IDEAL INDUSTRIES 61-685 - Manual (Page 3)

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Automatic Power Off
The thermometer will automatically shut off if left idle for more
than 60 seconds unless it is in the PRB mode. If in the PRB
mode, the unit will automatically shut off if left idle for more than
12 minutes.
STORAGE
The thermometer should be stored at room temperature between
- 4 to 149°F (- 20 to 65°C).
LENS CLEANING
The lens should be kept clean at all times. Care should be
taken when cleaning the lens using only a soft cloth or cotton
swab with water. Allow the lens to fully dry before using the
thermometer.
Note: DO NOT submerge the unit in water.
LCD ERROR MESSAGES
The thermometer incorporates visual diagnostic messages as
follows: ‘Hi’ or ’Lo’ is displayed when the temperature being
measured is outside of the settings of HAL and LAL. ‘Er2’ is
displayed when the thermometer is exposed to rapid changes
in the ambient temperature. ‘Er3’ is displayed when the ambi-
ent temperature exceeds 32°F (0°C) or 122°F (+50°C). The
thermometer should be allowed to stabilize to the working/
room temperature (minimum 30 minutes). Error 5~9, for all
other error messages it is necessary to reset the thermometer. To
reset it, turn the instrument off, remove the battery and wait for
a minimum of one minute, reinsert the battery and turn on. If the
error message remains please contact the Service Department
for further assistance.
BATTERIES
The thermometer incorporates visual low battery warning as
follows:
Batteries OK Batteries Low Batteries Dead
measurements battery needs to be measurements are
are possible replaced, measurements not possible
are still possible
When the ‘Low Battery’ icon indicates the batteries are
low, the batteries should be replaced immediately with two AAA,
1.5V batteries. Please note: It is important to turn the instrument
off before replacing the batteries otherwise the thermometer may
malfunction.
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Selecting a Function
Each time the mode key is pressed, the thermometer advances
through the function cycle.
Emissivity setting display (default is 0.95).
Emissivity adjustment - use the up and down
keys to adjust emissivity to the desired value.
Press the mode key to confirm the setting.
Maximum temperature reading is displayed.
Minimum temperature reading is displayed.
Difference between the maximum and
minimum reading is displayed.
Average temperature is displayed.
High and low alarm setting -
use the up and down keys to
adjust the desired values. Press
the trigger key to confirm the
setting. When readings exceed
the alarm values, the icon will
flash and an audible beep will
activate.
Connect the optional k-type thermocouple
to the thermocouple socket. The thermometer
will display the probe temperature auto-
matically. View the maximum and minimum
probe measurements by pressing either the
up or down keys.
Lock Mode
While in the E, MAX, MIN, dIF OR AVG functions, press the up
key to turn on or off the lock mode. While in lock mode, the
device will monitor temperatures for up to 60 minutes.
Changing to °F or °C
Press the down key to change the setting.
Backlit Function
While depressing the trigger key first, press the up key to turn
the backlit on or off.
Laser Function
While depressing the trigger key first, press the down key to turn
activate or de-activate the laser.