Trebs KC-186 User manual

Infrared Thermal Leak Detector
Model: KC-186
Operation Manual

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Infrared Thermal Leak Detector
Model: KC-186
Overview
KC-186 Thermal Leak Detector is a non-contact temperature measuring instrument using
infrared technology. You could use this product to measure the surface temperature, which is not
suitable for traditional measuring ( such as moving objects、charged objects、toxic objects or
hard-to-reach object).
It has the advantages of low consumption, LCD and backlight, auto save the measuring data
and laser pointer. Its easy operation and portability design makes it widely used for applications of
finding the hot spot of electric connection and bearing, measuring the hot and high-frequency
objects, monitoring food processing and storage, inspecting temperature leak for heating &
refrigeration system、inspecting temperature for technics control of metallurgy industry、inspecting
temperature during laying asphalt and fire-control work, or any others. It is a good helper for
measuring and discovering leak for the metallurgy, the electric power, the chemical industry, the
rubber, the spinning and weaving, the plastic, the papermaking and the food processing.etc.
KC-186 is Class II laser product and accords with EN60825-1 safety standard.
Safety Instructions
Failure to follow the instructions listed below may cause personal injury.
●Read and understand all instructions prior to any operation.
●Do not remove any labels from the tool.
●Do not operate the tool with the presence of flammable/explosive gases.
●Do not operate the laser tool around children or allow children to operate the laser tool, failure to
do so will injure children’s eyes.
●Do not stare into the laser beam.
●Do not project the laser beam directly into the eyes of others.
●Do not set up the tool at eye level or operate the tool on or near a reflective surface, as the laser
could be projected into people’s eyes.
●Do not observe the laser beam by using optical tools such as binoculars and magnifying glass.
●To avoid burning danger, remember that the reflective objects make the reading lower than their
actual temperature.

●Warning
DANGER
Class II Laser Product
Maximum Power Output< 1mW
Wavelength: 630-660nm
Do not stare into beam!
Avoid direct eye exposure!
This tool emits a laser radiation!
Battery Safety Instructions
●Please remove the batteries when clean the product.
●Remove the batteries before long term storage
●Please install the batteries properly as the instructions of the positive and negative charges
●Please dispose the batteries properly. High temperature will cause explosions and do not burn the
batteries. Strap insulated tape around the battery charges to avoid unsafe contacts with other
objects.Many countries have regulations regarding battery disposal.Please follow the local
regulations of battery disposing.
Instrument components
A．Laser pointer
B．Infrared sensor
C．Trigger —— ON / Measuring key
D．Battery compartment
E．Light changes color to indicate hot and cold leaks
F．LCD screen with backlight——Show reading data and information
G．Different in temperature setting（±0.5℃，±3.0℃，±5.5℃）down /turn off key
H．Different in temperature setting（±0.5℃，±3.0℃，±5.5℃）up key
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I．Green key has three functions——Set reference temperature, Fahrenheit/Centigrade
switch and hold the key to turn off the instrument.

