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- Page 1 12:1 INFRARED THERMOMETER with “K” TYPE THERMOCOUPLE & ADJUSTABLE EMISSIVITY USER’S MANUAL IRT659K Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Appendix ......... . 14 – 15 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing General Tools & Instruments’ (General’s) IRT659K 12:1 Infrared Thermometer with “K” Type Thermocouple & Adjustable Emissivity. -
Page 3: Key Features & Specifications
The IRT659K and “K” type thermocouple, a “9V” battery and this user’s manual are sold together with a nylon pouch in a blister pack. KEY FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS •... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in dangerous radiation exposure. The IRT659K is a Class 3R laser product that emits less than 3mW of radiation at a wavelength of 655nm. Avoid looking directly at the laser pointer. U.S. law prohibits pointing a laser beam at aircraft;... -
Page 5: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Fig. 1 shows all controls, indicators, connectors and other physical features of the IRT659K. Fig. 2 shows all possible indications on the unit’s LCD. Familiarize yourself with the positions of all controls and connectors and the meaning of all display indications and icons before moving on to the Setup Instructions and Operating Instructions. -
Page 6: Setup Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING THE IRT TO SCAN FOR TEMPERATURE 1. Power on the IRT659K by squeezing and holding the yellow measurement trigger (Fig. 1, Callout C) while pointing the unit anywhere. The LCD’s blue backlight will illuminate and the unit will “chirp”. (If neither happens, the battery is dead and must be replaced;... -
Page 7: Choosing An Irt Display Mode
CHOOSING AN IRT DISPLAY MODE One of the more useful features of the IRT659K is available in scanning mode. In scanning mode, you typically squeeze and hold the trigger while aiming the gun at many different surfaces in an environment. -
Page 8: Adjusting Emissivity And Setting Temperature Alarms
30-second Auto Power Off. ADJUSTING EMISSIVITY AND SETTING TEMPERATURE ALARMS The IRT659K has three parameters that you can set anywhere over a predefined range: 1. Emissivity ( )—the ability of an object to reflect or absorb IR radiation (energy)—can be assigned any value between 0.10 and 1.00 in steps of... - Page 9 2. High Temperature Alarm (HAL). HAL can be set to any integral temperature value from -58° to 1202°F (-50° to 650°C)—the operating range of the IRT659K. The default (factory preset value) is 1210°F (650°C)—the highest temperature that the unit can measure.
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Page 10: Recalling Logged Measurements
Also remember that when , LAL or HAL is flashing, you have only 30 seconds to change its value or setting by pressing the LOG button or the °F/°C button. Thirty seconds after the last button push, the IRT659K’s Auto Power Off function will activate and shut down the unit. RECALLING LOGGED MEASUREMENTS... -
Page 11: Full Specifications
3) Attach the end of the probe to the surface whose temperature you wish to measure. The measured value will appear on the main readout. If you allow the IRT659K’s 30-second Auto Power Off function to activate with the unit in thermocouple measurement mode, when you power the unit back on it will enter IRT measurement mode. -
Page 12: Operating & Maintenance Tips
Dimensions 5.31 x 1.65 x 6.81 in. (135 x 42 x 173mm) Weight 6.93 oz. (168g) (without battery) Power Source (1) “9V” battery (included) OPERATING & MAINTENANCE TIPS If the temperature of the IRT’s target is lower than -58°F (-50°C)—the lower limit of the unit’s measurement range—“OL”... -
Page 13: Warranty Information
60 days if you register at www.generaltools.com/Product Registry. This warranty does not apply to damages that General determines to be from an attempted repair by non-authorized personnel or misuse, alterations, normal wear and tear, or accidental damage. The defective unit must be returned to General Tools &... -
Page 14: Appendix
APPENDIX EMISSIVITIES OF COMMON MATERIALS Material Emissivity Gold (pure, highly polished) 0.02 Aluminum foil 0.04 Aluminum disc 0.18 Aluminum (household, flat) 0.01 Aluminum (polished plate) 0.05 Aluminum (rough plate) 0.06 Aluminum (oxidized) 0.15 Aluminum surfaced roofing 0.22 Tin (bright tinned iron sheet) 0.04 Nickel wire 0.10... - Page 15 Material Emissivity Rolled sheet steel 0.66 Oxidized iron 0.74 Wrought iron 0.94 Molten iron 0.29 Copper (polished) 0.02 Copper (scraped, shiny, not mirrored) 0.07 Cooper (plate, heavily oxidized) 0.78 Enamel (white, fused on iron) 0.90 Formica 0.94 Brick (red, rough) 0.93 Brick (silica, unglazed rough) 0.80...
- Page 16 New York, NY 10013-3567 PHONE (212) 431-6100 FAX (212) 431-6499 TOLL FREE (800) 697-8665 e-mail: sales@generaltools.com www.generaltools.com IRT659K User’s Manual Specifications subject to change without notice ©2013 GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS NOTICE - WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. MAN# IRT659K 8/15/13...
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