Table of Contents Introduction ....................3 Product Quality ................... 3 Safety ......................3 Features ...................... 4 Specifications ..................4-5 Included ...................... 5 Instrument Description ................6 Display Description ..................6 Operating Instructions ................6-12 Power ON/OFF ..................6 MAX/MIN/AVG ..................7 Indoor/Outdoor Temperature Mode Selection ........7 Switching the Temperature Unit of Measure .........
Product Disposal and Recycling .............. 14 Product Support ..................14 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your REED R6200 WBGT Heat Stress Meter. Please read the following instructions carefully before using your instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years of reliable service.
Features • Measures ambient temperature, humidity, wet bulb temperature, black globe temperature, WBGT (wet bulb global temperature), heat stress index, dew point and pressure • Heat Stress Index measures how hot it feels when humidity is combined with temperature, air movement and radiant heat • Black Globe Temperature (GT) monitors the effects of direct solar radiation on an exposed surface • In/Out function displays the WBGT value with or without direct sun exposure • Multi-line backlit LCD display simultaneously displays 4 measurements • Maximum, Minimum, Average and Data Hold functions...
MAX/MIN/AVG Press the MAX/MIN button to cycle through the maximum, minimum and average measurements of Ambient Temperature, Global Temperature and Relative Humidity WBGT WBGT since the instrument was powered on. To clear the maximum, minimum and average readings, press and hold the MAX/MIN button until "CLr" appears at the bottom of the LCD. The instrument will automatically return to normal operation once the readings...
If the meter is turned off then back on, the "Auto-Power Off" feature will be enabled again. Backlight Function Press and hold the "BKLT" button to turn the LCD Backlight ON or OFF. Internal Memory The R6200 has the ability to record up to 99 temperature/relative humidity points internally. Press the SET button to save a reading. While the reading is being saved, the "REC" WBGT...
Memory Recall Press and hold the MODE button to recall the recorded Temperature/ RH measurement values and sequential number. Press the HOLD button to scroll up the stored readings. To scroll down the stored readings, press the BKLT button. To exit memory recall function, press and hold the MODE button at which point you will be redirected into the WBGT alarm threshold setting.
Turn Alarm Function ON/OFF WBGT After setting up the threshold, press the PWR button and the alarm indicator will display on the screen indicating the alarm is activated. Press the PWR button again to disable alarm function. Global Temperature/Ambient Temperature/Humidity Offset Function It is recommended that this unit be calibrated once a year to ensure measurements stay within...
Ambient temperature offset Hold the SET button and then press the HOLD button to increase the value. WBGT WBGT Hold the SET button and then press the BKLT button to decrease the value. Press the MODE and POWER buttons to save the value. The LCD display will indicate "SAVE" confirming the selection.
Battery Replacement When the low battery symbol "bAt" appears on the display, the batteries need to be replaced. Open the battery cover by sliding the cover off. Replace the 4 x AAA batteries and secure the battery cover. Note: If the unit will not be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid battery leakage and corrosion of the battery contacts.
REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
Product Support If you have any questions on your product, please contact your authorized REED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at 1-877-849-2127 or by email at info@reedinstruments.com. Please visit www.REEDINSTRUMENTS.com for the most up-to-date manuals, datasheets, product guides and software.
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