PCE Instruments PCE-890U-ICA, PCE-890U Users guide

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Thermometer PCE-890U

PCE Instruments UK Ltd.

Units 12/13

Southpoint Business Park

Ensign way

Hampshire / Southampton

United Kingdom, SO31 4RF

From outside UK: +44

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www.pce-instruments.com/english

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Version 1.0

Date of creation: 07.08.2015

Date of last change: 10

.08.2015

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Contents

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3

2 Safety notes ............................................................................................................. 3

3 Specification ............................................................................................................ 4

4 System description ................................................................................................. 5

4.1 Meter description ........................................................................................................................ 5

4.2 Display description ..................................................................................................................... 6

5 Operating Instructions ............................................................................................ 7

5.1 Operating steps .......................................................................................................................... 7

5.2 Button Function .......................................................................................................................... 7

5.3 PC Software operating ............................................................................................................... 7

5.3.1 Software installation ....................................................................................................................... 7

5.4 Toolbar introduction; ................................................................................................................... 8

5.4.1 File menu ....................................................................................................................................... 8

5.4.2 View menu ..................................................................................................................................... 8

5.4.3 Control menu .................................................................................................................................. 8

5.5 Short-cut icon explanation .......................................................................................................... 9

5.6 Battery Replacement .................................................................................................................. 9

6 Contact ................................................................................................................... 10

6.1 PCE Instruments UK ................................................................................................................ 10

6.2 PCE Americas .......................................................................................................................... 10

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an Infrared Thermometer PCE-890U from PCE Instruments.
The Infrared Thermometer PCE-890U can provide fast, easy and accurate temperature readings. With
the non-contact (infrared) technology, they can be used to measure the surface temperature of hard-to­reach objects like electrified equipment or moving objects, without any damage or pollution to them.
These units are widely used in Food preparation, Safety and Fire inspection, Plastic mouldings, Asphalt,
Marine, Printing ink and dryer temperature, Diesel and Fleet maintenance.

2 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device
may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. There is no
warranty of damages or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual.

Do not store it in high temperature or humidity.
Do not disassemble the unit, repair it by qualified personnel
Do not immerse it in water.
Do not use volatile liquids to clean the unit, wipe it with dry soft cloth.
If the surface of the object under test is covered with frost, oil, grime, etc., clean it before taking

measurement.
Do not make measurement through transparent surface such as glass.
Not recommend for measuring shiny or polished metal surfaces like stainless steel, aluminium, etc.
Use extreme caution when the laser beam is turned on.
Do not point the beam toward anyone or any animals.
Do not allow the beam to strike the eye from a reflective surface.
Do not use the laser near explosive gases.
The device may only be used in approved temperature range.
The opening of the case should only be done by qualified personnel of the PCE Instruments.
The instrument should never be placed with the user interface (e.g. keyboard side on a table)
You should not make technical changes on the device
The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth / use only pH-neutral cleaner
This user's handbook is published from PCE Instruments without any guarantee.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms, they can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments.

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3 Specification

Range

50 … 1150 °C / -58 … 2102 °F

Accuracy

-50 … 0 °C / -58 … 32 °F： ±4 °C

0 … 500 °C / 32 … 932 °F: 1.5% ±2 °C / 3.6 °F

Above 500 °C / 932 °F: 2% ±2 °C / 3.6 °F

Optical Resolution

50:1

Emissivity

Adjustable: 0.10 … 1.0

Resolution

0.1 °F (0.1 °F) >1000; 1 °C (1 °F) <1000

Response Time

<250 ms

Spectral Response

8 … 14um

Data recording

PC real-time monitoring and recording

Polarity Display

Auto display, "-" indicates negative, while positive
with no sign

Diode Laser

Output <1mW，630 … 670nm, class 2(II)

Automatic Power Off

Meter shuts off automatically after 20 seconds

Operating Temperature

0 … 50 °C (32 … 122 °F)

Storage Temperature

-20 … 60 °C (-4 … 140 °F)

Relative Humidity

Operating：10 … 95 % RH; Storage: <80 % RH

Power Supply

9V battery

Weight

290g

Dimensions (L x W x H)

