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Printed in China All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Users Manual PN 2149032 September 2004 Rev.2, 7/05 © 2004-2005 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.
Printed in China All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Users Manual PN 2149032 September 2004 Rev.2, 7/05 © 2004-2005 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents Title Page Introduction 1 Contacting Fluke 1 Safety Information 2 Symbols and Safety Markings 3 Features 5 Display 7 Display (63 8 Display (66/68 8 Buttons (66/68 9 How the Thermometers Work 9 Operating the Thermometer 10 Temperature Measurement 10 Locating a Hot or Cold Spot 10 Distance and Spot Size 11 Field of View 13 Emissivity 13 Switching °C and °...
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction 1 Contacting Fluke 1 Safety Information 2 Symbols and Safety Markings 3 Features 5 Display 7 Display (63 8 Display (66/68 8 Buttons (66/68 9 How the Thermometers Work 9 Operating the Thermometer 10 Temperature Measurement 10 Locating a Hot or Cold Spot 10 Distance and Spot Size 11 Field of View 13 Emissivity 13 Switching °C and °...
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63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Using a Contact Temperature Probe (PRB) (66/68 18 HOLD 19 Storing Data (66/68 19 Recalling Data (66/68 19 LOG Clear Function 19 Maintenance 20 Changing the Battery 20 Cleaning the Lens 20 Cleaning the Housing 20 Troubleshooting 21 Accessories 21 CE Certification 22 Specifications 22 ii
63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Using a Contact Temperature Probe (PRB) (66/68 18 HOLD 19 Storing Data (66/68 19 Recalling Data (66/68 19 LOG Clear Function 19 Maintenance 20 Changing the Battery 20 Cleaning the Lens 20 Cleaning the Housing 20 Troubleshooting 21 Accessories 21 CE Certification 22 Specifications 22 ii
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... one of infrared energy radiated by measuring the amount of the following telephone numbers: USA: 1-888-44-FLUKE (1-888-443-5853) Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) Europe: +31 402-675-200 Japan: +81-3-3434-0181 Singapore: +65-738-5655 Anywhere in ... +1-425-446-5500 For USA Service: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Or, visit Fluke's Web site at www.fluke.com. 63/66/68 Introduction The Fluke Models 63, 66, and 68 Infrared Thermometers ("the thermometers") are for non-contact temperature measurement. These thermometers determine an object's surface temperature by the object's surface....
... one of infrared energy radiated by measuring the amount of the following telephone numbers: USA: 1-888-44-FLUKE (1-888-443-5853) Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) Europe: +31 402-675-200 Japan: +81-3-3434-0181 Singapore: +65-738-5655 Anywhere in ... +1-425-446-5500 For USA Service: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Or, visit Fluke's Web site at www.fluke.com. 63/66/68 Introduction The Fluke Models 63, 66, and 68 Infrared Thermometers ("the thermometers") are for non-contact temperature measurement. These thermometers determine an object's surface temperature by the object's surface....
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... or missing plastic. • Replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator ( ) appears. • Do not use the thermometer if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Safety Information XWWarning A Warning identifies conditions and actions that highly reflective objects will result in lower than actual temperature measurements...
... or missing plastic. • Replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator ( ) appears. • Do not use the thermometer if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Safety Information XWWarning A Warning identifies conditions and actions that highly reflective objects will result in lower than actual temperature measurements...
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P Conforms to requirements of danger. Table 1. Important information. See Manual. Laser. Precedes warning * Warning. 63/66/68 Safety Information Symbols and Safety Markings Table 1 and Figure 1 show various symbols and safety markings that are on the thermometers and in this manual. Symbols Symbol Explanation W Risk of European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) °C Celsius °F M Fahrenheit Battery 3 X Hazardous voltage.
P Conforms to requirements of danger. Table 1. Important information. See Manual. Laser. Precedes warning * Warning. 63/66/68 Safety Information Symbols and Safety Markings Table 1 and Figure 1 show various symbols and safety markings that are on the thermometers and in this manual. Symbols Symbol Explanation W Risk of European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) °C Celsius °F M Fahrenheit Battery 3 X Hazardous voltage.
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63/66/68 Features Features The thermometers include: • Single-spot laser sighting • MAX temperature display • Backlit display • Durable, ergonomic construction • Tripod mount • Hard case and wrist strap • MAX, MIN, DIF, AVG temperature displays (66/68) • Adjustable emissivity (66/68) • High and low alarm (66/68) • Data logging (66/68) • Trigger Lock (66/68) • Contact probe jack (66/68) 5
63/66/68 Features Features The thermometers include: • Single-spot laser sighting • MAX temperature display • Backlit display • Durable, ergonomic construction • Tripod mount • Hard case and wrist strap • MAX, MIN, DIF, AVG temperature displays (66/68) • Adjustable emissivity (66/68) • High and low alarm (66/68) • Data logging (66/68) • Trigger Lock (66/68) • Contact probe jack (66/68) 5
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Infrared Thermometer ame007.eps 6 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Display (66/68 shown) 63: Backlight On/Off 66/68: Trigger Lock On/Off Laser Battery Door Release Button Trigger Battery Cover Figure 2.
