Extech IRC130 Operating Manual
USER MANUAL
Thermal Imager IR
Thermometer
MODEL IRC130
Table of contents
1 Introduction........ ........ ................ ........... ........ ........... ..........1
2 Safety ... ........ ........ ........... ........ ........ ... ..... ........... ........ .......2
2.1 Safety Warnings and Cautions....... ........ ........ ........ ........2
3 Description........ ........ ... ........ ........ ................ ........... ........ ... 3
3.1 Product Description.. ........ ........ ........... ..... ... ........ ........ 3
3.2 Control Button Descriptions .. ........ ........... ........ .............4
3.3 Display Description ............. ........ ........ ................ ... .....4
4 Operation ...... ........ ........ ........... ........ ........ ........ ........... .......6
4.1 Powering the IRC130............ ........ ................ ........... .... 6
4.2 IR Camera and Thermometer ...... ........ ........... ........ ....... 6
4.3 High Temperature Switch ....... ................... ........ ........ ... 7
4.4 Visible Spectrum Camera ... ........ ........ ........ ........... ....... 8
4.5 Capture, View, Transfer, Send, and Delete Camera
5 Programming Menu System . ........ ........ ........... ........ ........ .....9
5.1 Menu System Basics.. ..... ........... ........ ........ ... ........ ...... 9
5.2 Main Menu..... ........ ........... ........ ........ ................... .....9
5.3 SETTINGS Sub-Menu ......... ........ ........... ........ ........ ... 11
6 Field Firmware Updates ......... ........... ................ ........ ......... 16
6.1 System Firmware Update ........ ........ ........... ........ ........ 16
7 Maintenance..... ........ ........... ........ ........ ................... ........ .. 17
7.1 Cleaning.. ... ........ ........ ........... ........ ........ ........ ......... 17
7.2 Battery Considerations and Service ...... ........... ........ ..... 17
7.3 Disposal of Electronic Waste. ........ ........... ........ ........ ... 17
7.4 Reset the IRC130 ........ ........ ........ ... ................ ........ .. 17
8 Specifications.... ........... ........ ........ ... ................ ........ ........ . 18
8.1 Imaging and Optical Specifications ........ ........ ........... .... 18
8.2 Detector Specifications . ........... ........ ........ ........ .......... 18
8.3 Image Presentation Specifications... ........ ........ ........ ..... 18
8.4 Measurement Specifications ..... ........ ........ ........ ........ .. 19
8.5 Measurement Analysis Specifications ......... ........ ........ .. 19
8.6 Configuration Specifications.. ........... ........ ........... ........ 19
8.7 Image Storage Specifications ........ ........ ................... ... 20
8.8 Digital Camera . ........ ........... ........ ................ ........... .. 20
8.9 Flashlight Specifications..... ........... ........ ........ ........ ..... 20
8.10 Laser Pointer Specifications......... ........... ........ ........... . 20
Images ........ ........ ........... ..... ... ........ ........ ........... ....... 8
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8.11 Data Interface Specifications. ........ ........... ........ ........ ... 21
8.12 Rechargeable Battery Specifications ....... ........ ........... .. 21
8.13 Environmental Specifications ..... ........ ........ ........ ......... 21
8.14 Physical Specifications .... ........... ........ ........ ........... .... 22
8.15 Included Equipment .... ........ ........... ........ ........ ........... 22
9 Warranty and Customer Support.... ........ ........ ........ ........... .. 23
9.1 Two-Year Warranty ....... ........ ........... ................ ........ .. 23
9.2 Repair and Calibration Services.. ........ ........ ........ ......... 23
9.3 Customer Support ... ........... ........ ........... ................ ... 23
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Introduction
The Extech IRC130 Thermal Imager IR Thermometer combines non-contact
temperature measurement and thermal imaging into one troubleshooting tool
to help you quickly find the source of heat-related problems and to spot potential faults when performing maintenance and repair.
Features
• 80 x 60 pixel true thermal imager (Lepton® microbolometer with integrated
shutter)
• Visible spectrum 2M pixel digital camera
• Adjustable MSX® (Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging) adds key details from
the visible spectrum to the IR image for improved diagnostics
• Easy-to-read 320 x 240 2.4” TFT color LCD display
• Wide temperature range -4 ~ 1202℉ (–20 ~ 650℃)
• High temperature switch for measurements > 752℉ (400℃)
• Intuitive programming menu system in over 21 languages
• 3 presets and 1 custom emissivity setting
• LED Flashlight
• Laser pointer and cross-hair display for easy targeting
• 4 GB internal image capture memory
• USB–C connectivity for image transfer and charging
• IP54 enclosure protects from dirt, dust, and oil
• Rechargeable battery with adjustable auto power off (APO) timer
• Accessory mounting for tripods and other accessories
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Safety
2.1 Safety Warnings and Cautions
WARNING
⚠ This symbol, adjacent to another symbol indicates the user must refer to the manual for
further information.
WARNING
The instrument’s IP54 rating is only in affect when the top flap (covering the USB-C jack) is
completely sealed. Do not operate the instrument with the flap open, except for charging
and PC interface.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when the Laser pointer is on.
CAUTION
Do not point the Laser beam toward anyone's eye or allow the beam to strike the eye from
a reflective surface.
CAUTION
Do not use the Laser near explosive gases or in other potentially explosive areas.
CAUTION
Refer to the CAUTION statement label (shown below) for critical safety information.
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Description
3.1 Product Description
Figure 3.1 Thermal Imager IR Thermometer Description
1. Display area
2. Return button (to back up in the menu system)
3. Laser pointer button
4. Up/Down Navigation buttons & Power (long press)/Menu (short press)
button
5. Lanyard post
6. Accessory mount
7. High temperature lever switch
8. 80 x 60 pixel Lepton® IR camera
9. Laser pointer with circular target-spot assist
10. USB-C jack compartment
11. Spot thermal sensor
12. Flashlight (LED)
13. 2M pixel visible spectrum camera
14. Image capture trigger (also used to exit the menu system)
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3.2 Control Button Descriptions
Long press to power ON or OFF
Short press to access the menu system
Return button. Back out to previous screen in menus
Press to scroll upward in the menus
Press to scroll downward in the menus
Press and hold to use the Laser pointer
TRIGGER
Pull trigger to capture camera image
Pull trigger to exit the menu system
3.3 Display Description
Figure 3.2 IRC130 Displays
1. Menu area
2. Date and time
3. Battery status percentage
4. Battery status indicator
5. USB connection active
6. Camera image area
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Description
7. Center spot cross-hairs
8. Laser Pointer active
9. Center spot temperature measurement
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