Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product OS643 Omega
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OMEGA OS643 Infrared Thermometer.
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INTRODUCTION This instrument is a portable easy use 3½ digit, compact-sized digital infrared thermometer simple one hand operation. Meter with Backlit LCD display, Auto- hold function and auto power off (15 seconds approx.) feature after releasing MEAS button to extend battery life and with analog signal output function.
2 CAUTION • Do not use the unit near any device which generates strong electromagnetic radiation or near a static electrical charge, as these may cause errors. • Do not point the lens at the sun or at any other source of strong light. If you do, the sensor may be damaged.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Display: 3½ digit liquid crystal display (LCD) with maximum reading of 1999. Overrange : (OL) or (-OL) is displayed. Low battery indication: the " " is displayed when the battery voltage drops below the operating level.
4 ELECTRICAL Temperature Range: 0°F to 500°F / -20°C to 260°C. Display Resolution: 1°F / 1°C. Accuracy: ±3% of reading or ±6°F/3°C, whichever is greater @ 64.4 to 82.4°F (@ 18 to 28°C) ambient operating temperature. Temperature Coefficient: ±0.
5 Spot size increases with distance from the probe tip as shown.
6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Push buttons Display Back-Light Button Release MEAS button then press " " button to toggle between turn on and turn off the Back-Light. When releasing MEAS button Back-Light will turn off auto- matically after 15 seconds to extend battery life.
7 OPERATION 1. When the power is off, pressing the MEAS button turns on the power. 2. Use " " button to select turn on or turn off the display Back-Light. 3. Use "°F/°C" button to select °F or °C the Temperature Range. 4. Point the lens at the object whose temperature is to be measured.
8 MEASUREMENT CONSIDERATIONS 1. Theory of Measurement Every object emits infrared energy in accordance with its temperature. By measuring the amount of this radiant energy, it is possible to determine the temperature of the emitting object.
9 4. Emissivity All objects emit invisible infrared energy. The amount of energy emitted is proportional to the object's temperature and its ability to emit IR energy. This ability, called emissivity, is based upon the material that the object is made of and its surface finish.
10 MAINTENANCE Battery Replacement Power is supplied by four 1.5V (AAA size) batteries. The " " appears on the LCD display when replacement is needed.To replace the batteries, remove the screw from the back of the meter and lift off the battery cover case.
Substance Thermal Substance Thermal emissivity emissivity Asphalt 0.90 to 0.98 Cloth (black) 0.98 Concrete 0.94 Human skin 0.98 Cement 0.96 Lather 0.75 to 0.80 Sand 0.90 Charcoal (powder) 0.96 Earth 0.92 to 0.96 Lacquer 0.80 to 0.95 W ater 0.92 to 0.96 Lacquer (matt) 0.
WARRANTY OMEGA warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship and to give satisf actory ser vice for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA W arranty adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the nor mal one (1) year product warranty to cov er handling and shipping time.
It is the policy of OMEGA to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI regulations that apply . OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon certification.
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