IDEAL Electrical Ideal 61-847 Manual

IDEAL® Test and Measurement

61-847

Dual Laser Targeting

Infrared Thermometer

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................. 3

Contacting IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC .................................... 3

Safety Information ......................................................... 4

Operation................................................................6-21

Identification and description of operating controls and

functions ..........................................................................................6-7

Operating Features ............................................................................. 12

Meter Operation

Functions Setting ...................................................................12-14

MAX/MIN/AVG/DIF Readings ..................................................... 13

Lock Measurement Setting .......................................................... 14

Hi and Lo Alarm Limit Setting ..................................................... 14

Backlight/Laser Pointers On/Off .................................................. 15

Emissivity Description................................................................. 17

Spot Size to Distance .................................................................. 18

Functions Operation Table ............................................................. 20-21

Functions Indication Table ................................................................. 20

Measurement Specifications ........................................... 22

Environmental Specifications Mechanical Specifications

EMC / EMI ................................................................. 23

FCC Safety Maintenance and Ser Disposal and Warranty

.............................................................................................. 4

Warnings Cautions

............................................................................................... 4

Symbols ............................................................................................... 5

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Power On .................................................................................... 12

emperature Alarms ........................................................... 13

Hi/Lo T

Emissivity Setting........................................................................ 13

Temperature Unit Setting ............................................................. 14

Lock Measurement (APO) Description

Accuracy Diagram

Field of View

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vice .............................................. 24

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Introduction

The IDEAL 61-847 Dual Laser Targeting Infrared Thermometer (IRT) is a non contact temperature sensing meter. Its dual lasers define the outside edges of the area whos temperature will be measured. The IRT displays the actual measurement as well as 4 selectable additional measurements. HI and LO alarms and emissivity are all user programmable.

LASER

Eye damage or personal injury hazard. Follow all safety procedures. Read and fully understand the instruction manuals prior to using this product. Failure to comply can result in serious injury.

WARNING

Contacting IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

To contact IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., call one of the following telephone numbers:

IDEAL Industries USA Customer Service

• Phone Number: 800-435-0705

• Email: contactus@idealindustries.com

IDEAL Industries Canada Customer Service

• Phone Number: 905-683-3400

• Email: ideal_Canada@idealindustries.com

IDEAL Industries EMEA

• Phone Number: +44 (0)1925 444 446

• Email: eur.sales@idealindustries.com

IDEAL Industries Australia

• Phone Number: +61 3 9562 0175

• Email: InfoAUS@idealindustries.com

Or visit the IDEAL Electrical Website at www.idealind.com To register your product, find manuals, watch videos, simply scan this QR code.

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Safety Information

Laser

Warning - Identifies conditions and actions that could result in serious injury if the hazard is realized.

Caution - Identifies conditions and actions that could result in meter damage or an incorrect reading if the hazard is realized.

Eye damage or personal injury hazard. Follow all safety procedures. Read and fully understand the instruction manuals prior to using this product. Failure to comply can result in serious injury.

Identifies conditions and actions that could result in meter damage or an incorrect reading if the hazard is realized.

Laser

WARNING

• Choking Hazard, Small Parts. Keep Away from Children. This is not a toy. It is not for use or play by children. Keep Away from Children. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Do not point the laser directly at people or animals.

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• Do not look at the laser directly or through other optical tools (telescope, microscope, binoculars) or reflected laser light. Do not come in contact with high temperature surfaces when making

• measurements.

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not use the thermometer in an environment close to flammable or

• explosive materials. Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www

•

Laser

LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

OUTPUT <1mW COMPLIES WITH EN60825-1:2014

.P65Warnings.ca.gov

CAUTION

• Do not disassemble or modify the thermometer or laser. This unit has no ser

•

• To avoid false readings, replace the batteries as soon as the low battery indicator ( ) appears.

• Do not use without the batteries correctly in place and the battery door closed and secured.

• Inspect the case before using the thermometer. Do not use the thermometer if it appears damaged. Look for cracks or missing plastic.

