Extech Instruments 42582 User's Manual
Contents
1. Material under test Emissivity Material under test 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 f Timber 0 90 Ceramic 0 90 to 0 94 Paper 0 70 to 0 94 Marble 0 94 Chromium Oxides 0 81 Plaster 0 80 to 0 90 Copper Oxides 0 78 Mortar 0 89 to 0 91 Iron Oxides 0 78 to 0 82 Brick 0 93 to 0 96 f Textiles 0 90 12 Model 42582 Version 6 0 Sept 2007 Software System Requirements e Hardware Requirements 486 PC or better with COM 1 and COM 2 Serial ports e Operating System Compatibility Windows 95 98 NT 2000 XP Hardware Connection The IR Thermometer connects to a PC with the supplied DB 9 to 3 5mm mini plug mono interface cable The DB 9 end connects to the PC serial com port The mini plug end connects to the IR Thermometer Software Installation The instructions on how to install the optional software are printed on the Software CD label After reading the label s directions load the software CD in the PC CD ROM drive Software Use The instructions for use are provided on the supplied program CD Refer to the software instruction manual on the CD 13 Model 42582 Version 6 0 Sept 2007 Warranty EXTECH INST2. 07 06 05 42 50 Ext 82 0 F Ir 82 0 F 02 07 06 05 42 55 Ext 82 0 F Ext 82 0 F Ir 82 0 F Ir 82 0 F MEAS PRN MANUAL DATALOG SCREEN 1 MANUAL DATALOG SCREEN 2 5 Model 42582 Version 6 0 Sept 2007 Viewing Stored Readings 1 2 3 From the WECLOME screen press the F2 MEM softkey Use the Arrow keys to scroll through the memory locations and view the stored data Press the F1 4ij softkey to return to the WELCOME screen Printing Stored Data 1 2 3 4 Press F2 MEMI from WELCOME screen to proceed to Manual Datalogger screen 1 Press F4 to proceed to Manual Datalogger screen 2 Use the Arrow keys to scroll to a memory location Use the F3 PRN softkey to print a data record Erasing Data 1 a FON 6 Press F2 MEM from the WELCOME screen to go to Manual Datalogger screen 1 Press F4 to proceed to Manual Datalogger screen 2 Use the Arrow keys to scroll to a memory location Momentarily press the F2 softkey to erase the selected memory location Press and hold F2 to erase all readings in the Manual datalogger Answer YES when prompted to erase ALL recorded readings Press NO to abort Press F1 to return to the WELCOME screen Customizing a Memory Location Header in the Manual Datalogging mode The Header for each Memory location is the Date and Time stamp To customize a header follow the steps below 1 2 3 4 a Press F2 J from the WELCOME screen Use the Arrow keys t
3. STAR PRN BACK datalogger memory PRN Prints the datalogger memory record AUTO DATALOGGER SETUP 2 BACK Return to the SETUP screen 1 7 Model 42582 Version 6 0 Sept 2007 To edit the fields in datalogger SETUP Screen1 ON 5 Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the parameters When a parameter is highlighted use the F2 3B softkey to open it for editing Use the alphanumeric keypad to edit the parameter Press the F4 HiHi softkey to save changes Press F1 N e aay to cancel changes Press the F1 softkey to return to the SETUP screen Recording Data in the Automatic Datalogging Mode As 10 After configuring the datalogger using the SETUP screen as described previously place the meter in position to take readings a tripod mount is provided on the rear of the instrument for convenience Press F3 from the WELCOME screen and then press F2 REN Recording will begin on the date and time programmed at the BEGIN and START lines in the SETUP screen The Datalogger will record everyday from the START time to the SUSPEND time The last day that datalogging will take place is the date programmed in the END line When the logging begins the screen should indicate LOGGING If the screen does not indicate logging at the programmed start time make sure the START key is pressed Also check the section below entitled Automatic Datalogging START and END date considerations for troubleshooting
