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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ......................... 1 How to Contact Fluke ....................1 Safety Information ...................... 2 Features ........................5 Overview........................6 Settings Menu ......................6 Basic Features ....................... 10 Advanced Features ....................12 EMS setting ......................12 ALARM ....................... 13 Select MAX/MIN/AVG/DIF ..................
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64 Max Users Manual Set Date and Time ..................... 23 Aiming and Measurement ..................24 Maintenance ....................... 27 Change the Battery ....................27 Clean the Product ....................27 Specifications ......................29 Safety ........................30 Electromagnetic Compatibility ................31 Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com...
Introduction The Fluke 64 Max IR Thermometer (the Product) can determine the surface temperature by measuring the amount of infrared energy radiated by the target’s surface. Warning Read all safety information before you use the Product. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.610.7664...
64 Max Users Manual Safety Information A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the equipment under test. Table 1 lists the symbols used on the Product and in this manual.
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Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements. • Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or wet environments. • Use the Product only as specified or hazardous laser radiation exposure can occur. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.610.7664...
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64 Max Users Manual Table 1. Symbols Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning WARNING. RISK OF DANGER. Warning. Laser. Conforms to European Consult user documentation. Union directives. Conforms to relevant Australian EMC standards. Indicates a Class 2 laser. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM The following text may appear with the symbol on the product label: “IEC/EN 60825-1...
Last reading Hold (7 seconds) • • Adjustable emissivity • High and low alarm • Auto off • Data storage and review • Printed 64 Max Instructions • Trigger lock • 24-hour clock • Trigger protection • Appointment measurement Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com...
64 Max Users Manual Overview To turn on the Product, pull the trigger. The Product has a two-level menu. Use the menu to select features, turn on or turn off Product features, or for more detailed configurations. For a full view of the Product, see Figure 1. For a view of the laser and LCD (display), see Figure 2.
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From either menu, push SEL to step through each feature. The last push goes back to HOLD status. To set a feature or parameter, pull the trigger to save the option and return to HOLD status. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.610.7664...
64 Max Users Manual Basic Features These settings are either on or off: • L (Light) See Figure 3. • (Backlight) See Figure 4. • (Laser) See Figure 5. • (Lock) • TRIG L (Trigger Lock) To change these settings: When the Product is in HOLD status, push SEL to enter the first or second-level menu.
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64 Max Users Manual Advanced Features Advanced features are listed below. EMS setting Make measurements with the correct EMS value to ensure accuracy. To adjust the EMS value: (See Figure 6 and Table 2) In HOLD status, push SEL several times until EMS and its value are shown in the upper- right corner.
Push or to change the setting value as necessary (see Figure 7). Push SEL several times or pull the trigger to quit the process and return to HOLD status. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com...
64 Max Users Manual Select MAX/MIN/AVG/DIF To select MAX, MIN, AVG, or DIF, see Figure 9: In HOLD status, push SEL until MAX (MIN/AVG/DIF) shows. Push SET to select MAX, MIN, AVG, or DIF. Push SEL several times or pull the trigger to exit the setup. The feature selected is shown on the display.
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64 Max Users Manual SAVE and Review the Records To save readings: Pull the trigger to take a measurement. Release the trigger to stop the measurement and go back to HOLD status. Push SET to save the reading. R and a two-digit number below it shows on the display for approximately 1 second and then disappears.
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Continue to push SET to delete all the records. To cancel this operation, release SET before you reach 10 seconds. Once all records are deleted, the record count returns to “00”. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com...
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64 Max Users Manual Table 2. Nominal Surface Emissivity Material Value Material Value Default**** 0.95 Glass 0.85 Aluminum* 0.30 Iron* 0.70 Asbestos 0.95 Lead* 0.50 Asphalt 0.95 0.94 Brass* 0.50 Paint 0.93 Ceramic 0.95 Plastic** 0.95 Concrete 0.95 Rubber 0.95 Copper* 0.60...
In HOLD status, push SEL for approximately 3 seconds to enter the second-level menu. Push SEL until TRIG L shows on the display. Push SET to switch the feature on or off. Push SEL several times or pull the trigger to return to HOLD status. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.610.7664...
64 Max Users Manual Auto Capture Use this feature to make a measurement at a specific time (within 24 hours) or to make repeated measurements (Interval monitoring). For a one-time measurement: The Product automatically wakes up at the specified time, makes a measurement, and saves the reading.
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If the Interval monitoring feature is turned on when Auto Capture is already on, both features work together. The automatic measurement will be at the time set for Auto Capture. This allows the user to select the specified time to start the Interval monitoring measurement. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.610.7664...
64 Max Users Manual • If the memory is full, the feature cannot be switched ON. • When the feature is on, AUTO CAPTURE shows on the display when the Product is in SCAN and HOLD status. • When records are saved into memory, the new data will be saved starting from the first empty memory location until all 99 positions are used.
Push SEL to accept the time format and start the time adjustment. The active item flashes, push or to adjust the value and then push SEL to move to the next item. 10. Push SEL or pull the trigger to exit the setup. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.610.7664...
64 Max Users Manual Aiming and Measurement Figures 10 through 13 show how to aim and take measurements with the Product. iba17.eps Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.610.7664...
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Use soap and water on a damp sponge or soft cloth to clean the Product case. Carefully wipe the lens surface with a moist cotton swab. The swab may be moistened with water. See Figure 15. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.610.7664...
(calculated at 90 % energy) Display Resolution 0.1 °C Repeatability (% of reading) ±0.5 % of reading or ±0.5 °C, whichever is greater Power 1 AA IEC LR06 Battery Battery Life 30 hours with laser and backlight on Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.610.7664...
64 Max Users Manual Weight 255 g Size 175 x 85 x 75 mm Operating Temperature 0 °C to 50 °C Storage Temperature -20 °C to +60 °C, (without battery) Non Condensing (≤10 °C) ≤90 % RH (at 10 °C to 30 °C) Operating Humidity ≤75 % RH (at 30 °C to 40 °C)
This equipment is intended for use in business environments and not to be used in homes. USA (FCC) ..... 47 CFR 15 subpart B. This product is considered an exempt device per clause 15.103. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.610.7664...