General IRTC50

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Familiarize yourself with the nomenclature in the
two images provided before using the IRTC50 IR
Scanner with Laser Star Burst Targeting System.
A. Laser Star Burst pointer
B. Infrared sensor
C. Trigger
D. Battery compartment
E. Light panel (glows green/red/blue to indicate
normal/hot/cold readings relative to reference
temperature)
F. Front panel, including backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) screen
(see accompanying image for details)
G. Built-in buzzer
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
A.
Reference temperature (for use with setpoints)
B. Low battery indicator
C. Selected temperature scale
D. Scanning mode indicator
E. Scanned/held temperature
F. Selected setpoint band indicators
G. Differential temperature setpoint band
(1°F/0.5°C, 5°F/3°C, 10°F/5.5°C) selectors
H. Green button has three functions: toggles between
°F and °C, sets reference temperature, turns unit off
Making Basic Temperature Measurements
Point the IRTC50 thermometer at various objects within view, including those
not at ambient temperature (for example, a light bulb or an air-conditioner or
heating register) while pressing and holding the trigger. For the most accurate
reading make sure your target fills the target spot diameter see illustration on
page 8 Fig. 1.
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