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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Fig. 1 shows all controls, indicators, connectors and other physical features of
the IRT659K. Fig. 2 shows all possible indications on the unit’s LCD. Familiarize
yourself with the positions of all controls and connectors and the meaning of all
display indications and icons before moving on to the Setup Instructions and
Operating Instructions.

A.

Laser pointer  

B.

Infrared sensor

C.

Measurement trigger

D.

Battery compartment

E.

LCD    

F. MODE/SET

button

G.

LOG

button

H. °F/°C

button

I. IR/K (TC)

button

J.

/

button

K.

“K” type thermocouple probe 
(shown inserted in socket)

L. Laser Identification/ 

Certification/Warning/
Safety Labels 
(on left side)

A. 

Low temperature alarm 
setpoint exceeded

B. 

High temperature alarm setpoint exceeded

C. 

Operating in scanning mode

D. 

Backlight on    

E. 

Laser pointer enabled

F. 

Low battery   

G. 

Main readout

H.

Display mode indicators

I . 

“K” type thermocouple (TC) 
measurement selected

J. 

Log # (01 to 10)

K. 

Log value        

L. 

Display mode value

M. 

Celsius unit    

N. 

Fahrenheit unit

A

E

L

F

J

H

G

B

K

I

C

D

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

A

B

C D E

F

N

M

L

K

G

H

I

J

Summary of Contents for IRT659K

Page 1: ...12 1 INFRARED THERMOMETER with K TYPE THERMOCOUPLE ADJUSTABLE EMISSIVITY USER S MANUAL IRT659K Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product...

Page 2: ...issivity and Setting Temperature Alarms 8 10 Recalling Logged Measurements 10 Using the K Type Probe to Measure Temperature 10 11 Full Specifications 11 12 Operating Maintenance Tips 12 Warranty Infor...

Page 3: ...rmocouple a 9V battery and this user s manual are sold together with a nylon pouch in a blister pack KEY FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS 12 1 distance to spot D S ratio 58 to 1202 F 50 to 650 C IRT measuremen...

Page 4: ...u from looking at the beam long enough to cause harm As a precaution keep the IRT659K out of the hands of children especially if you have pets Never stare at the laser beam through binoculars or a mag...

Page 5: ...ttery compartment E LCD F MODE SET button G LOG button H F C button I IR K TC button J button K K type thermocouple probe shown inserted in socket L Laser Identification Certification Warning Safety L...

Page 6: ...he yellow measurement trigger Fig 1 Callout C while pointing the unit anywhere The LCD s blue backlight will illuminate and the unit will chirp If neither happens the battery is dead and must be repla...

Page 7: ...f the IRT659K is available in scanning mode In scanning mode you typically squeeze and hold the trigger while aiming the gun at many different surfaces in an environment The IRT659K automatically reme...

Page 8: ...f an object to reflect or absorb IR radiation energy can be assigned any value between 0 10 and 1 00 in steps of 0 01 The default factory setting of is 0 95 Because the IRT659K measures the amount of...

Page 9: ...E SET button with the instrument powered on and operating in any mode Whatever the operating mode pressing and holding the MODE SET button will cause the emissivity icon to begin flashing You can now...

Page 10: ...o oldest 1 Power on the unit by squeezing the measurement trigger 2 Release the trigger to exit scan mode 3 Press the LOG button once The value of the most recent measurement will appear in the smalle...

Page 11: ...ent Accuracy 3 F 2 C or 2 of reading whichever is greater above 32 F 0 C 4 F 3 C or 3 of reading whichever is greater below 32 F K Port Measurement Range 146 to 2498 F 99 to 1370 C K Port Measurement...

Page 12: ...ke accurate measurements if there is glass or plastic between it and the target Clean the infrared sensor lens Fig 1 Callout B often but never use a solvent Abrupt temperature changes will cause conde...

Page 13: ...ized service center freight prepaid and insured Acceptance of the exclusive repair and replacement remedies described herein is a condition of the contract for purchase of this product In no event sha...

Page 14: ...luminum polished plate 0 05 Aluminum rough plate 0 06 Aluminum oxidized 0 15 Aluminum surfaced roofing 0 22 Tin bright tinned iron sheet 0 04 Nickel wire 0 10 Lead 99 95 pure unoxidized 0 06 Copper 0...

Page 15: ...2 Copper scraped shiny not mirrored 0 07 Cooper plate heavily oxidized 0 78 Enamel white fused on iron 0 90 Formica 0 94 Brick red rough 0 93 Brick silica unglazed rough 0 80 Concrete 0 94 Glass smoot...

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