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June 2005, Rev. 1, 12/05

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FoodPro Plus

Noncontact Food Safety Thermometer

Users Manual

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Page 1: ... June 2005 Rev 1 12 05 2005 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved All product names are trademarks of their respective companies FoodPro Plus Noncontact Food Safety Thermometer 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: ...ucts in Cold Storage Cases 9 Measuring Food at the Receiving Dock 10 Measuring Food in Holding and Serving Areas 10 Field Verification of Accuracy 10 Infrared IRT and Probe channels RTD 10 Cold Temperature Verification Check 10 Hot Temperature Verification Check 11 Field of View 12 Operating and Ambient Temperature Range 13 Response Time 13 Humidity 14 Emissivity 14 Setting Changing C and F Temper...

Page 4: ...FoodPro Plus Users Manual ii Troubleshooting 17 Other Operational Considerations 17 Certifications 18 ...

Page 5: ... familiarize yourself with the operation features and benefits of this fine product This food safety thermometer combines two precision thermometers in one unit a specially calibrated noncontact infrared thermometer IRT and a calibrated resistance thermal device RTD penetration probe The noncontact mode can be used for quick scans of a surface temperature while the probe mode is used to accurately...

Page 6: ... degree degree Above 65 C 150 F 1 5 of reading Response Time 500 ms after initial reading Spectral response 8 14 microns Emissivity 1 Pre set for Food Service Applications Distance to Spot Size Optical Resolution D S 2 5 1 90 energy typical Typical Working Range target illumination 25 mm to 250 mm 1 to 10 Minimum Target Size 12 mm 0 5 Illumination to IR Channel Offset 13 mm 0 52 Probe Temperature ...

Page 7: ... 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Relative Humidity 10 90 5 RH noncondensing 30 C 86 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Weight Dimensions with Battery 165 mm x 32 mm x 50 mm 6 5 x 1 25 x 2 150 g 0 33 lbs Power 9V Alkaline Battery Life Alkaline 10 hours minimum 23 C 73 F Target Illumination High Brightness LED Display Resolution 4 digits 0 1 C 0 2 F Display Hold 7 sec LCD Backlit Display Stan...

Page 8: ...t Noncontact Infrared Mode Pressing and holding the ON button starts the food safety thermometer in noncontact infrared measurement mode The measurement will continue as long as the ON button is depressed indicated by the blinking SCAN When the button is released HOLD appears on the display and the last measurement remains visible for 7 seconds before the display goes blank The unit will display t...

Page 9: ... Mode Timer Mode MODE ebq04 eps Figure 2 IR Mode Display Probe Mode To measure the internal temperature of an object extend the probe see Figure 3 and press the SELECT button until the Probe Icon is displayed see Figure 4 Insert the probe at least 12 mm 1 2 into the target and press the ON button to measure the core temperature The Probe Icon on the display will blink for approximately 15 seconds ...

Page 10: ...and between measurements of food samples to avoid cross contamination Countdown Timer Mode The food safety thermometer has a built in countdown timer to conveniently monitor cooking cooling and critical exposure times as well as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points HACCP inspection intervals HACCP principles and good food safety practices require monitoring the length of time perishable foods a...

Page 11: ...ndicated by the flashing timer icon during either IR or Probe measurements or when the display is off Pressing any button will silence the sounding alarm To clear the displayed timer value press the SET button once to enter set mode and a second time to zero the timer value HACCP Check This thermometer incorporates a HACCP Check feature to graphically display critical temperature zones The icons a...

Page 12: ...ature Noncontact Temperature Measurement Applications Measuring Liquid Temperatures To accurately measure the temperature of liquids and semi liquids such as soup chili salad dressing etc stir the liquid to bring the internal temperature to the surface while taking a measurement with the unit in noncontact mode Steam dust smoke etc can prevent accurate measurement by interfering with the energy em...

Page 13: ...ood at the Receiving Dock Use the food safety thermometer to accurately measure perishable products at the receiving dock When a delivery of fresh or frozen food arrives check that the products shipping crates and internal temperature of the delivery truck are all at the proper storage temperatures Check for warm spots in products that can result from improper stacking and blocked airflow Measurin...

Page 14: ...f hot water the hot verification should be used only as a general accuracy check of the IRT channel Cold Temperature Verification Check 1 Fill a large styrofoam cup halfway to the surface with ice cubes Add cold water to just below the rim of the cup 2 Immerse the tip of a known calibrated probe thermometer reference probe into the water and stir the mixture with the probe for one minute or until ...

Page 15: ...mperature reading should be within 0 5 C 1 F of the reference probe reading Hot Temperature Verification Check 1 Follow the same procedure as above substituting hot water 140 F 60 C Hot tap water is adequate for the procedure 2 Repeat steps two and three from above Note Due to evaporative cooling on the surface of the hot water it is particularly important that the surface of the water be continua...

Page 16: ...roximately 3 inches from the surface of the water Avoid steam condensation on the unit s lens If condensation forms carefully wipe the lens or let it dry at room temperature and resume measurement Field of View The ideal working range of the noncontact thermometer IRT is between 25 mm and 250 mm 1 and 10 inches or the field of view from the target to the unit divided by 2 The built in target illum...

Page 17: ...anges in ambient temperatures Allow the unit to stabilize for a minimum of 30 minutes if exposed to rapid temperature changes Failure to precondition the instrument to the ambient temperature may result in measurement errors Figure 11 Hot to Cold and Cold to Hot 30 Minutes ebq14 eps Figure 11 Ambient Temperature Ranges Response Time The response time of the instrument from initial start up is less...

Page 18: ...shed or stainless steel have low emissivities and reflect the energy of their surrounding resulting in inaccurate temperature readings The emissivity of shiny metal surfaces can be enhanced to provide more accurate readings by covering the measurement area with masking tape flat black paint or a coating of shorting or oil Blackened cooking surfaces such as griddles and cast iron pans make good tar...

Page 19: ...ature scale initialization process must be performed whenever battery power is interrupted or the battery is replaced Cleaning Instructions This food safety thermometer is sealed to IP54 standards The unit may be wiped down with a wet sponge or cloth using a mild water based detergent or anti bacterial soap and rinsed under a gentle stream of cold water Figure 13 ebq16 eps Figure 13 Cleaning Instr...

Page 20: ... tightening the screws and replacing the rubber plugs The calibration accuracy of the unit is not affected by probe replacement Figure 14 ebq17 eps Figure 14 Probe Replacement Battery Insertion and Replacement To install a new 9V battery remove the rubberized battery compartment plug at the base of the unit by grasping the sides of the cover and pulling straight out exposing the battery Gently sha...

Page 21: ... battery Code Blank display Problem Dead battery or unit failure Action Check and or replace battery If the battery is OK then contact a Fluke service center for repair Other Operational Considerations All models are protected from the following EMI Electro Magnetic Interference from induction heaters and microwave ovens Electrostatic discharge Should the unit become damaged check the accuracy of ...

Page 22: ...FoodPro Plus Users Manual 18 Certifications CE NSF CMC This instrument conforms to the following standards EN 61326 1 Electromagnetic Emissions and Susceptibility EN 61010 1 General Safety IP54 P ƒ ...

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