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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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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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... 402-675-200 Japan: +81-3-3434-0181 Singapore: +65-738-5655 Anywhere in the world: +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. See Figure 2.
... 402-675-200 Japan: +81-3-3434-0181 Singapore: +65-738-5655 Anywhere in the world: +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. See Figure 2.
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... * Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off reflective surfaces. • Before using the thermometer inspect the case. WCaution To avoid damaging the thermometer or the equipment under test protect them from the following: • EMF (electro-magnetic fields) from ... by this manual or the protection supplied by large or abrupt ambient temperature changes- 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...
... * Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off reflective surfaces. • Before using the thermometer inspect the case. WCaution To avoid damaging the thermometer or the equipment under test protect them from the following: • EMF (electro-magnetic fields) from ... by this manual or the protection supplied by large or abrupt ambient temperature changes- 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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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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... once to activate the backlight, twice to turn them off. 8 The thermometer holds the last reading for 7 seconds after the trigger is low, thermometer will no longer function. appears but the For the 66/68, to turn both laser and backlight on, and a third time to... reading for 7 seconds after the trigger is released and "HOLD" appears (H). Display (66/68) In SCAN mode, both the live temperature (G) and maximum temperature (D) in Celsius or Fahrenheit (B). 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Display (63) In the SCAN mode, the backlit reading displays both the live temperature...
... once to activate the backlight, twice to turn them off. 8 The thermometer holds the last reading for 7 seconds after the trigger is low, thermometer will no longer function. appears but the For the 66/68, to turn both laser and backlight on, and a third time to... reading for 7 seconds after the trigger is released and "HOLD" appears (H). Display (66/68) In SCAN mode, both the live temperature (G) and maximum temperature (D) in Celsius or Fahrenheit (B). 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Display (63) In the SCAN mode, the backlit reading displays both the live temperature...
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The thermometer's optics sense emitted, reflected, and transmitted energy, which the unit displays. See Figure 3. 9 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 button (pull trigger and press ...) LOG button (for aiming purposes only. 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. The laser is collected and focused onto a detector.
The thermometer's optics sense emitted, reflected, and transmitted energy, which the unit displays. See Figure 3. 9 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 button (pull trigger and press ...) LOG button (for aiming purposes only. 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. The laser is collected and focused onto a detector.
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Locating a Hot or Cold Spot To find a hot or cold spot, aim the thermometer outside the desired area. Be sure to consider distance-to-spot size ratio and field of view. 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. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Reflected energy Transmitted energy Target Emitted Energy Figure 3. See Figure 4. 10 The laser is used for aiming only.
Locating a Hot or Cold Spot To find a hot or cold spot, aim the thermometer outside the desired area. Be sure to consider distance-to-spot size ratio and field of view. 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. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Reflected energy Transmitted energy Target Emitted Energy Figure 3. See Figure 4. 10 The laser is used for aiming only.
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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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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. Table 2. Surface Emissivity Measured Surface Emissivity METALS Aluminum Oxidized Alloy A3003 Oxidized Roughened Brass Burnished Oxidized Copper Oxidized Electrical Terminal Blocks ...
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. Table 2. Surface Emissivity Measured Surface Emissivity METALS Aluminum Oxidized Alloy A3003 Oxidized Roughened Brass Burnished Oxidized Copper Oxidized Electrical Terminal Blocks ...
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...trigger is taken. Figure 7 shows the sequence of functions in the last mode selected. Function Button Functions (66/68) Models 66 and 68 measure Maximum (MAX), Minimum (MIN), Differential (DIF), and Average (AVG) temperatures each time the... trigger is pulled or the unit is turned off , slide the backlight and laser switch to the thermometer), and...pulled again, the unit will being measuring in the function cycle. 16 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers the trigger is taken.
...trigger is taken. Figure 7 shows the sequence of functions in the last mode selected. Function Button Functions (66/68) Models 66 and 68 measure Maximum (MAX), Minimum (MIN), Differential (DIF), and Average (AVG) temperatures each time the... trigger is pulled or the unit is turned off , slide the backlight and laser switch to the thermometer), and...pulled again, the unit will being measuring in the function cycle. 16 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers the trigger is taken.
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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...Note PRB is only available in the lower left of the display. Using a Contact Temperature Probe (PRB) (66/68) XW Warning To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, do not connect the optional external probe to the...The probe temperature will not activate the high alarm or low alarm. While the probe is connected to live infrared temperature continues to the input on the side of the display. To activate the alarms, press . The probe...
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...Note PRB is only available in the lower left of the display. Using a Contact Temperature Probe (PRB) (66/68) XW Warning To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, do not connect the optional external probe to the...The probe temperature will not activate the high alarm or low alarm. While the probe is connected to live infrared temperature continues to the input on the side of the display. To activate the alarms, press . The probe...