• Using the thermometer around steam, dust, or environments with large temperature fluctuations may lead to inaccurate temperature measurement.

• To ensure measurement accuracy, please place the thermometer in the measurement environment for 30 minutes before using.

• Avoid keeping the thermometer near high temperature environment for long periods. Clean the case and accessories with a damp cloth and mild detergents only

• Do not use abrasives or solvents. Make sure the meter is completely dry before use.

viceable parts.

Symbols & Descriptions

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION

Warning or Caution

Laser Radiation Warning

Laser Eye Hazard

LASER

Laser Class 2 Warning- Class 2 lasers are considered safe for normal operation. Class 2 lasers’ output power is

below 1 milliwatt. All Class 2 lasers emit visible light only.

Choking Hazard

Low Battery Indicator

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. It must be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Please see www.epa.gov or www.erecycle.org for additional information.

Conforms to applicable North American Safety Standards

Conforms to applicable Australian Safety Standards

Conforms to European Directives

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Operation

Identification and Description of Operating Controls and Functions for the Dual Laser

Targeting Infra Red Thermometer

1. LCD Screen

2. Function Buttons

3. Lanyard Attach Point

4. Industrial Grip Battery Cover

5. Trigger (Turns IRT On)

6. Laser Aiming Emitters

7. IR Lens

8. Standard Tripod Mount Thread

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1. HI LO/Decrease Button

2. Laser Backlight On Off Button

3. SET Button

4. Mode/Increase Button

5. LCD Display

Laser

1. Laser Target Emitters

2. Infra-Red Sensor

3. Trigger

4. Battery Cover Screw

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Display and Functions Indication Diagram

1 2 3 4 5 6

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1. Lock Measuring Indicator

2. HI Alarm value is programmed

3. Audible Beep On or Off

4. OK indicator. Temp is within programmed limits

5. LO Alarm value is programmed

6. Laser Pointer is On or Off

7. Low Battery Indicator

8. Degrees Displayed in F or C

9. Main Display

10. Secondary Display

11. Secondary Display Legend (MODE Button)

12. Actively scanning and updating in real time.

13. HOLD the last reading in the display

14. Emissivity Setting

HOLD SCAN

MAX MIN AVG

DIF

LOHI

C F

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Function Description

1 Lock Measuring Indicator 2 HI Alarm is programmed 3 Audible Beep is On or Off

Measured Temperature is within programmed HI

and LO limits 5 LO Alarm is programmed 6 Laser Pointers are active or if blank, inactive 7 Low Battery Indicator 8 Degrees F OR C have been selected 9 Main 4 digit display

Secondary display of any one of MAX MIN AVG or

DIF values

11 Selected Secondary Display Value

Unit is in scan mode. Temp readings are constantly

Measured Value is NOT being updated; last value

updated

only is shown

14 User Programmed Emissivity value. Default is 0.95

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Operating Features

MAX

HOLD

LOHI

HOLD

MAX

Mode Button

Pressing the mode button after a scan (while keeping the trigger pulled) allows you to see the Max, Min, Average, and Difference values in the secondary display screen.

Measured Surface Outline

A single press of the trigger results in a single area temperature of the surface outlined by the two laser dots.

Set Button

Pressing the SET button allows you to configure Hi and Low Temperature alarms, emissivity, degrees F or C, audible alarm, auto off time, and lock measurement setting.

Scanning

Pressing the trigger quickly places the unit in scan mode which constantly updates the temperature reading in the display as you aim at different targets. SCAN will appear in screen.

Meter Operation

Power On

A Single Trigger pull turns the unit on and temperatures are immediately calculated and the IRT displays the temperature of the surface it is pointed at. (Between the two laser dots).

Taking a Reading

1. Pull and hold the trigger after aiming at the target. The SCAN icon will be flashing indicating that the target object temperature is being measured. The measurement result will be updated on the LCD.

