SkyRC Infrared Thermometer User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Infrared Thermometer

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing SkyRC Infrared Thermometer. This is a non-contact infrared thermometer
specifically designed for use with R/C engines, electronic speed controllers, motors, battery packs,
battery chargers and etc.

Simply aim the infrared thermometer at the target and press the measurement button to quickly and
easily display the surface temperature!

SK-500016

FEATURES

High accuracy and high speed infrared sensor

Four modes for temperature records: Quick Mode / Scan Mode / Max. Value / Min. Value

Celsius and Fahrenheit scale selectable
Testing a wide range of temperature from -40℃(-40℉) to 380℃(716℉)

The infrared emissivity coefficient can be adjusted

A large LCD can display temperature, emissivity coefficient and battery’s capacity, etc.,

and applied with back light, which make it easy to operate and read

Low power consumption and powered by 2 x AAA batteries (Battery Excluded)

1 minute auto-off timer to save battery’s life

Emissivity Coefficient

Infrared Sensor

Mode Button

Battery Compartment
2 X AAA Battery
(Battery excluded)

Aluminum Cup

On / Measure Button

Unit Button

Battery Indicator
Unit of Measurement

Temperature

MEASURING TEMPERATURES

There are four methods to begin measuring temperatures. Point the aluminum cup located on the top
end of the gauge directly at the object to be measured, and do one of the following:

1. Quick Mode

Press the “MEASURE” button once for an instantaneous temperature reading to be shown on­screen.

2. Scan Mode

Moving the aluminum cup as close as possible to the target.
Press and hold the “MEASURE” button to read temperatures continually. The temperature
onscreen will be updated continually. Release “MEASURE” button will cause the last reading to
remain locked on-screen.

This thermometer can temporarily store maximum or minimum temperatures. Turn the unit on by
pressing the “MEASURE” button. Then, press the “MODE” button once for the maximum function or
twice for minimum. The appropriate MAX or MIN icon will display in the screen.

3. Maximum Temperature Mode

Point the aluminum cup to the object being measured, and press and
hold the “MEASURE” button and the thermometer will display and locked
the hottest or MAX temperature that is observed while the button is being
held.

4. Minimum Temperature Mode

Point the aluminum cup to the object being measured, and press and
hold the “MEASURE” button and the thermometer will display and locked
the coolest or MIN temperature that is observed while the button is being
held.

MAX

MIN

C

C

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GENERAL OPERATION

1. Battery installation

This thermometer is powered by 2 x AAA batteries. (Battery Excluded)
With thumbs on battery compartment cover push down and slide.

Push

Slide

2. Battery replacement

When the battery power indicator is low, you should change battery immediately. Low battery will
affect the accuracy of measurement. Open the battery compartment and replace 2 X AAA battery.

Full Battery Partially Full Battery Low Battery

Determine the appropriate measurement distance from your target.

3.
Best measurements are made when the cup is in contact with the target, so that the infrared
sensor’s field of view is fully focused on the object.

Emissivity Coefficients of some common Materials for RC products

SURFACE MATERIAL

Aluminum Anodized

Plastics

Rubber, hard glossy plate

Carbon pressed filled surface

In general, if you are not comfortable to change emissivity value, it is best NOT to change it. Factory
default emissivity value is 0.95 which will provide accurate temperature measurements for most
materials.
To change emissivity setting, first turn on the gauge on by pressing the “MEASURE” button, and
hold “MODE” + “°C/°F” buttons simultaneously. The emissivity value on the screen will blinking.
Push “MODE” button to increase emissivity value and push “°C/°F” button to decrease emissivity
value.

EMISSIVITY COEFFICIENT

0.77

0.91

0.94

0.98

SPECIFICATION

Operation Voltage: AAA battery X 2
Operation Current: ≤40ma@2.0V
Operation Temperature: 0-40℃
Current Drain: ≤25ua@3V
Precision: -40℃-0℃ +/-1℃ 0℃-60℃ +/-0.5℃ 60℃-120℃ +/-1℃
120℃-180℃ +/-2℃ 180℃-240℃ +/-3℃ 240℃-360℃ +/-4℃
Adjustable Range for Infrared Emission Frequency: 0.01-1
Dimension: 121x40x39.6mm
Weight: 75g

Change display measurement units.

4.
Turn on the device by pressing the “MEASURE” button, then simply press the “°C/°F” button, and
the unit of measure shown on screen will be changed from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa.

5. Change emissivity coefficient value.

The emissivity of a material (usually written ) is the relative ability of its surface to emit energy by
radiation. It is the ratio of energy radiated by a particular material to energy radiated by a black body
at the same temperature. Different types of materials have different emissivity values.

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE

THIS WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID IN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE AND THROUGH FORMAL
DISTRIBUTOR.

We guarantee this product to be free of manufacturing and assembly defects for a period of one year
from the time of purchase. The warranty only applies to material or operational defects, which are
present at the time of purchase. During that period, we will repair or replace free of service charge for
products deemed defective due to those causes.

For any repair or replace service, please contact your dealer in the first instance, who is responsible for
processing guarantee claims. This warranty is not valid for any damage or subsequent damage arising
as a result of misuse, modification or as a result of failure to observe the procedures outlined in this
manual.

Manufactured by

SKYRC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

RoHS

www.skyrc.com

7504-0442-02