Fluke 56X Getting Started

56x

Infrared

Thermometers

Getting Started

PN 3833028

December 2010

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Table of Contents

Title Page

Introduction....................................................... 1

Safety Information ............................................ 1

Using the Thermometer.................................... 5

Changing Batteries........................................... 5

Cable Connections (568 Only) ......................... 6

561 Display....................................................... 6

566/568 Menu Overview .................................. 8

Specifications Summary...................................

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Introduction

The 561, 566 and 568 Infrared Thermometers (“the

Thermometers” or “the Product”) 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. The

Thermometers also support contact-temperature measurement via K-type thermocouple.

Note that the Japanese models indicate Celsius only.

Safety Information

A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the user; A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that could cause Product damage, equipment under test damage, or permanent loss of data.

Symbols used on the Product and in this manual are explained in Table 1 and Figures 1 and 2.

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Warning

To prevent eye damage and personal injury:

• Read all safety Information before you use the Product.

• Do not look directly into the laser with optical tools (for example, binoculars, telescopes, microscopes). Optical tools can focus the laser and be dangerous to the eye.

• Do not look into the laser. Do not point laser directly at persons or animals or indirectly off reflective surfaces.

• Do not use laser viewing glasses as laser protection glasses. Laser viewing glasses are used only for better visibility of the laser in bright light.

• Do not open the Product. The laser beam is dangerous to eyes. Have the Product repaired only through an approved technical site.

• Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements.

• The battery door must be closed and locked before you operate the Product.

• Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.

• Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or wet environments.

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• Do not connect the optional external probe to live electrical circuits.

• See emissivity information for actual temperatures. Reflective objects result in lower than actual temperature measurements. These objects pose a burn hazard.

• Do not leave the Product on or near objects of high temperature.

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

• Use the Product only as specified, or the protection supplied by the Product can be compromised.

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Caution

To avoid damaging the Product or the equipment under test, protect them from the following:

• EMF (electro-magnetic fields) from arc welders, induction heaters, etc.

• Static electricity

• Thermal shock (caused by large or abrupt ambient temperature changes- for highest accuracy, allow 30 minutes for Product to stabilize before use).

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Laser

Aperture

TION

AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER RADIA

IS EMITTED FR OM THIS APER

TURE

OUTPUT < 1mW

WAVELENGTH 630 - 67

0nm

CLASS 2 (II) LASER PRODUCT

COMPLIES WITH FDA 21CFR

1040.10 AND 1040.11

COMPLIES WITH IEC 60825

AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER RADIATION

IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

OUTPUT < 1mW WAVELENGTH 630 - 670 nm

CLASS 2 (II) LASER PRODUCT

COMPLIES WITH FDA 21CFR

1040.10 AND 1040.11

COMPLIES WITH IEC 60825

Figure 1. 561 Laser Safety Markings efh010f.eps

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Aperture

Figure 2. 566/568 Laser Safety Markings ewm08b.eps

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Using the Thermometer

Using the Thermometer

To take a temperature reading, point the Thermometer at the desired object and pull the trigger. You can use the laser pointer to help aim the Thermometer. You may also insert the K-type thermocouple probe for contact measurement.

Changing Batteries

To change the batteries, see Figure 3.

AA

(+) ewm04.eps

Figure 3. Changing Batteries (566/568 is shown)

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Cable Connections (568 Only)

To connect the USB and Thermocouple to the 568, see Figure 4. ewm05.eps

Figure 4. Connecting the K-Type Thermocouple, USB Cable

(568 Only)

Note

To prevent incorrect readings, do not perform a temperature measurement of an earthed conductor while the 568 is connected to a PC that is earthed by a threephase grounding plug.

561 Display

The primary temperature display reports the current or last IR temperature read until the 7-second hold time elapses.

The secondary temperature display reports current thermocouple temperature when a type-K thermocouple is attached. See Figure 5.

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Note

When the battery is low,  appears on the display.