4. To stop logging before the programmed SUSPEND time press the F1 Gyfely softkey While logging view data records by pressing F4 MAT To print data from the list press the F1 SKOJ the F4 and then press the F3 PRN softkey Press the F2 softkey when the PRINT display appears To clear erase the recorded data access the LOG mode from the WELCOME screen Select SET NEXT and then press and hold the CLR clear softkey until the display prompts for confirmation Select YES to delete all records or NO to abort the clearing process Automatic Datalogging START and END Date Considerations 1 2 If the START date is set to a date before the current date the datalogger will start the moment the START softkey is pressed The datalogger will not start logging if the END date is earlier than the current date 8 Model 42582 Version 6 0 Sept 2007 Field of View The meter s field of view is 8 1 meaning that if the meter is 8 inches from the target the diameter of the measurement spot target is 1 inch Other distances and spot sizes are shown below in the field of view diagram Refer to the chart printed on the meter also for more information Diameter of Spot Laser pointer Distance from Object IR Measurement Notes 1 The object under test should be larger than the spot target size use the diagram above and the diagram printed on the side of the meter to calculate the spot size 2 Ifthe surface
5. in the F3 Fai Setup mode LOG SCREEN 1 F4 Rai Advances to LOG SCREEN 2 Log Screen 2 F1 RJ Previous Page previous 100 stored 00001 12 05 18 45 00 readings 00002 12 05 18 45 10 F2 0NA Next Page next 100 stored readings T 82 01F F3 ill Print page 00003 12 05 18 45 20 F4 E Xefd Return to Log Screen 1 T 82 01 F Automatic Datalogging SETUP mode P PG a PRN From LOG SCREEN 1 press the F3 Rj button to enter the configuration screen LOG SCREEN 2 BEGIN Date when datalogging will automatically begin Begin 01 01 05 oT A A Start 00 00 01 START Time of day that datalogging will begin End 03202205 END Date when datalogging will end Suspend 23 59 59 SUSPEND Time of day that datalogging will stop Rate each day Expect 12000 Points RATE Sampling interval time between recorded Semai 11300 Points readings EXPECT Total memory capacity 12 000 REMAIN Memory locations remaining AUTO DATALOGGER SETUP 1 The two SETUP screens are almost identical only the softkeys are different see diagrams The softkey functions for both SETUP screens are as follows Begin 01 01 05 EXIT Returns to WELCOME screen rad 2 5 Me 5 ngs End 02 EDIT Select display field for editing Suspend 23 59 59 VIEW Calls up the stored readings log Rate NEXT Switches to SETUP screen 2 Expect 12000 Points START Activates the datalogger a 27200 Points CLR Erases all readings stores in the automatic
6. of the object under test is covered with frost oil grime etc clean before taking measurements 3 If an object s surface is highly reflective apply masking tape or flat black paint before measuring 4 The meter may not measure accurately through transparent surfaces such as glass 5 Steam dust smoke etc will affect measurements 6 The meter compensates for deviations in ambient temperature It can however take up to 30 minutes for meter to adjust to extremely wide ambient temperature changes 7 To find a hot spot aim the meter outside the area of interest then scan across in an up and down motion until the hot spot is located 9 Model 42582 Version 6 0 Sept 2007 Specifications General Specifications Display Over range indication Printer PC Interface Datalogger memory Low battery indication Power supply Operating current Auto Power OFF Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Dimensions Weight Backlit Multi function LCD appears on the LCD 38mm Printer RS 232C TTL level 12 000 readings Battery symbol appears on the LCD Four 4 1 5V AA batteries or optional 9V 1000mA adapter 500mA printing 6mA IR active 2mA IR standby Adjustable from 1 to 20 minutes 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 90 Relative Humidity maximum 8 2 x 2 8 x 2 1 208 x 70 x 53mm 9 2 oz 260g with battery IR Measurement Specifications IR Measurement ranges Accuracy Resolution Repeatabi
