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Notes
Emissitivity
Most (90% of typical applications) organic materials and painted or oxidized surfaces
have an emissivity of 0 .95 (pre-set in the unit) . Inaccurate readings will result from
measuring shiny or polished metal surfaces . To compensate, cover the surface to be
measured with masking tape or flat black paint. Allow time for the tape to reach the same
temperature as the material underneath it Measure the temperature of the tape or
painted surface .
