Hadex MS6531B Instruction Manual - 10. Additional Notes
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10. Additional Notes
10.1 Thermometer
Infrared thermometers are used to measure surface temperature.
The sensor collects infrared energy and is gathered in the
detector circuit and converted into a temperature reading for
display.
The laser pointers are only used for aiming purposes
10.2 Surfaces
Make sure the object to be measured is larger than the diameter
of the thermometer’s spot field.
The smaller the target, the closer the meter should be.
10.3 Distance to Spot Size
As the distance between the surface to be measured and the
meter increases, the spot increases by the ratio of 12:1.
10.4 Hotspot positioning
To find a hotspot, aim the thermometer outside the area to be
measured and then move it around within the correct area to find
the hotspots.
10.5 Tips
Not recommended for measuring on light metal or smooth metal
surfaces such as stainless steel, aluminum, etc.
Sensor cannot penetrate through transparent surfaces such as
glass.
Steam, dust, smoke, etc. block the sensor from picking up
infrared energy, thus decreasing it’s accuracy.