7. on the LCD when the measurement session is finished 7 Press F4 Gill to print the reading Use the LINE FEED button Ext 35 7 c to advance the paper 8 Press F1 to return to the WELCOME screen IR 35 7 c 07 14 03 49 34 Contact Measurements using the Remote Sample Printout Temperature Probe 1 Plug the external probe into the probe jack on the side of the meter 2 Turn the instrument ON Press the F1 IZN softkey from the i o WELCOME screen to enter the measurement EXT 75 0 F mode Ir Touch the probe to the surface under test 5 Read th nated EXT Press ON to IR Meas ead the temperature on the next to EXIT ALI extera Eu PRN 6 To use the probe to find an emissivity setting for a particular surface take an IR measurement and a probe measurement of the same surface noting the readings Then adjust the emissivity so that both the IR and the contact probe readings match Now the emissivity is properly set for that particular surface IR readings of that surface will be of the highest accuracy possible with this instrument 7 Press F4 QE to print the reading Use the LINE FEED button to advance the paper Press F1 to return to the WELCOME screen Note The 7 1 softkey is used to calibrate the external temperature probe to the meter If this feature is accidentally entered press and hold the qj softkey to exit the mode A calibration procedure and probe calibration data is required to perform this proce
8. out Hint Folding the paper into a point allows the paper to catch a bit easier when feeding it through the slit see diagram New paper rolls are available through Extech instruments and Extech distributors NOTE Thermal paper prints on only one side Ensure paper is positioned properly as shown in diagram Fold am fo as shown when feeding new roll 11 Model 42582 Version 6 0 Sept 2007 Emissivity Considerations The amount of IR energy emitted by an object is proportional to an object s temperature and its ability to emit energy This ability is known as emissivity and is based upon the material of the object and its surface finish Emissivity values range from 0 1 for a very reflective object to 1 00 for a flat black finish The 42580 senses IR energy and calculates the temperature based upon the amount of IR energy it receives using a factory default emissivity setting of 0 95 this setting covers 90 of applications Most organic materials and painted or oxidized surfaces have an emissivity factor of 0 95 Inaccurate readings will result from measuring shiny or polished metal surfaces which have emissivity factors other than 0 95 To compensate for polished shiny surfaces cover the surface with masking tape or flat black paint Allow time before measuring for the tape to reach the same temperature as the material underneath it Emissivity Factors for Common Materials
9. RUMENTS CORPORATION warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for one year from date of shipment a six month limited warranty applies to sensors and cables If it should become necessary to return the instrument for service during or beyond the warranty period contact the Customer Service Department at 781 890 7440 ext 210 for authorization or visit our website www extech com for contact information A Return Authorization RA number must be issued before any product is returned to Extech The sender is responsible for shipping charges freight insurance and proper packaging to prevent damage in transit This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misuse improper wiring operation outside of specification improper maintenance or repair or unauthorized modification Extech specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose and will not be liable for any direct indirect incidental or consequential damages Extech s total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product The warranty set forth above is inclusive and no other warranty whether written or oral is expressed or implied Calibration and Repair Services Extech offers repair and calibration services for the products we sell Extech also provides NIST certification for most products Call the Customer Service Department for information on calibration service
