Control Company INFRARED THERMOMETER WITH MEMORIES ALARM User Manual
TRACEABLE® INFRARED THERMOMETER
WITH MEMORIES/ALARM INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Range: 0 to 600°F / –20 to 315°C
Resolution: 1°
Accuracy: ±2° C, ±2%
Alarm: Audio
Emissivity: 0.3 to 1.0
Sampling
Features: Backlight, 9 Point Memory,
Laser Targeting,
Programmable Alarm
Included: Lanyard and carrying case
Battery: 9-Volt
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
1. MODE key. Temperature display mode se-
2. C/F t key. Fahrenheit/Celsius select button
3.
4. MAX/MIN/▲T/AVG. Temperature display
5. Temperature measurement reading.
6. C/F. Fahrenheit/Celsius scale indicator.
7. BAT. Low battery annunciator.
8. . Memory location annunciator.
9. . Emissivity annunciator.
10. ALMOFF key. Alarm mode indicator button
11.
12. H I ((0))LO. Alarm mode indicators.
13. POWER/HOLD key. Turns unit off/on and
DISTANCE / SPOT RATIO
To take temperature measurements, point the
meter at the surface to be measured and press
the power button.
There are other factors that may effect measurement accuracy - the target must completely
fill the spot diameter seen by the infrared sensor,
otherwise readings will be influ-enced by the
surface surrounding the target.
The ratio of the distance to the size of the spot
being measured is 8:1. For example, an object’s
diameter of 100mm can be measured from
800mm away.
Rate: 0.5 second
lect, memory recall and programming select
button.
and mode down/decrease button.
/▲ key. Backlight button and up/increase
selector.
mode indicator.
and laser on/off.
Y. Laser-on annunciator
holds reading.
POWER KEY
With each press of the power key, five values are
recorded:
1. MAX - Highest temperature measured
2. MIN - Lowest temperature measured.
3. Difference between MAX and MIN
4. Time-weighted average temperature.
5. The value last displayed before releasing
the button.
SELECTING °F OR °C
Pressing the blue “C/F ▼” button will toggle the
temperature in °F or °C.
BACKLIGHT OPERATION
The yellow “ /▲” button will toggle the backlight
off and on. Once the backlight has been turned
on, it will come on each time the power key is
pressed until it is toggled off.
MEASUREMENT MODES
Press and hold down the power button. While
holding down the power button, press the mode
button. Each press of the MODE button will
select one of the 5 temperature modes. You can
cycle through the modes in this order:
1. Real-time temperature - the value is updated
once every 1/2 second (no words or symbols
appear on lower line).
2. “MAX” (Maximum temperature) - press the
MODE button repeatedly until you see the
word MAX displayed on the LCD. In the MAX
mode the highest temperature measurement
taken is displayed on the LCD and will update
each time a higher temperature is measured.
3. “MIN” (Minimum temperature) - Press the
MODE key repeatedly until you see the word
MIN displayed on the LCD. In MIN mode, the
lowest temperature measurement taken is displayed on the LCD and will update each time
a new lower temperature is measured.
4. ▲T “(Temperature differential between MAX
and MIN) - Press and release the mode button repeatedly until “▲T” is displayed on the
LCD.
5. “AVG” (Calculated (time weighted) average
temperature)- Press and release the MODE
button repeatedly until AVG is displayed on
the LCD. Actual surface temperature is not
dis-played while taking measurement in this
mode.
The term “time” in reference to the averaging mode, means all temperature measurements are averaged together from the first
press of the power key. If you were to walk
along a wall for one minute taking readings
that were generally 72 degrees, then walk by
a spot for 1/2 second that was 20 degrees,
no significant change in average temperature
would be displayed.
NOTE: The last mode selected will remain
selected the next time the meter is turned on.
RECALLING MEMORY POINTS
With each press of the power key, values are
recorded in memory:
1. MAX - Highest temperature measured
2. MIN - Lowest temperature measured.
3. Difference between MAX and MIN
4. Time-weighted average temperature.
5. The value last displayed before releasing
the button.
