Manual
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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an infrared thermometer PCE-889B from PCE Instruments.
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 damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual.
- The device may only be used in the approved temperature range.
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The case should only be opened by qualified personnel of PCE Instruments.
- Only use PCE replacement parts or appropriate equivalent.
- 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 periodically be cleaned with a dry cloth / use only pH-neutral cleaner, no
abrasives or solvents.
- Be extremely careful when the laser beam is turned on.
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Do not let the beam enter your eye, another person’s eye or the eye of an animal.
- Be careful not to let the beam strike your eye via a reflective surface.
- Keep the instrument away from explosive gases.
- It is not recommended to measure shiny or polished metal surfaces (stainless steel, aluminum, etc.) with
this thermometer, see information on emissivity.
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The device cannot measure through transparent surfaces such as glass. It will measure the surface
temperature of the glass instead.
- Steam, dust, smoke, etc., can obstruct the meter
’s optics and thus affect measurement accuracy.
This user's handbook 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.
3 Specifications
Measurement ranges
-50 ... +1000 °C
Resolution
0.1 °C
Accuracy
±1 %
Response time
<150 ms
Distance:spot ratio
30:1
Adjustable emissivity, depending on material
0.1 ... 1.0
Spectral range
8 ... 14 µm
Visible laser beam for targeting
dual laser beam (class 2)
Dimensions
146 x 104 x 43 mm
Weight
163 g
Temperature units
°C / °F
Display functions
HOLD function, Auto Power Off, MAX value
indication
Backlight
✓
Indication when temperature is exceeded
✓
Continuous measurement
✓
Alarm output
✓
Power supply
9 V battery