2. Release the trigger, the SCAN icon disappears, and the HOLD icon appears, indicating that the measurement has been stopped and the last measured value is held.

Viewing the Last Measured Value

When the unit is off, a short press (less than 0.5s) of the trigger turns the thermometer on and the last measured temperature before the last shutdown will be displayed. Toggle to view the MAX/MIN/AVG/DIF values by short pressing the MODE button.

Function Setting

In the HOLD interface, short press the SET button to enter the settings of high alarm limit > low alarm limit emissivity > temperature unit > audible alarm > lock measurement, etc. In these setting interfaces, pull the trigger or do not operate for 10 seconds to return to the HOLD interface.

MAX/MIN/AVG/DIF Value Reading

AVG

DIF

Short press the MODE button to switch the MAX/MIN/AVG/DIF measurement mode in tum and the temperature value of the corresponding mode will be shown in the auxiliary display area (as shown below).

LOHI

HOLD

MAX

MIN

High/Low Temperature Alarm On/Off

Short press the HI/LO button to turn the high/low limit alarm function on and off in sequence.

When HI limit alarm function is turned on and the measured temperature value is higher than the set high alarm limit, the HI indicator flashes. If the audible alarm function has been turned on, the buzzer will beep.

When LO limit alarm function is turned on and the measured temperature value is lower than the set low alarm limit, the blue LED and LO indicator flashes. If the audible alarm function has been turned on, the buzzer will beep.

When HI/LO limit alarm function is turned on and the measured temperature value is within the high and low alarm limit range, no HI or LO icon means that the temperature is within range.

HOLD

MAX

HOLD

MAX

HOLD

MAX

HOLD

MAX

Emissivity Setting

In the HOLD interface, short press the SET button until emissivity setting is displayed. Short press the button to quickly select the preset emissivity value (P1-P5). If no desired value among the preset values, select any value closest to the emissivity, and adjust it by pressing the button or button. Add or subtract 0.01 each time by short press, and add or subtract 0.1 per second by long press. (see table on page 16)

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Temperature Unit Setting

In the HOLD interface, short press the SET button until temperature unit setting is displayed, and switch between °C and °F by pressing the button or button.

Audible Alarm Setting

In the HOLD interface, short press the SET button until audible alarm setting is displayed, and turn on/off the audible alarm by pressing the button or button.

Lock Measurement Setting

In the HOLD interface, short press the SET button until lock measurement setting is displayed, and turn on/off the lock measurement by pressing the button or button. When the lock measurement is turned on, press the button to perform the timing setting “00:00” for the lock measurement. At this time, the selected time position flashes, and the time value can be adjusted by pressing the button or button. Set timing to “_ _:_ _” to turn off timing function.

High Alarm Limit Setting

In the HOLD interface, short press the SET button once to enter the high alarm limit setting interface. Short press the button to quickly select the preset high alarm limit value (P1-P5). If there is no desired value among the preset values, select any value closest to the high alarm limit, and adjust it by pressing the button or button. Add or subtract 1 each time by short press, and add or subtract 10 per second by long press. (see Figure 1)

Low Alarm Limit Setting

In the HOLD interface, short press the SET button twice to enter the low alarm limit setting interface, and adjust the low alarm limit value by pressing the button or button. Add or subtract 1 each time by short press, and add or subtract 10 per second by long press. (see Figure 2)

Backlight/Laser Pointers

LOHI

Short press the button on the meter to turn the backlight on and off. The white backlight will remain illuminated for about 5 minutes before automatically turning off to conserve battery power. Or turn the lights off by pressing and holding the button again. A long press >2 seconds will turn the laser on or off.

Laser Indication Function On/Off

Short press the button to turn on/off the laser indication function. When it is turned on, the laser indicator will be displayed on the LCD, and the laser will accurately outline the area you are measuring during temperature measurement. NOTE: Please follow the laser precautions when the laser is turned on to avoid damage to human or animal eyes.

