Fluke 566, 568 Quick Start Guide

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Infrared Thermometers

Getting Started

PN 2812159
August 2007

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Table of Contents

Title Page

Introduction....................................................... 1

Using the Thermometer.................................... 3

Connecting the Type K Thermocouple, USB

Cable (568 Only), and Changing Batteries....... 3

Menu Overview ................................................ 3

Specifications Summary................................... 5

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Contents (continued)

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List of Tables

Table Title Page

1. Top-Level Menu Description ............... 4

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List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1. Laser Safety Markings...................................... 2

2. Thermocouple and USB Connection and

Changing Batteries......................................... 3

3. Menu Navigation .............................................. 4

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Infrared Thermometers

Introduction

The 566 and 568 Infrared Thermometers (“the thermometers”) are for non-contact
temperature measurement. These thermometers determine an object’s surface
temperature by measuring the amount of infrared energy radiated by the object’s
surface. The thermometers also support contact-temperature measurement via K­type thermocouple. See the Users Manual CD for complete operating instructions.

Safety Information

WWarning

A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards
to the user. To avoid personal injury, follow these guidelines:

• * Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off

reflective surfaces.

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

appears.

• Do not use the thermometer if it operates abnormally.

Protection may be impaired. When in doubt, have the
thermometer serviced.

• Do not operate the thermometer around explosive gas,

vapor, or dust.

• Do not connect the optional external probe to live

electrical circuits.

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• To avoid a burn hazard or fire, know that reflective objects

may be much hotter than the indicated temperature
reading.

• Do not leave the thermometer on or near objects of

high temperature.

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

WCaution

To avoid damaging the thermometer or the equipment under
test, protect them from the following:

• EMF (electro-magnetic fields) from arc welders, induction

heaters, etc.

• Static electricity

• Thermal shock (caused by large or abrupt ambient

temperature changes- for highest accuracy, allow 30
minutes for thermometer to stabilize before use).

Laser
Aperture

Figure 1. Laser Safety Markings

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Using the Thermometer

Using the Thermometer

To take a temperature reading, point the Thermometer at the desired object and
pull the trigger. You can use the laser pointer to help aim the Thermometer. You
may also insert the K-type thermocouple probe for contact measurement.

Connecting the K-Type Thermocouple, USB Cable (568 Only), and Changing Batteries

AA

(+)

Figure 2. Thermocouple and USB Connection and Changing

Batteries

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Menu Overview

There are many settings that can be easily changed by using the menu. Table 1 is
a top-level description. Selecting the Menu button advances the menu to the next
level. Figure 3 shows the LCD and menu interface. The Users Manual explains the
menus in full detail.

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Figure 3. Menu Navigation

Table 1. Top-Level Menu Description

Left

Level

Softkey

1 Save

2 Mem

3 MnMx Enables Min/Max Menu Avg Enable Avg/Diff

4 °F/°C

G

5

(Lock)

6 Setup

Description

Save reading to
memory
Review / delete
memories

Toggle between
C and F
Lock the
thermometer on

- Turn off
backlight

- Change
Time/Date

- Change
Language

Center

Softkey

Right

Softkey

Menu Light

Menu

ε

Menu Alarm

Menu Laser

Menu

Description

Turn on bright
backlight

Set emissivity

Set and enable
alarms
Toggle the laser
on/off

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Specifications Summary

Specifications Summary

See Users Manual on CD for full specifications.

Feature 566 568

IR Temperature Range

Accuracy above
0 °C (32 °F)

K T/C Temperature
Range

K T/C Input Accuracy

Distance:Spot
(90 % energy)

Laser sighting
Minimum spot size
Emissivity
Data storage
Communication
Operating Altitude
Storage Altitude
Relative Humidity
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature

Power

Battery Life

-40 °C to 650 °C
(-40 °F to 1202 °F)
> 0 °C: ±1 % or ± 1.0 °C

(> 32 °F: ±1 % or ± 2 °F), whichever is greater

-270 °C to 1372 °C (-454 °F to 2501 °F)

-270 °C to -40 °C: ±(1 °C + 0.2 °/1 °C)
(-454 °F to -40 °F: ±(2 °F + 0.2 °/1 °F))

-40 °C to 1372 °C: ±1% or 1 °C (-40 °F to 2501 °F:
±1% or 2 °F), whichever is greater

30:1 50:1
Offset single laser < 1 mW

19 mm 19 mm
Digitally adjustable from 0.10 to 1.00 by 0.01
20 points 99 points
None USB 2.0
3000 meters above mean sea level
12,000 meters above mean sea level
10 % to 90 % RH non-condensing up to 30 °C (86 °F)
0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)

-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)

2 AA /LR6 Batteries

12 hours with laser and backlight on; 100 hours with
laser and backlight off, at 100 % duty cycle
(continuously on)

-40 °C to 800 °C
(-40 °F to 1472 °F)

2 AA /LR6 Batteries
or USB connection when
used with a PC

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Feature K-Type Thermocouple Probe (Bead Type)

Measurement Range

Accuracy

above 0 °C (32 °F)

-40 °C to 260 °C (-40 °F to 500 °F)

±1.1 °C (±2.0 °F)

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