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OSXL450

Infrared Non-Contact
Thermometer

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User’s Guide

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Introduction

Compact rugged and easy to use. Just aim and push
the button, read current surface temperatures in less
than a second. Safety measure surface temperatures
of hot or hard to reach objects.

2) Locating a hot spot: Aim the thermometer outside
the area of interest. Scan across the area in an up
and down motion until the hot spot is located while
holding the activation trigger. The thermometer will
continue to read the surface temperature while the
activation trigger is depressed.

Instructions

1) Pull and hold trigger (laser pointer is on as default
setting) to turn on, LCD display reading & battery
icon. Release the trigger and the reading will hold
for approx. 15 sec.

Note

Holding the trigger at least one second when taking
recordings.

Operating

Fahrenheit & Celsius Conversion: Press the °F/°C
button to switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius readings.

Press the Laser ON/OFF button to turn the laser
pointer on or off.

The object being tested should be larger than the spot
size calculated by the field of view diagram printed in
this manual or on the unit itself.

Laser Pointer

To turn the laser pointer ON, press the LASER key
while pressing the Measure key. Repeat the procedure
to turn the laser OFF. While the laser is on, you can
switch between laser dot and circle by moving a lever
in front of the optics. Laser dot is an indication of the
center of the field of view. Laser circle is an indication
of the perimeter of the field of view

How it works

Any object radiates infrared energy if its temperature
is above absolute zero. This energy travels at the
speed of light in all directions. An infrared thermometer
lens collects and focuses the infrared energy into a
sensor. The sensor produces a small voltage output,
indexed to the target temperature, which is
processed and displayed.

Cautions

The infrared thermometer should be protected from
the following:

1. Electromagnetic Fields (created by arc welders
induction heaters and similar items.)

2. Thermal Shock (caused by large or abrupt ambient
temperature changes. Allow 30 minutes for unit to
stabliize before use.)

3. Do not leave the unit on or near objects of high
temperature.

Field of View

The farther the thermometer is from the target the
larger the target area will be. This relationship
between distance and target size is normally
expressed as the distance to spot, or D:S ratio. At a
distance of 6 feet, the “target” spot would be 1 foot in
diameter. The thermometer will display the average
temperature across the target area.

Specifications

Temperature Range -20° to 320°C
(-4° to 608°F)
Accuracy ±3°F (±2°C) or 2% reading
Repeatability 2% or 3°F
Response Time 500mSec, 95%
Spectral Response 7-18 um
Emissivity 0.95
Ambient Operating Range 6° to 40°C (32° to 105°F)
Relative Humidity 10-95% R H
noncondensing
@ up to 30°C (86°F)
Storage Temp -20 to 65°C (-4° to 150°F)
without battery
Weight 0.33 lb.
Dimensions 6.3 X 3.54 X 1.7"
Power 9V
Battery Life 12 hrs. - laser on
Distance to Spot 6:1

Emissivity

Most organic materials and painted or oxidized
surfaces have an emissivity of 0.95. This unit is preset
at 0.95. Inaccurate readings will result from
measuring shiny or polished metal surfaces. To
compensate, cover the surface to be measured with
masking tape or flat black paint. Measure the tape or
painted surface when the area has reached the same
temperature as the material underneath.

Maintenance

To clean the lens: Blow off loose particles using clean
compressed air. Gently brush remaining debris away
with a moist cotton cloth.
Do not use solvents to clean the lens.
Do not submerge the unit under water.

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