Infrared Thermometer ame007.eps 6 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Display (66/68 shown) 63: Backlight On/Off 66/68: Trigger Lock On/Off Laser Battery Door Release Button Trigger Battery Cover Figure 2.
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...seconds after the trigger is released and "HOLD" appears (H). appears but the For the 66/68, to turn them off. 8 The thermometer holds the last reading for 7 seconds after the trigger is low, thermometer will no longer function. Press once to activate the backlight, twice to turn both ...laser and backlight on, and a third time to activate the laser and backlight, pull the trigger. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Display (63) In the SCAN mode, the backlit reading displays both the live temperature (G) and the selected mode function (D,E) are displayed...
...seconds after the trigger is released and "HOLD" appears (H). appears but the For the 66/68, to turn them off. 8 The thermometer holds the last reading for 7 seconds after the trigger is low, thermometer will no longer function. Press once to activate the backlight, twice to turn both ...laser and backlight on, and a third time to activate the laser and backlight, pull the trigger. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Display (63) In the SCAN mode, the backlit reading displays both the live temperature (G) and the selected mode function (D,E) are displayed...
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.... The unit's electronics translate the information into a temperature reading which is used for storing data) How the Thermometers Work Infrared thermometers measure the surface temperature of an opaque object. Buttons (66/68) 63/66/68 Buttons (66/68) Sets high and low alarm Up and down Cycles through the function loop Laser/Backlight on/off...
.... The unit's electronics translate the information into a temperature reading which is used for storing data) How the Thermometers Work Infrared thermometers measure the surface temperature of an opaque object. Buttons (66/68) 63/66/68 Buttons (66/68) Sets high and low alarm Up and down Cycles through the function loop Laser/Backlight on/off...
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See Figure 4. 10 Locating a Hot or Cold Spot To find a hot or cold spot, aim the thermometer outside the desired area. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Reflected energy Transmitted energy Target Emitted Energy Figure 3. The laser is used for aiming only. Then, slowly scan across the area with an up and down motion until you locate the hot or cold spot. How the Thermometer Works ame002.eps Operating the Thermometer Temperature Measurement To measure temperature, point the unit at an object and pull the trigger. Be sure to consider distance-to-spot size ratio and field of view.
See Figure 4. 10 Locating a Hot or Cold Spot To find a hot or cold spot, aim the thermometer outside the desired area. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Reflected energy Transmitted energy Target Emitted Energy Figure 3. The laser is used for aiming only. Then, slowly scan across the area with an up and down motion until you locate the hot or cold spot. How the Thermometer Works ame002.eps Operating the Thermometer Temperature Measurement To measure temperature, point the unit at an object and pull the trigger. Be sure to consider distance-to-spot size ratio and field of view.
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See Figure 5. 11 The spot sizes indicate 90 % encircled energy. The focal point of the area measured by the unit becomes larger. The relationship between distance and spot size for each unit is shown in ). Locating a Hot or Cold Spot ame003.eps Distance and Spot Size As the distance (D) from the object being measured increases, the spot size (S) of each unit is 914 mm (36 in Figure 5. 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer Figure 4.
See Figure 5. 11 The spot sizes indicate 90 % encircled energy. The focal point of the area measured by the unit becomes larger. The relationship between distance and spot size for each unit is shown in ). Locating a Hot or Cold Spot ame003.eps Distance and Spot Size As the distance (D) from the object being measured increases, the spot size (S) of each unit is 914 mm (36 in Figure 5. 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer Figure 4.
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63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers 63 D:S=12:1 132 mm @ 75 mm @1500 mm 900 mm 38 mm @ 300 mm 3 " @ 1.5 " @ 36 " 12 " 5.3 " @ 60 " D 66 D:S=30:1 62 mm @ 1500 mm 30 mm @ 900 mm 24 mm @ 300 mm 2.5 " @ 1.2 " @ 60 " 0.9 " @ 36 " 12 " D 68 42 mm @ 1500 mm D:S=50:1 18 mm @ 19 mm @ 900 mm 300 mm 1.7 " @ 0.7 " @ 60 " 0.8 " @ 36 " 12 " D Figure 5. Distance and Spot Size S S S ame005.eps 12
63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers 63 D:S=12:1 132 mm @ 75 mm @1500 mm 900 mm 38 mm @ 300 mm 3 " @ 1.5 " @ 36 " 12 " 5.3 " @ 60 " D 66 D:S=30:1 62 mm @ 1500 mm 30 mm @ 900 mm 24 mm @ 300 mm 2.5 " @ 1.2 " @ 60 " 0.9 " @ 36 " 12 " D 68 42 mm @ 1500 mm D:S=50:1 18 mm @ 19 mm @ 900 mm 300 mm 1.7 " @ 0.7 " @ 60 " 0.8 " @ 36 " 12 " D Figure 5. Distance and Spot Size S S S ame005.eps 12
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... smaller the target, the closer you should be measured with masking tape or flat black paint (< 148 °C/300 °F). See Figure 6. 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer Field of View Make sure that may result from measuring shiny metal surfaces, cover the surface to be to reach the same temperature as...
