Extech Instruments IRC130 User Manual
Extech Instruments IRC130 User Manual

Extech Instruments IRC130 User Manual

Thermal imager ir thermometer

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USER MANUAL
Thermal Imager IR
Thermometer
MODEL IRC130
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176
TestEquipmentDepot.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Thermal Imager IR Thermometer MODEL IRC130 Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    System Firmware Update ........... 16 Maintenance ..............17 Cleaning ..............17 Battery Considerations and Service ......17 Disposal of Electronic Waste ........17 Reset the IRC130 ............. 17 Specifications..............18 Imaging and Optical Specifications ....... 18 Detector Specifications ..........18 Image Presentation Specifications........ 18 Measurement Specifications ........
  • Page 3 Table of contents 8.11 Data Interface Specifications........21 8.12 Rechargeable Battery Specifications ......21 8.13 Environmental Specifications ........21 8.14 Physical Specifications ..........22 8.15 Included Equipment ..........22 Warranty and Customer Support ......... 23 Two-Year Warranty ............ 23 Repair and Calibration Services........23 Customer Support ............
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The Extech IRC130 Thermal Imager IR Thermometer combines non-contact temperature measurement and thermal imaging into one troubleshooting tool to help you quickly find the source of heat-related problems and to spot poten- tial faults when performing maintenance and repair.
  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety 2.1 Safety Warnings and Cautions WARNING ⚠ This symbol, adjacent to another symbol indicates the user must refer to the manual for further information. WARNING The instrument’s IP54 rating is only in affect when the top flap (covering the USB-C jack) is completely sealed.
  • Page 7: Description

    Description 3.1 Product Description Figure 3.1 Thermal Imager IR Thermometer Description 1. Display area 2. Return button (to back up in the menu system) 3. Laser pointer button 4. Up/Down Navigation buttons & Power (long press)/Menu (short press) button 5. Lanyard post 6.
  • Page 8: Control Button Descriptions

    Press and hold to use the Laser pointer Pull trigger to capture camera image TRIGGER Pull trigger to exit the menu system 3.3 Display Description Figure 3.2 IRC130 Displays 1. Menu area 2. Date and time 3. Battery status percentage 4. Battery status indicator 5.
  • Page 9 Description 7. Center spot cross-hairs 8. Laser Pointer active 9. Center spot temperature measurement #NAS100031; r. AD/63425/63425; en-US...
  • Page 10: Operation

    USB-C cable. The USB-C jack is located in the compartment at the top of the unit. Do not use the IRC130 while it is charging. When the top flap is closed, the unit is rated IP54 for encapsulation. See Sec- tion 7.2, Battery Considerations and Service for more information.
  • Page 11: High Temperature Switch

    Operation 4. Use the Laser pointer to accurately target a spot. Press the Laser pointer button to switch ON the Laser pointer. The Laser pointer includes a circu- lar spot indicating the area that is being monitored for temperature, utiliz- ing DOE (Diffractive Optical Elements) technology.
  • Page 12: Visible Spectrum Camera

    USB-C cable. The USB jack is located at the top of the unit under the flap. Once connected to the PC you can use the IRC130 as you would any ex- ternal storage drive. Note: Device is not 100% compatible with Mac OS, please do not format the internal memory via Mac OS.
  • Page 13: Programming Menu System

    Programming Menu System 5.1 Menu System Basics Short press the MENU button to access the menu system. Use the MENU button to switch settings ON or OFF, use the Return button to move to the pre- vious screen, and use the arrows to scroll. In addition, the MENU button is used in some cases to confirm settings.
  • Page 14 Programming Menu System 1. Image Modes: Press MENU at IMAGE MODES and use the arrow buttons to select VISIBLE IMAGE or THERMAL PLUS VISIBLE IMAGE (MSX®). 2. MSX® Alignment: Adjust the alignment (so that the thermal image and the visible image line up accurately) as follows: While viewing the THERMAL PLUS VISIBLE IMAGE screen in the menu, press MENU to access the MSX®...
  • Page 15: Settings Sub-Menu

