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® 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. Printed in China All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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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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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 (1-800-363-5853) Europe: +31 402-675-200 Japan: +81-3-3434-0181 Singapore: +65-738...-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Or, visit Fluke's Web site at www.fluke.com. To register your product, visit register.fluke.com. 1 63/66/68 Introduction The Fluke Models 63, 66, and 68 Infrared Thermometers ("the thermometers") are for non-contact temperature measurement. Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of infrared energy ...
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 (1-800-363-5853) Europe: +31 402-675-200 Japan: +81-3-3434-0181 Singapore: +65-738...-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Or, visit Fluke's Web site at www.fluke.com. To register your product, visit register.fluke.com. 1 63/66/68 Introduction The Fluke Models 63, 66, and 68 Infrared Thermometers ("the thermometers") are for non-contact temperature measurement. Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of infrared energy ...
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... personal injury, follow these guidelines: • * Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off reflective surfaces. • Before using the thermometer inspect the case. 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...
... personal injury, follow these guidelines: • * Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off reflective surfaces. • Before using the thermometer inspect the case. 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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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 trigger is released and "HOLD" appears (H). appears but the For the 66/68, to turn them off. 8 Notes For all units, when the battery 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 the selected mode function (D,E) are displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit (B). The thermometer holds the last reading for 7 seconds after the...
...the trigger is released and "HOLD" appears (H). appears but the For the 66/68, to turn them off. 8 Notes For all units, when the battery 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 the selected mode function (D,E) are displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit (B). The thermometer holds the last reading for 7 seconds after the...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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. See Figure 4. 10 Locating a Hot or Cold Spot To find a hot or cold spot, aim the thermometer outside the desired area. The laser is used for aiming only. 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. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers Reflected energy Transmitted energy Target Emitted Energy Figure 3. See Figure 4. 10 Locating a Hot or Cold Spot To find a hot or cold spot, aim the thermometer outside the desired area. The laser is used for aiming only. 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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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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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 Aluminum ...
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 Aluminum ...
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... switch to the appropriate position. See Figure 2. Each time is taken. DIF shows the difference between maximum and minimum temperatures measured. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers the trigger is connected to the thermometer), and Data logger (LOG). See "Hold" for each time a reading is locked on how to the High Alarm (HAL), Low Alarm...
... switch to the appropriate position. See Figure 2. Each time is taken. DIF shows the difference between maximum and minimum temperatures measured. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers the trigger is connected to the thermometer), and Data logger (LOG). See "Hold" for each time a reading is locked on how to the High Alarm (HAL), Low Alarm...
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...PRB appears in the lower left of the display. See Figure 8. Connect the probe to adjust the desired values. 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 right of the display. Using a Contact Temperature Probe (PRB) (66/68) XW Warning To avoid...
...PRB appears in the lower left of the display. See Figure 8. Connect the probe to adjust the desired values. 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 right of the display. Using a Contact Temperature Probe (PRB) (66/68) XW Warning To avoid...
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...is pulled again, the unit will begin measuring in the lower left of the display. Storing Data (66/68) The thermometers are also stored. To move to 12 data locations. The infrared temperature, temperature scale (°C or °F), and emissivity are capable of log locations stored. 19 ...The LOG Clear function allows you to quickly clear all logged data points. To store data from an infrared reading, pull the trigger. 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer HOLD The unit's display will remain activated for that the location temperature has been recorded. A tone confirms...
...is pulled again, the unit will begin measuring in the lower left of the display. Storing Data (66/68) The thermometers are also stored. To move to 12 data locations. The infrared temperature, temperature scale (°C or °F), and emissivity are capable of log locations stored. 19 ...The LOG Clear function allows you to quickly clear all logged data points. To store data from an infrared reading, pull the trigger. 63/66/68 Operating the Thermometer HOLD The unit's display will remain activated for that the location temperature has been recorded. A tone confirms...
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... them in the display's lower left corner, press . When LOG location "0" shows in water. 20 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". Carefully wipe the surface with...
... them in the display's lower left corner, press . When LOG location "0" shows in water. 20 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". Carefully wipe the surface with...
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...176;C (-25 °F to -26 °C ±1% of 801000 MHz with the instrument in three orientations. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers CE Certification The thermometers conform to the following standards: • EN61326-1 EMC • EN61010-1 • EN60825-1 Safety Certification testing was conducted...;C 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 (±...
...176;C (-25 °F to -26 °C ±1% of 801000 MHz with the instrument in three orientations. 63/66/68 Infrared Thermometers CE Certification The thermometers conform to the following standards: • EN61326-1 EMC • EN61010-1 • EN60825-1 Safety Certification testing was conducted...;C 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 (±...
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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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... for HVAC technicians performing room balance checks, electricians evaluating electrical connections and auto mechanics diagnosing catalytic converters. 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 temperature measurements. • Selectable MAX, MIN, DIF and...
... for HVAC technicians performing room balance checks, electricians evaluating electrical connections and auto mechanics diagnosing catalytic converters. 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 temperature measurements. • Selectable MAX, MIN, DIF and...
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 °...