Amprobe IR-710 Operating Manual

IR-710

10:1 IR thermometer

Users Manual

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IR-710

10:1 IR thermometer

Users Manual

September 2011, Rev.1
©2011 Amprobe Test Tools.
All rights reserved. Printed in China

English

Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability

Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase, unless local laws
require otherwise. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable
batteries or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration,
contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on
Amprobe’s behalf. To obtain service during the warranty period,
return the product with proof of purchase to an authorized
Amprobe Test Tools Service Center or to an Amprobe dealer or
distributor. See Repair Section for details. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR
ONLY REMEDY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES - WHETHER EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR STAUTORY - INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
HEREBY DISCLAIMED. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.
Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential
damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you.

Repair

All test tools returned for warranty or non-warranty repair or
for calibration should be accompanied by the following: your
name, company’s name, address, telephone number, and proof of
purchase. Additionally, please include a brief description of the
problem or the service requested and include the test leads with
the meter. Non-warranty repair or replacement charges should be
remitted in the form of a check, a money order, credit card with
expiration date, or a purchase order made payable to Amprobe®
Test Tools.

In-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – All Countries

Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before
requesting repair. During the warranty period any defective test
tool can be returned to your Amprobe® Test Tools distributor for
an exchange for the same or like product. Please check the “Where
to Buy” section on www.amprobe.com for a list of distributors near
you. Additionally, in the United States and Canada In-Warranty
repair and replacement units can also be sent to a Amprobe® Test
Tools Service Center (see address next page).

Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – US and Canada

Non-warranty repairs in the United States and Canada should be
sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center. Call Amprobe® Test
Tools or inquire at your point of purchase for current repair and
replacement rates.

In USA In Canada
Amprobe Test Tools Amprobe Test Tools
Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9
Tel: 877-AMPROBE (267-7623) Tel: [phone]

Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – Europe

European non-warranty units can be replaced by your Amprobe®
Test Tools distributor for a nominal charge. Please check the
“Where to Buy” section on www.amprobe.com for a list of
distributors near you.
European Correspondence Address*

Amprobe® Test Tools Europe
In den Engematten 14
79286 Glottertal, Germany
Tel.: [phone] - 0
*(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available from
this address. European customers please contact your distributor.)

IR-710 10:1 IR thermometer

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2

3

Laser Aperture

1

Trigger

4 8 5 6

10

7

9

2

Battery Cover

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Display Hold

4

(After releasing the trigger)

Laser Indicator

5

Temperature Unit °C / °F

6

MAX / MIN Temperature

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Display Backlight

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Low Battery Indicator

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10

(Pulling the trigger)

Making Measurement

CONTENTS

SYMBOLS ............................................................................1

SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................1

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION .......................................... 3

FEATURES ............................................................................ 3

HOW THE THERMOMETERS WORK ..................................3

OPERATING THE THERMOMETER ...................................... 4

Temperature Measurement ........................................... 4

Locating a Hot or Cold Spot .......................................... 5

Distance and Spot Size ................................................... 5

Field of View...................................................................6

Emissivity ........................................................................7

Reminders .......................................................................7

SPECIFICATION .................................................................... 8

MAINTENANCE ...................................................................10

TROUBLE SHOOTING .......................................................... 11

BATTERY REPLACEMENT ....................................................11

SYMBOLS

Caution ! Refer to the explanation in this Manual.



Warning! Laser light. Do not stare into laser beam.

Celsius.

°C

Fahrenheit.

°F

Battery indication.

Complies with European Directives.



Do not dispose of this product as unsorted



municipal waste. Contact a qualified recycler.



Safety Information

The instrument complies with:
EN 61010-1 General Safety
EN 60825-1 Laser Safety
EN 61326-1Electromagnetic Emissions and Susceptibility

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Warning: Read Before Using

• Do not stare into laser beam.

• Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off
reective surfaces.

• For use by competent persons only.

• Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off
reective surfaces.

• Replace the batteries as soon as the low-battery
indicator appears.

• Verify the Tester’s operation by measuring on a
known voltage source. Do not use the thermometer
if it operates abnormally.

• Do not operate the thermometer around explosive
gas, vapor, or dust.

• To avoid a burn hazard or re, know that reective
objects may be much hotter than the indicated
temperature reading.

• Do not leave the thermometer on or near objects of
high temperature.

• If the thermometer is used in a manner not specied
by this manual, the protection provided by the
thermometer may be impaired or may result in
hazardous laser radiation exposure.

Cautions

To avoid damaging the thermometer under
measurement, protect them from the following:

• Do not stare into laser beam.

• EMF (electro-magnetic elds) from arc welders,
induction heaters

• Static electricity

• Thermal shock (caused by large or abrupt ambient
temperature changes — allow 30 minutes for
instrument to stabilize before use)

• Do not leave the thermometer on or near objects of
high temperature

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UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Your shipping carton should include:

1 IR-710 Thermometer

1 9V battery (installed)

1 Users Manual

If any of the items are damaged or missing, return
the complete package to the place of purchase for an
exchange.

FEATURES

The Amprobe IR-710, a 10:1 spot to distance ratio infrared
thermometer, offers best in class accuracy and response
time with a temperature measurement range of 0°F to
716°F or -18°C to 380°C. The IR-710 is specifically designed
for HVAC/R, electrical, industrial maintenance, automotive
as well as quality control and fire prevention applications.

