Extech Instruments 42560 User Manual

Extech Instruments 42560 User Manual

Infrared (ir) thermometer with wireless datalogger, type k input & laser pointer

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User Guide
InfraRed (IR) Thermometer
with Wireless Datalogger, Type K input & Laser Pointer
MODEL 42560

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  • Page 1 User Guide InfraRed (IR) Thermometer with Wireless Datalogger, Type K input & Laser Pointer MODEL 42560...
  • Page 2: Warranty

    C)*. Adjustable emissivity allows the IR thermometer to accurately measure the temperature of virtually any surface. The Model 42560 is also a datalogging instrument for use with the supplied wireless USB datalogging kit. The kit includes PC software and a USB data receiver (915MHz).
  • Page 3 Internal Switches (inside battery compartment) Temperature units ( C or F) switch ( C is the left position) Test lock ON / OFF switch (OFF is the left position) Alarm ON / OFF switch (OFF is the left position) 42560 V5.0 8/08...
  • Page 4 Analog output jack (1mV per ºF); for use with supplied 3.5mm to banana lead cable Tripod Mount 12V DC / 117VAC adaptor jack Optical interface USB Receiver Module Description Receiver module PC Communication Power LED Cable PC USB plug 42560 V5.0 8/08...
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    5. Hold the thermocouple in air or touch the tip of the sensor to the device that is to be tested. The temperature shown to the right of the ‘T k’ symbol is the temperature that the Type-K thermocouple is sensing. 6. The supplied thermocouple is rated for a maximum temperature of 482 F (250 42560 V5.0 8/08...
  • Page 6 OL (overload) in place of a temperature reading. High and Low Alarm Feature The Model 42560 has an alarm feature whereas a High Alarm setting and a Low Alarm setting can be programmed by the user. When either Alarm point is reached the meter will alert the user via an audible beep and LCD display icon.
  • Page 7 The meter can measure from moderate distances but the measurement may be affected by external sources of light. In addition, the spot size may be so large that it encompasses surface areas not intended to be measured. 42560 V5.0 8/08...
  • Page 8 Emissivity values range from 0.1 for a very reflective object to 1.00 for a flat black finish. For the Model 42560, the emissivity is adjustable from 0.1 to 1.00. Most organic materials and painted or oxidized surfaces have an emissivity factor of 0.95.
  • Page 9: Data Logging

    Datalogging Wireless Datalogging The Model 42560 is supplied with a Wireless Datalogging system for use with a PC. The kit contains software (CD-ROM), Transmitter base, and a USB Data Receiver. Readings can be automatically transferred from the IR thermometer to a PC using the wireless datalogging system for distances up to 100 ft.
  • Page 10 Analog Output The Model 42560 is supplied with a banana plug pair to 3.5mm mini-plug cable. The mini-plug end of the cable connects to the meter’s Transmitter base. The banana plug test lead end can be connected to an external device such as a MultiMeter, chart recorder, magnetic tape storage device, etc.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    80% Relative Humidity max. Power Supply 9V battery or supplied AC adaptor Automatic Power Off Meter shuts off automatically after 7 seconds Weight 10.2 oz. / 290g Dimensions 3.9 x 2.2 x 9.0” (100 x 56 x 230mm) 42560 V5.0 8/08...
  • Page 12: Battery Replacement

    Extech Instruments Corporation, 285 Bear Hill Road, Waltham, MA 02451 Copyright © 2008 Extech Instruments Corporation (a FLIR company) All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.

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