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Extech Instruments 42580 User Manual Download Page 10

Model 42580 Version 2.2 11/03

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Software

System Requirements

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Hardware Requirements: 486 PC or better with COM 1 and COM 2 Serial ports

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Operating System Compatibility: Windows

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95/98/NT/2000/XP

Hardware Connection

The IR Thermometer connects to a PC with the supplied DB-9 to 3.5mm mini-plug (mono)
interface cable. The DB-9 end connects to the PC serial com port. The mini-plug end
connects to the IR Thermometer.

Software Installation

The instructions on how to install the optional software are printed on the Software CD
label. After reading the label’s directions, load the software CD in the PC CD-ROM drive.

Starting the Software

Run the program by opening the program named “IR Meter”.

This program is located in the programs folder of the Windows Start Menu.

Once the program is running, the Main Software screen will appear.

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Summary of Contents for 42580

Page 1: ...User s Guide IR Thermometer Printer Datalogger Model 42580 42580 Datalogging Printing IR Thermometer 5 LOGGING 01 16 03 11 19 59 76 6 F 02 F 03 F 05 16 03 11 20 00 ...

Page 2: ...curacy 4 to 932ºF 20 to 500 o C 2 of reading or 4ºF 2ºC whichever is greater 40 to 4ºF 40 to 20 o C 6ºF 3ºC Resolution 0 1 o for displays 100 o otherwise 1 o Repeatability 1 o IR distance ratio 8 1 Response time 0 2 seconds Emissivity Adjustable from 0 3 to 1 0 Datalogger memory 400 readings 0 99 readings in each of 4 sets Over range indication appears on the LCD Printer 38mm Printer PC Interface ...

Page 3: ...rinter paper and paper compartment 6 RS 232c TTL output jack 7 AC Adapter jack 8 Battery compartment rear Safety Use caution when the laser pointer beam is on Do not point the beam toward anyone s eye or allow the beam to strike the eye from a reflective surface Do not use the laser near explosive gases or in other potentially explosive areas ...

Page 4: ...e units C or F using the button Date Select date format MM DD YY DD MM YY or YY MM DD using the button Set Clock Set the current month day year hour minute and second Use the arrow keys to move from digit to digit Use the numeric buttons to change the number 4 Press to exit setup mode IR Measurements 1 Point the meter at the surface to be measured 2 Press and Hold the button to measure the tempera...

Page 5: ...smoke etc will affect measurements 6 The meter compensates for deviations in ambient temperature It can however take up to 30 minutes for the meter to adjust to extremely wide ambient temperature changes 7 To find a hot spot aim the meter outside the area of interest then scan across in an up and down motion until the hot spot is located Datalogging Overview The Model 42580 has two datalogging mod...

Page 6: ...the date and time will appear next to the record number 4 Press again to open the selected set 5 The Set Screen will open with the cursor on the first record number that does not contain any data Data can now be viewed printed or new data can be saved to the set 6 Press the button a third time to EXIT the Manual logging mode Storing Data 1 Point the meter at the surface to be measured 2 Press and ...

Page 7: ...y 9 buttons Selecting the Datalog Set 1 Press the button A data set Configure Screen will appear 2 There are four sets available numbered 5 through 8 upper left hand corner 3 Press the button to scroll through and select one of the four sets Configuring the Datalogger 1 After selecting a set use the buttons to move through the fields and use the alpha numeric buttons to edit the parameters in the ...

Page 8: ... again when the PRINT display appears 8 To clear erase the recorded data press and hold the button for 2 3 seconds with the data list shown on the display Backlight button Press to activate the meter s display backlight Editing Names and Labels The 42580 has the capability of storing a 14 character label with each set or record The label can be entered either through the numeric keypad or the opti...

Page 9: ... senses IR energy and calculates the temperature based upon the amount of IR energy it receives using a factory default emissivity setting of 0 95 this setting covers 90 of applications Most organic materials and painted or oxidized surfaces have an emissivity factor of 0 95 Inaccurate readings will result from measuring shiny or polished metal surfaces which have emissivity factors other than 0 9...

Page 10: ...ble The DB 9 end connects to the PC serial com port The mini plug end connects to the IR Thermometer Software Installation The instructions on how to install the optional software are printed on the Software CD label After reading the label s directions load the software CD in the PC CD ROM drive Starting the Software Run the program by opening the program named IR Meter This program is located in...

Page 11: ...ted The label can be entered either before or after the readings are made If no label is entered the default description is the Date and Time Stamp of the reading Please note that labels for automatic readings cannot be changed and will always be the Date and Time Stamp To enter labels for uploading 1 On the toolbar click on the clear button 2 Click on the set selector drop down screen and select ...

Page 12: ...nd the software running To download an individual set 1 On the toolbar Click on the set selector drop down screen 2 Click on a set 3 Click on the download button To download all sets simultaneously 1 On the Menu Bar Click on Command 2 Click on Download All Sets Data will then transfer from the meter to the PC Manual Readings with user defined labels Auto Logging with Date and Time Stamp ...

Page 13: ...ad File The OPEN FILE icon is located third from left Double Click to open a file that has already been saved Please note that in order to view the file must be viewed in the same set location i e If a file was recorded as Set 2 it can only be viewed with Set 2 selected in the set selector drop down menu Erase Data The ERASE icon is the first icon on the left Click to clear data from the screen Pr...

Page 14: ... action of the user such as misuse improper wiring operation outside of specification improper maintenance or repair or unauthorized modification Extech specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose and will not be liable for any direct indirect incidental or consequential damages Extech s total liability is limited to repair or replacement of t...

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