A total of 9 memory sets of four values (MAX,
MIN, ▲T, AVG) are achieved by pressing the
power key nine times. All nine are available for
recall.
To review recorded values, start with the power
off then press and release the MODE button. The
number “1” will appear on the display indicating the last of the 9 sets of values recorded in
memory. Press the yellow button to view 2nd
value, and press it again to view the next reading.
To view the previous value press the blue button.
You may now either cycle through each of
the values recorded during the last power key
presses, or go to one of the values, then select
the number of the power key presses you wish
to review.
For more examples, to select the maximum
temperature measured three power key presses
ago, you may either:
1. Press the MODE button once. The number
“1” and a value appear.
2. Press the ( /▲) button twice. The number
“3” and a value appear.
3. Press the MODE button once again. The
word MAX appears in the lower left of the LCD,
along with the highest temperature recorded
three prior power key presses. OR
1. Press the MODE button once. The number
“1” and a value appears.
2. Press the MODE button once again. The
word MAX appears in the lower left of the LCD,
along with the highest temperature recorded
during the power key press.
3. Press the ( /▲) button twice. The number
“3” and the value of the maximum temperature
recorded from three power key presses ago
appears. To maneuver up and down through
recorded values, press the appropriate
(C/F ▼) or ( /▲) button to view the different
readings on the LCD.
Te m perature Alarm
NOTE: Operate every step in 4 seconds,
otherwise the meter will turn off automatically
to conserve battery life.
An audible alarm will sound at both an upper and
a lower temperature limit. To adjust the alarm
temperatures:
1. Turn the power off.
2. Press and hold the MODE button until “HI” or
“LO” are displayed. (Do not press the power
key). Select the high alarm by pressing the
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To decrease the temperature alarm setting
press the “C/F ▼”. Press the “ /▲” button to
increase the temperature alarm setting. Press-ing
the MODE button will lock in the alarm tem-perature value. “E”, “0.95” (pre-set emissivity) are
shown on the top left of the screen, press MODE
again and the display turns off.
When taking temperatures with power button
pressed down, an alarm will sound when the
tem-perature is above or below preset alarm
values.
EMISSIVITY ADJUSTMENT
Emissivity adjustments are used to provide a
truer temperature reading. Different materials
radiate infrared energy at slightly different temperatures. The emissivity adjustment is used to
compensate for different types of materials.
The factory set emissivity of 0.95 will cover
90% of typical applications. The following instructions indicate how to change the emissivity
setting. The following table provides a guide of
different emissivity values for different materials.
When the emissivity of an object is Unknown
use a non-infrared thermometer, such as a
probe type thermometer to measure the object’s
surface. Then adjust the emissivity until the temperature of the Infrared Thermometer matches
the temperature of the probe type thermometer.
Use this emissivity value to measure similar
materials.
To set emissivity you must pass through
the alarm setting function. Press and hold
the MODE button and the LCD displays the
alarm adjustment function. Go through the key
presses for the alarm setting function. Press
the MODE button again to display the current
emissivity value (preset to 0.95). The emis-sivity
range is 0.3 to 1.0. Press the “C/F ▼” button to
decrease and the “
/▲” button to increase the
emissivity setting. Pressing the MODE button
will lock in the value. This value will become the
unit’s default value until reset.
LASER TARGETING
CAUTION: Eye damage may result from direct
exposure to laser light . To toggle the laser
targeting feature on or off, depress the LASER
button. The laser can be engaged from any
measurement mode.
ALL OPERATIONAL DIFFICULTIES
If this thermometer does not function properly
for any reason, please replace the battery with a
new high-quality battery (see “Battery Replacement” section). Low battery power can occasionally cause any number of “apparent” operational
difficulties. Replacing the battery with a new
battery will solve most difficulties.
CONTROL COMPANY
4455 Rex Road
Friendswood, Texas 77546 USA
Ph. 281-482-1714 Fax 281-482-9448
E-mail sales@control3.com www.control3.com
Control Company is ISO 9001 Quality-Certified by DNV and
ISO 17025 accredited as a Calibration Laboratory by A2LA.
