AEMC CA879 Operation & User’s Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................ 3 1.1 International Electrical Symbols............................................................3 1.2 Definition of Measurement Categories..................................................4 1.3 Receiving Your Shipment.......................... ...

3 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION WARNING These safety warnings are provided to ensure the safety of personnel. Please read and comply with these precautions: Do not place the thermometer on or close to objects whose temperature • is >65°C/150°F. If the thermometer is subjected to strong ambient temperature variations, • wait ...

1.2 Definition of Measurement Categories CAT I: Measurement category I corresponds to measurements taken on circuits not directly connected to the network. CAT II: Measurement category II corresponds to measurements taken on cir- cuits directly connected to the installation. Example: measurement for electrodomestic units, ...

5 CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 2.1 Description The Infrared Thermometer Model CA879 is a non-contact temperature measuring instrument. It provides precision measurement with its laser target feature. To measure the temperature of an object, simply point the gun at the surface of the object and the temperature will appear on th ...

2.3 Control Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SCAN = 0.95 °C °F HOLD 8 9 10 13 14 12 11 15 Item Description 1 LCD Display 2 Temperature selection and backlight buttons 3 Laser button 4 Laser pointer beam 5 IR Sensor 6 Measurement trigger 7 Battery cover 8 Measurement indication 9 Data hold indication 10 Low battery indication 11 La ...

7 CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL Measuring Range -58° to 1022°F or -50° to 550°C (user selectable) Resolution 0.1°F from -58° to 200°F, 1°F beyond this range 0.1°C from -50° to 200°C, 1°C beyond this range Polarity Automatic (minus only) Accuracy ±1.5% of the reading ±4°F of -4° to +1022°F / ±9°F of - ...

CHAPTER 4 OPERATION 4.1 Precautions for use If the surface to be measured is ≤ Ø 1.96" (50mm), hold the probe as close as possible to the surface (less than 15" [40cm] away) If the surface to be measured is covered in frost or other particles, clean it so that it is properly exposed, before taking a measurement. If the ...

9 4.3 Operating Test For a quick verification that the thermometer is functioning correctly, point it at water containing ice cubes, since this provides a simple reference for 32°F (0°C). 4.4 Operating Procedure WARNING: Never point the LASER target beam at someone's eyes! 1. Activate the laser by briefly depressing the ...