Taylor 512 User Manual

512

Digital

Infrared Thermometer

Leading the Way in Accuracy

®

Thank you for purchasing a Taylor® Connoisseur Digital

Instruction Manual

Infrared Thermometer. Your Thermometer is an example of
superior design and craftsmanship. This non-contact
thermometer will measure surface temperatures of foods
easily and instantly, which can help eliminate the danger of
cross-contamination. It can also measure surface
temperatures of grills, pans and other cooking equipment to
determine if the item has reached the ideal temperature for
food preparation.

As safe cooking is truly determined by internal temperatures of
cooked food, always confirm food temperature with a probe
thermometer before serving. The Taylor® Connoisseur line
offers 3 such thermometers: model 501 Instant Read, model
502 Meat, and model 508 Digital Instant Read. Employing a
combination of an infrared surface thermometer and a probe
thermometer will help create meals both savory and safe.
Please read this instruction manual carefully before use. Keep
these instructions handy for future reference.

Description of Parts

LCD - displays

temperature readings

Read Button - Press to

take a surface

temperature reading

Battery
Cover

Mode Button - Use to activate modes:

MIN, MAX, LOCK, stopwatch,

°F/°C display, clock setting

Note: When not in use, your Taylor® thermometer will
display the current room temperature and a clock. A
thermometer icon to the right of the temperature digits
indicates the current room temperature is displayed.

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Sensor
Lens

General Operation

To Take a Surface Temperature Reading

1. Point the Sensor Lens toward the target to be measured.

2. Press “Read” button. The infrared (" ") icon will flash,

and then the “HOLD” icon will appear, indicating that the
surface temperature reading is on the screen. Note: the
distance to target ratio is 1:1. To obtain the most accurate
results, position the Sensor Lens as close to the target as
possible.

3. Press the “Read” button again to update the temperature
reading. Press and hold the “Read” button for continuous
surface temperature updates.

4. If no buttons are pressed after approximately 15 seconds,

the screen will flash “oFF” and return to the room
temperature/clock display.

°F/°C Display

Your thermometer is preset to read temperatures in
Fahrenheit. To switch to Celsius:

1. Press “Read” button.

2. Press “Read” button five times, until the “°F” icon next to

the temperature reading flashes.

3. Press “Read” to change to the Celsius temperature scale.

4. The thermometer automatically returns to the

temperature/clock display.

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Minimum/Maximum Mode Function

The thermometer can report minimum and maximum
temperature readings.

To use the Minimum temperature function:

1. Press “Read” button.

2. To activate Min Mode, press the “Mode” button once.

The “MIN” icon will flash. Press “Read” again to confirm
and select Minimum mode. The “MIN” icon stabilizes.

3. Press and hold down “Read” to constantly update the
display to the lowest temperature.

4. The unit will flash “oFF” approximately 15 seconds after
the releasing the “Read” button. The screen will then
return to the room temperature/clock display.

To use the Maximum temperature function:

1. Press “Read” button.

2. To activate Max Mode, press the “Mode” button twice.

The “MAX” icon will flash. Press “Read” again to confirm
and select Maximum mode. The “MAX” icon stabilizes.

3. Press and hold down “Read” to constantly update the
display to the highest temperature.

4. The unit will flash “oFF” approximately 15 seconds after
the releasing the “Read” button. The screen will then
return to the room temperature/clock display.

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Lock Mode

The Lock mode is a convenient feature for continuous
monitoring of temperatures. When Lock mode is active, the
thermometer will continuously report temperature readings
for up to 60 minutes.

To activate Lock Mode:

1. Press “Read” button.

2. Press “Mode” button 3 times, until the “LOCK” icon

flashes in the center of the screen.

3. Press “Read” button to confirm and select Lock mode.
The “LOCK” icon steadies on the display.

4. Temperatures will be continuously monitored and updated
on the display for up to 60 minutes, when the unit will
automatically return to the room temperature/clock display.

5. To manually deactivate Lock mode, press the “Read”
button. The Lock icon will vanish from the display, and the
unit will return to the room temperature/clock display.

Clock Setting

To set the clock:

1. Press “Read” button.

2. Press “Mode” button seven times, until the “SET” icon

appear in the upper right corner of the screen, next to the
clock digits ("00:00").

3. Press “Read” button to switch between 12 and 24 hour
mode. (Note: In 24 hour mode, a “24” icon appears to the
left of the clock digits. In 12 hour mode, the “24” icon will
not display.)

4. Press “Mode” to confirm 12 or 24 hour mode. The hour
digits blink.

5. Press “Read” button to change the hour digits. Hold down
the button to advance the hours quickly. Press “Mode” to
confirm the displayed hour. The minute digits blink.

6. Press “Read” button to change the minute digits. Hold
down the button to advance the minutes quickly. Press

“Mode” to confirm the displayed time.

7. The clock is set.

Stop Watch Operation

Your Taylor® thermometer is equipped with a stop watch
feature. The stop watch will count up to 59 minutes and 59
seconds, before starting over again at 0. To set the stop watch:

1. Press “Read” button.

2. Press “Mode” button four times, until the clock ( ¹ )icon

appears on the right side of the screen.

