Fluke 66 FE 63-66-68 Users Manual

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  • Fluke 66 | FE 63-66-68 Users Manual - Page 1
    ® 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Users Manual PN 2149032 September 2004 Rev.2, 7/05 © 2004-2005 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in China All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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    to extend any other warranty on Fluke's behalf. To obtain service during the warranty period, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the product to that Service Center with a description of the problem. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY
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    Table of Contents Title Page Introduction 1 Contacting Fluke 1 Safety Information 2 Symbols and Safety Markings 3 Features 5 Display 7 Display (63 8 Display (66/68 8 Buttons (66/68 9 How the Thermometers Work 9 Operating the Thermometer 10 Temperature Measurement 10 Locating a Hot or
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    63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Using a Contact Temperature Probe (PRB) (66/68 18 HOLD 19 Storing Data (66/68 19 Recalling Data (66/68 19 LOG Clear Function 19 Maintenance 20 Changing the Battery 20 Cleaning the Lens 20 Cleaning the Housing 20 Troubleshooting 21 Accessories 21 CE
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    63/66/68 Introduction The Fluke Models 63, 66, and 68 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. See Figure 2.
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    66/68 Infrared Thermometers thermometer if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. When in doubt, have the thermometer serviced. • Do not operate the thermometer by this manual or the protection supplied by the equipment may be impaired. WCaution To avoid damaging the thermometer or the
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    63/66/68 Safety Information Symbols and Safety 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 W Risk of danger. Important information. See Manual. X Hazardous voltage. Precedes
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    63/66/68 Features Features The thermometers include: • Single-spot laser sighting • MAX temperature display • Backlit display • Durable, ergonomic construction • Tripod mount • Hard case and wrist strap • MAX, MIN, DIF, AVG temperature displays (66/68) • Adjustable emissivity (66/68) • High and low
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    63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Display (66/68 shown) 63: Backlight On/Off 66/68: Trigger Lock On/Off Laser Battery Door Release Button Trigger Battery Cover Figure 2. Infrared Thermometer ame007.eps 6
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    , DIF, AVG, HAL, LAL, PRB (66/68) E Icon for MAX (63/66/68) Icon for MIN, DIF, AVG, HAL, LAL, PRB (66/68) F LOG icon shows log mode for data storage (66/68) G Live temperature value (63/66/68) H SCAN or HOLD (63/66/68) I Emissivity symbol and value (63/66/68) J Low Battery and Laser "On
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    66/68 Infrared Thermometers Display (63) In the SCAN mode, the backlit reading displays both the live temperature (G) and maximum temperature (D) in Celsius or Fahrenheit (B). The thermometer holds the last reading for 7 seconds after the trigger is released and "HOLD" appears (H). Display (66/68
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    Buttons (66/68) 63/66/68 Buttons (66/68) Sets high and low alarm Up and down Cycles through the function loop Laser/Backlight on/off button (pull trigger and press button to activate laser/backlight) LOG button (for storing data) How the Thermometers Work Infrared thermometers measure the
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    63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Reflected energy Transmitted energy Target Emitted Energy Figure 3. How the Thermometer Works ame002.eps Operating the Thermometer Temperature Measurement To measure temperature, point the unit at an object and pull the trigger. Be sure to consider distance-to-
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    63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer Figure 4. Locating a Hot or Cold Spot ame003.eps Distance and Spot Size As the distance (D) from the object being measured increases, the spot size (S) of
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    63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers 63 D:S=12:1 132 mm @ 75 mm @1500 mm 900 mm 38 mm @ 300 mm 3 " @ 1.5 " @ 36 " 12 " 5.3 " @ 60 " D 66 D:S=30:1 62 mm @ 1500 mm 30 mm @ 900 mm 24 mm @ 300 mm 2.5 " @ 1.2 " @ 60 " 0.9 " @ 36 " 12 " D 68 42 mm @ 1500 mm D:S=50:1 18 mm @ 19 mm @ 900 mm
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    63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer Field of View Make sure that the target is larger than the unit's spot size. The smaller the target, the closer you should be to
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    63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers The 66/68 thermometers allow you to adjust the unit's emissivity for the type of surface being measured. Refer to Table 2. Table 2. Surface Emissivity Measured Surface Emissivity METALS Aluminum
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    63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer Table 2. Surface Emissivity (cont.) Measured Surface toggle between °C and °F, slide the top switch to the appropriate position. See Figure 2. Trigger Lock (66/68) To lock the unit on for continuous measurement, slide the bottom switch down. See Figure 2. If
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    63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers the trigger is released. However, the backlight remains on backlight and laser switch to the appropriate position. See Figure 2. Function Button Functions (66/68) Models 66 and 68 measure Maximum (MAX), Minimum (MIN), Differential (DIF), and Average (AVG) temperatures
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    Cycle ame006.eps Selecting a Function (66/68) To select the MAX, MIN, DIF, or AVG mode, pull the trigger. While holding the trigger, press until the appropriate icon appears in the lower left corner of the display. Each time is pressed, the thermometer advances through the function cycle. The
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    63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Setting the High Alarm, Low Alarm, and Emissivity (66/68) To set values for the High Alarm . To deactivate the alarms, press again. Using a Contact Temperature Probe (PRB) (66/68) XW Warning To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, do not connect the optional
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    cycle. When the trigger is pulled again, the unit will begin measuring in the last function selected. Storing Data (66/68) The thermometers are capable of storing up to 12 data locations. The infrared temperature, temperature scale (°C or °F), and emissivity are also stored. To store data from an
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    63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Note Only use the LOG Clear function if you want to clear all the LOG location data that is stored in with water. Cleaning the Housing Use soap and water on a damp sponge or soft cloth. WCaution To avoid damaging the thermometers, do NOT submerge them in water. 20
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    63/66/68 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Problem specifications Replace battery Check and/or replace battery 1. Replace battery 2. Use in area with lower ambient temperature Contact your distributor Optional accessories for the thermometers are: • Contact probe (RTD) (66/68) - Fluke
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    63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers CE Certification The thermometers conform to the following standards not meet its stated accuracy. 66/68: Between 162 MHz and 792 MHz (±5%) at 3 V/m, the instrument may not meet its stated accuracy. Specifications Temperature Range Assumes ambient operating
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    63/66/68 Specifications Distance to Spot Ratio 63: 12:1 66: 30:1 68: 50:1 Emissivity (Adjustment for surface measured) 63: Pre-set at 0.95 66/68: Digitally adjustable from 0.10 to 1.0 Response Time 500 mSec Repeatability ±0.5 % of reading or ±1 °C (±2 °F), whichever is greater
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    63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Optional Contact Probe (66/68) Temperature Range -40 °C to 260 °C (-40 °F to 500 °F) Accuracy (Assumes ambient operating temperature of 23 °C (73 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F)) ±1% of reading or ±1°C (±2°F), whichever is greater Certifications: CE, 24
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®
PN 2149032
September 2004 Rev.2, 7/05
© 2004-2005 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in China
All product names
are trademarks of their respective companies.
63/66/68
Infrared Thermometers
Users Manual