Illustration of display screen
A．Referencedataicon B．Low battery indicator
C．Temperatureunits D．Scan temperature icon
E．Scan and hold the data F. Arrows for different threshold
Operation Steps
1、The trigger is for starting measuring. Be sure to hold the trigger more than 0.5 seconds to have
an accurate data. In measuring status, the backlight is on, the screen shows SCAN icon and
the reading data, the up shows “REF----”. When released, the reading is stored. 15s backlight
off and 1 minute product off if there is no action.
2、In measuring status (hold the trigger), every press the green key to set the reference
temperature date.
3、In ON status (but not measuring), every press the green key to exchange the units ℉and ℃.
4、In ON status (but not measuring), hold the green key for 2s to turn the product off.
5、In measuring status (hold the trigger), the laser is turn on ; Release the trigger, the laser is off.
6、The yellow button controls three ranges of leak differences（±0.5℃，±3.0℃，±5.5℃）and one
off function. When press the left or the right button, the screen arrows will show the indicated
temperature differences or off function. When finish setting the reference temperature and
leak differences range, the green color indicates the temperature within the range; the blue
color indicates the temperature lower than the range with slow buzzer sound; the red color
indicates the temperature higher than the range with quick buzzer sound; In the followed
conditions, the top has no colors: not-measuring status、measuring status without reference
temperature setting、the reference temperature is set but leak differences control is off .
7、One buzzer occurs when trigger on、measuring、pressing green key for exchange the
temperature units、setting reference temperature; Two buzzers occur when turn off the product
yourself or itself.
8、The low battery icon appears when the power is low.
9、When the environment temperature is higher than the product operation temperature, there
will be fast-paced buzzers, at the same time displays ErAH; When the environment
temperature is lower than the product operation temperature, there will be slow-paced buzzers,
at the same time displays ErAL; When the target temperature is higher than the measuring
temperature, there will be fast-paced buzzers, at the same time displays ErOH; when the target
temperature is below the measuring range, there will be slow-paced buzzers, at the same time
displays ErOL.
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●Operation Notes
1、No glass, plastic or water vapor .etc should be placed between the product and target
object.
2、Keep the device away from the following places, which will damage the devices:
a、Environment has vapor and dust;
b、EMF places（Electro-magnetic fields: such as arc welders、induction heaters）;
c、Static environment;
d、Heat shock (by abrupt temperature changes, allow 30 minutes for unit to stabilize
before use.);
e、High temperature objects.
●Trouble shootings
Problems Causes Solutions
No vision Dead battery Check and replace battery.
Show“ ” Low battery Replace battery
Show “ErOL” The target temperature is
lower than measuring range.
Choose target within the
range.
Show “ErOH” The target temperature is
higher than measuring range.
Choose target within the
range.
●Maintenance
1、Cleaning the lens: Abrupt temperature changes will cause vapour, please clean
after the vapor disappears. Blow off loose particles using clean compressed air.
Gently brush remaining debris away with a camel’s hair brush. Carefully wipe the
surface with a moist cotton swab.
2、Keep clean; avoid dropping; use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a
liquid.
Cautions
●Don’t drop and use the tool by force.
●Don’t disassemble the tool, (avoid to cause trouble).
●Keep the tool dry and clean.
●Don’t place the tool with corrosive gas or objects.
●Avoid dust and water, which may stain the lens.
●Don’t clean the lens by any solvent.
●Don’t immerse the tool into water to avoid damage.
●In case of damage of tool by deterioration of battery.
●Remove the battery when not in use for an extended period of time.
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Technical Specifications
Name Thermal Leak Detector
Model KC-186
Measuring range -40℃～220℃(-40℉～428℉)
Response wavelength 8～14μm
±2℃(±3.6℉) or ±2% of reading（when
T>0℃）
Measuring precision ±3℃(±5.4℉) or ±3% of reading, whichever
is greater（when T ≤0℃）
Repetition 1℃
Response time 500mSec，95% response
Optical ratio（D：S）8：1
Emissivity 0.95
Display resolution ±0.1℃
Laser wavelength 630～660nm
Power of laser <1mW
Laser class Class II
Datahold √
Temperature units exchange √
High/low warning √
Low battery indication √
Backlight shut off No action in 15s
Auto turn off for tool No action in 60s
Power supply One 9V battery (6F22/6LR61)
Max. power <30mA
Operating temperature 0℃～40℃(32℉～104℉)
Operating humidity 0～75%RH non-condensing
Storage temperature -20℃～60℃(-4℉～140℉)，≤85%（w/o
battery）
Product dimension 135 mm×173 mm×42mm
Product weight About 167g (w/o battery)
Warranty
The product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of one year from the date of purchase on the basis of providing relevant card.
Notice: The warranty does not apply to the following conditions:
●Disassembling the laser tool will void the warranty.
●We are not responsible for any damage resulting from abrasion, water, dropping or
disassembling.
Tips：Most parts of the product could be recycled, please refer to your local regulations for
disposing of them instead of throwing into the dustbin.