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FoodPro Plus Noncontact Food Safety Thermometer Users Manual June 2005, Rev. 1, 12/05 © 2005 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® ...
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, ...
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Table of Contents Title Product Statement............................................1 FoodPro Plus Specifications and Features ......2 Proper Application and Operation ....................4 Before You Start ............................................4 Noncontact (Infrared) Mode ...........................4 Mode Selection ..............................................5 Probe Mode ...................................................5 Countdown (Timer) Mode ..............................6 HACCP Check ...............................................7 Noncontact Temperature ...
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FoodPro Plus Users Manual Troubleshooting............................................. 17 Other Operational Considerations ................. 17 Certifications .................................................... 18 ii ...
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Product Statement Thank you for purchasing this food safety thermometer. We are confident that you will be pleased with the quality and performance of this product. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the operation, features, and benefits ...
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FoodPro Plus Users Manual FoodPro Plus Specifications and Features See Table 1 for specifications and features. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 1. Specifications and Features Temperature Range Accuracy Assumes ambient operating temperature ±2 C ...
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Table 1. Specifications and Features (cont.) Response Time Probe Dimensions Sensor Repeatability Ambient Operating Range Relative Humidity Storage Temperature Weight/Dimensions (with Battery) Power Battery Life (Alkaline) Target Illumination Display Resolution Display Hold (7 sec) LCD Backlit Display Standards Noncontact Food ...
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FoodPro Plus Users Manual Table 1. Specifications and Features (cont.) Certifications Warranty Accessories [1] Calibration Geometry: >22 C 144 mm source @ 200 mm (1.45:1) E=0.97DD <25 C 140 mm source @ 100 mm (0.7:1) E=1.00 BB. Proper Application and ...
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The infrared temperature measurements are used for screening and measuring surface temperatures only. Critical internal temperatures must be verified by using the probe. Mode Selection The SELECT button has two functions. Pressing the SELECT button after the display has gone ...
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FoodPro Plus Users Manual Figure 3. Extended Contact Probe Probe Icon Figure 4. Probe Mode Display Remember if the display blanks the select button will recall the last measurement. The probe tip must be sterilized before and between measurements of ...
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To set the countdown timer, press the SELECT button until the timer icon is displayed (Figure 5). Press the SET button once to enter the set mode (“SET” on display blinks). Press the SET button a second time to clear ...
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FoodPro Plus Users Manual A Green LED indicator shows a safe chilled or frozen condition below safe holding temperature above 60 C (140 F). The Red LED indicator light is displayed when temperatures are ...
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the product in a refrigerated environment such as a walk-in cooler, either make rapid measurements (within 1 minute or less) or allow 30 minutes for the unit to stabilize in the refrigerated environment (above 0 ° °F) before ...
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FoodPro Plus Users Manual contents of delicases, chilled salads and desserts, holding ovens, rotisseries, etc. If any questionable temperatures are indicated or if temperature readings are within ±1 °C (±2 °F) of the HACCP “Danger Zone” boundary, use the probe ...
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Figure 8. Cold Temperature Verification Check The noncontact (IRT) measurement should be within ±1 °C (±2 °F) of the reference probe reading (nominally 0 °C (32 °F)). The probe temperature reading should be within ±0.5 °C (±1 °F) of the ...
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FoodPro Plus Users Manual 60 ºC (140 ºF) Figure 9. Hot Temperature Verification Check Using this method, the noncontact (IRT) channel should be considered accurately calibrated if the reading is within ±2 °C (±3.5 °F) of the reference probe’s reading; ...
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Figure 10. Noncontact Thermometer Working Range Operating and Ambient Temperature Range The food safety thermometer is designed to operate in environments between 0 °C – 50 °C (32 °F – 122 °F). Avoid subjecting the unit to extreme or abrupt ...
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FoodPro Plus Users Manual Humidity Noncontact thermometers (IRTs) are not intended for use in extremely humid or condensing environments. Condensation on the lens window will impede the optical performance and prevent accurate temperature measurements. If this occurs, allow the window ...
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Figure 12. Setting/Changing C and F Temperature Scales The C/ F temperature scale initialization process must be performed whenever battery power is interrupted or the battery is replaced. Cleaning Instructions This food safety thermometer is sealed to IP54 standards. ...
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FoodPro Plus Users Manual Probe Replacement The modular probe of the food safety thermometer is replaceable. To replace probe, extend the probe partially to access the rubber caps. Carefully pry up the rubber caps using a pin, and remove the ...
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Each time the battery is installed or replaced, the temperature scale will default to the Celsius scale. To select the Fahrenheit scale see ‘Setting/Changing C and F Temperature Scales’. Troubleshooting Code: --- (on display) Problem: Target temperature is over or ...
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FoodPro Plus Users Manual Certifications CE, NSF, CMC This instrument conforms to the following standards: EN 61326-1 Electromagnetic Emissions and Susceptibility EN 61010-1 General Safety IP54 P ƒ 18 ...