Fluke 56X User Manual

Getting Started

56x

Infrared

Thermometers

PN 3833028
December 2010

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Table of Contents

Title Page

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

Safety Information ............................................ 1

Using the Thermometer.................................... 5

Changing Batteries........................................... 5

Cable Connections (568 Only) ......................... 6

561 Display....................................................... 6

566/568 Menu Overview .................................. 8

Specifications Summary................................... 10

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Introduction

The 561, 566 and 568 Infrared Thermometers (“the
Thermometers” or “the Product”) 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 K-type thermocouple.

Note that the Japanese models indicate Celsius only.

Safety Information

A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s)
to the user; A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that
could cause Product damage, equipment under test damage, or
permanent loss of data.

Symbols used on the Product and in this manual are explained
in Table 1 and Figures 1 and 2.

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*WWarning

To prevent eye damage and personal injury:

• Read all safety Information before you use

the Product.

• Do not look directly into the laser with optical

tools (for example, binoculars, telescopes,
microscopes). Optical tools can focus the
laser and be dangerous to the eye.

• Do not look into the laser. Do not point laser

directly at persons or animals or indirectly off
reflective surfaces.

• Do not use laser viewing glasses as laser

protection glasses. Laser viewing glasses are
used only for better visibility of the laser in
bright light.

• Do not open the Product. The laser beam is

dangerous to eyes. Have the Product
repaired only through an approved technical
site.

• Replace the batteries when the low battery

indicator shows to prevent incorrect
measurements.

• The battery door must be closed and locked

before you operate the Product.

• Do not use the Product if it operates

incorrectly.

• Do not use the Product around explosive gas,

vapor, or in damp or wet environments.

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Safety Information

• Do not connect the optional external probe to

live electrical circuits.

• See emissivity information for actual

temperatures. Reflective objects result in
lower than actual temperature
measurements. These objects pose a burn
hazard.

• Do not leave the Product 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.

• Use the Product only as specified, or the

protection supplied by the Product can be
compromised.

WCaution

To avoid damaging the Product 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 Product to
stabilize before use).

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Aperture

Figure 1. 561 Laser Safety Markings

Laser
Aperture

Figure 2. 566/568 Laser Safety Markings

Laser

AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER RADIATION
IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

OUTPUT < 1mW WAVELENGTH 630 - 670nm
CLASS 2 (II) LASER PRODUCT

COMPLIES WITH FDA 21CFR

1040.10 AND 1040.11
COMPLIES WITH IEC 60825

AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER RADIATION
IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION - DO NOT STARE INT

<

mW WA

1

OUTPUT

)

(

LASER PR

II
CLASS 2
COMPLIES WITH FDA 21CFR

1040.10 AND 1040.11

WITH IEC 60825

COMPLIES

O BEAM

0nm

VELENGTH 630 - 67

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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.

Changing Batteries

To change the batteries, see Figure 3.

AA

(+)

Figure 3. Changing Batteries (566/568 is shown)

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Cable Connections (568 Only)

To connect the USB and Thermocouple to the 568, see Figure 4.

Figure 4. Connecting the K-Type Thermocouple, USB Cable

To prevent incorrect readings, do not perform a
temperature measurement of an earthed conductor while
the 568 is connected to a PC that is earthed by a three­phase grounding plug.

(568 Only)

Note

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561 Display

The primary temperature display reports the current or last IR
temperature read until the 7-second hold time elapses.

The secondary temperature display reports current
thermocouple temperature when a type-K thermocouple is
attached. See Figure 5.

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561 Display

Note

When the battery is low,  appears on the display.

1

2

3

8

7

4

5

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Number Description

 Laser “On” symbol
 SCAN or HOLD
 °C/°F symbol (Celsius/Fahrenheit)
 Primary temperature display
 Secondary temperature display
 Emissivity LO, MED, HI





Temperature values for the MIN, MAX, DIF, KTC.

KTC indicates the thermocouple temperature.

Low Battery symbol. Appears when the battery
charge is <25 %.

Figure 5. 561 Thermometer Display

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566/568 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 6 shows the
LCD and menu interface. The Users Manual explains the menus
in full detail.

Figure 6. Menu Navigation

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566/568 Menu Overview

Table 1. Top-Level Menu Description

Level

Softkey

1 Save

2 Mem

3 MnMx

4 °F/°C

5

(Lock)

6 Setup

Left

Description

Save reading
to memory
Review / delete
memories
Enables
Min/Max
Toggle
between C and F Menu Alarm

Lock the



Thermometer
on

- Turn off
backlight

- Change
Time/Date

- Change
Language

Center

Softkey

Menu Light

Menu ε Set emissivity

Menu Avg

Menu Laser

Menu

Right

Softkey

Description

Turn on bright
backlight

Enable
Avg/Diff

Set and
enable alarms

Toggle the
laser on/off

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Specifications Summary

See Users Manual on CD for full specifications.

Feature 561 566 568

IR Temperature
Range

Accuracy

K-Type Thermo­couple Input
Temperature Range

K-Type Thermo­couple Input
Accuracy

-40 °C to
550 °C

(-40 °F to
1022 °F)

<0 °C: ±(1.0 °C + 0.1 °/1 °C)
>0 °C: ±1 % or ±1.0 °C, whichever is greater
(<32 °F ±2 °F ±0.1 °/1 °F)
>32 °F: ±1 % or ±2 °F), whichever is greater
0 °C to 100 °C
(32 °F to

212 °F)

Input accuracy
±2.2 °C
(±4 °F)

-40 °C to
650 °C

(-40 °F to
1202 °F)

-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

-40 °C to
800 °C

(-40 °F to
1472 °F)

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Specifications Summary

Feature 561 566 568

Distance:Spot
(90 % energy)

Laser sighting

Emissivity LO, MED, HI

Data storage - 20 points 99 points

Communication none USB 2.0

Operating Altitude 3000 meters above mean sea level

Storage Altitude 12,000 meters above mean sea level

Relative Humidity

Operating
Temperature

Storage
Temperature

12:1 30:1 50:1

Single laser, output <1 mW Class II,
wavelength 630 to 670 nm

Digitally adjustable from

0.10 to 1.00 by 0.01 or via
built-in table of common
materials

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 65 °C
(-4 °F to 149 °F)

0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to
122 °F)

-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to
149 °F)

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Feature 561 566 568

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

Power

Battery Life

2 AA /LR6 Batteries
(alkaline or NiCD)

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

Feature K-Type Thermocouple Probe (Bead Type)

Measurement
Range

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-40 °C to 260 °C (-40 °F to 500 °F)