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Infrared K-Thermometer Model CA876 

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CHAPTER 3

SPECIFICATIONS

3.1  Environmental Specifications

3.1.1  INFRARED

Temperature Scale:

Celsius (

°

C) or Fahrenheit (

°

F) user-selectable

Temperature Range:

-4°F to 1022°F  (-20°C to 550°C)

Display Resolution:

1°F / 1°C

Accuracy:

< 212°F (100°C) ± 10°F (5°C)
>

 

212°F (100°C) ± 2% of Reading or ± 6°F (3°C), whichever is greater @ 

64.4 to 82.4°F (18 to 28°C) ambient operating temperature.

Temperature Coefficient:

Changes in accuracy operating temperature above 82.4°F/28°C or below 

64.4°F/18°C: ±0.2% of Reading or ± 0.36°F/0.2°C, whichever is greater. 

Response Time:

1 second

Laser:

Red, <1mW (670nm) Class II, 2 - 50 ft range

Spectral Response:

6 to 14

μ

m nominal

Emissivity:

Pre-set @ 0.95, user-selectable from 0.10 to 1.00

Detection Element:

 Thermopile

Optical Lens:

 Fresnel Lens

Summary of Contents for CA872

Page 1: ...INFRARED K THERMOMETER WITH LASER CA876 E N G L I S H User Manual Auto OFF...

Page 2: ...f the instrument Please record this number and purchase date for your records INFRARED THERMOMETER MODEL CA872 CATALOG 2121 31 SERIAL _ _______________________________________________ PURCHASE DATE __...

Page 3: ...7 3 1 Environmental Specifications 7 3 1 1 Infrared 7 3 1 2 K Type 8 3 2 General Specifications 9 3 3 Safety Specifications 9 4 OPERATION 10 4 1 Infrared Measurement Considerations 10 4 2 Recommendat...

Page 4: ...nt errors do not expose the thermom eter to strong electrical or electromagnetic fields To prevent sensor damage and erroneous readings do not put the sensor lens into contact with any body or foreign...

Page 5: ...the laser beam Laser Output 0 5mW 670nm wavelength 1 2 Receiving Your Shipment Upon receiving your shipment make sure that the contents are consis tent with the packing list Notify your distributor o...

Page 6: ...ntact when in the IR mode non contact temperature mea surement An aiming laser enables the user to pinpoint the target The K type thermocouple input may also be used The thermometer includes a program...

Page 7: ...unction is programmable ALM Hi ALM Lo Emissivity may be adjusted with the and buttons to match a particu lar target We recommend leaving it at 0 95 for general use ALM Hi The Hi alarm set point is adj...

Page 8: ...n turns the laser ON or OFF The symbol is displayed in the upper left hand corner when the laser is ON Remove the laser cover before use The laser is activated when the MEAS button is pressed during a...

Page 9: ...00 C 2 of Reading or 6 F 3 C whichever is greater 64 4 to 82 4 F 18 to 28 C ambient operating temperature Temperature Coefficient Changes in accuracy operating temperature above 82 4 F 28 C or below 6...

Page 10: ...C or 1 F C Accuracy 328 F to 1999 F 0 1 of Reading 2 F plus T C 199 C to 1370 C 0 1 of Reading 1 C plus T C Accuracy is specified for operating temperatures over the range of 64 to 82 F 18 to 28 C fo...

Page 11: ...h battery removed Auto Power Off 15 seconds approx Altitude 2000m max Input Protection 24VDC or 24rms maximum input voltage on any combi nation of inputs Battery Standard 9V battery NEDA 1604 6LR61 or...

Page 12: ...nd a 5 3 m cut off filter The output signal from the infrared radiation sensor is input to an electronic circuit along with the output signal from a standard temperature sensor to calculate the temper...

Page 13: ...80 to 0 90 Copper oxide 0 78 Mortar 0 89 to 0 91 Iron oxide 0 78 to 0 82 Brick red 0 93 to 0 96 Textiles 0 90 4 2 Recommendations before Operating If the measured surface target diameter is less than...

Page 14: ...pressed When the button is released the measurement will be held in the display for 15 20 seconds HOLD is displayed in the lower left hand corner of the display 8 The IR thermometer will shut OFF auto...

Page 15: ...ermometer is OFF hold down the button then press the MEAS button F will be displayed The selected temperature scale will remain until changed by the user 4 6 Continuous Measurement The user may want t...

Page 16: ...e LCD display when replacement is needed Replace with a standard 9 volt alkaline battery NEDA 1604 6LR61 To replace the battery Turn the meter OFF Remove the rubber holster Remove the screw from the b...

Page 17: ...ncludes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax...

Page 18: ...ay return the instrument to us for repair provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option repair or replace the faulty materi...

Page 19: ...Notes...

Page 20: ...06 04 99 MAN 100246 v4 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 603 749 6434 Fax 603 742 2346 www aemc com...

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