10. User s Guide EXTECH INSTRUMENTS IR Thermometer Printer Datalogger with External Contact Probe LOGGING 11 19 59 Model 42582 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech 42580 IR Thermometer Printer Datalogger This device measures temperature with the non contact IR sensor and the external contact probe The built in Datalogger feature stores up to 12 000 readings The readings can be displayed directly on the meter or can be for transferred to a PC The Printer provides a hard copy of stored readings Careful use of this meter will provide years of reliable service Safety e Use caution when the laser pointer beam is on e Do not point the beam toward anyone s eye or allow the CAUTI T N beam to strike the eye from a reflective surface LASER RADIATION e Do not use the laser near explosive gases or in other DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM potentially explosive areas DIODE LASER lt 1mW Output at 675nm CLASS II LASER PRODUCT Description Meter Front Panel l O oO NO a fF ON Laser pointer beam Non contact temperature sensor LCD Display Function Softkeys Keypad External Contact Probe Probe Handle Paper compartment Printer paper Meter Side View CON OO ff ON Meter Keypad 1 2 3 4 on Printer Keypad LCD Display AC Adapter a RS 232c TTL jack 4 5 6 7 8 9 External temperature probe input jack Battery compartment Tripod mo
11. dure 4 Model 42582 Version 6 0 Sept 2007 Manual Datalogging Mode This instrument has two datalogging modes MAM Manual Datalogging 99 records maximum and Automatic Datalogging 12 000 records maximum Data saved in the Manual Datalogging mode can be recalled in the display printed or transferred to a pc Manual Datalogging basics To take a reading and store it in memory 1 Press the F2 MAM softkey from the WELCOME screen 2 Use the arrow buttons to select a memory location 1 through 99 3 Press and hold the ON key to take a measurement as previously described Release the ON key to end the test 4 Press the F4 or the F1 AJ key Manual Datalogging Display Screen 1 F1 XQ Press to return to the WELCOME screen F2 M Press to enter the measurement mode F3 EDITH Press to begin customizing the header in the current memory location Header customization is covered in a dedicated section later in this manual F4 NZU Go to Manual Datalogger Screen 2 i Manual Datalogging Display Screen 2 F1 A Press to return to the WELCOME screen F2 NG Press for one second to erase the current memory location Press and hold for longer than one second to erase all records currently held in memory F3 Ga Press to print one or more readings The instrument will prompt the user for a start and end memory point F3 EZAK Go to Manual Datalogger screen 1 _ 07 06 05 42 50 Ext 82 0 F Ir 82 0 F 02 07 06 05 42 55
12. it Select temperature units C or F using the F2 button Laser Enable Disable the laser pointer using the F2 button Auto Power OFF Adjust from 1 to 20 minutes using the numeric keypad Enable Disable with the F2 ejyy key Press F4 when done Date Select date format MM DD YY DD MM YY or YY MM DD using the F2 BP key Set Clock Press F2 HIj to begin editing the month day year hour minute and second Use the AAH key to move from digit to digit Use the numeric keys to change the number Press F4 when done SET ID Enable Disable the ID feature using the F2 Ep key ID Press F2 E to begin entering a custom ID Use the alpha numeric keys to create the ID Press F4 ANUA when done Press the F1 softkey to exit setup mode 3 Model 42582 Version 6 0 Sept 2007 IR non contact Measurements 1 Turn the instrument ON o 2 Press the F1 IZN softkey from the EXT 75 0 F WELCOME screen to enter the measurement Ir mode p Press ON to IR Meas Point the meter at the surface to be measured T PRN Press and hold the ON button to take a reading while pointing toward the target 5 Press F3 MAS Sa during measurements to turn the laser pointer ON or OFF The 0 icon EXT 75 0 0F appears when the laser is on Note that if the red Laser is disabled in the SETUP mode it will not Ir 75 0 F light Refer to the SETUP section to enable the Laser function Ir Measuring 6 Release the ON key to hold the measurement
