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566/568
Infrared Thermometers
Users Manual
August 2007 Rev. 2, 4/08
© 2007-2008 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is two years and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to any product which, in Fluke's opinion, has
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Table of Contents Title Page Introduction........................................................................................................ 1 Contacting Fluke................................................................................................ 1 Safety Information ............................................................................................. 2 Symbols and Markings ...................................................................................... 3 F
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566/568 Users Manual Maintenance....................................................................................................... 17 Battery Charge............................................................................................... 17 Changing the Batteries .................................................................................. 17 Cleaning the Lens.......................................................................................... 18 Cleaning the Housing .
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List of Tables Table Title Page 1. Symbols.................................................................................................................. 3 2. Top-Level Menu Description................................................................................. 5 3. Nominal Surface Emissivity................................................................................... 7 4. Troubleshooting.......................................................................................
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List of Figures Figure Title Page 1. Laser Safety Markings........................................................................................... 3 2. Menu Navigation.................................................................................................... 5 3. How the Thermometer Works................................................................................ 11 4. Locating a Hot or Cold Spot ............................................................................
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Infrared Thermometers Introduction The 566 and 568 Infrared Thermometers (“the thermometers”) are for non- contact temperature measurement. These thermometers determine an object’s surface temperature by measuring the amount of infrared energy radiated by the object’s surface. The thermometers also support contact-temperature measurement via K-type thermocouple. Note that the Japanese models indicate Celsius only. Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone n
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566/568 Users Manual Safety Information WWarning A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user. To avoid personal injury, follow these guidelines: • *Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off reflective surfaces. • Replace the batteries as soon as the low-battery indicator appears. • Do not use the thermometer if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. When in doubt, have the thermometer serviced. • Do not operate the thermometer
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Infrared Thermometers Symbols and Markings Symbols and Markings Table 1 and Figure 1 show various symbols and safety markings that are on the thermometers and in this manual. Table 1. Symbols Symbol Explanation Hazardous voltage. Risk of electrical shock. X Risk of danger. Important information. W Warning. Laser. * Conforms to requirements of European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) P Celsius °C Fahrenheit °F Battery M Do not dispose of this product as un
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566/568 Users Manual Features The thermometers include: • Single-spot laser sighting • Infrared and thermocouple temperature display • 12 or 24 hour clock • Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature display • Last reading Hold (20 seconds) • Multi-language interface • Adjustable backlit display • Hard case • Tripod mount • Auto off • MAX, MIN, DIF, AVG temperature displays • Adjustable emissivity and predefined emissivity table • High and low alarm • Data storage and review • Trig
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Infrared Thermometers Menu Overview Menu Overview There are many settings that can be easily changed by using the menu. Figure 2 shows the LCD and menu interface. Selecting the Menu softkey advances the menu to the next level. Table 2 is a top-level description of the menu. eyl01.eps Figure 2. Menu Navigation Table 2. Top-Level Menu Description Left Center Right Level Description Description Softkey Softkey Softkey Adjust backlight 1 Save Save reading to memory Menu Light br
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566/568 Users Manual The reading includes: • IR temperature • Thermocouple temperature (if connected) • Emissivity • Min/Max/Avg/Dif (if either Min/Max or Avg/Dif is enabled) • Date/Time You may also press the Cancel softkey to abort saving the reading. Light The thermometers are equipped with a backlit display with two brightness levels. The Light softkey is used to adjust the backlight brightness. The backlight is on each time the trigger is pulled. To toggle the backlight brigh
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Infrared Thermometers Menu Overview • To enter an emissivity value manually: 1. Press the No. softkey. 2. Use the down or up arrow softkey to change the entry. Hold down the up or down arrow softkey to increase the rate of change. 3. Press the Done softkey when finished to return to the main menu. Table 3. Nominal Surface Emissivity Material Value Material Value Default**** 0.95 Glass (plate) 0.85 Aluminum* 0.30 Iron* 0.70 Asbestos 0.95 Lead* 0.50 Asphalt 0.95 Oil 0.94 Brass* 0.
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566/568 Users Manual 2. Press the Avg softkey. The display shows the present reading, average reading, the differential reading between max and min (designated by Δ), and the emissivity setting. Note Min, Max, Avg, and Differential readings are saved as part of the saved data when either Min/Max or Avg/Dif mode is enabled. Alarm The thermometers have a programmable high and low alarm to designate high or low readings depending on the thresholds entered. When the alarm level is reached,
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Infrared Thermometers Menu Overview Setup From the Setup menu, the backlight, time and date, and display language can be changed. Backlight In normal use, the backlight is always on. Use this menu to change the backlight setting from on to off. Turning the backlight off conserves battery power. 1. Press the Menu softkey until Setup appears as the left softkey function. 2. Press the Setup softkey. 3. Backlight has an indicator next to it. To enter the backlight menu, press the Enter
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566/568 Users Manual 10. Press the Next softkey to move through each parameter. 11. Press the Done softkey when finished. The display reverts to the beginning of the Time/Date menu. Language To change the displayed language: 1. From the main menu, press the Menu softkey until Setup appears as the left softkey function. 2. Press the Setup softkey. 3. Use the down arrow softkey move the indicator to Language. 4. Press the Enter softkey. 5. Use the down arrow to move the indicator d
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Infrared Thermometers How the Thermometers Work How the Thermometers Work Infrared thermometers measure the surface temperature of an object. The thermometer’s optics sense emitted, reflected, and transmitted energy, which is collected and focused onto a detector. The unit’s electronics translate the signal into a temperature reading which the unit displays (see Figure 3). Reflected energy Emitted Energy Transmitted energy Target eyl002f.eps Figure 3. How the Thermometer Works Op
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566/568 Users Manual Locating a Hot or Cold Spot To find a hot or cold spot, aim the thermometer outside the desired area. Then, slowly scan across the area with an up and down motion until you locate the hot or cold spot (see Figure 4). eyl07.eps Figure 4. Locating a Hot or Cold Spot 12