Cat. No. 4472
Traceable® Infrared Thermometer with Memories/Alarm Instructions
Traceable® is a registered trademark of Control Company
© 2005 Control Company
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Erratic readings, a faint display, no display, or
BAT appearing on the display are all indicators
that the battery must be replaced. Slide the
panel on the back of the unit in the direction
of the arrow. Unplug the old 9-volt battery and
replace with a new 9-volt alkaline battery. Slide
the battery compartment cover back into place.
Replacement battery Cat. No. 1112.
WARRANTY, SERVICE, OR
RECALIBRATION
For warranty, service, or recalibration, contact:
92-4472-00
Rev. 2 060305
METALS
SURFACE EMISSIVITY
Iron and Steel
Cast iron (polished) ...........................................0.2
Cast iron (tumed at 100oC) . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .0.45
Cast iron (tumed at 1000oC) . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . 0.6 to 0.7
Steel (ground sheet) . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . 0.6
Mild steel . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 to 0.5
Steel plate (oxidized) .. ..... ... ..... ... ..... ..... ... ..... ..... 0.9
Iron plate (rusted) ................................. 0.7 to 0.85
Cast iron (rough) rusted...................................0.95
Rough ingot iron .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. ..0.9
Molten cast iron..................................................0.3
Molten mide steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 to 0.4
Stainless steel (polished) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1
Stainless steel (various) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2 to 0.6
Aluminum
Polished aluminum .. ........ ........ ..... ........ ........ ...0.1*
Aluminum (heavily oxidized) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25
Aluminum oxide at 260oC ... ....... ....... ....... ....... ...0.6
Aluminum oxide at 800oC ... ....... ....... ....... ....... ...0.3
Aluminum Alloys, various . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 to 0.25
Brass
Brass (polished) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1*
Brass (roughened surface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2
Brass (oxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6
Copper
Copper (polished) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05*
Copper (oxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8
Molten copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.15
TYPICAL EMISSIVITY VALUES
SURFACE EMISSIVITY
Lead
Leadr (polished) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1*
Leadr (oxide at 25oC) . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 0.3
Leadr (oxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6
Nickel and Its Alloys
Nickel (pure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1*
Nickel plate (oxide) . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . 0.4 to 0.5
Nichrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7
NON-METALS
SURFACE EMISSIVITY
Refractory & Building Materials
Red brick (rough) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.75 to 0.9
Fire clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.75
Asbestos ..........................................................0.95
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7
Marble .... ....... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ....0.9
Carborundum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.85
Plaster ... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ............ ..... ..... ..... ..... ....0.9
Alumina (fine grain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25
Alumina (coarse grain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.45
Silica (fine grain) .. ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... ...0.4
Silica (coarse grain) . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .0.55
Zirconium silicate up to 500oC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.85
Zirconium silicate at 850oC . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .0.6
Quartz (rough) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9
Carbon (graphite) ............................................0.75
Carbon (soot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.95
Timber (various) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 to 0.9
*Emissivity varies with purity
SURFACE EMISSIVITY
Nichrome (oxide) ...... .. .... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. .0.95
Zinc (oxidized)..................................................0.1*
Galvanized iron . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. 0.3
Tin-plated steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1*
Gold (polished) .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. 0.1*
Silver (polished) . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .0.1*
Chromium (polished) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 0.1*
SURFACE EMISSIVITY
Miscellaneous
Enamel (any color) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9
Oil paint (any color) .........................................0.95
Lacquer .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .0.9
Matte black paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.95 to 0.98
Aluminum lacquer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5
Water . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .0.98
Rubber (smooth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9
Rubber (rough) ... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ...0.98
Plastics (various, solid) . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . 0.8 to 0.95
Plastic films (0.05 mm thick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 to 0.95
Polythene film (0.03 mm thick) . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. 0.2 to 0.3
Rubber (smooth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9
Rubber (rough) ... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ...0.98
Plastics (various, solid) . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . 0.8 to 0.95
Plastic films (0.05 mm thick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 to 0.95
Polythene film (0.03 mm thick) . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. 0.2 to 0.3
Paper and cardboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9
Silicone polish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7
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