191.5 x 126 x 60 mm

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4 System description

4.1 Meter description

1. LCD Display

2. Shift Up Button

3. Laser Pointer / Backlight
Button

4. Shift Down Button

5. Function Button

6. Tripod Nut

7. Battery cover

8. Trigger Button

9. Button to open the Battery
cover

10. IR Sensor

11. Laser Pointer

12. USB – Interface

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4.2 Display description

1. Data Hold Icon

2. Measurement Icon

3. Emissivity Icon

4. Laser Icon

5. Backlit Icon

6. Temperature
Unit(℃/℉)

7. Measurement
Readings

8. MAX/MIN/AVG/DIF
display area

9. DIF Icon

10. AVG Icon

11. High Alarm Value

12. Max/Min Icon

13. Low Battery Icon

14. Low Alarm Icon

15. High Alarm Icon

16. USB Connection Icon

17. Low Alarm Value

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5 Operating Instructions

5.1 Operating steps

Hold the meter by its handle grip and point it toward the surface to be measured. Pull and hold the Trigger
to turn the meter on, the "SCAN" icon will appear and begin testing. The surface temperature being tested
will be displayed on the LCD screen. Release the trigger, the "HOLD" icon will appear, and the reading
will be held for several seconds. The meter will automatically shut off after 20 seconds.

Note: If the meter used in an ambient temperature with wide temperature change, awaiting it at least 30
minutes to adjust it. The laser is designed for aiming only; it can be shut off while operating in short
distance to save the battery.

5.2 Button Function

1. °C/°F button: In Measurement Mode, press button “ ” and“ ”to switch the temperature unit
℃ or ℉.

2. Laser pointer/Backlight button: In Measurement Mode, press button“ ”to turn on/off laser
pointer, In “HOLD” Mode, press button “ ”to turn on/off backlight.

3. Mode button: During measuring, press button“ ”to display MAX, MIN, AVG, DIF, High/Low

Alarm readings. During measuring, press button“ ”until“ ”icon flashes on the screen, then

loose button“ ”enter into Emissivity Mode, press button“ ”and“ ”to adjust emissivity

value, then keep pressing button“ ” return to the normal measurement mode (After entering
Emissivity Mode, press button “ ” can set the High/Low alarm value ).

5.3 PC Software operating

5.3.1 Software installation

Insert the CD into the CD-drive, double-click the icon and follow the installation tips to install
software. After installed the software successfully, click the desktop shortcut icon to open the software,
see the software interface as below:

Connect the meter with PC via USB cable and power on the meter. The software will automatically
connect the meter and conduct real-time data transmission.

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5.4 Toolbar introduction;

5.4.1 File menu

Pull-down menu see as below:

1. Open: Open the saved data file

2. Save: Save data

3. Print: Printing charts

4. Exit: Exit the software

5.4.2 View menu

Pull-down menu see as below:

1. Zoom In: Zoom in the graph curve

2. Zoom Out: Zoom out the graph curve

3. Zoom CLS: Graph curve returns to the normal ratio

4. Y Grid: Y Grid of the graph

5. X Grid: X Grid of the graph

6. Cursor Cross: data the cursor points

7. Unit:°C/°F selection

5.4.3 Control menu

Pull-down menu see as below:

1. Start: Start recording

2. Stop: Stop recording

3. Connect: Connection establishment

4. Disconnect：Disconnect connection

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Save

Open file

Disconnect connection

Zoom in graph curve

Start recording

Connection establishment

Zoom out graph curve

Graph curve returns to the normal ratio

Graph curve background colour

Data curve colour

5.5 Short-cut icon explanation

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5.6 Battery Replacement

When the low battery icon “ ” appears, replace the
meter's battery. Open the battery compartment, replace the
9V battery and close the battery compartment.

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6 Contact

If you have any questions about our range of products or measuring instruments please contact PCE
Instruments.

6.1 PCE Instruments UK

By post:

PCE Instruments UK Ltd.
Units 12/13 Southpoint Business Park
Ensign Way, Southampton
Hampshire

United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
By phone:

02380 987 035

6.2 PCE Americas By post:

PCE Americas Inc.
711 Commerce Way
Suite 8
Jupiter
33458 FL
USA

By phone:
561 320 9162

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