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IR-200 Operator’s Manual micro IR-200 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer WARNING! Read this Operator’s Man - ual carefully before using 99 Washington Street this tool. Failure to under- stand and follow the con- Melrose, MA 02176 tents of this manual may...
IR-200 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer Safety Symbols In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.
IR-200 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer General Safety Rules shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate con- ditions will reduce personal injuries. WARNING • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all Read all safety warnings and in struc tions. Failure to follow the times.
Infrared Thermometer Safety The micro IR-200 uses optics to sense emitted, reflected and trans- • Do not look into the laser beam. Looking into the laser beam mitted energy, which is collected and focused onto a detector. The may be hazardous to the eyes.
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Storage Temperature ....14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C) Display Resolution ......0.1°F (0.1°C) Relative Humidity......10%~90% RH Operating, <80% RH Storage Batteries........9V Battery (1), NEDA 1604A or IEC 6LR61, or Equivalent IP Rating ........IP54 Weight...........0.6 lbs (0.3 kg) Figure 1 – micro IR-200 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer...
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Handle Grip Value Battery Compartment Battery Emissivity Value Figure 2 – micro IR-200 Parts Figure 3 – micro IR-200 Display Icons Standard Equipment Infrared Sensor • micro IR-200 • Battery 1 x 9V • Carrying Case • Operator's Manual Laser...
Changing/Installing Batteries ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the The micro IR-200 is supplied without a battery installed. If the bat- interference by one or more of the following measures: tery indicator (Figure 3) displays , the battery needs to be re- •...
1. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from equipment. This aids inspec- tion. 2. Inspect the micro IR-200 for any broken, worn, missing, mis- Do not look into the laser beam. Looking into the laser beam aligned or binding parts, or any other condition which may pre- may be hazardous to the eyes.
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The spot should always be smaller than the surface. The smaller 2. Inspect the object being measured to and confirm that you have the surface, the closer the micro IR-200 should be to the sur- correct equipment for the application. See the Specifications face.
Laser Menu Button Turning ON and OFF (Taking Measurements) 1. Hold the micro IR-200 by the handle grip and point it at the Figure 8 – micro IR-200 Display/Buttons surface to be measured. Keep away from any electrical, mov- ing or hot parts. Make sure that the unit is pointed in a safe di- Continuous Measurement (Scanning) Mode rection away from any bystanders before turning ON.
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Squeeze the trigger to exit the Settings mode and Backlight save your selection. If using in a low lit area, the micro IR-200 is equipped with a display Temperature Display Units - °C/°F backlight. To turn the backlight ON and OFF, with the unit ON, press the backlight button.
Improper service or repair can make the RIDGID micro IR-200 of in an environmentally correct manner. Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer unsafe to operate. Service and repair of the micro IR-200 must be performed by a Battery Disposal RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Center.