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Fig 1. The IRT657’s controls, indicators and physical features

A. Laser Pointer

B. Infrared Sensor/Lens

C. Measurement Trigger

D. Battery Compartment

E. Backlit Liquid-Crystal

Display

Button (laser on or off)

Button

(backlight on or off)

°C/°F

Button (temperature

unit selection)

I. Laser Identification/

Certification/Warning/Safety
Labels (on left side); see
below

Summary of Contents for IRT657

Page 1: ...RARED THERMOMETER WITH STAR BURST LASER TARGETING USER S MANUAL IRT657 Star Burst Laser Targeting 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 Phone 781 665 1400 Toll Free 1 800 517 8431 Visit us at www Test...

Page 2: ...5 7 Setup Instructions 7 Installing the Battery 7 Operating Instructions 8 11 How To Make Accurate IR Measurements 9 11 Specifications 12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tips 13 Warranty Information 1...

Page 3: ...sured from a distance This makes it possible to safely measure the temperature of very hot or cold surfaces hard to reach objects and toxic substances The IRT657 is especially suitable for the followi...

Page 4: ...radiator core restrictions Testing temperature sensors catalytic converters and exhaust systems Measuring the temperature of oil batteries A C systems and tire treads The IRT657 has a backlit LCD and...

Page 5: ...fe Meets CE RoHS and U S FDA standards CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in dangerous radiation exposure WHAT S IN THE BO...

Page 6: ...er Pointer B Infrared Sensor Lens C Measurement Trigger D Battery Compartment E Backlit Liquid Crystal Display F Button laser on or off G Button backlight on or off H C F Button temperature unit selec...

Page 7: ...ETUP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE BATTERY Open the battery compartment callout D of Fig 1 by pulling its cover away from the grip Then plug the 9V battery that comes with the IRT657 into the wired sock...

Page 8: ...auto power off function kicks in and shuts off the thermometer to prevent battery discharge The IRT657 will not make accurate measurements if there is glass or plastic between the thermometer and the...

Page 9: ...inches you move closer to the target All IR thermometers IRTs including the IRT657 take the average temperature of all objects within a circular target area spot Although the distance D in the D S ra...

Page 10: ...perature is 200 F and the background temperature is 75 F and the motor s area is half the target area at the measurement distance the following equation gives the average temperature of the target are...

Page 11: ...For best results the targeted area spot should fall within the target s boundaries as in Fig 3 Fig 4 Measuring a motor s temperature from the wrong top and right bottom distance 11 wall...

Page 12: ...esponse Emissivity Fixed at 0 95 Laser Class Power Wavelength Class 3R 3mW 655nm Functions Controllable F C temperature unit backlight from Front Panel on off laser pointer on off Auto Power Off Trigg...

Page 13: ...a solvent such as alcohol to clean the lens To clean the thermometer s housing use soap and water and a sponge or soft cloth When the icon appears in the upper left corner of the display it s time to...

Page 14: ...nty does not apply to damages that General determines to be from an attempted repair by non authorized personnel or misuse alterations normal wear and tear or accidental damage The defective unit must...

Page 15: ...instrument requires repair please contact our Customer Service to obtain an RGA Return Goods Authorization number before forwarding the unit via prepaid freight to the attention of our Service Center...

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Page 18: ...AL TOOLS INSTRUMENTS NOTICE WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS MAN IRT657 5 26 15 General Tools Instruments GeneralToolsNYC 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 Phone 781 665 1400 Toll F...