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1. button Callout H To move up or down quickly press and hold the corresponding button Once the emissivity icon begins flashing pressing the MODE SET button again changes the adjustment target to LAL With LAL flashing you can adjust its value up or down to any temperature within the unit s measurement range by pressing either the LOG button or the F C button To move up or down quickly press and hold the corresponding button Pressing the MODE SET button with LAL flashing changes the adjustment target to HAL With HAL flashing you can adjust its value up or down to any temperature within the unit s measurement range by pressing either the LOG button or the F C button To move up or down quickly press and hold the corresponding button Pressing the MODE SET button with HAL flashing returns the three step sequence to its starting point with flashing The figure right shows the sequence in graphic form Be aware that unlike the main readout and the 4 display mode temperature values MAX MIN AVG and DIF all of which have 0 1 resolution LAL a and HAL only have 1 resolution In other words do not mistake the default HAL value of 1210 F for 121 0 F Also remember that when LAL or HAL is flashing you have only 30 seconds to change its value or setting by pressing the LOG button or the F C button Thirty seconds after the last button push the IRT659K s Auto Power2. the temperature of every surface that comes into the field of view of its IR sensor since the trigger was last released These readings need not have been held to be remembered and there is no limit to how many readings can be remembered as long the trigger is not released What the IRT659K can do is examine all of these readings and display the maximum and minimum temperature of the data set It can even calculate and display the average reading and the difference between the highest and lowest reading The ability to quickly determine the hottest or coldest object of a group or the difference between their temperatures should be obvious Any of these four display modes MAX MIN AVG and DIF can be entered before or during a scanning session by pressing the MODE SET button Fig 1 Callout F The display mode currently in effect is indicated by its three letter abbreviation in the middle of the display Fig 2 Callout H The current value of that mode is shown in a dedicated readout at the middle right of the LCD Fig 2 Callout 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 figure A MAX ee To move from one display mode to the en next mode in the sequence briefly press but do not hold the MODE SET i button As mention
3. 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 meaning of all display indications and icons before moving on to the Setup Instructions and Operating Instructions A Laser pointer B Infrared sensor C Measurement trigger i D Battery compartment S E LCD F MODE SET button G LOG button H F C button 1 IR K TC button G J AX button K K type thermocouple probe shown inserted in socket A Low temperature alarm setpoint exceeded B High temperature alarm setpoint exceeded C Operating in scanning mode ABCD D Backlight on E Laser pointer enabled PTY mn wa HI A iw F Low battery G Main readout om H Display mode indicators ri i j 1 I K type thermocouple TC measurement selected peppy Hatata L J Log 01 to 10 o ga gggg K Log value L Display mode value M Celsius unit N Fahrenheit unit J Fig 2 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 plastic covering its terminals To install the battery 1 Open the battery compartment by placing your thumb and forefinger in the indentati
4. Off function will activate and shut down the unit RECALLING LOGGED MEASUREMENTS To recall the last ten measurements made and automatically saved by the IRT659K in reverse order from newest to oldest 1 Power on the unit by squeezing the measurement trigger 2 Release the trigger to exit scan mode 3 Press the LOG button once The value of the most recent measurement will appear in the smaller readout on the right side of the bottom line of the LCD Fig 2 Callout K Its two digit Log from 01 to 10 will appear on the left side of the bottom line Fig 2 Callout J 4 Press the LOG button again The value in the smaller readout will change to that of the next oldest measurement and the two digit Log will decrease by 1 5 Press the LOG button again and the value on the bottom line will change to the next oldest measurement and the two digit Log will again decrease by 1 USING THE K TYPE PROBE TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE To measure the temperature of a surface using the included K type thermocouple probe or another K type probe 1 Plug the two prongs of the probe into the two slots on the right side of the IRT659K Be sure to insert the smaller prong into the smaller slot which is closer to the rear of the unit 10 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 S
