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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... and Spot Size 11 Field of View 13 Emissivity 13 Switching °C and °F 15 Trigger Lock (66/68 15 Backlight and Laser On/Off Switch (63) ......... 16 Function Button Functions (66/68 16 Selecting a Function (66/68 17 Setting the High Alarm, Low Alarm, and Emissivity...
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... and Spot Size 11 Field of View 13 Emissivity 13 Switching °C and °F 15 Trigger Lock (66/68 15 Backlight and Laser On/Off Switch (63) ......... 16 Function Button Functions (66/68 16 Selecting a Function (66/68 17 Setting the High Alarm, Low Alarm, and Emissivity...
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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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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 measuring the amount of the following telephone numbers: USA: 1-888-44-FLUKE (1-888-443-5853) Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-...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. Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of infrared energy radiated by the object's surface. To register your product,...
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 measuring the amount of the following telephone numbers: USA: 1-888-44-FLUKE (1-888-443-5853) Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-...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. Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of infrared energy radiated by the object's surface. To register your product,...
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... the battery indicator ( ) appears. • Do not use the thermometer if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. Look for thermometer to the user. 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...
... the battery indicator ( ) appears. • Do not use the thermometer if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. Look for thermometer to the user. 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...
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Table 1. Symbols Symbol Explanation W Risk of European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) °C Celsius °F M Fahrenheit Battery 3 See Manual. Precedes warning * Warning. Important information. 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. X Hazardous voltage. Laser. P Conforms to requirements of danger.
Table 1. Symbols Symbol Explanation W Risk of European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) °C Celsius °F M Fahrenheit Battery 3 See Manual. Precedes warning * Warning. Important information. 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. X Hazardous voltage. Laser. P Conforms to requirements of danger.
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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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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. Infrared Thermometer ame007.eps 6
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... the MAX, MIN, DIF, AVG, HAL, LAL, PRB (66/68) E Icon for MAX (63/66/68) Icon for MIN, DIF, AVG, HAL, LAL, PRB (66/68) F LOG icon shows log mode for data storage (66/68) G Live temperature value (63/66/68) H SCAN or HOLD (63/66/68) I Emissivity symbol and value (63/66/68) J Low Battery and Laser "On" symbols (63/66/68) Lock symbol (66/68) 7
... the MAX, MIN, DIF, AVG, HAL, LAL, PRB (66/68) E Icon for MAX (63/66/68) Icon for MIN, DIF, AVG, HAL, LAL, PRB (66/68) F LOG icon shows log mode for data storage (66/68) G Live temperature value (63/66/68) H SCAN or HOLD (63/66/68) I Emissivity symbol and value (63/66/68) J Low Battery and Laser "On" symbols (63/66/68) Lock symbol (66/68) 7
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... SCAN mode, both the live temperature (G) and maximum temperature (D) in Celsius or Fahrenheit (B). appears but the For the 66/68, to turn both laser and backlight on, and a third time to activate the laser and backlight, pull the trigger. The thermometer ...released and "HOLD" appears (H). The thermometer holds the last reading for 7 seconds after the trigger is low, thermometer will no longer function. 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 in...
... SCAN mode, both the live temperature (G) and maximum temperature (D) in Celsius or Fahrenheit (B). appears but the For the 66/68, to turn both laser and backlight on, and a third time to activate the laser and backlight, pull the trigger. The thermometer ...released and "HOLD" appears (H). The thermometer holds the last reading for 7 seconds after the trigger is low, thermometer will no longer function. 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 in...
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... measure the surface temperature of an opaque object. See Figure 3. 9 The thermometer's optics sense emitted, reflected, and transmitted energy, which the unit displays. 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 button to...
... measure the surface temperature of an opaque object. See Figure 3. 9 The thermometer's optics sense emitted, reflected, and transmitted energy, which the unit displays. 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 button to...
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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. 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. Then, slowly scan across the area with an up and down motion until you locate the hot or cold spot. See Figure 4. 10 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Reflected energy Transmitted energy Target Emitted Energy Figure 3.
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. 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. Then, slowly scan across the area with an up and down motion until you locate the hot or cold spot. See Figure 4. 10 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Reflected energy Transmitted energy Target Emitted Energy Figure 3.
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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. The relationship between distance and spot size for each unit is shown in ). See Figure 5. 11 The spot sizes indicate 90 % encircled energy. The focal point of the area measured by the unit becomes larger. 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer Figure 4.
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. The relationship between distance and spot size for each unit is shown in ). See Figure 5. 11 The spot sizes indicate 90 % encircled energy. The focal point of the area measured by the unit becomes larger. 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer Figure 4.
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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 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.
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... of 0.95. The 63 has a preset emissivity of materials. Allow time for inaccurate readings that the target is larger than the unit's spot size. 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...
... of 0.95. The 63 has a preset emissivity of materials. Allow time for inaccurate readings that the target is larger than the unit's spot size. 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...
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63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers The 66/68 thermometers allow you to Table 2. Refer to adjust the unit's emissivity for the type of surface being measured. Table 2. Surface Emissivity Measured Surface Emissivity METALS ...
63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers The 66/68 thermometers allow you to Table 2. Refer to adjust the unit's emissivity for the type of surface being measured. Table 2. Surface Emissivity Measured Surface Emissivity METALS ...
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To toggle between °C and °F, slide the top switch to the appropriate position. Trigger Lock (66/68) To lock the unit on the underside of the handle. See Figure 2. Surface Emissivity (cont.) Measured Surface Emissivity Measured Surface Emissivity Steel Cold-Rolled Ground ... been activated. See Figure 2. When the unit is locked on, the laser and backlight will turn on , the laser will turn off when 15 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer Table 2.
To toggle between °C and °F, slide the top switch to the appropriate position. Trigger Lock (66/68) To lock the unit on the underside of the handle. See Figure 2. Surface Emissivity (cont.) Measured Surface Emissivity Measured Surface Emissivity Steel Cold-Rolled Ground ... been activated. See Figure 2. When the unit is locked on, the laser and backlight will turn on , the laser will turn off when 15 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer Table 2.
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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 connected to the appropriate ... in the last mode selected. See "Hold" for each time a reading is pulled again, the unit will being measuring in the function cycle. 16 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers the trigger is taken. DIF shows the difference between maximum and minimum temperatures measured. When the trigger is taken. However, the backlight remains...
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 connected to the appropriate ... in the last mode selected. See "Hold" for each time a reading is pulled again, the unit will being measuring in the function cycle. 16 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers the trigger is taken. DIF shows the difference between maximum and minimum temperatures measured. When the trigger is taken. However, the backlight remains...
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Each time is shown in the lower left corner of the display. 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 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer Figure 7. The function cycle is pressed, the thermometer advances through the function cycle.
Each time is shown in the lower left corner of the display. 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 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer Figure 7. The function cycle is pressed, the thermometer advances through the function cycle.