Lock Measurement

Description:

• In the lock measurement function setting interface, the lock measurement time (1 minute to 5 hours) can be set. Refer to Lock Measurement Setting for details.

• After setting time, the measurement starts after the activation of the lock function. When the set time is reached, the thermometer will automatically power off and save the last measured value.

• You can view the measured values by short pressing (less than 0.5s) the trigger (NOTE: The measured values will be cleared by a long press). This operation is applicable to processes that require regular monitoring of temperature. If no timing is needed, leave them blank.

Operation

1. When the lock measurement function is turned on, short press the trigger to enable it. The icon will appear on the thermometer screen and the SCAN icon will flash. The thermometer will continuously measure the target temperature.

2. Pull the trigger again, the and SCAN icons disappear, and the HOLD icon appears. The thermometer stops the measurement and holds the last

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measured value.

NOTE: During measurement, it is best to ensure that the measured target diameter is twice the spot size (S) of the thermometer, and then determine the test distance (D) according to the D:S diagram (refer to D:S part).

For example, if you use the 61-847 to measure the temperature of an object with a diameter of about 4” (10cm), then according to the above, the spot size (S) of the thermometer should be about 2” (5cm) for highest accuracy, and according to the D:S diagram, the measured distance (D) is about 24” (60 cm).

Auto Power Off

In the HOLD mode, if there is no operation for 15 seconds, the thermometer will automatically power off and save the currently held measurement.

Emissivity

Emissivity is the term used to describe the efficiency with which a particular surface emits Infra-Red Radiation IN THE WAVELENGTHS that are detectable by the sensor in the IR Thermometer. Its sensitivity is in the 8 to 14-micron wavelength range. To be sure, a hot mass will radiate IR in many different wavelengths, but the sensing technology employed in this type of instrument has a narrow bandwidth. Some materials, such as electrical tape, human skin, certain types of paints are efficient emitters in these Wavelengths. Others such as aluminum, brass, and gold are inefficient emitters, again, IN THESE WAVELENGTHS. Heat a bar of gold to 200 degrees and try to read its temperature and it will appear cold. Cover it in electrical tape, and scan the tape, and the temperature will be much higher and much more accurate. Please remember this when making measurements of certain objects. This can and does greatly affect the accuracy of the readings. This is why you can set the emissivity value in the meter.

Human Skin 0.98

Smooth Ice 0.96

Carbon Candle Soot 0.95

Oil Based Paint 0.94

White Bond Paper 0.93

Snow 0.85

Stainless Steel 0.85

Oxidized Copper 0.78

Rust 0.71

Cast Iron 0.64

Buffed Stainless Steel 0.16

Polished Brass 0.03

Best Accuracy Coverage

Average Accuracy Coverage

Poor Accuracy Coverage

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Spot Size to Distance

The measured surface area can represent a cone emanating out from the sensor. The further the distance to the surface, the larger the area that will influence temperature measurements. It is important that when it safe to do so, get as close as possible to the target, using the dual lasers to define the perimeter of an imaginary circle. This will increase the accuracy of the displayed temperature. Also, make measurements at 90 degrees to the surface as angular measurements are less accurate. (Reference diagram below)

Field of View

Make sure that the measured target is larger than the spot size. The smaller the target, the closer the test distance should be (please refer to D:S for the spot size at different distances). To obtain the optimum measurement result, it is recommended that the target being measured is 2 times larger than the spot size.

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LOHI

LOHIOKLOHI

LOHI

HOLD SCAN

LOHI

C F

LOHI

C F

LOHI

HOLD SCAN

LOHI

MAX MIN

C F

HOLD SCAN

LOHI

Functions Operations Table

Button Response Default Function Operation

MAX MIN AVG DIFF Last Selection Short press toggles sequentially through the 4 selections

Functions Indications Table

AVG

DIF

Lock Measurement Indicator

Buzz Indicator

Temperature Measurement

Alarm Indicator

Low Battery Indicator

Temperature Measurement

Temperature Hold Indicator

Temperature Unit Indicator

Main Display of the Measured

Temperature

Auxillary Display of the Measured Temperature

Emissivity Indication

Laser Indicator

Measurement Mode Indication

HI, LO Alarms, Emissivity,

Degrees F or C, Audible,

Auto Power Off delay.

