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Automatic Data Hold • Laser target pointer 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of Extech’s 42520 IR Thermometer. This professional meter, with proper care, will provide years of safe reliable service. 2. SAFETY Use extreme caution when the laser beam is ON.
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3. SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 General Specifications Display Backlit LCD display Measurement Ranges 0 to 600 F (-20 to 320 Sample rate 1 sec. approx. Power off Automatic shutoff after 5 seconds Operating Temperature 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F). Operating Humidity Max.
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5. NON-CONTACT IR MEASUREMENT OPERATION 5.1 Meter Power Power the meter by pressing the ON/HOLD key. The meter powers down automatically, approximately 5 seconds after the ON/HOLD key is released. 5.2 Taking Measurements Press the Measure key to take a reading. Read the measured temperature on the LCD. 5.3 Selecting Temperature units (C/F) Select temperature units (degrees C or F) by first pressing and holding the ON/HOLD key and then pressing the C/F key momentarily until the desired units are shown on the LCD.
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9. WARRANTY EXTECH INSTRUMENTS 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 on sensors and cables).
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