Adjusting Emissivity; Using The Lock Function; Using The Trigger Function - Omega Engineering OMEGASCOPE OS523E User Manual

2.3.1 Adjusting Emissivity

Refer to Appendices B and C for information on emissivity.
1. Determine the emissivity of the target.
°F
2. Aim at the target and pull the trigger.
3. If necessary, press the

2.3.2 Using the LOCK Function

This function electronically locks the trigger mechanism:
1. Pull the trigger and press the
and Distance Display Mode. The
2. Release the trigger. This allows the thermometer to operate
continuously whether or not the trigger is pulled.
The
LOCK
calculated temperature values (MAX, MIN, dIF, AVG).

2.3.3 Using the Trigger Function

Besides turning on the thermometer by pulling the trigger, you can
lock the trigger electronically by pressing the trigger button twice.
The
trigger button twice again.
Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer
or press the
F
C
The Emissivity Display Mode (E) appears every time the
trigger is pulled regardless of how the Display Mode was
previously set.
The emissivity setting does not change when the
thermometer is turned off. However, when the batteries are
replaced, the emissivity is reset to 0.95, the default value.
To unlock the trigger function, while in Emissivity and
Distance Display Modes press the
the icon is no longer displayed.
key also enables/disables alarm functions, and resets
icon is displayed. You can unlock the trigger by pressing the
key to increment the target emissivity
key to decrement the target emissivity.
NOTE
NOTE
key to lock the trigger in the Emissivity
LOCK
icon will appear on the display.
NOTE
LOCK
key again, and
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