Additional Notes - KPS TM800 Manual De Funcionamiento

10. ADDITIONAL NOTES

10.1 Thermometer
• Infrared thermometers are used to measure surface temperature.
• The sensor collects infrared energy and is gathered in the detector circuit
and converted into a temperature reading for display.
• The laser pointers are only used for aiming purposes.
10.2 Surfaces
• Make sure the object to be measured is larger than the diameter of the ther-
mometer's spot field.
• The smaller the target, the closer the meter should be.
10.3 Distance to Spot Size
• As the distance between the surface to be measured and the meter increas-
es, the spot increases according to the ratio 12:1.
10.4 Hotspot positioning
• To find a hotspot, aim the thermometer outside the area to be measured and
then move it around within the correct area to find the hotspots.
10.5 Tips
• Not recommended for measuring on light metal or smooth metal surfaces
such as stainless steel, aluminium, etc.
• Sensor cannot penetrate through transparent surfaces such as glass.
• Steam, dust, smoke, etc. block the sensor from picking up infrared energy,
thus decreasing it's accuracy.
10.6 Warranty
• Clean the meter regularly with a dry cotton cloth.
• DO NOT use any type of chemicals or detergents.
• Maintenance and repairs should only be done by qualified personnel.
• DO NOT immerse the thermometer in water.
• DO NOT store the thermometer in an area with high temperature or high
humidity.
10.7 Emissivity
• Emissivity characterizes the type material and the amount of radiant energy
given off by the material.
Infrared thermometer
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