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MADE IN CHINA

MFG DATE: Dec 29, 2004

SERIAL #: 2421540101-0070

9V NEDA 1604

LASER / LIGHT

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MADE IN CHINA

MFG DATE: Dec 29, 2004

SERIAL #: 2423260201-0030

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Figure 1. Safety Markings on the Thermometers

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Page 1: ... 3 6 09 2004 2009 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Printed in China Specifications are subject to change without notice All product names are trademarks of their respective companies 63 66 68 Infrared Thermometers Users Manual ...

Page 2: ...e cen ter to obtain return authorization information then send the product to that Service Center with a description of the problem THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY NO OTHER WARRANTIES SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY Since some states or co...

Page 3: ...8 9 How the Thermometers Work 9 Operating the Thermometer 10 Temperature Measurement 10 Locating a Hot or Cold Spot 10 Distance and Spot Size 11 Field of View 13 Emissivity 13 Switching C and F 15 Trigger Lock 66 68 15 Backlight and Laser On Off Switch 63 16 Function Button Functions 66 68 16 Selecting a Function 66 68 17 Setting the High Alarm Low Alarm and Emissivity 66 68 18 ...

Page 4: ...rature Probe PRB 66 68 18 HOLD 19 Storing Data 66 68 19 Recalling Data 66 68 19 LOG Clear Function 19 Maintenance 20 Changing the Battery 20 Cleaning the Lens 20 Cleaning the Housing 20 Troubleshooting 21 Accessories 21 CE Certification 22 Specifications 22 ...

Page 5: ...e To contact Fluke call one of the following telephone numbers Technical Support USA 1 800 44 FLUKE 1 800 443 5853 Calibration Repair USA 1 888 99 FLUKE 1 888 993 5853 Canada 1 800 36 FLUKE 1 800 363 5853 Europe 31 402 675 200 Japan 81 3 3434 0181 Singapore 65 738 5655 Anywhere in the world 1 425 446 5500 Or visit Fluke s website at www fluke com To register your product visit http register fluke ...

Page 6: ...e thermometer serviced Do not operate the thermometer around explosive gas vapor or dust Do not connect the optional external probe to live electrical circuits To avoid a burn hazard remember that highly reflective objects will result in lower than actual temperature measurements Do not use in a manner not specified by this manual or the protection supplied by the equipment may be impaired W Cauti...

Page 7: ...ual Table 1 Symbols Symbol Explanation W Risk of danger Important information See Manual X Hazardous voltage Precedes warning Warning Laser P Conforms to requirements of European Union and European Free Trade Association EFTA C Celsius F Fahrenheit M Battery Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste Go to Fluke s website for recycling information ...

Page 8: ... WAVE LENGT H 630 670 nm Compl ies with FDA 21CFR 1040 1 0 and 1040 1 1 ON OFF 63 66 68 MADE IN CHINA MFG DATE Dec 29 2004 SERIAL 2421540101 0070 9V NEDA 1604 LASER LIGHT C F OFF ON MADE IN CHINA MFG DATE Dec 29 2004 SERIAL 2423260201 0030 9V NEDA 1604 LOCK C F OFF ON ame0010 eps Figure 1 Safety Markings on the Thermometers ...

Page 9: ...ghting MAX temperature display Backlit display Durable ergonomic construction Tripod mount Hard case and wrist strap MAX MIN DIF AVG temperature displays 66 68 Adjustable emissivity 66 68 High and low alarm 66 68 Data logging 66 68 Trigger Lock 66 68 Contact probe jack 66 68 ...

Page 10: ...63 66 68 Infrared Thermometers 6 Display 66 68 shown 63 Backlight On Off 66 68 Trigger Lock On Off Battery Cover Trigger Battery Door Release Button Laser ame007 eps Figure 2 Infrared Thermometer ...

Page 11: ... 68 D Maximum temperature display 63 Temperature values for the MAX MIN DIF AVG HAL LAL PRB 66 68 E Icon for MAX 63 66 68 Icon for MIN DIF AVG HAL LAL PRB 66 68 F LOG icon shows log mode for data storage 66 68 G Live temperature value 63 66 68 H SCAN or HOLD 63 66 68 I Emissivity symbol and value 63 66 68 J Low Battery and Laser On symbols 63 66 68 Lock symbol 66 68 ...

Page 12: ...SCAN mode both the live temperature G and the selected mode function D E are displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit B The thermometer holds the last reading for 7 seconds after the trigger is released and HOLD appears H Notes For all units when the battery is low appears but the thermometer will no longer function For the 66 68 to activate the laser and backlight pull the trigger Press once to activat...

Page 13: ...G button for storing data How the Thermometers Work Infrared thermometers measure the surface temperature of an opaque object The thermometer 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 the unit displays The laser is used for aiming purposes only See Figure 3...

Page 14: ...ent To measure temperature point the unit at an object and pull the trigger Be sure to consider distance to spot size ratio and field of view The laser is used for aiming only Locating a Hot or Cold Spot To find a hot or cold spot aim the thermometer outside the desired area Then slowly scan across the area with an up and down motion until you locate the hot or cold spot See Figure 4 ...

Page 15: ...e As the distance D from the object being measured 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 shown in Figure 5 The focal point of each unit is 914 mm 36 in The spot sizes indicate 90 encircled energy See Figure 5 ...

