USER MANUAL FLIR IR Spot Thermometers TG54 IR Spot Thermometer TG56 IR Spot Thermometer with Thermocouple
Table of Contents 1 DISCLAIMER 4 1.1 Copyright 4 1.2 Quality Assurance 4 1.3 Documentation 4 1.4 Disposal of Electronic Waste 4 2 SAFETY 5 2.1 International Safety Symbols 5 2.2 Cautions 5 3 INTRODUCTION 6 3.1 Key Features 6 4 DESCRIPTIONS 7 4.1 Rear Description 7 4.2 Front Description 7 4.3 Top Description 7 4.4 Main Display Description 8 4.5 Display Icon Descriptions 9 4.6 Control Buttons and Trigger Descriptions 10 5 OPERATION 11 5.1 Power the meter 11 5.
6.2.1 Setting the Display Modes 18 6.2.2 Setting the Emissivity 18 6.2.3 Programming High and Low Alarms 19 6.2.4 Setting the Laser Pointer ON or OFF 19 6.2.5 Setting the Temperature Units oC/oF 19 6.2.6 Setting the AUTO Power OFF (APO) Timer 20 6.2.7 Viewing the Help Screen 20 6.2.8 Viewing the Info Screen 20 7 MAINTENANCE 21 7.1 Battery Replacement 21 7.2 Calibration 21 7.3 Cleaning 21 8 SPECIFICATIONS 22 8.1 General Specifications 22 8.2 Environmental Specifications 22 8.
1 Disclaimer 1.1 Copyright © 2015, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the software including source code may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems.
2 Safety 2.1 International Safety Symbols This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates the user must refer to the manual for further information. 2.2 Cautions o o o o Improper use of this device can damage the meter. Please read and understand all of the information provided in this User Guide and other included documentation before use. Use caution when the Class 1 Laser pointer is on.
3 Introduction Thank you for selecting the FLIR IR Thermometer. This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service. Please visit our support website www.flir.com/testwarranty to register the device, to check for the latest version of this User Guide, to view product updates, and to contact Customer Support. 3.
4 Descriptions 4.1 Rear Description 1 2 3 1. Color graphical display 2. Up arrow button Fig 4‐1 Rear View 4. Down arrow button 4 5 5. BACK/Work light button 6 3. MENU/OK button 6. Battery compartment (internal) 7 7. Twist‐off end cap to access batteries 2 4.2 Front Description 1 2 1. Laser pointer lens 3 2. Work lights 3. IR Thermometer lens Fig 4‐2 Front View 4 4. Measurement trigger 5. Lanyard attachment eyehole 5 1 4.3 Top Description 1. Informational text and illustrations 2 2.
4.4 Main Display Description 4.4.1 Main Display Screen (TG54) 1 2 3 4 56 1. Laser pointer active 2. Trigger pressed (scan mode) 3. Mode icon area (three‐reading mode shown) 4. Alarm icon area (dual alarm mode shown) 5. Work light active 6. Battery status 7. Emissivity setting (textured preset icon shown) 8. Current reading icon 9. Second most recent reading icon 10. Third most recent reading icon 7 11 8 9 10 12 13 14 Fig 4‐4 Main Display Screen (TG54) 11. Temperature unit 12.
4.5 Display Icon Descriptions Fig 4‐6 Display Icon Table Laser pointer active Temperature units Scan mode (trigger pulled) Temperature units Programming menu alarm icon Reading 1 in three‐reading mode Dual High/Low Alarm Reading 2 in three‐reading mode High Alarm Reading 3 in three‐reading mode Low Alarm Thermocouple attached (TG56) Work light active Delta mode (MAX minus MIN) Full battery power MIN reading Low batter power MAX reading Emissivity 0.
4.6 Control Buttons and Trigger Descriptions The TG Series has four (4) control buttons located directly below the display, in addition to the trigger. Hint: Use the thumb for button control and the index finger for trigger control.
5 Operation 5.1 Power the meter 1. Pull and hold the trigger for one second to switch the meter ON and begin scanning surface temperatures. 2. The TG Series is powered by three (3) 1.5V ‘AAA’ batteries. Batteries are located in the meter (twist off the handle cap to release the battery holder). Refer to Section 7, Maintenance, for more detail. 3. The Battery status icon is shown on the upper right side of the display.
10, or 20 seconds), after which the meter switches off automatically. To set the Auto Power OFF period please refer to Section 6, Programming Menu. 6. The laser pointer targets the measurement ‘spot’. The Laser pointer can be deactivated in the Programming menu. 7. At this point it is important to read Section 9.2, Infrared Energy and IR Thermometer Theory, and Section 5.3, Distance‐To‐Spot Ratio. 5.
Fig 5‐1 (b) TG56 Distance to Spot ratio 30:1 5.4 Using the High and Low Alarm The High and Low Alarm features allows the user to set High only, Low only, or combination High and Low Alarm thresholds that, when exceeded, provide visual alerts. When alarms are set, the display shows the High alarm icon in red , or the combination High/Low Alarm icon in red and blue , the Low alarm in blue . Program High, Low, or combination High/Low alarm in Section 6, Programming Menu.
5.5.1 MIN‐MAX Display Mode In MIN‐MAX mode the highest and lowest readings recorded, since the trigger was pulled, are displayed along with the real‐time reading. When the trigger is released the MIN‐MAX and real time readings are held until the meter automatically switches off. When MIN‐MAX display mode is selected, the MIN‐MAX display mode icon The reading next to the MAX icon is shown on the dislay near the middle of the top row of icons.
