Manual
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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a PCE-779N from PCE Instruments.
This compact non-contact infrared thermometer can measure surface temperatures quickly and has
various measurement functions such as max, min and average measurement as well as an alarm
function. The device is equipped with a dual laser for targeting the measuring point. It has a large display
and is easy to use. The PCE-779N is frequently used for food inspection and hygiene testing, in heating
and air conditioning, switch cabinet monitoring, road construction, production monitoring as well as for
temperature measurements on motors.
1.1 Delivery content
1 x HVAC Meter PCE-779N,
1 x thermocouple type K (max. 200 °C),
1 x 9 V battery,
1 x instruction manual
2 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device
may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. There is no
warranty of damages or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual.
- Keep the thermometer away from children.
- Do not use this instrument for safety-related applications.
- In order to prevent permanent eye injuries, do not look directly into the laser beam when the device is in
use. Be very careful when using the laser. Do not point it towards people’s or animals’ eyes.
- The device may only be used in the approved temperature range.
- The measurement range only applies to the thermometer. Make sure to choose the adequate type of
probe for your application. To avoid damage of the probe, make sure that the target to be measured
does not exceed the temperature range of the probe.
- To avoid electric shock or damage of the thermometer, do not measure in live circuits where the voltage
exceeds 24 V ac RMS or 60 V dc with the thermocouple.
- After measuring high temperatures, the probe may remain hot for a while.
- EMC / RFI: your readings may be affected if the device is operated within a radio frequency
electromagnetic field strength of approximately 3 V/m. However, the device’s performance will not be
permanently affected.
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The case should only be opened by qualified personnel of PCE Instruments.
- The instrument should never be placed with the user interface facing an object (e.g. keyboard side on a
table).
- You must not make any technical changes to the device.
- The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth / use only pH-neutral cleaner.
This manual is published by PCE Instruments without any guarantee.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments.
