL on/off, HAL
adjustment, LAL on/off, LAL adjustment. Each time
you press set you advance through the mode cycle.The
diagram shows the sequence of functions in the mode
cycle.
EMS Adjustment
The Emissivity (EMS) is digitally adjustable from 0.10 to
1.0.
Lock on/off; the lock mode is particularly useful for contin-
uous montitoring of temperatures. Press the Up button or
Down button to turn on or off. Press the Measurment
Trigger to confirm the lock measurement mode. The IR
Thermometer will display the temperature until the Meas-
urement Trigger is pressed again.
In Lock mode press the up or down button to adjust Emissivity.
To turn HAL/LAL on or off press the Up button or Down button
to turn on or off.
Press the Measurement Trigger to confirm the High/Low alarm mode.
The HAL/LAL is adjustable from:
-50 to 650 °C (-58°F ~ 1202°F)
Switching ˚C/˚F
Select the temperature units (°C or °F) using the oC/oFswitch ①
behind battery cover.
Max
Indicates the max record that displays between the pressing and
releasing the "ON/OFF" button each time.
LOCK on/off
HAL on/off
HAL adjustment
LAL on/off
LAL adjustment
EMS adjustment

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MEASUREMENT OPERATION
1) Hold the meter by the Handle Grip and point it toward the surface to be measured.
2) Pull and hold the Trigger to turn the meter on and begin testing. The display will light up if
the battery is good. Replace battery if the display does not light up.
3) Release the Trigger and the HOLD display icon will appear on the LCD indicating that the
reading is being held. In HOLD status press the UP button to turn the Laser on or off. Press
the Down button to turn the Backlight on or off.
4) The meter will automatically power down after approximately 7 seconds after the trigger is
released (unless the unit is locked on).
Vision alarm function
This device is provided with a vision alarm function. During measurement, if the measured
temperature is higher than the High Alarm (HAL) temperature (HAL is on) a red LED will flash on
the LCD.
During measurement, if the measured temperature is lower than the Low Alarm (LAL)
temperature (LAL is on) a red LED will flash on the LCD.
Note: Measurement Considerations
Holding the meter by its handle, point the IR Sensor toward the object whose temperature is to be
measured. The meter automatically compensates for temperature deviations from ambient
temperature. Keep in mind that it will take up to 30 minutes to adjust to wide ambient
temperatures are to be measured followed by high temperature measurements, some time
(several minutes) is required after the low (and before the high) temperature measurements are
made.
This is a result of the cooling process, which must take place for the IR sensor.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1) If battery power is not sufficient, LCD will display a
“ ” symbol. Replacement of a new 9V battery is
required.
2) Open battery cover, remove battery from
instrument and replace with a new 9-Volt battery
and replace the battery cover.

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NOTES:
How it Works
Infrared thermometers measure the surface temperature of an object. The unit’s optics sense
emitted, reflected, and transmitted energy, which is collected and focused onto a detector.
The unit’s electronics translate the information into a temperature reading, which is display
on the unit. In units with a laser, the laser is used for aiming purposes only.
Field of View
Make sure that the target is larger than the unit’s spot size. The smaller the target, the closer
you should be to it. When accuracy is critical, make sure the target is at least twice as large as
the spot size.
Distance & Spot Size
As the distance (D) from the object increases, the spot size (S) of the area measured by the
unit becomes larger. See Fig: 1.
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 until you locate hot spot.
Reminders
1. Not recommended for use in measuring shiny or polished metal surfaces (stainless steel,
aluminum etc.). See Emissivity.
2. The unit cannot measure through transparent surfaces such as glass. It will measure the
surface temperature of the glass instead.
3. Steam, dust, smoke etc., can prevent accurate measurement by obstructing the units optics.
Emissivity
Emissivity is a term used to describe the energy-emitting characteristics of materials.
Most (90% of typical applications) organic materials and painted or oxidized surfaces have an
emissivity of 0.95 (pre-set in the unit). Inaccurate readings will result from measuring shiny or
polished metal surfaces. To compensate, cover the surface to be measured with masking tape
or flat black paint. Allow time for the tape to reach the same temperature as the material
underneath it. Measure the temperature of the tape or painted surface.

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Emissivity Values
Substance Thermal
emissivity
Substance Thermal
emissivity
Asphalt 0.90 to 0.98 Cloth (black) 0.98
Concrete 0.94 Human skin 0.98
Cement 0.96 Lather 0.75 to 0.80
Sand 0.90 Charcoal
(powder)
0.96
Earth 0.92 to 0.96 Lacquer 0.80 to 0.95
Water 0.92 to 0.96 Lacquer
(matt)
0.97
Ice 0.96 to 0.98 Rubber
(black)
0.94
Snow 0.83 Plastic 0.85 to 0.95
Glass 0.90 to 0.95 Timber 0.90
Ceramic
0.90 to 0.94
Paper 0.70 to 0.94
Marble 0.94 Chromium
oxides
0.81
Plaster 0.80 to 0.90 Copper
oxides
0.78
Mortar 0.89 to 0.91 Iron oxides 0.78 to 0.82
Brick
0.93 to 0.96
Textiles
0.90
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the fuse door is in place and
fastened securely.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
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purposes stated therein. The purchaser must also ensure that all servicing requirements are completed as listed in the owner’s
manual (said servicing is at the owner’s expense). We recommend that all servicing is completed by an authorised service agent and
that records of said servicing are retained by the purchaser as proof in the event of a warranty claim.
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of a Limited Warranty, the terms set out herein supersede these matters, and this Limited Warranty applies in their place. This
warranty is no less advantageous than otherwise described in such other documentation.
SP Tools agrees, subject to the terms and conditions specified below, to repair or replace at SP Tools’ cost, the product purchased by
you when the product does not perform in accordance with its specifications during the limited warranty period, due to any fault in
manufacturing, materials and/or workmanship. SP Tools is not liable to repair or replace products that the purchaser uses in a
manner that is inconsistent with the owner’s manual or in the circumstances set out in paragraphs 1.1 – 1.7 below.
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purchase and ceases on expiration of the specified term below.
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