IR 101 InfraScan™ Infrared Thermometer Instruction Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page General Quick instructions Equipment Supplied Description of Measuring Principle Operation Display and Operator Controls Making a Measurement Minimum and Maximum Temperature Indication Changing the Temperature Units Back Light Measurement Inaccuracies Trouble Shooting Maintenance Changing the Batteries Cleaning Fastening the Infrared Thermometer Technical Information Warranty Information 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5-6 6 7 7 7 8-9 10
General 1. Quick Instructions Press and hold the operating button for more than 1.5 seconds. The temperature of the surface the lens is aimed at will read on the top of the display. The minimum and maximum temperatures of the current measurement are shown on the bottom of the display. When the operating button is released “Hold” will be displayed between “min” and “max” indicating the measurement is completed. After 4 seconds the backlight will turn off. The unit will switch off after 8 seconds.
d. e. f. g. h. 2. Temperature display - maximum value Battery symbol – low battery indicator Temperature units – °F or °C Operating Button Lens Making a measurement The object being measured should be a minimum of twice the size of the infrared thermometer’s lens. The ideal measuring distance is 3 to 12 inches, which will yield a measurement area of ½ inch to 2 inches. As the infrared thermometer is moved away from the object being measured the area being measured increases (6:1 ratio).
. Back light The LCD back light is constantly switched ON while the operating button is pressed. When the operating button is released, the backlight will be ON for approximately 4 seconds before automatically switching off 8 seconds after the last measurement. 6. Measurement inaccuracies The following points should be observed in order to avoid measurement errors: a. It must be ensured that the object to be measured completely fills the Infrared Thermometer monitoring area.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Display shows -.Solution: The operating button has not been pressed for long enough. This must be pressed for at least the duration of one measurement, i.e. for at least 1.5 seconds. Problem: Display shows Err 1 Solution: The ambient temperature is outside the permitted range Problem: Display shows 1 Solution: The measured value is outside the permitted range. Problem: Battery symbol illuminates Solution: The batteries are dead.
Fastening the Infrared Thermometer A soft-sided pouch with a belt loop and a quick release neck strap are included with the infrared thermometer. To attach the infrared thermometer to the neck strap simply insert the clip of the neck strap into the buckle end of the thermometer until it clicks. To release, press both sides of the clip on the neck strap and pull the buckle end until it is free. Technical Information 1. 2. Accuracy: The larger of the two values given is applicable in each case.
3. Emissions factor: The physical quantity known as the emission factor describes to what extent the infrared heat radiation that is emitted from an object is determined by its own temperature. Accordingly, a value of 1 tells us that the infrared heat radiation from the object is based only on its own temperature.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you. For warranty work, technical support, or information contact: La Crosse Technology 2809 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.782.1610 Fax: 608.796.1020 e-mail: support@lacrossetechnology.com (warranty work) sales@lacrossetechnology.
