Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Triplett IRTUV50 IR Thermometer with Built‐in UV Refrigerant Leak Detector and Flashlight This thermometer makes non‐contact (infrared) temperature measurements at the touch of a button. The built‐in coaxial laser pointer increases target accuracy while the backlit LCD and handy multi‐switch combine for convenient, ergonomic operation.
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Inspect for damage or for any shortage of parts or accessories before use • Replace the batteries immediately after the battery indicator flashes o Do not use the thermometer near explosive gases, steam, or dust • Note that an object with high reflectivity will normally cause the measured temperature value to read much lower than the actual temperature •...
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DISPLAY LCD DESCRIPTION Scan Icon DATA HOLD Laser ON Indicator UV LED ON Indicator HI and Low Alarm Measurement Data Work Light LED ON °C/°F Icon MAX/MIN/AVG/DIF Mode Indicator 10. Emissivity 11. APO (Auto Power OFF) ON 12. Battery Status...
Operation Meter Power The meter is powered by two 1.5V AA batteries. With fresh batteries installed, the meter switches ON when the trigger is pulled. Refer to the Maintenance section for Battery Installation instructions. The battery icon provides battery status indication. Replace the batteries as soon as the battery status icon indicates a low battery.
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Note: If no button is pressed within the APO time the meter will shut down. It may be helpful to extend the APO time when making adjustments in the Settings mode. Setting Mode Detail Flashlight Setting Enter the Setting mode. The Flashlight icon flashes.
Max Min Avg Max‐Min Setting Enter the Setting mode. Advance until the MAX – MIN AVG icon flashes. Press up for ON or OFF. Press to store the setting Alarm HI Setting Enter the Setting mode. Advance until the Alarm HI icon flashes. Press up or down for ON or OFF.
power OFF) set to 10 seconds and Flashlight ON if measuring in a dimly lit area. Open the lens protective lens cover by rotating the cover wheel clockwise (facing the lens) until the dot is visible on the wheel. Hold the meter by its Handle Grip and point it toward the surface to be measured.
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MAX, MIN, AVERAGE and MAX‐MIN In the MAX MIN AVG mode the meter will record the Maximum value scanned, Minimum value scanned, the Average of the scanned values and the Difference between the Max and Min value. Turn Max Min ON in the settings mode 2.
Distance to Spot Ratio (Field of View) The meter’s field of view is 12:1 (distance to spot ratio). For example, if the meter is 60cm (24 inches) from the target (spot), the diameter of the target must be at least 5cm (2 inches). Note that measurements should normally be made further than 60cm (24 inches) from the target.
Specifications Infrared Thermometer Specifications ‐30~500 C (‐22~932 Range / Resolution Accuracy:±3°C (5.4°F) at -50 to 20°C (-58 to 68°F) ±2.0% or ±2°C (3.6°F) at 20 to 500°C (68 to Accuracy 932°F) Response Time 500ms (95% of reading) Repeatability (% of ±8% of reading or ±1.0°C (1.8°F) whichever is reading) greater...
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Triplett / Jewell Instruments extends the following warranty to the original purchaser of these goods for use. Triplett warrants to the original purchaser for use that the products sold by it will be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of (1) one year from the date of purchase. This...
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