General IRT217 User Manual

10:1 INFRARED
THERMOMETER
USER'S MANUAL
IRT217
Please read these instructions carefully and thoroughly
before using the product.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing General Tools & Instruments' (General's)
IRT217 Infrared Thermometer (IRT). The instrument uses an IR
sensor to measure the temperature of a surface or object from
a distance by quantifying its thermal radiation. This noncontact
measurement capability allows you to safely determine the
temperature of very hot or cold surfaces, hard-to-reach or moving
objects, and toxic substances. A red laser with a targeting ring
precisely outlines the area being measured. Readings, in °F or °C,
are displayed on a liquid-crystal display (LCD).
The IRT217 has:
• A 10:1 distance-to-spot (D:S) ratio
• A high-visibility, 4-digit white-on-black backlit LCD
• A measurement range of -4° to 689°F (-20° to 365°C)
• Automatic reading hold
• A 7-second Auto Power Off (APO) function

WHAT'S IN THE PACKAGE

The IRT217 comes on a blister-packed card along with two "AAA"
Alkaline batteries.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Fig. 1 shows the key components of the IRT217. Fig. 2 shows all
possible display icons and indications. Use Fig. 1 to familiarize
yourself with the position and function of all components before
moving on to the safety, setup and operating instructions.
Fig. 1. The IRT217's key components
A. Laser pointer exit
B. Infrared sensor
C. Measurement trigger
D. Battery compartment
Laser targeting ring
E. Backlit 4-digit white-on-black LCD
F.
G. °C/°F button. Toggles between measurement units
Fig. 2. All possible display indications
A. Low battery charge indicator
B. Laser pointer "on" icon
D. Indicates that temperature readouts are in °F
E. Indicates that temperature readouts are in °C
F. Indicates operation in scan mode
G. Indicates last reading is being held

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do Not Use For Human Body Temperature
• The IRT217's Class 3R laser pointer emits less than 3mW
• Never allow children to operate the instrument.
• Do not operate the IRT217 in explosive environments containing
• Keep the IRT away from cardiac pacemakers. A magnet
button. Turns laser pointer on and off
C
A. Low battery charge indicator
B. Laser pointer "on" icon
C. Indicates that temperature readouts are in
D. Indicates that temperature readouts are in
E. Temperature readout
F. Indicates operation in scan mode (flashes with the trigger squeez
G. Indicates last reading is being held (after the trigger has been rele
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image of a laser label like the one in the IRT207 manual. Andrew ha
label soon.]
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• The IRT217's Class 3R laser pointer emits less than 3mW of radiati
(nanometers). However, avoid looking directly at the laser, and nev
animals. Eye protection is normally afforded by the blink reflex. U.S
laser beam at aircraft; doing so is punishable by a fine of up to $10,0
• Never allow children to operate the instrument.
• Do not operate the IRT217 in explosive environments containing f
WARNING!
dust. Doing so may create sparks that can ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep the IRT away from cardiac pacemakers. A magnet inside the
electromagnetic field that can impair their function. Likewise keep t
magnetic data storage media, whose contents may be erased by the
CAUTION!
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of radiation at 630 to 660nm (nanometers). However, avoid
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
looking directly at the laser, and never point it at people or
animals. Eye protection is normally afforded by the blink refl ex. INSTALL BATTERIES
The IRT217 is ready to use after you install two "AAA" batteries. To
compartment (Fig. 1, Callout D), place the tips of your thumb and in
on the side of the compartment cover and pull to swing it down. Ins
fl ammable liquids, gases or dust. Doing so may create sparks
that can ignite the dust or fumes.
inside the instrument generates an electromagnetic fi eld that
can impair their function. Likewise keep the tool away from
magnetic data storage media, whose contents may be erased
by the magnetic fi eld.
The IRT217 comes on a blister-packed card
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Fig. 1 shows the key components of the IRT
indications. Use Fig. 1 to familiarize yoursel
before moving on to the safety, setup and o
Fig. 1. The IRT217's key components
A. Laser pointer exit
B. Infrared sensor
C. Measurement trigger
D
D. Battery compartment
E. Backlit 4-digit white-on-black LCD
F. button. Turns laser pointer on an
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G. C/ F button. Toggles between mea
Fig. 2. All possible display indications
C. Temperature readout
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CAUTION!