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1 3

8 4







5

7

6 efh01af.eps

Number Description









Laser “On” symbol

SCAN or HOLD

° C/ ° F symbol (Celsius/Fahrenheit)

Primary temperature display

Emissivity LO, MED, HI

Temperature values for the MIN, MAX, DIF, KTC.

KTC indicates the thermocouple temperature.

Low Battery symbol. Appears when the battery charge is <25 %.

Figure 5. 561 Thermometer Display

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566/568 Menu Overview

There are many settings that can be easily changed by using the menu. Table 1 is a top-level description. Selecting the Menu button advances the menu to the next level. Figure 6 shows the

LCD and menu interface. The Users Manual explains the menus in full detail.

Figure 6. Menu Navigation ewm01a.eps

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Table 1. Top-Level Menu Description

Level

Left

Softkey

1

2

3

4

5

6

Save

Mem

MnMx

° F/ ° C



(Lock)

Setup

Description

Save reading to memory

Review / delete memories

Enables

Min/Max

Toggle between C and

F

Lock the

Thermometer on

- Turn off backlight

- Change

Time/Date

- Change

Language

Center

Softkey

Right

Softkey

Description

Menu Light

Turn on bright backlight

Menu ε Set emissivity

Menu Avg

Enable

Avg/Diff

Menu Alarm

Set and enable alarms

Menu Laser

Toggle the laser on/off

Menu

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Specifications Summary

See Users Manual on CD for full specifications.

Range

Feature 561 566 568

IR Temperature

Accuracy

K-Type Thermocouple Input

Temperature Range

K-Type Thermocouple Input

Accuracy

-40 ° C to

550 ° C

(-40 ° F to

1022 ° F)

0 ° C to 100 ° C

(32 ° F to

212 ° F)

-40 ° C to

650 ° C

(-40 ° F to

1202 ° F)

<0 ° C: ± (1.0 ° C + 0.1 ° /1 ° C)

>0 ° C: ± 1 % or ± 1.0 ° C, whichever is greater

(<32 °F ± 2 °F ± 0.1 °/1 °F)

>32 °F: ± 1 % or ± 2 °F), whichever is greater

-270 °

-40 ° C to

800 ° C

(-40 ° F to

1472 ° F)

C to 1372 to 2501 ° F)

° C (-454 ° F

Input accuracy

±

(

2.2

± 4 °

° C

F)

-270 ° C to -40 ° C: ± (1 °C +

0.2 °/1 °C)

(-454 ° F to -40 ° F: ± (2 °F +

0.2 °/1 °F))

-40 ° C to 1372 ° C: ± 1 % or

1 °C (-40 ° F to 2501 ° F:

± 1 % or 2 °F), whichever is greater

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Distance:Spot

(90 % energy)

Laser sighting

Emissivity

Single laser, output <1 mW Class II, wavelength 630 to 670 nm

LO, MED, HI

-

Digitally adjustable from

0.10 to 1.00 by 0.01 or via built-in table of common materials

20 points 99 points Data storage

Communication none USB

Operating Altitude 3000 meters above mean sea level

Storage Altitude 12,000 meters above mean sea level

Relative Humidity

Operating

Temperature

Storage

Temperature

10 % to 90 % RH non-condensing up to 30 °C

(86 °F)

0 ° C to 50 ° C

(32 ° F to

122 ° F)

-20 ° C to 65 ° C

(-4 ° F to 149 ° F)

0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to

122 °F)

-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to

149 °F)

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Feature 561 566 568

Power

Battery Life

2 AA /LR6 Batteries

(alkaline or NiCD)

2 AA /LR6

Batteries or

USB connection when used with a PC

12 hours with laser and backlight on;

100 hours with laser and backlight off, at

100 % duty cycle (Thermometer continuously on)

Feature K-Type Thermocouple Probe (Bead Type)

Measurement

Range

-40 °C to 260 °C (-40 °F to 500 °F)

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