User manual

EX470-EU_ENG V2.1 8/07
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CONTACT TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS
1. Set the function switch to the black Type K ºC or ºF position.
2. Insert the Temperature Probe into the input jacks, making sure to
observe the correct polarity.
3. Touch the Temperature Probe head to the part whose temperature
you wish to measure. Keep the probe touching the part under test
until the reading stabilizes (about 30 seconds).
4. Read the temperature in the display.
Note: The temperature probe is fitted with a type K mini connector. A
mini connector to banana connector adaptor is supplied for
connection to the input banana jacks.
NON-CONTACT TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS
1. Set the function switch to the red IR Non-Contact ºC or ºF position.
2. Point the meter at the surface to be measured.
3. If needed, press the red IR Laser Pointer button to locate the exact spot being measured.
4. The area of the surface to be measured must be larger than the spot size as determined
by the distance to spot size specification.
5. Read the temperature in the display.
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(80cm)
Diameter of Spot
Distance to Object
WARNING: Do not directly view or direct the laser pointer at an eye. Low power
visible lasers do not normally present a hazard, but may present some potential for
hazard if viewed directly for extended periods of time.