FLUKE-561 Fluke Electronics, FLUKE-561 Datasheet

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... PN 2562924 February 2006 Rev. 3, 4/08 © 2006-2008 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in China. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Infrared Thermometer Users Manual ® 561 ...

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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, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. ...

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... Introduction ................................................................................ 1 Contacting Fluke ........................................................................ 1 Safety Information ...................................................................... 2 Features ..................................................................................... 3 Display ....................................................................................... 4 Buttons and Connector .............................................................. 5 How the Thermometer Works .................................................... 6 Operating the Thermometer ....................................................... 6 Locating a Hot or Cold Spot ................................................... 6 Distance and Spot Size .......................................................... 6 Field of View ........................................................................... 7 Emissivity ............................................................................... 7 Switching Between C and F................................................. 8 Using the Contact Temperature Probe ................................... 9 HOLD ..................................................................................... 10 Maintenance .............................................................................. 10 Changing the Battery.............................................................. 10 Cleaning the Lens ...

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... The Thermometer was designed specifically for use in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications. This manual covers all versions of the the Fluke 561. Note that the Japanese models indicate Celsius only. Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers: ...

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... Warning. Laser. Conforms to requirements of European Union and European Free P Trade Association (EFTA not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste Fluke’s web site for recycling information. B Battery China metrology certification mark for measuring instruments „ manufactured in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). ...

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AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE CAUTION LASER RADIATION - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OUTPUT < 1mW WAVELENGTH 630 - 670nm CLASS LASER PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH FDA 21CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11 ...

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Users Manual Display The primary temperature display reports the current or last IR temperature read until the 7- second hold time elapses. The secondary temperature display reports current thermocouple temperature when a type-K thermocouple is attached. When a thermocouple is ...

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A Laser “On” symbol B SCAN or HOLD symbol (Celsius/Fahrenheit) D Primary temperature display E Secondary temperature display F Emissivity LO, MED, HI Temperature values for the MIN, MAX, DIF, KTC. G KTC indicates the ...

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... Users Manual How the Thermometer Works Infrared thermometers measure the surface temperature of an opaque object. The Thermometer’s optics sense infrared energy, which is collected and focused onto a detector. The Thermometer’s electronics then translate the information into a displayed temperature reading which appears on the display. The laser is used for aiming purposes only. ...

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Field of View Make sure that the target is larger than the spot size. The smaller the target, the closer you should be to it. See Figure 6. Emissivity Emissivity describes the energy-emitting characteristics of ...

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Users Manual Measured Switch Setting Surface Aluminum Oxidized Low Alloy A3003 Oxidized Low Roughened Low Brass Burnished Low Oxidized Low Copper Oxidized Medium Electrical Terminal Medium Blocks Haynes Alloy Medium Inconel Oxidized High, Medium Sandblasted Medium Electoropolished Low Iron Oxidized ...

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Figure 7. Switching Between C and F Using the Contact Temperature Probe To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, do not connect the optional external probe to live electrical circuits. Connect the probe to the input on the top of ...

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... Users Manual Table 3 lists recommended Fluke temperature probes for use with the Thermometer: Table 3. Recommended Temperature Probes Probe The piercing probe is the most versatile option. Good for checking air 80PK-25 temperature in ducts, surface temperature under carpets/pads, liquids, thermometer wells, vent temperatures, and for penetrating pipe insulation. ...

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Troubleshooting Symptom --- (on display) Target temperature is over or under range Low battery B Blank display Possible dead battery Laser does not 1. Low or dead battery work 2. Ambient temperature above 40 C (104 F) CE Certification The ...

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Users Manual Wrap Thermocouple Probe (model-specific) Type..............................................................................Type K with miniconnector and Measurement Range ....................................................0 °C to 100 °C (32 °F to 212 °F) Accuracy ....................................................................... 2.2 °C (4.0 °F) Total Length..................................................................505 mm (20 in) cable terminated with Bead Thermocouple Probe ...