Extech Instruments HD500 User Manual

Extech Instruments HD500 User Manual

Heavy duty psychrometer + ir thermometer

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User Guide
Heavy Duty Psychrometer + IR Thermometer
Model HD500

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  • Page 1 User Guide Heavy Duty Psychrometer + IR Thermometer Model HD500...
  • Page 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech HD500 Psychrometer. This handheld meter measures and displays Air Temperature, Relative Humidity, Dew Point, Wet Bulb and also Surface Temperature using the built-in IR thermometer. This meter is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service.
  • Page 3: Meter Description

    Display Description 1. Low Battery icon 2. PC communication icon 3. Upper display function icons 4. Upper display 5. Laser pointer icon 6. Lower display function icons 7. Lower display 8. Lower display function icons HD500 V3.1 12/07...
  • Page 4: Operation

    1. Press the HOLD buttons (one for upper display and one for lower display) to freeze the displayed value for the respective display. Press again to unlock the display. 2. The HOLD icon will appear on the display when the Data Hold mode is active. HD500 V3.1 12/07...
  • Page 5 Note: continuous use of the backlight function will reduce battery life. USB Interface and Software The HD500 is equipped with a communication jack on its upper left side. The supplied communications cable connects to this jack and to a USB port on a PC. The supplied software allows the user to view and save readings to the PC.
  • Page 6: Infrared Measurement Considerations

    Allow time for the tape to reach the same temperature as the material underneath then measure the temperature of the tape or the painted surface. HD500 V3.1 12/07...
  • Page 7 Timber 0.90 Ceramic 0.90 to 0.94 Paper 0.70 to 0.94 Marble 0.94 Chromium oxides 0.81 Plaster 0.80 to 0.90 Copper Oxides 0.78 Mortar 0.89 to 0.91 Iron Oxides 0.78 to 0.82 Brick 0.93 to 0.96 Textiles 0.90 HD500 V3.1 12/07...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    ±(2% reading + 2°F/1°C) -20 to 60°C 10% to 90% 0.1%RH ±2% RH <10% and >90% 0.1%RH ±3% RH Wet Bulb -6.88 to 140°F 0.1°F/°C calculated -21.6 to 60°C Dew Point -90.4 to 140°F 0.1°F/°C calculated -68 to 60°C HD500 V3.1 12/07...
  • Page 9: Warranty

    Warranty EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for three (3) years from date of shipment (a six month limited warranty applies to sensors and cables). If it should become necessary to return the instrument for service during or beyond the warranty period, contact the Customer Service Department at (781) 890-7440 ext.

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