• 10:1 Distance to Spot Ratio

• Temp Range of 0°F to 716°F or -18°C to 380°C

• Precision accuracy and rapid response time

• Laser pointer, backlit dual LCD Display

• Auto display hold and MAX/MIN memory

HOW THE THERMOMETERS WORK

Infrared thermometers measure the surface temperature
of an object. The thermometer’s optics sense emitted,
reflected, and transmitted energy, which is collected and
focused onto a detector. The unit’s electronics translate
the signal into a temperature reading which the unit
displays .

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OPERATING THE THERMOMETER

Temperature Measurement

The Thermometer turns on when you press the trigger.
The Thermometer turns off when no activity is detected
for 8 seconds.

To measure temperature, point the thermometer at an
object and pull the trigger. You can use the laser pointer
to help aim the thermometer. Pull and hold the trigger
when measuring the target surface.

When release the trigger, the display will hold the reading
for 8 seconds. Be sure to consider distance-to-spot size
ratio and field of view. The laser is used for aiming only
and is not related to temperature measurement.

The thermometer features an auto off function that
automatically powers down the thermometer after 8
seconds of inactivity. To turn the thermometer on, pull
the trigger.

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Button Description.

°C°F Toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

MAX

MIN

Toggle between MAX and MIN
options. MAX or MIN reading is
displayed on the secondary display.

Turn off or on the laser.
Turn off or on display backlight.

 Laser

To avoid injury, do not point the laser directly at eye or
indirectly off reective surfaces.

The thermometer is equipped with a laser used for aiming
purposes only. The laser turns off when the trigger is released.

To enable or disable the laser:

1. Press button to enable or disable the laser. Symbol appears
on the display when laser is enabled.

Locating a Hot or Cold Spot

To find a hot or cold spot, aim the Thermometer outside the
target area. Then, slowly scan across the area with an up
and down motion until you located the hot or cold spot.

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Distance and Spot Size

As the distance (D) from the target being measured increases,
the spot size (S) of the area measured by the instrument
becomes larger. The spot size indicates 90% encircled energy.

Locating a Hot or Cold Spot

Make sure that the target is larger than the spot size. The
smaller the target, the closer you should be to it.

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Emissivity

Emissivity describes the energy-emitting characteristics
of materials. Most organic materials and painted or
oxidized surfaces have an emissivity of about 0.95. If
possible, to compensate for inaccurate readings that
may result from measuring shiny metal surfaces, cover
the surface to be measured with masking tape or flat
black paint (<150°C / 302°F ) and use the high emissivity
setting. Allow time for the tape or paint to reach the
same temperatures as the surface beneath it. Measure
the temperature of the tape or painted surface.

Reminders

1. Changes of surrounding ambient temperature
can result in inaccurate reading, allow time for
the instrument to adopt the change of ambient
before use. Specified accuracy applies after 30
minutes when the instrument changes to a different
environment ambient.

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2. The instrument cannot measure through transparent

surfaces such as glass. It will measure the surface
temperature of the glass instead.

3. Not recommended for use in measuring shiny or

polished metal surfaces (stainless steel, aluminum,
etc.). See Emissivity.

4. Steam, dust, smoke, etc., can prevent accurate

measurement by obstructing the instrument’s optics.

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SPECIFICATION

Function Range

Temperature Range

Accuracy With
ambient operating
temperature of 21°C
to 25°C
(70°F to 77°F)

Repeatability

Display Resolution 0.1°C / 0.1°F

Spectral Response 8μm to14μm

Laser Sighting Single point laser

Laser Power

Response Time (95%) 500ms

Distance to Spot (D:S) 10:1

Minimum Spot Size 20mm

Emissivity 0.95

Ambient Operating
Temperature

Relative Humidity 0% to 75% non-condensing

Storage Temperature

Temperature Display °C or °F selectable

Display Hold 8 sec

MAX/MIN Temperature
Display

0°F to 716°F

-18°C to 380°C

-18°C to 10°C (-0.4°F to 50°F):
±2%+1°C (2°F), or ±3°C (±6°F),
whichever is greater
>10°C to 380°C (>50°F to 716°F):
±2%, or ±2°C (±4°F),
whichever is greater

±0.5% of reading or ±0.5°C
(±1°F), whichever is greater

Output > 1mW Class 2,
wavelength 630 to 670nm

0°C to 50°C
32°F to 120°F

-20°C to 65°C

-4°F to 150°F
(Battery not installed)

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Dual LCD Display √
LCD Backlit √

Low Battery
Indication

Power

Battery Life

Dimension
(H x L x W)

Weight

√

9V 6F22 alkaline battery or
equivalent

10 hours with laser and backlight on
30 hours with laser and backlight off

Approx.153 x 108 x 40 mm
(6.0 x 4.3 x 1.6 in)

Weight Approx.180 g (0.4 lb)
with battery installed

MAINTENANCE

Lens Cleaning: Blow off loose particles using clean

compressed air. Gently brush remaining debris away with
a camel’s hair brush. Carefully wipe the surface with a
moist cotton swab. The swab may be moistened with
water or rubbing alcohol.
Note: Do not use solvents to clean the plastic lens.

Case Cleaning: Use soap and water on a damp sponge or
soft cloth.
Note: do not submerge the unit in water.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Code Problem Action

OL

-OL

Battery

indication

Blank display Possible dead battery

Laser doesn’t

work

Target temperature is

over range

Target temperature is

under range

Low battery

1.Low or dead battery

2.Ambient temperature
above 40°C (104°F)

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Select target

within

specifications

Select target

within

specifications

Check and/or

replace battery

Check and/or

replace battery

1.Replace
battery

2.Use in area
with lower

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

9V

To install or change one 9V battery (see below):

1. Open the handle.

2. Install the battery noting its correct polarity.

3. Close and lock the handle.

Battery: 9V 6F22 alkaline battery or equivalent

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