    Programming Menu System 3. Colors: Press MENU at the colors menu and use the arrow buttons to se- lect a color palette: Iron, Rainbow, White hot, Black hot, Arctic, or Lava. Press MENU to confirm selection. • SETTINGS: Press MENU to access the Settings sub-menu (see below): 5.3 SETTINGS Sub-Menu •...
  • Page 16 Programming Menu System 1. Center Spot: Press MENU to enable/disable the display cross-hairs. The cross-hairs should be used as a reference only to identify the spot that is being measured for temperature. Use the Laser pointer for more accurate targeting. 2.
  • Page 17 Programming Menu System 1. Laser: Press MENU to enable/disable the Laser pointer. When enabled, you can use the Laser pointer button to switch ON the Laser pointer. Use the Laser pointer for accurate targeting of measurement spots. 2. Screen brightness: Use the arrows to select the desired display intensity (LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH).
  • Page 18 Programming Menu System 1. Temperature Unit: Use the arrows and the MENU button to select °C or °F. 2. Time & Date: Use the arrows to scroll and the MENU button to set the Time, Date, Time Format, and Date Format. 3.
  • Page 19 Programming Menu System 4. System Info: Scroll to desired topic: Model Number, Serial Number, Software Level, Revision, Battery status (%), and remaining Internal Storage Capacity. • GENERAL SYSTEM INFO: Press MENU to view compliance information. • FACTORY RESET: Follow the prompts to reset the User Settings back to Factory Default status.
  • Page 20: Field Firmware Updates

    USB-C cable) to copy the file. Firmware updates are available from https://support.flir.com. NOTE The IRC130 is not 100% compatible with USB-C to USB-C cables. Use only USB-C to USB- A cables. The supplied cable is USB-C to USB-A. To update the firmware, you will need: •...
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Please contact us for additional information. 7.4 Reset the IRC130 If the display freezes or if the unit in any way stops operating normally, press and hold the up and down buttons for at least 10 seconds. Release the but- tons when the unit switches OFF.
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Specifications 8.1 Imaging and Optical Specifications IR resolution 80 x 60 pixels Digital image enhancement Included Thermal Sensitivity /NETD < 70 mK Field of View (FOV) 51° x 66 (H x W)° Minimum focus distance 0.89 ft. (0.3 m) 30:1 Distance-to-Spot ratio Dual range operation Range 1: <...
  • Page 23: Measurement Specifications

    Specifications 8.4 Measurement Specifications Object temperature range -13℉ ~ 1202℉ (-25℃ ~ 650℃) Accuracy at ambient temperature: 15℃ ~ -13℉ ~ 32℉ (-25℃ ~ 0℃): ± 7.0℉ (3.0℃) 35℃ (59℉ ~ 95℉) 32℉ ~ 122℉ (0℃ ~ 50℃): ± 5.0℉ or ± 2.5% (±2.5℃...
  • Page 24: Image Storage Specifications

    Specifications Languages Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Por- tuguese, Russian, simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, traditional Chinese, Turkish Firmware updates User manageable (instructions included in this user manual) 8.7 Image Storage Specifications Storage media eMMC 4G Image storage capacity...
  • Page 25: Data Interface Specifications

    4.5 hours with Laser ON (medium bright- ness setting) Battery charge life 30 days minimum Charging system Battery is charged inside the IRC130 Charging time 4 hours to 90% and 6 hours to 100% Power management APO adjustable 5/15/30 minutes. Can be disabled.
  • Page 26: Physical Specifications

    Size (L x W x H) 8.3 x 2.5 x 3.2 in. (210 x 64 x 81 mm) Accessory mount UNC ¼”-20 8.15 Included Equipment Standard equipment IRC130, USB-C cable, printed Quick Start, Lanyard, and Pouch #NAS100031; r. AD/63425/63425; en-US...
  • Page 27: Warranty And Customer Support

    Warranty and Customer Support 9.1 Two-Year Warranty FLIR Systems, Inc. warrants this Extech brand instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for two years from date of shipment (a six-month limited warranty applies to sensors and cables). 9.2 Repair and Calibration Services FLIR Systems, Inc.

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