13. lity IR distance ratio Response time Emissivity 40 to 932 F 40 to 500 C 4 to 749 F 20 to 399 C 2 of reading 2 digit or 4 F 2 C whichever is greater 40 to 3 F 40 to 19 C 6 F 3 C 750 F to 932 F 400 to 500 C 4 of reading 2 digit 0 1 for displays lt 212 otherwise 1 1 8 1 0 2 seconds Adjustable from 0 3 to 1 0 External Probe Measurement Specifications Probe Measurement range 4 to 302 F 20 to 150 C Accuracy Resolution 4 to 32 F 20 to 0 C 2 2 F 1 2 C 33 to 122 F 1 to 50 C 1 4 F 0 8 C 123 to 212 F 51 to 100 C 2 8 F 1 6 C 213 to 302 F 101 to 150 C 5 4 F 3 C 0 1 for displays lt 212 otherwise 1 10 Model 42582 Version 6 0 Sept 2007 Maintenance Cleaning Wipe instrument with damp cloth as needed Do not apply solvents or abrasives to the meter Store in a cool dry place with the batteries removed Battery Replacement When the batteries weaken the LCD display will dim or go completely blank To replace the batteries open the rear battery compartment and insert four 4 new 1 5V AA batteries with correct polarity position Paper roll replacement When the paper roll is depleted flip up the paper compartment lid feed the paper through the paper slit and feed the paper using the Line Feed button Place the roll in the compartment and snap the compartment cover shut preventing the paper from falling
14. o select a memory location Press F3 to begin editing Use the Arrow keys to step forward and backward in the header line characters will not be erased Use the F3 softkey to step backward erasing characters while stepping Use the Alphanumeric keypad to compose a header For example press the 2 key and a window with the characters related to the 2 key will appear namely 2abcABC as shown in the diagram Then use the 2 key again to scroll through the character list When the desired character is highlighted the meter will automatically place that character in the header The F2 softkey is used to erase the header The F4 softkey is used to save the header a g T 82 01 F Z2abcABC HEADER EDITING 6 Model 42582 Version 6 0 Sept 2007 Automatic Datalogging Mode In the Automatic Datalogging mode the Model 42580 can automatically measure and store 12 000 readings at a programmed sample rate Data saved in the Automatic Datalogging mode can be recalled in the display printed or transferred to a PC Press the F3 softkey from the WELCOME display to access LOG screens 1 and 2 Log Screen 1 00001 12 05 18 45 00 Press F3 from the WELCOME screen to T 82 01 F access LOG SCREEN 1 00002 12 05 18 45 10 F1 A Return to the WELCOME screen T 82 01 F F2 Si Begin automatic Datalogging at the 00003 12 05 18 45 20 pre set sampling interval Datalogging will T 82 01 F paella hi lad time programmed
15. s available for this product Extech recommends that annual calibrations be performed to verify meter performance and accuracy T Support line 781 890 7440 Technical support Extension 200 E mail support extech com Repair amp Returns Extension 210 E mail repair extech com Product specifications subject to change without notice For the latest version of this User s Guide Software updates and other Up to the minute product information visit our website www extech com Extech Instruments Corporation 285 Bear Hill Rd Waltham MA 02451 Copyright 2006 Extech Instruments Corporation All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form 14 Model 42582 Version 6 0 Sept 2007
16. unt IR sensor and laser pointer source Function softkeys F1 F4 LCD backlight key Printer paper advance Power button and measurement button UP DOWN arrow keys Alpha numeric keypad 2 Model 42582 Version 6 0 Sept 2007 Operation Press the ON OFF button to power the meter The WELCOME screen will appear along with four softkey selections F1 through F4 Welcome Setup Two setup screens provide access to the Emissivity LCD w Contrast Printer Contrast Temperature Units Laser Pointer ON OFF Auto Power OFF Clock and user ID 1 Press the F4 softkey from the WELCOME screen to access the first setup screen See below Press F4 NIJ 4 to access the second setup screen from the first setup screen Press Back to return to setup screen 1 Emi Rate 0 95 Set Clock LCD Cont 1 5 3 HH MM SS Prn Cont 1 9 5 07 07 05 02 10 20 Unit Ko oa Enable Set ID Enable Laser Auto Off 20 mins ID ACME CORP Enable Eu Ga ca ca Gal Ga Go ES MAIN SETUP SCREEN 1 MAIN SETUP SCREEN 2 Press the AorY key to move the ff cursor to the desired position The programmable parameters are as follows Emi Rate Adjust the emissivity 0 0 to 1 0 using the numeric keypad Press F4 Susi when done LCD Cont Adjust the LCD contrast 1 5 using the numeric keypad Press F4 when done Prn Cont Adjust the print contrast 1 9 using the numeric keypad Press F4 when done Un
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search