5. York NY 10013 212 431 6100 Remember to include a copy of your proof of purchase your return address and your phone number and or e mail address 13 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 oxidized 0 15 Aluminum surfaced roofing 0 22 Tin bright tinned iron sheet 0 04 Nickel wire 0 10 Lead 99 95 pure unoxidized 0 06 Copper 0 18 Steel 0 55 Zinc galvanized sheet iron bright 0 23 Brass highly polished 0 03 Brass hard rolled polished w lines 0 04 Iron galvanized bright 0 13 Iron plate 0 69 14 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 0 94 Brick red rough 0 93 Brick silica unglazed rough 0 80 Concrete 0 94 Glass smooth 0 94 Granite polished 0 85 Marble light gray polished 0 93 Asbestos board 0 96 Asbestos paper 0 94 Asphalt paving 0 97 15 Specialty Tools i Instruments GENERAL TOOLS amp INSTRUMENTS 80 White Street New York NY 10013 3567 PHONE 212 431 6100 FAX 212 431 6499 TOLL FREE 800 697 8665 e mail sales generaltools com
6. read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using the thermometer 2 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 included in the package The instrument automatically stores its last 10 IR readings in a nonvolatile memory for later recall in reverse chronological order During a single scanning session the IRT659K simultaneously displays real time measurements on a main readout and the maximum minimum average or largest difference between measurements during that session on a smaller readout The IRT659K and K type thermocouple a 9V battery and this user s manual are sold together with a nylon pouch in a blister pack KEY FEATURES amp SPECIFICATIONS e 12 1 distance to spot D S ratio e 58 to 1202 F 50 to 650 C IRT measurement range e 146 to 2498 F 99 to 1370 C K type thermocouple measurement range included thermocouple has 0 to 500 F 18 to 260 C range e Backlit 1 5 in 38 1mm diagonal LCD e RT measurement accuracy of 3 F 2 C or 2 of reading whichever is greater above 32 F 0 C e Automatically holds measurements e Automatically stores last 10 readings for recall e Displays Min Max Avg Dif temperatures captured during each scanning session e Settable high and low
7. temperature alarms e C F laser pointer on off and backlight on off switches e second response time e Emissivity is adjustable from 0 1 to 1 0 in 0 01 steps with default value of 0 95 e 30 second Auto Power Off SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION The IRT659K is a Class II laser product that emits less than 3mW of radiation at a wavelength between 630 and 660nm Avoid looking directly at the laser pointer U S law prohibits pointing a laser beam at aircraft doing so is punishable by a fine of up to 10 000 and imprisonment The laser may cause discomfort if viewed directly Your eyes natural aversion reflex will prevent you from looking at the beam long enough to cause harm As a precaution keep the IRT659K out of the hands of children especially if you have pets Never stare at the laser beam through binoculars or a magnifying glass Do not operate the IRT in the presence of flammable or explosive gases or in environments full of dust or static electricity Do not operate the unit near a source of a strong electromagnetic field such as an arc welder or an induction heater Be careful not to burn yourself when attaching the thermocouple probe to a hot surface WHAT S IN THE PACKAGE The IRT659K comes in a blister pack along with a 9V battery a nylon pouch and this user s manual A wide temperature range K type thermocouple is inside the pouch PRODUCT OVERVIEW Fig 1 shows all controls indicators
8. to zero than to the default IRT659K setting of 0 95 HAL 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 the unit can measure 3 Low Temperature Alarm LAL LAL can also be set to any integral temperature value from 58 to 1202 F 50 to 650 C The default factory preset value is 58 F 50 C the lowest temperature that the unit can measure The presetting of the high and low temperature alarms to the high and low limits of the instrument s measurement range is a convenience If you never change the value of HAL or LAL because you choose not to use temperature alarms from its default value you will never be bothered by an alarm inadvertently sounding because you forgot to reset an alarm threshold Neither alarm can be disarmed To change the unit s emissivity value and either alarm threshold press and hold the MODE SET button with the instrument powered on and Operating in any mode Whatever the operating mode pressing and holding the MODE SET button will cause the emissivity icon to begin flashing You can now adjust the emissivity value shown in the dedicated readout at the middle right of the LCD Fig 2 Callout I up or down in 0 01 steps by pressing either the LOG button Fig 1 Callout G or the F C
