General IRT659K User's Manual

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12:1 INFRARED THERMOMETER with “K” TYPE THERMOCOUPLE & ADJUSTABLE EMISSIVITY USER’S MANUAL IRT659K Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product. ...

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 –3 Key Features & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Instructions . . . . ....

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3 The IRT659K can measure surface temperature using either of two methods: non-contact (using an IR thermometer with a laser pointer) or contact (using a “K” type thermocouple). A “K” type thermocouple with a wide measurement range is include...

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4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in dangerous radiation exposure. The IRT659K is a Class 3R laser product that emits less than 3mW of radiation a...

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5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Fig. 1 shows all controls, indicators, connectors and other physical features of the IRT659K. Fig. 2 shows all possible indications on the unit’s LCD. Familiarize yourself with the positions of all controls and connectors and the...

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6 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL BATTERY The IRT659K’s battery compartment (Fig. 1, Callout D) is below the measurement trigger and accessible from the front of the grip. Before installing the “9V” battery included in the blister pack, remove the p...

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on the bottom line. Also note that this second reading will be accompanied by the tag 02 to the right of the word LOG. 4. Squeeze and hold the trigger again and then release it. Allow 30 seconds to pass. Note that after 30 seconds the unit’s Auto ...

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8 By default, the unit enters MAX display mode when powered on. To change the display mode, you use the MODE/SET button to cycle through a seven-step sequence comprising the four display modes plus three settable parameters, as shown in the following...

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9 2. High Temperature Alarm (HAL). HAL can be set to any integral temperature value from -58° to 1202°F (-50° to 650°C)—the operating range of the IRT659K. The default (factory preset value) is 1210°F (650°C)—the highest temperature that th...

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10 Pressing the MODE/SET button with HAL flashing returns the three-step sequence to its starting point—with ε flashing. The figure right shows the sequence in graphic form. Be aware that, unlike the main readout and the display mode temperature v...

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11 2) Press the IR/K (TC) button (Fig. 1, Callout I). Note that this causes the IRT LOG information on the bottom line of the LCD to disappear and disables the MODE/SET and 쒅 LOG buttons. 3) Attach the end of the probe to the surface whose tempera...

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12 Dimensions 5.31 x 1.65 x 6.81 in. (135 x 42 x 173mm) Weight 6.93 oz. (168g) (without battery) Power Source (1) “9V” battery (included) OPERATING & MAINTENANCE TIPS If the temperature of the IRT’s target is lower than -58°F (-50°C)—th...

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13 WARRANTY INFORMATION General Tools & Instruments’ (General’s) IRT659K 12:1 Infrared Thermometer with “K” Type Thermocouple & Adjustable Emissivity is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workm...

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14 APPENDIX EMISSIVITIES OF COMMON MATERIALS Material Emissivity Gold (pure, highly polished) 0.02 Aluminum foil 0.04 Aluminum disc 0.18 Aluminum (household, flat) 0.01 Aluminum (polished plate) 0.05 Aluminum (rough plate) 0.06 Aluminum (oxidiz...

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15 Material Emissivity Rolled sheet steel 0.66 Oxidized iron 0.74 Wrought iron 0.94 Molten iron 0.29 Copper (polished) 0.02 Copper (scraped, shiny, not mirrored) 0.07 Cooper (plate, heavily oxidized) 0.78 Enamel (white, fused on iron) 0.90 Formica...

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GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS 80 White Street New York, NY 10013-3567 PHONE (212) 431-6100 FAX (212) 431-6499 TOLL FREE (800) 697-8665 e-mail: [email protected] www.generaltools.com IRT659K User’s Manual Specifications subject to change wit...