Table Of Contents; Introduction - General IRT730K User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What's in the Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Install Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 10
Using the IRT to Measure Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7
Choosing an IRT Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8
Adjusting Emissivity and Setting Temperature Alarms . . . . . . . . 8 - 9
Recalling Stored Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 10
Using the "K" Type Probe to Measure Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating & Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 12
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Return for Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Appendix I. How to Make Accurate IR Temperature Measurements . . 13 - 14
Appendix II. Emissivities of Common Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing General Tools & Instruments' (General's) IRT730K 30:1 Ultra Wide-
Range IR Thermometer with "K" Port. Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before
using the thermometer.
The IRT730K measures surface temperature using either of two methods: non-contact (using
an IR thermometer with a laser pointer) or contact (using a "K" type thermocouple). A "K" type
bead thermocouple with a measurement range of -40° to 500°F (-40° to 260°C) is included in
the package. Non-contact measurements made by the IRT can be adjusted for the emissivity
of the surface, increasing the accuracy of readings.
The instrument automatically stores (records) up to 100 temperature readings in nonvolatile
memory for later recall. During a single scanning session, the IRT730K simultaneously displays
real-time measurements on a primary (larger) readout and the maximum, minimum or average
measurement, or the largest difference between measurements, during that session on a
secondary (smaller) readout.
The IRT730K, the "K" type bead thermocouple, a "9V" battery and this user's manual are
packaged in a soft pouch inside a box.
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