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® 561 Infrared Thermometer Users Manual PN 2562924 February 2006 Rev.2, 9/07 © 2006, 2007 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in China. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 2
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 - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 3
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 10 Cleaning the Housing 10 Troubleshooting...11 CE Certification...11 Specifications ...11 i - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 4
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List of Tables Table Title Page 1. Symbols...2 2. Surface Emissivity 8 3. Recommended Temperature Probes 10 iii - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 6
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List of Figures Figure Title Page 1. Symbols and Safety Markings 3 2. Infrared Thermometer 4 3. Thermometer Display 5 4. Locating a Hot or Cold Spot 6 5. Distance and Spot Size 7 6. Field of View ...7 7. Switching Between °C and °F 9 8. Connecting the Temperature Probe 9 v - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 8
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of infrared energy radiated by the target's surface or by contact using a thermocouple probe. 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. Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 10
561 Users Manual Safety Information XWWarning A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user. To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines: • * Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off reflective surfaces. • Before using the Thermometer - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 11
1. Symbols and Safety Markings Features The Thermometer includes: • Single-spot Laser Sighting • Backlit Display • Hard Case • Current Temperature Plus MIN, MAX, DIF Temperature Displays • Easy Emissivity Selector • Type-K Thermocouple • Two AA Batteries Thermometer features are shown in Figure - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 12
561 Users Manual Display Laser Trigger Function Buttons Figure 2. Infrared Thermometer AA Batteries (2) (+) Battery Cover efh007f.eps Display The primary temperature display reports the current or last IR temperature read until the 7-second hold time elapses. The secondary temperature display - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 13
1 8 Infrared Thermometer Buttons and Connector 2 3 4 5 7 6 A Laser "On" symbol B SCAN or HOLD C °C/°F symbol (Celsius/Fahrenheit) D Primary temperature display E Secondary temperature display F Emissivity LO, MED, HI G Temperature values for the MIN, MAX, DIF, KTC. KTC indicates - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 14
561 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 - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 15
Experimentation, using the probe to determine benchmark temperatures, and experience will help you choose the best setting for specific measurements. The Thermometer has three emissivity settings: low (0.3), medium (0.7), and high (0.95). Refer to Table 2. The reference to emissivity settings in the - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 16
561 Users Manual Measured Surface Aluminum Oxidized Alloy A3003 Oxidized Roughened Brass Burnished Oxidized Copper Oxidized Electrical Terminal Blocks Haynes Alloy Inconel Oxidized Sandblasted Electoropolished Iron Oxidized Rusted Table 2. Surface Emissivity battery near the Thermometer wall. To - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 17
Infrared Thermometer Operating the Thermometer Switch Figure 7. Switching Between °C and °F efh012f.eps Using the Contact Temperature Probe XWWarning To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, do not connect the optional external probe to live electrical circuits. Connect the probe to the - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 18
561 Users Manual Table 3 lists recommended Fluke temperature probes for use with the Thermometer: Probe 80PK-25 80PK-1 80PK-8 80PK-26 80PK-9 80PK-11 Table 3. Recommended Temperature Probes Usage The piercing probe is the most versatile option. Good for checking air temperature in ducts, surface - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 19
Infrared Thermometer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom --- (on display) B Blank display Laser does not work Problem Target temperature is Distance to Spot (D:S 12:1 Emissivity Adjustment Three settings: low (0.3), medium (0.7), high (0.95) Contact Probe Input Input Temperature Range 40 - Fluke 561 | FE 561 Users Manual - Page 20
561 Users Manual Wrap Thermocouple Probe (model-specific) Type Type K with miniconnector and Velcro or NiCD) Power Consumption At least 12 hours battery life Physical Weight 0.322 kg (0.7099 lb) Size 17.69 cm (6.965 in 20 °C to 65 °C (-4 °F to 150 °F) Optional Accessories Soft Case 12
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561
Infrared Thermometer
Users Manual
PN 2562924
February 2006 Rev.2, 9/07
© 2006, 2007 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in China.
All product names are trademarks of
their respective companies.