Page 16: ...300 mm 75 mm 900 mm 132 mm 1500 mm 1 5 12 3 36 5 3 60 S D 66 D S 30 1 24 mm 300 mm 30 mm 900 mm 62 mm 1500 mm 0 9 12 1 2 36 2 5 60 D S 68 D S 50 1 19 mm 300 mm 18 mm 900 mm 42 mm 1500 mm 0 8 12 0 7 36 1 7 60 D S ame005 eps Figure 5 Distance and Spot Size ...

Page 17: ...ew Emissivity Emissivity describes the energy emitting characteristics of materials Most organic materials and painted or oxidized surfaces have an emissivity of 0 95 The 63 has a preset emissivity of 0 95 To compensate for inaccurate readings that may result from measuring shiny metal surfaces cover the surface to be measured with masking tape or flat black paint 148 C 300 F Allow time for the ta...

Page 18: ...missivity Measured Surface Emissivity METALS Iron Aluminum Oxidized 0 5 0 9 Oxidized 0 2 0 4 Rusted 0 5 0 7 Alloy A3003 Iron Cast Oxidized 0 3 Oxidized 0 6 0 95 Roughened 0 1 0 3 Unoxidized 0 2 Brass Molten 0 2 0 3 Burnished 0 3 Iron Wrought Oxidized 0 5 Dull 0 9 Copper Lead Oxidized 0 4 0 8 Rough 0 4 Electrical Terminal Blocks 0 6 Oxidized 0 2 0 6 Haynes Molybdenum Alloy 0 3 0 8 Oxidized 0 2 0 6 ...

Page 19: ...Gypsum 0 8 0 95 Asbestos 0 95 Ice 0 98 Asphalt 0 95 Limestone 0 98 Basalt 0 7 Paper any color 0 95 Carbon Plastic Unoxidized 0 8 0 9 Opaque 0 95 Graphite 0 7 0 8 Soil 0 9 0 98 Carborundum 0 9 Water 0 93 Ceramic 0 95 Wood natural 0 9 0 95 Switching C and F Open the unit by pushing the button on the underside of the thermometer near the trigger and pulling down and forward at the top of the handle T...

Page 20: ...nd 68 measure Maximum MAX Minimum MIN Differential DIF and Average AVG temperatures each time a reading is taken DIF shows the difference between maximum and minimum temperatures measured AVG shows the average temperature reading for each time the trigger is pulled or the unit is locked on This data is stored and can be recalled with until a new measurement is taken See Hold for information on how...

Page 21: ...unction 66 68 To select the MAX MIN DIF or AVG mode pull the trigger While holding the trigger press until the appropriate icon appears in the lower left corner of the display Each time is pressed the thermometer advances through the function cycle The function cycle is shown in Figure 7 ...

Page 22: ... shock or personal injury do not connect the optional external probe to live electrical circuits Connect the probe to the input on the side of the unit PRB appears in the left of the display The probe temperature appears in the lower right of the display The live infrared temperature continues to show in the center of the display While the probe is connected you may still cycle through the mode fu...

Page 23: ...gger While holding the trigger press until LOG appears in the lower left of the display A log location number is shown below LOG If no temperature has been recorded in the shown LOG location 3 dashes will appear in the lower right corner Aim the unit at the desired target and press A tone confirms that the location temperature has been recorded The recorded temperature appears in the lower right c...

Page 24: ...splay s lower left corner press Three tones sound and the LOG location automatically changes to 1 signifying that all data locations have been cleared Maintenance Changing the Battery To install or change the 9 V battery open the unit and attach the battery to the battery snaps with the positive side facing toward the rear of the battery compartment See Figure 2 Cleaning the Lens Blow off loose pa...

Page 25: ...ble dead battery Check and or replace battery Laser does not work 1 Low or dead battery 2 Ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F 1 Replace battery 2 Use in area with lower ambient temperature ERR Possible damage by EMF Contact your distributor Accessories Optional accessories for the thermometers are Contact probe RTD 66 68 Fluke PN 2148313 Nylon Soft Carrying Case Fluke PN 2152040 NIST DKD certific...

Page 26: ...etween 162 MHz and 792 MHz 5 at 3 V m the instrument may not meet its stated accuracy Specifications Temperature Range Assumes ambient operating temperature of 23 C 73 F to 25 C 77 F 63 32 C to 535 C 25 F to 999 F 66 32 C to 600 C 25 F to 1100 F 68 32 C to 760 C 25 F to 1400 F Accuracy Target Temperature Above 510 C 63 1 5 of reading Above 510 C 66 68 1 of reading or 1 C 2 F whichever is greater 2...

Page 27: ...rns off above ambient temperature of 40 C 104 F Relative Humidity 10 to 90 RH non condensing at 30 C 86 F Tripod Mount in 20 UNC threading Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 120 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Weight 320 g 0 7 lbs Dimensions 200 mm x 160 mm x 55 mm 7 8 in x 6 30 in x 2 17 in Battery Type 9 V Alkaline or NiCd Battery Life 63 10 hours with laser and backlight ...

Page 28: ...rmometers 24 Optional Contact Probe 66 68 Temperature Range 40 C to 260 C 40 F to 500 F Accuracy Assumes ambient operating temperature of 23 C 73 F to 25 C 77 F 1 of reading or 1 C 2 F whichever is greater Certifications CE ...

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