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- Page 1 4180, 4181 Precision Infrared Calibrator Operators Manual November 2020 © 2020 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
- Page 2 Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Languages .................... 11 Language Selection ................. 11 Reset to English Language .............. 11 Ice Buildup and Purge Procedure (4180 Only) ........11 Purge Procedure ................11 Remove the Ice Buildup on the Target ..........12 Set the Emissivity of the IR Thermometer ..........12 Forced Air and Convection .............. - Page 4 4180, 4181 Operators Manual...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The Fluke Calibration 4180, 4181 Precision Infrared Calibrator (The Product) is a portable instrument or bench-top temperature calibrator used to calibrate point IR thermometers. The Product is small enough to use in the field, and accurate enough to use in the lab. -
Page 6: Contact Fluke Calibration
4180, 4181 Operators Manual Contact Fluke Calibration Fluke Corporation operates worldwide. For local contact information, go to our website: www.flukecal.com To register your product, view, print, or download the latest manual or manual supplement, go to our website. Fluke Corporation P.O. -
Page 7: Service Information
Use the target cover at temperatures below ambient (25 °C). If ice or liquid water forms on the target, IR thermometers will not indicate the correct temperature. Service Information Contact an authorized Fluke Calibration Service Center if the Product needs calibration or repair during the warranty period. See Contact Fluke Calibration. -
Page 8: Unpack The Product
Unpack the Product carefully and inspect it for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If there is shipping damage, notify the carrier immediately. Verify that these components are present: • 4180, 4181 IR Calibrator Report of Calibration • 4180, 4181 Safety Information • Power Cord •... -
Page 9: Environmental Conditions
Although the Product has optimum durability and trouble-free operation, it must be handled with care. The Product should not be operated in an excessively dusty or dirty environment. Only use the Product indoors. Maintenance and cleaning recommendations can be found in the 4180, 4181 Technical Guide available at www.fluke.com. -
Page 10: Quick Start
4180, 4181 Operators Manual Quick Start Setup Note The Product will not heat, cool, or control until the SET PT. parameter is Enabled. Place the Product on a flat surface with at least 15 cm (6 in) of free space around the Product. -
Page 11: Parts And Controls
Precision Infrared Calibrator Quick Start Parts and Controls This section describes the exterior features of the Product. All interface buttons are found on the front of the Product (see Table 2). Power and serial connections are on the back of the Product (see Table 4). - Page 12 4180, 4181 Operators Manual Table 2. Front Panel (cont.) The SET PT. button enables the Product to heat or cool to a desired set-point. Until SET PT. is enabled, the Product will not heat or cool. The Product is in a sleep state for safety of the operator and Product.
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Page 13: Display
Precision Infrared Calibrator Quick Start Display Table shows the display. Table 3. The Display Process Temperature - The most recent block temperature measurement is shown in large digits. The current set-point temperature. The current infrared thermometer emissivity setting (IRT ε ). The current calibration wavelength (CAL λ) selected. -
Page 14: Back Panel
4180, 4181 Operators Manual Back Panel Table shows the back panel. Table 4. Back Panel The fan is located in the center of the back of the Product. Do not obstruct the airflow of the fan. Leave at least 6 inches of air flow around the Product. -
Page 15: Languages
Use a dry gas for the purge. This means the gas should have a dew point <-15 °C. Fluke Calibration recommends nitrogen or dried air. If the gas contains any water vapor, ice or moisture will form on the target. Use a relatively-low flow rate of 2.4 liters/min to 4.8 liters/min (5 CFH to... -
Page 16: Remove The Ice Buildup On The Target
4180, 4181 Operators Manual Do not leave the target uncovered for more than 5 seconds, since it can cause ice to form on the target. To make measurements below the dew point: 1. Put the target cover in place. 2. Adjust the set-point to the desired temperature and allow the instrument to stabilize at that temperature. -
Page 17: Forced Air And Convection
Precision Infrared Calibrator Quick Start If uncertain of the emissivity setting of the IR thermometer you are calibrating, consult your IR thermometer's User's Guide or your IR thermometer's manufacturer. Table 5. Apparent Temperature Limits 4180 4181 ɛ HI (°C) LO (°C) HI (°C) -
Page 18: Menu Structure
4180, 4181 Operators Manual Menu Structure Temperature Setup Menu The Temperature Setup menu is shown in Figure 2. Figure 2. Temperature Setup Menu MAIN MENU TEMP SETUP PROG MENU SYSTEM MENU VIEW TEMP SCAN <change the scan rate and enable alarms>... -
Page 19: Program Menu
Precision Infrared Calibrator Menu Structure Program Menu The Program menu is shown in Figure 3. Figure 3. Program Menu MAIN MENU TEMP SETUP PROG MENU SYSTEM MENU VIEW TEMP SELECT PROGram < … > < > t < > t EDIT PROGram <... -
Page 20: System Menu
4180, 4181 Operators Manual System Menu The System menu is shown in Figure 4. Figure 4. System Menu MAIN MENU TEMP SETUP PROG MENU SYSTEM VIEW TEMP SYSTEM SETUP DISPLaY SETUP < > < > t < > < > t <... -
Page 21: View Temperature Menu
Precision Infrared Calibrator Menu Structure View Temperature Menu The View Temperature menu is shown in Figure 5. Figure 5. View Temperature Menu MAIN MENU Temp SetUp Prog Menu System Menu VIEW TEMP BLOCK TEMPerature <view only> The temperature that would be displayed if IRT was set to 0.95... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Contrast. Check the screen contrast. Toggle the down arrow key to see if the screen contrast lightens. The Product powers up: 4180 – fan turns on, 4181 – the power relay clicks, If the contrast is not the issue, contact an Authorized but the display remains blank Customer Service Center.