Manual
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5
Operation
5.1
Measuring process
Hold the device by the grip and aim at the object the surface temperature of which is to be measured.
The device automatically compensates for any temperature fluctuations from the surrounding
environment. Please note that it may take up to thirty minutes before the device fully registers major
changes in the surrounding or ambient temperature. It is also advisable to wait several minutes between
taking very high or very low readings. This will allow the infrared sensor time to regain its correct
operating temperature before taking the next reading.
5.2
Switching device on and off
The device switches on automatically when the measuring trigger (7) is pressed. Keep the trigger pressed
to carry out a measurement. Read the measuring values on the display. The device switches off after
approx. 8 seconds of inactivity.
5.3
Measuring values “frozen” (Data-Hold)
After releasing the trigger (7), the measuring device automatically keeps the measuring value on the
display for approx. 8 seconds. No additional user tasks are necessary.
5.4
Selection of the temperature unit (°C/°F)
To change the units between Centigrade and Fahrenheit keep the measuring trigger pressed. Then by
pressing the °C (Centigrade) and °F (Fahrenheit) (4), the desired unit may be selected. The selected unit
is then shown on the display.
5.5
MAX/MIN function
The function of the minimal and maximal value is controlled by pressing the selection key minimal /
maximal value display (5) repeatedly. The activated function is indicated by a symbol on the display.
5.6
Laser pointer and display backlighting
Press and hold the measuring trigger and:
press the laser activation key (6), to switch the laser pointer on. The laser pointer is activated
When it is switched on, a symbol appears on the display that the laser pointer (3) is activated.
press the backlighting key (6) twice, to turn on the lighting.
press the laser activating key (6) three times to switch the laser pointer off.
press the backlighting key (6) four times to switch the lighting off.
