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Introduction 

 

Congratulations on your purchase of the IR Thermometer. The 
 IR thermometer measures and displays  non-contact (infrared) temperature 
readings up to 1562

o

F (850

o

C). The built-in laser pointer increases target accuracy while 

the backlit LCD and handy push-buttons combine for convenient, ergonomic operation. 
The Type K thermocouple input provides contact measurements up to 1999

o

F (1400

o

C)*. 

The adjustable emissivity feature allows the IR thermometer to measure the temperature 
of virtually any surface. This meter is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper 
use, will provide years of reliable service. 

 
* The supplied thermocouple is rated for 482

o

F (250

o

C). 

  

 
 

 

 
 
Safety 

 

Use extreme caution when the laser pointer is on 

 

Do not point the beam toward anyone's eye or allow 
the beam to strike the eye from a reflective surface 

 

Do not use the laser near explosive gases or in other 
potentially explosive areas 

 

Summary of Contents for PIRT30

Page 1: ...User Manual Wide Range InfraRed IR Thermometer with Type K input and Laser Pointer ...

Page 2: ...ntact measurements up to 1999 o F 1400 o C The adjustable emissivity feature allows the IR thermometer to measure the temperature of virtually any surface This meter is shipped fully tested and calibrated and with proper use will provide years of reliable service The supplied thermocouple is rated for 482 o F 250 o C Safety Use extreme caution when the laser pointer is on Do not point the beam tow...

Page 3: ...nsor 3 Measurement Trigger 4 Battery and Switch compartment 5 LCD Display 6 Function Buttons 7 Type K thermocouple 8 Temperature units o C or o F switch Note that switches are located in the battery compartment behind the battery 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 4: ...o turn the backlight off 4 Pressing it again turns the laser off Note Backlight and Laser settings will be retained after the meter powers down Type K contact Measurements 1 Plug the Type K thermocouple sensor into the jacks at the bottom of the instrument The jack accepts a standard sub miniature connector Note that one plug spade is wider than the other and the plug can only be inserted into the...

Page 5: ...ng of the Type K contact probe is shown next to the T k icon display If the sensor is not correctly inserted to the meter the display will show all dashes The supplied thermocouple is rated for 482 o F 250 o C LOG 1 through 20 20 reading internal Datalogger Repeatedly press the MODE button unit the LOG icon is displayed on the lower left Take a reading and then press the SET button to store the re...

Page 6: ...and the display icon HIGH or LOW will appear in the lower right hand corner of the LCD 4 Note that if the bottom dip switch located in the battery compartment is set to OFF the audible alarm will be disabled Internal Datalogging The Model has a 20 reading internal memory 1 Use the MODE button to scroll to the LOG display small LOG icon on the bottom left of the LCD 2 Take a reading and then press ...

Page 7: ...es for deviations in ambient temperature However it can take up to 30 minutes for the meter to adjust to extremely wide changes 7 To find a hot spot aim the meter outside the area of interest then scan across in an up and down motion until the hot spot is located Field of View The meter s field of view is 13 1 For example if the meter is 13 inches from the target spot the diameter of the target mu...

Page 8: ...finish For the Model 42515 the emissivity is adjustable from 0 1 to 1 00 Most organic materials and painted or oxidized surfaces have an emissivity factor of 0 95 When in doubt set the emissivity to 0 95 Emissivity Factors for Common Materials Material under test Emissivity Material under test Emissivity Asphalt 0 90 to 0 98 Cloth black 0 98 Concrete 0 94 Skin human 0 98 Cement 0 96 Leather 0 75 t...

Page 9: ...13 1 ratio D distance S spot or target Laser pointer Class 2 laser 1mW power Wavelength is 630 to 670nm IR Spectral response 8 to 14 μm wavelength Type K Thermocouple Contact Specifications Range Resolution 58 0 to 1999 o F 50 0 to 1400 0 o C 2000 F to 2498 F 0 1 o 1 Accuracy 1 5 of rdg 2ºF or 1ºC Note Accuracy is specified for the following ambient temperature range 64 to 82ºF 18 to 28ºC The supp...

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