Fluke 561R Quick Reference Manual

561R Infrared Thermometer
Quick Reference Guide
Features
The Thermometer includes:
• Single-spot Laser Sighting
• Backlit Display
• Current Temperature Plus MIN, MAX, DIF Temperature
Displays
• Easy Emissivity Selector
• Type-K Thermocouple
• Two AA Batteries
• Users Manual on CD
Operating the Thermometer
To measure temperature, pull and hold trigger. Release
the trigger to hold a temperature reading. The
thermometer turns off when no activity is detected for
seven seconds.
PN 2797301 December 2006
©2006 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
Safety Information
 Warning
A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards
to the user. To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, follow
these guidelines:
•  Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off
reflective surfaces.
• Before using the Thermometer inspect the case. Do not use
the Thermometer if it appears damaged. Look for cracks or
missing plastic.
• Replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator ( )
appears.
• Do not use the Thermometer if it operates abnormally.
Protection may be impaired. When in doubt, have the
Thermometer serviced.
• Do not operate the Thermometer around explosive gas,
vapor, or dust.
• Do not connect the optional external probe to live electrical
circuits.
• To avoid a burn hazard, remember that highly reflective
objects will often result in lower than actual temperature
measurements.
• Do not use in a manner not specified by this guide or users
manual or the protection supplied by the equipment may be
impaired.
Caution
To avoid damaging the thermometer or the equipment under
test protect them from the following:
• EMF (electro-magnetic fields) from arc welders, induction
heaters, etc.
• Static electricity.
• Thermal shock (caused by large or abrupt ambient
temperature changes- allow 30 minutes for the
Thermometer to stabilize before use).
• Do not leave the Thermometer on or near objects of high
temperature.
Symbols
Symbol Explanation
Risk of danger. Important information. See Manual.
Warning. Laser.
Conforms to requirements of European Union and
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal
waste. Contact Fluke or a qualified recycler for
disposal.
Battery
Chinese manufacturing mark for products
manufactured in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC)
Battery Replacemant
Battery door
locking latch
Laser
Trigger
Display
Function Buttons
Thermometer Buttons
Button Description
Press and then press to toggle between the MIN,
MAX, and DIF options.
The button is used to show the MIN, MAX, and DIF
functions in the secondary display, whichever was pressed
most recently.
Selects the emissivity setting. You can toggle between LO
.
(0.3), MED (0.7), or HI (0.95) using You may need
to adjust emissivity for shiny metalic objects.
AA
Batteries
(2)
(+)
Battery
Cover