The Mode Button Options - Craftsman 81998 Owner's Manual

The MODE button options

The MODE button is used to access the programming functions
of the instrument. The selected function is displayed on the
bottom line of the LCD. Each parameter is listed below with a
detailed account of its use. Press the MODE button to step from
one parameter to the next.
EMS (Emissivity Value)
To change the emissivity value, use the UP and DOWN
arrows (the range is 0.10 to 1.00). The current emissivity
setting is always shown at the top of the LCD display. A
setting of 0.95 covers about 90% of all applications.
Emissivity is discussed in a dedicated section of this manual.
MAX (Maximum function)
In the MAX mode, only the highest reading encountered in the
current measurement session is displayed
MIN (Minimum function)
In the MIN mode, only the lowest reading is displayed
DIF (Max minus Min value)
In the DIF mode, the MAX less the MIN is displayed.
AVG (Average value)
In the AVG mode, all of the readings in the current
measurement session are averaged and the value is
displayed.
HAL (High Alarm setting)
The temperature that, when exceeded, causes the
audible/visual alarm to trip.
LAL (Low Alarm setting)
The temperature that, when exceeded high to low, causes the
audible/visual alarm to trip.
T k (Type-K contact thermocouple sensor function)
The temperature reading of the Type-K contact probe is
shown next to the 'T k' icon display. If the sensor is not
correctly inserted to the meter the display will show all dashes
'-----'. The supplied thermocouple is rated for 482°F (250°C).
For higher measurements you can purchase a high
temperature thermocouple from
rated to the full range of this Infared thermometer.
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