IR-450 Infrared Thermometer / Laser Pointer / Flashlight Users Manual 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.
Infrared Thermometer / Laser Pointer / Flashlight Users Manual 4240687A ©2012 Amprobe. All rights reserved.
Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, unless local laws require otherwise. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Amprobe’s behalf.
IR-450 Infrared Thermometer / Laser Pointer / Flashlight 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 5 6 1) Laser 6) Battery cover 2) Flash light 7) Battery indicator 3) Display 8) Laser indicator 4) Flashlight button 9) OF / OC 5) On button / Test button
CONTENTS SYMBOLS............................................................................. 1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION........................................... 2 INTRODUCTION................................................................... 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 3 Power On / Off................................................................ 3 Auto Power Off............................................................... 3 Auto Hold.....................
SYMBOLS � Caution! Refer to the explanation in this Manual * Laser light: Do not stare into laser beam M Battery � Conform to relevant Australian standards � Complies with European Directives = Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact a qualified recycler �Safety Information �Warning • Do not stare into laser beam. • Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off reflective surfaces. • For use by competent persons only.
�Cautions The unit should be protected from the following, • EMF (electro-magnetic fields) from arc welders and induction heaters • Static electricity • Thermal shock (caused by large or abrupt ambient temperature changes - allow 30 minutes for unit to stabilize before use) Unpacking and Inspection Your shipping carton should include: 1 1 1 IR-450 1.5V AAA alkaline battery (installed) Manual If any of the items are damaged or missing, return the complete package to the place of purchase for an exchange.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power On / Off Auto Power Off The IR-450 will power down after not being used for 3 minutes. Auto Hold The unit will hold the reading for 10 seconds after the on button is pressed. Operating the Unit To measure temperature, point unit at an object and press the Test button. Be sure to consider distance-to-spot size ratio and your distance from the measured object. The IR450 is equipped with a laser. Use the laser only for aiming. See “Taking Temperature Measurement”.
Make sure that the target is larger than the unit‘s spot size. The smaller the target, the closer you should be to it. The minimum measurement area is 3.75cm (1.5in) diameter. Press the key, and the unit will show the temperature of the target surface. Then release the key, and the LCD will hold the reading for 10 seconds. Press the key for 3 seconds, the unit will turn into the IR temperature continuous measurement mode.
Use the unit at around 30cm to get the best measurement accuracy. At longer distances, the target area shall be larger than the distance divided by 8. Please do not put the fingers on the housing for a long period of time and cross the “B line” to prevent thermo effect interference from measuring accuracy. Reminders 1. Changes of surrounding ambient temperatures can result in inaccurate readings. Allow time for the unit to adapt to the change temperatures before use.
Allow time for the unit to adapt to the change of ambient temperatures from the user’s pocket to environmental ambient. 2. The unit cannot take measurements through transparent surfaces such as glass. Remove the barrier between the unit and the target surface.
3. Not recommended for use in measuring shiny or polished metal surfaces (stainless steel, aluminum, etc.). See Emissivity. 4. Steam, dust, smoke, etc., can prevent accurate measurement by obstructing the unit‘s optics Emissivity Most organic materials and painted or oxidized surfaces have an emissivity of 0.95 (pre-set in the unit). Inaccurate readings will result from measuring shiny or polished metal surfaces. To compensate, cover the surface to be measured with masking tape or flat black paint.
Repeatability ±1°C or ±0.5% of reading, whichever is greater. Display Hold 10 s Electrical Supply Internally powered by 1 x AAA 1.5 Alkaline, LR03 battery Weight Approx. 50g (0.11lb) Dimensions (HxWxD) 100 x 20 x 29mm (3.94 x 0.79 x 1.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Lens Cleaning: Blow off loose particles using clean compressed air. Gently brush remaining debris away with a brush. Carefully wipe the surface with a moist cotton swab. The swab may be moistened with water or rubbing alcohol. NOTE: DO NOT use solvents to clean the plastic lens. Case Cleaning: Use soap and water on a damp sponge or soft cloth. NOTE: DO NOT submerge the unit in water.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT Please replace the battery when “Battery indicator” is flashing on display. When battery is replaced / installed, the unit will go into standby mode automatically.
