Fluke 576 User Manual

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Precision Infrared Thermometer
Users Manual
99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com
March 2005
© 2005 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. 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 Fluke’s behalf. To obtain service during the warranty period, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the product to that Service Center with a description of the problem. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE IS NOT 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.
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Warning

Safety Information

A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose ha­zards to the user. To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines:
Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off reflective surfaces.
• Before using the thermometer inspect the case. Do not use the thermometer if it appears damaged. Look for cracks or missing plastic.
• Replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator two or less segments.
• 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.
• To avoid a burn hazard, remember that highly reflective objects will result in lower than actual temperature measurements.
• Do not use in a manner not specified by this manual or the protection supplied by the equipment may be impaired.
Caution
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- allow 30 minutes for thermometer to stabilize before use).
• Do not leave the thermometer on or near objects of high temperature.
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Table of Contents

Introduction .......................................................... 5
Symbols and Safety Markings ............................. 6
Laser Warning and Serial Number Labels ............ 7
Delivery Content ................................................... 8
Batteries and Measurement ................................. 9
Using the Camera .................................................10
Field of View ......................................................... 12
Spot Size .............................................................. 13
Emissivity - Explanation ....................................... 14
Emissivity ..............................................................15
Emissivity - Unknown Value ................................. 16
Emissivity Table (Selected Values) ........................ 17
Hardware and Software Setup ............................. 18
Display .................................................................. 20
Data ...................................................................... 21
Setup .................................................................... 22
Mode ................................................................... 24
Mode - Thermocouple Settings ...........................26
DIP Switches ........................................................ 27
Troubleshooting .................................................... 28
Maintenance .........................................................30
CE Conformity ...................................................... 31
Specifications ....................................................... 32
Specifications of the Camera ............................... 33
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The Fluke Model 576 Infrared Thermometer (the

Introduction

thermometer) is for non-contact temperature measurement. This thermometer determines an object‘s surface temperature by measuring the amount of infrared energy radiated by the object‘s surface.
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Symbol Explanation
Warning. Laser.

Symbols and Safety Markings

symbol
The laser sighting marks
the spot size that includes
the measured target.
To turn the laser On or Off,
when the trigger is pulled.
A laser symbol appears
when the laser is on. The
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Laser Warning and Serial Number Labels

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• The unit
• Getting Started
• Two AA batteries
• Manual on CD
• Thermocouple type K probe
• Windows-based software on CD
• USB cable

Delivery Content

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Batteries and Measurement

To open the battery
the handle
to release
the catch and pivot the
figure. Orient the batteries
To take a temperature
target. Pull the trigger (F).
The temperature of the
The temperature will
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Using the Camera

In addition to the thermometer functionality the Model 576 comes with a digital built-in camera to documentate the measured places. The pictures include the measured values and additional information. the additional information is customizable via the IRGraph software.
How to use the camera
1. To switch on the unit, pull the trigger.
2. Press the “Enter” button to activate the camera while the display is active.
3. First the word “LOG” flashes and then the camera icon appears.
The unit is ready to use now. It is preset to take 26 high-resolution (640x480 pixel) pictures.
4. Pull the trigger and hold it. The laser circle shows where you are measuring.
5. Aim at the target. Be sure that the laser sighting is inside the target.
6. Gently release the trigger to record the photo and the temperature. Successful recording of picture and temperature is indicated by two short beeps and a green blinking LED above the display. The next location will be shown on the display.
Caution:
If you hear a longer beep and the LED above the display is shining red, look at the display. If you see “Use Flash!” and a flash symbol, repeat your last measurement. A green LED above the camera symbol
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