5.6 Using the Type K Thermometer (TG56 only) A Type K thermocouple thermometer jack is provided at the top of the TG56. The thermocouple plug has a wide and a thin connecting blade, please insert the thermocouple carefully, in the correct orientation; do not force it into the jack. When a thermocouple is connected, the temperature of the surface in which the thermocouple is touching is displayed (next to the icon) along with the IR temperature reading.
6 Programming Menu 6.1 Programming Menu Overview The programming menu allows the user to configure the TG Series in a variety of ways. Refer to the Table in Fig. 6‐1 below and the subsequent sections for specific information on Programming menu editing. Menu changes remain saved even when the meter is powered down. 6.2 Programming Menu Editing 1. Pull the meter trigger for one second to power the meter. 2. Press and hold Menu to enter the Programming Menu.
Fig 6‐1 Programming Menu Overview Menu Parameters (press and hold MENU to access the list) Icon Description Display modes (use the menu button to step through modes) MIN MAX: Highest/lowest temperature readings are shown Average temperature reading and delta (Max minus Min) shown Three‐reading mode: Three most recent readings are shown This icon is shown when a thermocouple is connected (TG56) Emissivity: Select a preset (0.95, 0.85, 0.75, 0.
6.2.1 Setting the Display Modes Press and hold Menu to access the Programming menu and scroll to the Display Mode icon . Use the Menu button to select the desired mode: 1. MIN‐MAX : Highest and lowest temperature readings are shown. 2. Average mode : Average temperature reading and delta (Max minus Min) shown. 3. Three‐reading mode : Three most recent readings are shown. Refer to Section 5, Operation, for more information on Display mode operation.
6.2.3 Programming High and Low Alarms Set the alarms off (grey circular icon), set only a High (red) or Low (blue) alarm, or set both a High and a Low (red and blue) alarm. 1. Press and hold Menu to access the Programming menu and scroll to the Alarm icon . 2. Press Menu to open the item and use Menu again to select OFF , or High/Low 3. If OFF , High , Low . is selected, press to return to the Programming menu. 4.
6.2.6 Setting the AUTO Power OFF (APO) Timer After a measurement is taken and the trigger is released, the meter freezes the reading on the display for a period of time before automatically switching off. This APO time can be set to 5, 10, or 20 seconds. 1. Press and hold Menu and use the arrow buttons to scroll to APO . 2. Use the Menu button to select 5, 10, or 20 seconds. 3.
7 Maintenance 7.1 Battery Replacement The TG Series is powered by three (3) 1.5V ‘AAA’ batteries. The batteries are located in a tray housed inside the meter handle. To access the battery tray, unscrew the cap at the bottom of the meter handle. Slide the battery tray out of the handle, noting the tray orientation. Replace the batteries observing correct polarity. Slide the battery tray back into the handle in the original orientation. Screw the cap back onto the handle. 7.
8 Specifications 8.1 General Specifications Display 1.45” Color TFT Display resolution 128 (W) x 128 (H) pixels Battery power Three (3) 1.5V ‘AAA’ batteries located in the meter handle Battery life > 8 hours; typical Automatic Power OFF User‐adjustable (5, 10, and 20 seconds) Alarms Color‐coded High, Low, and High/Low combination alarms Certifications CE/FDA Laser Warranty 5 years Accessories Includes Lanyard, Type K thermocouple (TG56), User Guide Dimensions (H x W x D)/Weight 6.2 x 1.
8.3 IR Thermometer Specifications IR Temp. Measurement range ‐22°F ~ +1202°F (‐30°C ~ +650°C) Over‐ and under‐ range indication OL IR Temperature Resolution 0.1°C (0.1°F up to 999oF and 1oF when ≥ 1000oF) IR Temperature Accuracy ‐22° ~ +14°F (‐30° ~ ‐10°C): ±5.4°F (3.0°C) +14° ~ +32°F (‐10° ~ < 0°C): ±3.6°F (2.0°C) +32° ~ +1202°F (0° ~ +650°C): ±1.8°F (±1.0°C) or ±1.0% (whichever is greater) Distance to Spot (D:S) ratio 24:1 for TG54 Field of view angle 0.
9 Appendices 9.1 Emissivity Factors for Common Materials Material Emissivity Material Emissivity Asphalt 0.90 to 0.98 Cloth (black) 0.98 Concrete 0.94 Skin (human) 0.98 Cement 0.96 Leather 0.75 to 0.80 Sand 0.90 Charcoal (powder) 0.96 Soil 0.92 to 0.96 Lacquer 0.80 to 0.95 Water 0.92 to 0.96 Lacquer (matt) 0.97 Ice 0.96 to 0.98 Rubber (black) 0.94 Snow 0.83 Plastic 0.85 to 0.95 Glass 0.90 to 0.95 Timber 0.90 Ceramic 0.90 to 0.94 Paper 0.70 to 0.94 Marble 0.
9.2 Infrared Energy and IR Thermometer Theory Infrared energy is part of a complete range of radiation called the electromagnetic spectrum. The electromagnetic spectrum includes gamma rays, X‐rays, ultraviolet, visible, infrared, microwaves (RADAR), and radio waves. The only difference is their wavelength or frequency. All of these forms of radiation travel at the speed of light. Infrared radiation lies between the visible and RADAR portions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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