9. 12 1 INFRARED THERMOMETER with K TYPE THERMOCOUPLE amp ADJUSTABLE EMISSIVITY USER S MANUAL IRT659K Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product TABLE OF CONTENTS INtrOGUCTION 0 cece eee te eee a aa 2 3 Key Features amp Specifications 00cc eee eee 3 Safety Instructions c ccc eee e eee eee eee eens 4 What s in the Package 0cccccceeeeeeeueeeeueeaeneeae 4 Product Overview 0cccee cece eee e ee eee ee eeeeenees 5 Setup Instructions ccc cece cece eee eee eee 6 Install Battery ccc eect eee e eee eens 6 Operating Instructions ce cece eee eee eee 6 11 Using the IRT to Scan for Temperature 005 6 7 Choosing an IRT Display Mode 00ceeeeeeeee 7 8 Adjusting Emissivity and Setting Temperature Alarms 8 10 Recalling Logged Measurements 2200005 10 Using the K Type Probe to Measure Temperature 10 11 Full Specifications 0 ccc cece eee eee eee 11 12 Operating amp Maintenance Tips ccceee cece eee eens 12 Warranty Information 00ccccceee eee e eee eens 13 Return for Repair Policy ccccceeeeu eee eeeeeeeeeeeee 13 Appendix s s 8 hee eae ere ee ied Ra ies De els we 14 15 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing General Tools amp Instruments General s IRT659K 12 1 Infrared Thermometer with K Type Thermocouple amp Adjustable Emissivity Please
10. ET and LOG buttons 3 Attach the end of the probe to the surface whose temperature you wish to measure The measured value will appear on the main readout If you allow the IRT659K s 30 second Auto Power Off function to activate with the unit in thermocouple measurement mode when you power the unit back on it will enter IRT measurement mode FULL SPECIFICATIONS Distance to Spot D S Ratio IR Temperature Measurement Range 12 1 58 to 1202 F 50 to 650 C IR Temperature Measurement Accuracy 3 F 2 C or 2 of reading whichever is greater above 32 F 0 C 4 F 3 C or 3 of reading whichever is greater below 32 F K Type Thermocouple 146 to 2498 F 99 to 1370 C Measurement Range K Type Thermocouple 1 F or C Measurement Accuracy Included K Type Thermocouple 0 to 500 F 18 to 260 C Measurement Range Display Resolution IR or TC Measurement 0 1 F or C Emissivity Adjustable from 0 1 to 1 0 in 0 01 steps with default of 0 95 Automatic Measurement Storage Capacity Display Size amp Type Last 10 readings 1 5 in 88mm diagonal backlit LCD Response Time 500 ms Laser Pointer Wavelength 630 660nm Laser Power Class Il lt 3mW Current Consumption 30mA max Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C 10 to 75 RH non condensing Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Auto Po
11. ed earlier you can change the display mode before or MIN during a scanning session Since the selected display mode but not its value R J is stored in nonvolatile memory the IRT659K will resume operating in that SA display mode when it is powered on following a 30 second Auto Power Off ADJUSTING EMISSIVITY AND SETTING TEMPERATURE ALARMS The IRT659K has three parameters that you can set anywhere over a predefined range 1 Emissivity the ability of an object to reflect or absorb IR radiation energy can be assigned any value between 0 10 and 1 00 in steps of 0 01 The default factory setting of is 0 95 Because the IRT659K measures the amount of infrared energy emitted by a surface its measurements are most accurate when they take into account the characteristic emissivity of the target material A perfectly absorbent surface called a black body has an emissivity of 1 it absorbs 100 of the thermal energy hitting it An object with an emissivity of 0 8 absorbs 80 of IR energy and reflects 20 of it All emissivity values fall between 0 and 1 as a rule the shinier the surface the lower its emissivity To maximize the accuracy of IRT659K measurements you should enter the actual emissivity of the target surface see Appendix using the instrument s control panel and the procedure below Compensating for emissivity will particularly improve the accuracy of measurements of surfaces with emissivities nearer
12. nted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year Subject to certain restrictions General will repair or replace this instrument if after examination the company determines it to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty does not apply to damages that General determines to be from an attempted repair by non authorized personnel or misuse alterations normal wear and tear or accidental damage The defective unit must be returned to General Tools amp Instruments or to a General authorized service center freight prepaid and insured Acceptance of the exclusive repair and replacement remedies described herein is a condition of the contract for purchase of this product In no event shall General be liable for any incidental special consequential or punitive damages or for any cost attorneys fees expenses or losses alleged to be a consequence of damage due to failure of or defect in any product including but not limited to any claims for loss of profits RETURN FOR REPAIR POLICY Every effort has been made to provide you with a reliable product of superior quality However in the event your instrument requires repair please contact our Customer Service to obtain an RGA Return Goods Authorization number before forwarding the unit via prepaid freight to the attention of our Service Center at this address General Tools amp Instruments 80 White Street New