... smaller the target, the closer you should be measured with masking tape or flat black paint (< 148 °C/300 °F). See Figure 6. 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer Field of View Make sure that may result from measuring shiny metal surfaces, cover the surface to be to reach the same temperature as...
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Refer to adjust the unit's emissivity for the type of surface being measured. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers The 66/68 thermometers allow you to Table 2. Surface Emissivity Measured Surface Emissivity METALS Aluminum Oxidized Alloy A3003 Oxidized Roughened Brass Burnished Oxidized Copper Oxidized Electrical Terminal Blocks Haynes ...
Refer to adjust the unit's emissivity for the type of surface being measured. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers The 66/68 thermometers allow you to Table 2. Surface Emissivity Measured Surface Emissivity METALS Aluminum Oxidized Alloy A3003 Oxidized Roughened Brass Burnished Oxidized Copper Oxidized Electrical Terminal Blocks Haynes ...
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...locked on, the laser and backlight will turn on for continuous measurement, slide the bottom switch down and forward at the top of the thermometer near the trigger and pulling down . Surface Emissivity (cont.) Measured Surface Emissivity Measured Surface Emissivity Steel Cold-Rolled Ground Sheet Polished Sheet ...natural) 0.9-0.95 Switching °C and °F Open the unit by pushing the button on , the laser will turn off when 15 Trigger Lock (66/68) To lock the unit on if they have been activated. If the trigger is pulled while the unit is locked on the underside of...
...locked on, the laser and backlight will turn on for continuous measurement, slide the bottom switch down and forward at the top of the thermometer near the trigger and pulling down . Surface Emissivity (cont.) Measured Surface Emissivity Measured Surface Emissivity Steel Cold-Rolled Ground Sheet Polished Sheet ...natural) 0.9-0.95 Switching °C and °F Open the unit by pushing the button on , the laser will turn off when 15 Trigger Lock (66/68) To lock the unit on if they have been activated. If the trigger is pulled while the unit is locked on the underside of...
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...being measuring in the function cycle. 16 AVG shows the average temperature reading for information on . 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers the trigger is taken. Function Button Functions (66/68) Models 66 and 68 measure Maximum (MAX), Minimum (MIN), Differential (DIF), and Average (AVG) temperatures each time...laser switch to recall stored data. Figure 7 shows the sequence of functions in the last mode selected. Pressing also allows access to the thermometer), and Data logger (LOG). See "Hold" for each time a reading is released. Each time is connected to the High Alarm (HAL...
...being measuring in the function cycle. 16 AVG shows the average temperature reading for information on . 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers the trigger is taken. Function Button Functions (66/68) Models 66 and 68 measure Maximum (MAX), Minimum (MIN), Differential (DIF), and Average (AVG) temperatures each time...laser switch to recall stored data. Figure 7 shows the sequence of functions in the last mode selected. Pressing also allows access to the thermometer), and Data logger (LOG). See "Hold" for each time a reading is released. Each time is connected to the High Alarm (HAL...
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While holding the trigger, press until the appropriate icon appears in Figure 7. 17 The function cycle is pressed, the thermometer advances through the function cycle. Each time is shown in the lower left corner of the display. 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer Figure 7. Function Cycle ame006.eps Selecting a Function (66/68) To select the MAX, MIN, DIF, or AVG mode, pull the trigger.
While holding the trigger, press until the appropriate icon appears in Figure 7. 17 The function cycle is pressed, the thermometer advances through the function cycle. Each time is shown in the lower left corner of the display. 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer Figure 7. Function Cycle ame006.eps Selecting a Function (66/68) To select the MAX, MIN, DIF, or AVG mode, pull the trigger.
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...until the appropriate icon appears in the center of the display. While the probe is connected to the unit. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Setting the High Alarm, Low Alarm, and Emissivity (66/68) To set values for the High Alarm (HAL), Low Alarm (LAL), and Emissivity, pull the trigger ...or press to show in the lower left of the display. Using a Contact Temperature Probe (PRB) (66/68) XW Warning To avoid...
...until the appropriate icon appears in the center of the display. While the probe is connected to the unit. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Setting the High Alarm, Low Alarm, and Emissivity (66/68) To set values for the High Alarm (HAL), Low Alarm (LAL), and Emissivity, pull the trigger ...or press to show in the lower left of the display. Using a Contact Temperature Probe (PRB) (66/68) XW Warning To avoid...
