Klein Tools IR2000 Instruction Manual page 6

ENGLisH
Emissivity is the relative ability of a surface to emit energy by radition. Each
type of surface (metal, brick, wood, etc.) has a different emissivity level
which must be accounted for when taking a measurement with an infrared
thermometer.
The IR2000 has a variable emissivity from 0.10 to 1.00 which allows
accurate measurement of most types of materials. Shiny bright surfaces
(i.e. chrome, new copper, white boards) have a much lower emissivity
than flat black materials. The emissivity of the IR2000 should be set
manually according to the chart below in order to obtain the most accurate
measurements. The chart is for guidance only, as the emissivity of objects
varies depending on surface finish, measurement wavelength, field of view,
temperature, and the shape of the object.
material
Asphalt
Red Brick
Gray Brick
Porcelain Ceramic
Fired Clay
Rough Concrete
Cotton Cloth
Smooth Glass
Granite
Gravel
Smooth Ice
Smooth White Marble
Black Paint
Hard Rubber
Wood
Matte Copper
Commercial Sheet Aluminum
Cold Rolled Steel
Find a comprehensive list of emissivity values at
www.kleintools.com/content/instructions
Ambient
temperature
77°F
68~79°F (20~26°C) 32~1022°F
68~79°F (20~26°C) -76~32°F
Emissivity
Emissivity
0.93
0.93
0.75
0.92
0.91
0.94
0.77
0.92-0.94
0.45
0.28
0.97
0.56
0.96
0.94
0.80-0.90
0.22
0.09
0.75-0.85
AccurAcy
target
temperature
59~95°F(15~35°C)
(0~550°C)
(-60~0°C)
Accuracy
±1.8°F (1.0°C)
±4°F (2°C)
±(4°F+0.1 degree/degree)
±(2°C+0.05 degree/degree)