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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and work- manship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from acci- dent, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal con- ditions of operation or handling.
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction............1 Safety Information ..........1 Thermometer Use ..........6 Cable Connections and Battery Replacement .. 6 Menu Overview ..........7 Specifications Summary ........9...
Introduction The 572-2 Infrared Thermometer (the Product) is for non- contact temperature measurement. The Product determines the surface temperature of an object by measuring the amount of infrared energy radiated by the object surface. A K-type thermocouple can be used with the Product for contact- temperature measurement.
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572-2 Getting Started Manual • See emissivity information for actual temperatures. Reflective objects result in lower than actual temperature measurements. These objects pose a burn hazard. • Do not look directly into the laser with optical tools (for example, binoculars, telescopes, microscopes).
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Infrared Thermometer Safety Information Caution For safe operation and maintenance of the Product: • Remove the batteries if the Product is not used for an extended period of time, or if stored in temperatures above 50 °C. If the batteries are not removed, battery leakage can damage the Product.
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572-2 Getting Started Manual Caution To avoid damage to the Product or the equipment under test, protect them from: • EMF (electro-magnetic fields) from arc welders, induction heaters, etc. • Static electricity • Thermal shock (caused by large or abrupt ambient temperature changes.
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equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation” product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for recycling information. Battery ...
572-2 Getting Started Manual Thermometer Use To take a temperature reading, point the Product at the desired object and pull the trigger. You can use the laser pointer to aim the Product. You may also insert the K-type thermocouple probe for contact measurement.
Infrared Thermometer Menu Overview Note To prevent incorrect readings, do not do a temperature measurement of an earthed conductor while the Product is connected to a PC that is earthed by a three-phase grounding plug. Menu Overview There are many settings that can be changed by using the menu.
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572-2 Getting Started Manual Table 2. Top-Level Menu Description Left Center Right Level Description Description Softkey Softkey Softkey Save reading Adjust bright Save Menu Light to memory backlight Review / delete ε Menu Set emissivity memories Enables Enable MnMx Menu...
Infrared Thermometer Specifications Summary Specifications Summary See Users Manual on CD for full specifications. IR Temperature -30 °C to 900 °C (-22 °F to 1652 °F) Range ≥0 °C: ± 1 °C or ± 1 % of reading, whichever is greater (≥32 °F: ±...
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572-2 Getting Started Manual Communication USB 2.0 Operating Altitude 2000 meters Storage Altitude 12,000 meters 10 % to 90 % RH non-condensing up to Relative Humidity 30 °C (86 °F) Operating 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)