3. Press “Read” button to start the stop watch.

a) For the first 30 minutes, seconds and minutes will count

off at the top of the screen. Hundredths of a second will
count off in the bottom of the screen.

b) After 30 minutes, hours and minutes will count off at the

top of the screen. Tenth of a second will count off in the
bottom of the screen.

4. To pause the stop watch, press “Read”. To resume, press

“Read” again. To reset the stop watch to zero, press
“Mode”. To return to the temperature display, press
“Read” to pause the stop watch, then “Mode”.

5. After approximately 30 seconds of stop watch inactivity,

the thermometer will automatically return to the
temperature/clock display.

Low Battery Warning

Your Taylor® Digital Infrared Thermometer is equipped with
a low battery indicator. Replace the battery when “Battery
Low” or “Battery Expired” icons appear on the LCD screen.

FULL CHARGE

Battery Power
level is OK and
ready for use

BATTERY LOW

Battery Power

level is low and

should be replace

soon but thermometer

can still be used

BATTERY EXPIRED

Battery Power level

is very low and must

be replaced before

thermometer

can be used

Battery Replacement

1. The thermometer operates on one CR 2032 lithium

battery.

2. To access the battery compartment, loosen and remove

the screw attaching the pocket clip to the thermometer.
Gently pull the clip off the thermometer, exposing the
battery cover.

3. Open the battery compartment by turning the battery

compartment door cover on the back of the thermometer
clockwise.

4. Remove the old battery and insert a new one, with the

"+" sign facing up.

5. Close the battery compartment. Replace the pocket clip

and the screw.

Error Messages

1. “Hi” or “Lo”: The temperature being measured is either

higher than +428°F / +220°C (“Hi”) or lower than

-67°F/-55°C (“Lo”).

2. Er2: The thermometer unit was exposed to rapid

changes in temperature conditions. Allow at least 30
minutes for the unit to adjust to room temperature.

3. Er3: The thermometer unit is exposed to temperatures

outside its operating range (between +14°F /-10°C and
+122°F / +50°C. Allow at least 30 minutes for the unit
to adjust to a room temperature within the operating
range.

4. Er: For any other error messages, reset the thermometer

by allowing it to turn off, then remove the battery. Wait a
few minutes and reinstall the battery.

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Emissivity

This infrared thermometer is set at a default emissivity of

0.95, which appears on screen as “95E” between the F/C

and Clock Setting modes. Emissivity refers to the relative
power of a particular surface to emit heat by radiation. The
default emissivity setting of 0.95 is appropriate for general
household use. Food service and industrial users may wish to
use a different emissivity setting.

Changes to emissivity should only be carried out by
experienced personnel. This infrared thermometer has an

emissivity range of 0.5 (5E) to 1.0 (100E). To change the
emissivity, Press “Read”, then press “MODE” six times until
95E appears on the screen. Press the “Read” button until the
screen shows the desired emissivity. Press “MODE” to select.
To reset to the 0.95 default emissivity, follow the preceeding
directions and select 95E as the emissivity setting.

Specifications

Range of temperature measurement:

-67°F to +428°F (-55°C to 220°C)

Operating Temperature Range:
+14°F to +122°F (-10°C to 50°C)

Resolution: 0.1ºF or ºC
Auto Power-Save Mode: To conserve battery power, the

unit will automatically switch to the clock/room temperature
display after approximately 15 seconds if no buttons are
pressed. The LCD screen will only turn off when the battery
is removed or expired.

Distance Spot: 1:1 optics ratio

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Precautions

1. Always read instructions thoroughly to ensure that you

have the full benefit of all the unit's features.

2. DO NOT immerse unit in water, as doing so will cause

damage to internal components and void the warranty. If
you spill liquid on it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint­free cloth. The unit is not dishwasher safe. Damage will
void warranty.

3. DO NOT clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive

materials. This may scratch the plastic parts and corrode
the electronic circuits.

4. DO NOT subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust,

temperature or humidity. This may result in malfunction,
shorter electronic life span, damaged battery and
distorted parts.

5. DO NOT operate or store the unit in high temperature or

humidity conditions. The heat or moisture may interfere
with the unit's internal components. Store the unit at
temperatures between -4°F and +149°F (-20°C and
+65°C).

6. DO NOT tamper with the unit's internal components.

Doing so will invalidate the warranty on this unit and may
cause damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable
parts.

7. DO NOT keep the unit too close to objects that

continuously generate high heat (such as a hot plate) for
long periods of time. This may cause the unit to overheat.

8. Reading may be affected if the unit is operated near other

radio frequency items (such as home security systems and
entry controls). This will not permanently affect the
performance of the thermometer. Operation will resume
once the interference recedes.

9. Non-contact infrared thermometers, such as this unit, are

not recommended for measuring temperatures of shiny
or polished metals.

10. DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire. Disposing of this

product in fire could cause batteries to explode or leak.
Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for a long
period of time.