13. ons on the sides of the grip and pulling the top of the compartment forward 2 Plug the 9V battery into the wired socket inside the compartment The terminals of the battery and the socket mate in only one way with the smaller male terminal plugging into the larger female terminal 3 Close the battery compartment cover by pushing its top against the grip until the cover snaps shut OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING THE IRT TO SCAN FOR TEMPERATURE 1 Power on the IRT659K by squeezing and holding the yellow measurement trigger Fig 1 Callout C while pointing the unit anywhere The LCD s blue backlight will illuminate and the unit will chirp If neither happens the battery is dead and must be replaced see the above section for instructions Note that squeezing the trigger causes the scanning icon Fig 2 Callout C to appear flashing in the top row of the display 2 Release the trigger The unit will respond by chirping again The scanning icon in the top row will disappear and be replaced by the word HOLD in the middle of the LCD The measured temperature will appear on the main readout Note that this same temperature will be displayed on the smaller readout on the right side of the bottom line of the LCD If this was the unit s first measurement the number 01 will appear to the left of the temperature and to the right of the word LOG 3 Squeeze and hold the trigger again while pointing the unit at a different targe
14. t Then release the trigger Note that the temperature of the second target will again appear both on the main readout and on the small readout 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 Power Off function will activate and cause the unit to shut down silently To change the measurement unit from the default F to C press the F C button Fig 1 Callout H To return to Fahrenheit measurement press the button again To turn off the laser pointer press the AN button while squeezing and holding the measurement trigger The A icon will disappear from the top row of the display To re enable the laser pointer press the A button while squeezing and holding the measurement trigger To disable the LCD backlight press the A button while the unit is powered on but not operating in scanning mode i e the word HOLD is displayed To re enable the backlight press the A button again while the unit is powered on but not operating in scanning mode CHOOSING AN IRT DISPLAY MODE One of the more useful features of the IRT659K is available in scanning mode In scanning mode you typically squeeze and hold the trigger while aiming the gun at many different surfaces in an environment The IRT659K automatically remembers
15. wer Off Trigger 30 seconds of inactivity 11 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 amp MAINTENANCE TIPS If the temperature of the IRT s target is lower than 58 F 50 C the lower limit of the unit s measurement range OL will appear on the main readout If the temperature of the IRT s target is higher than 1202 F 650 C the upper limit of the unit s measurement range OH will appear on the main readout The IRTC659K cannot make accurate measurements if there is glass or plastic between it and the target Clean the infrared sensor lens Fig 1 Callout B often but never use a solvent Abrupt temperature changes will cause condensation and possible vapor penetration Clean the LCD after the vapor evaporates Blow off loose particles with clean compressed air Gently brush remaining debris away with a lens hair brush To clean the housing use a moist cotton swab or wet sponge Avoid excessive amounts of water and corrosive gas or liquids Remove the battery if you don t expect to use the IRT for an extended period of time months or years Do not drop or disassemble the unit or immerse it in water 12 WARRANTY INFORMATION General Tools amp Instruments General s IRT659K 12 1 Infrared Thermometer with K Type Thermocouple amp Adjustable Emissivity is warra
16. www generaltools com IRT659K User s Manual Specifications subject to change without notice 2012 GENERAL TOOLS amp INSTRUMENTS NOTICE WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS MAN IRT659K 12 11 12
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