Lock Measurement

Setting

HI LO Last Selection Press to select HI or LO alarm indication. OK appears if temp is within alarm limits.

Backlight or Laser On

or Off

Increases or decreases

variable values.

Indicator

MAX MIN AVG

HI Alarm Setting

Last Selection Short press toggles the Backlight On or Off. Long press toggles the laser pointers On or Off.

None Short Press for small increments or hold for long increments of selected value.

HOLD SCAN

DIF

LOHI

C F

When HI or LO appear, press the up or down arrow keys to increase or decrease the alarm levels. When the emissivity icon appears, press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease that value. NOTE: 0.95 is a good general purpose setting for most materials. When F or C appear, press either arrow key to switch to the other scale. When the speaker icon appears, press either arrow to select sound to be on or off. A beep will sound when you select sound to be on. When the lock icon appears, using the arrow buttons select the minutes and seconds before the unit auto powers off. Use the ‘Backlight/Laser’ button to toggle between minutes and seconds.

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Measurement Specifications

Function Range Resolution Accuracy

61-847 ±(a%+b)

±3.6ºF or ±1.8% of reading,

whichever is greater

±1.8ºC or ±1.8% of reading,

whichever is greater

Time

-26ºF to 932ºF

(-32ºC to 500ºC)

12:1 NA

≤250ms(95% of

reading)

1 .5°F or 0.7%,

whichever is

greater

Temperature

Emissivity 0.1~1.0 0.1

Distance to

Spot Ratio

Response

Repeatability

0.1

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature: 32ºF to 122ºF (0ºC to 50ºC) (<80%RH)

Operating Altitude:

Storage Temperature:

Intended for indoor use.

6500 ft (2000 m)

-4ºF to 140ºF (-20ºC to 60ºC) (<80%RH)

Safety

Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions: (L x W x H) 6.5 in. x 2.25 in. x 2 in.

Weight:

Display:

Display Count:

Power Source:

Battery Life: Continuous temperature measurement

Wavelength:

Beam Divergence: Parallel:

Perpendicular:

Maximum Power Output:

(160 mm. x 55 mm. x 50.8 mm.)

0.5 LBS (0.22 KG)

LCD

9999

2 x 1.5V AAA

greater than 5 hours typical

655nm

7 Degrees

38 Degrees

<1mW

EMC/EMI

CISPR 22 3rd Edition. Class B Limits. EN 55032 CISPR 32 CISPR 11 FCC 15. 107 with reference to Section 15.109 (g). ICES-003 EN 61326-2-2 Sec 6.4.2.101

USA (FCC)

47 CFR 15 subpart B. This product is considered an exempt device per clause

15.103.

Safety

Complies with the following: UL 61010-1, 3rd Edition, May 11, 2012, Revised November 21, 2018, CAN/ CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12, 3rd Edition, Amendment 1:2018, Revision dated November 21, 2018 IEC 60825-1 21CFR 1002.13 Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC

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60825-1 Ed.3 as described in Laser Notice No. 56 dated May 8, 2019.

Maintenance and Service

Equipment Maintenance and Service

Meter Inspection

Do not use if meter appears damaged. Visually inspect the meter to ensure case is not cracked.

Battery Inspection/Replacement

Inspect the battery compartment monthly for any signs of degradation. Low battery voltages will cause inaccuracies in readings. Remove the batteries for storage or if the meter will not be used for longer than one month. Battery leakage will compromise the safety of the meter and cause irreparable damage to internal components.

Maintenance and Storage

Switch off and disconnect the meter completely before carrying out any maintenance. Clean the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents. Keep away from liquids and ensure the meter is completely dry before use.

Service and Replacement Parts

This unit has no serviceable parts.

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