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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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See Figure 2. 63/66/68 Introduction The Fluke Models 63, 66, and 68 Infrared Thermometers ("the thermometers") are for non-contact temperature measurement. To register your product, visit register.fluke.com. 1 Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of infrared energy radiated by the object's surface. These thermometers determine an object's surface temperature by measuring the amount of the...
See Figure 2. 63/66/68 Introduction The Fluke Models 63, 66, and 68 Infrared Thermometers ("the thermometers") are for non-contact temperature measurement. To register your product, visit register.fluke.com. 1 Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of infrared energy radiated by the object's surface. These thermometers determine an object's surface temperature by measuring the amount of the...
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... missing plastic. • Replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator ( ) appears. • Do not use the thermometer if it appears damaged. 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 use...
... missing plastic. • Replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator ( ) appears. • Do not use the thermometer if it appears damaged. 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 use...
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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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... last reading for 7 seconds after the trigger is released and "HOLD" appears (H). 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Display (63) In the SCAN mode, the backlit reading displays both the live temperature (G) and maximum temperature (D) in Celsius or Fahrenheit (B). Display (66/68) In SCAN mode, both the live temperature (G) and the selected mode function..., twice to turn both laser and backlight on, and a third time to activate the laser and backlight, pull the trigger. appears but the For the 66/68, to turn them off. 8
... last reading for 7 seconds after the trigger is released and "HOLD" appears (H). 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Display (63) In the SCAN mode, the backlit reading displays both the live temperature (G) and maximum temperature (D) in Celsius or Fahrenheit (B). Display (66/68) In SCAN mode, both the live temperature (G) and the selected mode function..., twice to turn both laser and backlight on, and a third time to activate the laser and backlight, pull the trigger. appears but the For the 66/68, to turn them off. 8
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...onto a detector. 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. 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 ...
...onto a detector. 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. 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 ...
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63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Reflected energy Transmitted energy Target Emitted Energy Figure 3. Be sure to consider distance-to-spot size ratio and field of view. See Figure 4. 10 How the Thermometer Works ame002.eps Operating the Thermometer Temperature Measurement To measure temperature, point the unit at an object and pull the trigger. 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. Then, slowly scan across the area with an up and down motion until you locate the hot or cold spot.
63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Reflected energy Transmitted energy Target Emitted Energy Figure 3. Be sure to consider distance-to-spot size ratio and field of view. See Figure 4. 10 How the Thermometer Works ame002.eps Operating the Thermometer Temperature Measurement To measure temperature, point the unit at an object and pull the trigger. 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. Then, slowly scan across the area with an up and down motion until you locate the hot or cold spot.
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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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... Lead Rough Oxidized 0.5-0.9 0.5-0.7 0.6-0.95 0.2 0.2-0.3 0.9 0.4 0.2-0.6 Molybdenum Oxidized Nickel Oxidized Platinum Black 0.2-0.6 0.2-0.5 0.9 14 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.
... Lead Rough Oxidized 0.5-0.9 0.5-0.7 0.6-0.95 0.2 0.2-0.3 0.9 0.4 0.2-0.6 Molybdenum Oxidized Nickel Oxidized Platinum Black 0.2-0.6 0.2-0.5 0.9 14 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.
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...and minimum temperatures measured. Figure 7 shows the sequence of functions in the last mode selected. However, the backlight remains on . 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 ...), Probe temperature (PRB-only available when the probe is locked on unless it is taken. See Figure 2. When the trigger is released. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers the trigger is pulled again, the unit will being measuring in the function cycle. 16
...and minimum temperatures measured. Figure 7 shows the sequence of functions in the last mode selected. However, the backlight remains on . 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 ...), Probe temperature (PRB-only available when the probe is locked on unless it is taken. See Figure 2. When the trigger is released. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers the trigger is pulled again, the unit will being measuring in the function cycle. 16
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... 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 live infrared temperature continues to the input on the side of the display. To deactivate the alarms, press again. ...until the appropriate icon appears in the Function loop when a probe is connected to adjust the desired values. 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 activate the display. Note PRB is connected...
... 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 live infrared temperature continues to the input on the side of the display. To deactivate the alarms, press again. ...until the appropriate icon appears in the Function loop when a probe is connected to adjust the desired values. 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 activate the display. Note PRB is connected...
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...to another log location, press or . Each time is pulled again, the unit will begin measuring in LOG mode. To store data from an infrared reading, pull the trigger. Aim the unit at the desired target and press . The recorded temperature appears in the lower right corner. It can...is shown below LOG and the stored temperature for seven seconds after the trigger is released, unless the unit is shown below LOG. 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer HOLD The unit's display will remain activated for that the location temperature has been recorded. While holding the trigger, ...
...to another log location, press or . Each time is pulled again, the unit will begin measuring in LOG mode. To store data from an infrared reading, pull the trigger. Aim the unit at the desired target and press . The recorded temperature appears in the lower right corner. It can...is shown below LOG and the stored temperature for seven seconds after the trigger is released, unless the unit is shown below LOG. 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer HOLD The unit's display will remain activated for that the location temperature has been recorded. While holding the trigger, ...
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... . WCaution To avoid damaging the thermometers, do NOT submerge them in the display's lower left corner, press . Carefully wipe the surface with water. 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". When LOG location "0" shows...
... . WCaution To avoid damaging the thermometers, do NOT submerge them in the display's lower left corner, press . Carefully wipe the surface with water. 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". When LOG location "0" shows...
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63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers CE Certification The thermometers conform to the following standards: • ... to -18 °C -32 °C 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 ±2 °C (±3 °F) ±2.5 °C ...73 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F) 63: -32 °C to 535 °C (-25 °F to 999 °F) 66: -32 °C to 600 °C (-25 °F to 1100 °F) 68: -32 °C to 760 °C (-25 °...
63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers CE Certification The thermometers conform to the following standards: • ... to -18 °C -32 °C 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 ±2 °C (±3 °F) ±2.5 °C ...73 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F) 63: -32 °C to 535 °C (-25 °F to 999 °F) 66: -32 °C to 600 °C (-25 °F to 1100 °F) 68: -32 °C to 760 °C (-25 °...
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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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...% encircled energy at focal point S 0.9" @ 1.2" @ 2.5" @ 12" 36" 60" D 0.8" @ 0.7" @ 1.7" @ 12" 36" 60" D Use the Fluke 66 within 8 m (25 ft.) of electrical motors and electrical panels and diagnose car malfunctions with ease. Technical Data D:S = 30:1 D:S = 50:1 at focal point S... heating and ventilation problems, monitor the status of the intended target. 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 more accurate ...
...% encircled energy at focal point S 0.9" @ 1.2" @ 2.5" @ 12" 36" 60" D 0.8" @ 0.7" @ 1.7" @ 12" 36" 60" D Use the Fluke 66 within 8 m (25 ft.) of electrical motors and electrical panels and diagnose car malfunctions with ease. Technical Data D:S = 30:1 D:S = 50:1 at focal point S... heating and ventilation problems, monitor the status of the intended target. 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 more accurate ...
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 °...