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...through the function cycle. To store data from an infrared reading, pull the trigger. A LOG location is locked on (lock on 66/68 only). To move to another log location, press or . It can only be used when the thermometer has any number of the display. HOLD appears in... and press . During HOLD or after the unit shuts off by pressing without pulling the trigger (66/68). Storing Data (66/68) The thermometers are also stored. 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer HOLD The unit's display will remain activated for that the location temperature has been recorded. If no...
...through the function cycle. To store data from an infrared reading, pull the trigger. A LOG location is locked on (lock on 66/68 only). To move to another log location, press or . It can only be used when the thermometer has any number of the display. HOLD appears in... and press . During HOLD or after the unit shuts off by pressing without pulling the trigger (66/68). Storing Data (66/68) The thermometers are also stored. 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer HOLD The unit's display will remain activated for that the location temperature has been recorded. If no...
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... V battery, open the unit and attach the battery to "1", signifying that is pulled. Carefully wipe the surface with water. WCaution To avoid damaging the thermometers, do NOT submerge them in the display's lower left corner, press . When LOG location "0" shows in water. 20 To use the LOG Clear function... clear all the LOG location data that all data locations have been cleared. Cleaning the Lens Blow off loose particles using . 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Note Only use LOG Clear, while in LOG mode, pull the trigger then press until the unit reaches LOG location "0".
... V battery, open the unit and attach the battery to "1", signifying that is pulled. Carefully wipe the surface with water. WCaution To avoid damaging the thermometers, do NOT submerge them in the display's lower left corner, press . When LOG location "0" shows in water. 20 To use the LOG Clear function... clear all the LOG location data that all data locations have been cleared. Cleaning the Lens Blow off loose particles using . 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Note Only use LOG Clear, while in LOG mode, pull the trigger then press until the unit reaches LOG location "0".
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63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers CE Certification The thermometers conform to -26 °C ±1% of 801000 MHz with the instrument in three orientations. Notes 63: Between 165 MHz and 880 MHz (±5%) at 3 V/m, the instrument may not meet its stated accuracy. 66/68: Between 162 MHz and 792 MHz (...32 °C to 760 °C (-25 °F to 1400 °F) Accuracy Target Temperature: Above 510 °C (63) ±1.5 % of reading Above 510 °C (66/68) ±1 % of reading or ±1 °C (±2 °F), whichever is greater 23 °C to 510 °C -18 °C to 23 °C...
63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers CE Certification The thermometers conform to -26 °C ±1% of 801000 MHz with the instrument in three orientations. Notes 63: Between 165 MHz and 880 MHz (±5%) at 3 V/m, the instrument may not meet its stated accuracy. 66/68: Between 162 MHz and 792 MHz (...32 °C to 760 °C (-25 °F to 1400 °F) Accuracy Target Temperature: Above 510 °C (63) ±1.5 % of reading Above 510 °C (66/68) ±1 % of reading or ±1 °C (±2 °F), whichever is greater 23 °C to 510 °C -18 °C to 23 °C...
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63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Optional Contact Probe (66/68) Temperature Range -40 °C to 260 °C (-40 °F to 500 °F) Accuracy (Assumes ambient operating temperature of 23 °C (73 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F)) ±1% of reading or ±1°C (±2°F), whichever is greater Certifications: CE, 24
63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Optional Contact Probe (66/68) Temperature Range -40 °C to 260 °C (-40 °F to 500 °F) Accuracy (Assumes ambient operating temperature of 23 °C (73 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F)) ±1% of reading or ±1°C (±2°F), whichever is greater Certifications: CE, 24
Fluke 66 Infrared Thermometer Datasheet
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... with ease. At greater distances, the measured area will be larger (approximately the distance divided by 50). The Fluke 66 and 68 Infrared Thermometers Non-contact temperature measurement The professional's diagnostic tool The Fluke 66 and Fluke 68 non-contact thermometers are the ideal professional diagnostic tools for easy targeting with 1 % accuracy. • 12-point data logging. •...
... with ease. At greater distances, the measured area will be larger (approximately the distance divided by 50). The Fluke 66 and 68 Infrared Thermometers Non-contact temperature measurement The professional's diagnostic tool The Fluke 66 and Fluke 68 non-contact thermometers are the ideal professional diagnostic tools for easy targeting with 1 % accuracy. • 12-point data logging. •...
Fluke 66 Infrared Thermometer Datasheet
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... display Data logging Probe jack Display hold (7 seconds) Hi/Low alarm LCD backlit Temperature display Display resolution Hard carrying case Locking trigger Tripod mounting Warranty Fluke 66 Fluke 68 -32 to 600 °C (-25 to 1100 °F) -32 to 760 °C (-25 to 1400 °F) -32 to -26 °C (-25 to -15 °...
... display Data logging Probe jack Display hold (7 seconds) Hi/Low alarm LCD backlit Temperature display Display resolution Hard carrying case Locking trigger Tripod mounting Warranty Fluke 66 Fluke 68 -32 to 600 °C (-25 to 1100 °F) -32 to 760 °C (-25 to 1400 °F) -32 to -26 °C (-25 to -15 °...