FLUKE 67 MAX Infrared Thermometer User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- FLUKE
Table of Contents
67 MAX
Infrared Thermometer
Users Manual
PN 5224838 July 2020 © 2020 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for
three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses,
disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration,
contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are
not authorized to extend any other warranty on Fluke’s behalf. To obtain
service during the warranty period, contact your nearest Fluke authorized
service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the
product to that Service Center with a description of the problem.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR
THEORY. Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages,
this limitation of liability may not apply to you.
Fluke Corporation
P.O. Box 9090
Everett, WA 98206-9090
The U.S.A.
Introduction
The Fluke 67 MAX Infrared Thermometer (the Product) can determine the surface
temperature by measuring the amount of infrared energy radiated by the
subject’s skin.
warning
Read all safety information before you use the Product. It is important
to understand there are inherent differences in accuracy between skin-surface
temperature measurements obtained with an IR thermometer versus subdermal/core
temperature measurements made with a contact thermometer. ASTM laboratory
accuracy requirements in the display range of 37 °C to 39 °C (98 °F to 102 °F)
for IR thermometers is ±0.3 °C (±0.5 °F), whereas for mercury-in-glass and
electronic thermometers, the requirement per ASTM Standards E667-86 and
E1112-86 is ±0.1 °C (±0.2 °F). The proper measurement technique is critical to
keep sources of error to a minimum. Potential error sources include
measurement distance to subject, measurement location, anatomical
variations between subjects, ambient temperature conditions, failure to observe the maximum-displayed reading, and more. A correction between skin temperature at the forehead and sublingual (under the tongue) temperature was determined by a clinical study of adult subjects. The Product has not been tested on children and thus, is subject to error when used on children under 18 years of age. Characteristics and procedures are available from the manufacturer upon request. The Product defaults to body mode that incorporates this correction into the displayed measurement to compensate for this effect.
Contact Fluke
Fluke Corporation operates worldwide. For local contact information, go to our
website:
www.fluke.com
To register your product, view, print, or download the latest manual or manual
supplement, go to our website.
Fluke Corporation
6920 Seaway Blvd
Everett, WA 98203
+1-425-446-5500
fluke-info@fluke.com.
Safety Information
The Product meets requirements established in ASTM Standard E1965-98 (2016)
Standard Specification for Infrared Thermometers for Intermittent
Determination of Patient Temperature and ISO 80601-2-56 Medical electrical
equipment part 2-56: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential
performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement. Full
responsibility for the conformance of the Product to the standard is assumed
by Fluke Corporation.
Notes
- The Product is not FDA approved or cleared.
- The Product is intended for consumer use and is NOT INTENDED for use to collect information for medical diagnosing purposes.
- The Product complies with the FDA Enforcement Policy for Clinical Electronic Thermometers During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency.
A Warning i dentifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the
user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage
to the Product or affect essential performance.
See Table 1 for safety symbols used on the Product and in this manual.
Warning
- To prevent personal injury or possible misdiagnosis of body temperature:
- Read all safety information before you use the Product.
- Do not alter the Product and use only as specified, or the protection supplied by the Product and its measurement accuracy can be compromised.
- Before you use the Product, inspect the case and optical lens. Look for cracks in case of plastics, scratches, or other damage to the optical lens. Do not use the Product if it appears damaged.
- Do not use in ambient environments outside of the specified operating temperature and humidity range or subject the Product to excessive mechanical shock. Permanent damage to the Product including inaccurate temperature measurement may result.
- Do not use or store the Product in direct sunlight or near other sources of radiant heat. This can cause the Product temperature to differ from ambient conditions and affect measurement accuracy. Allow the Product time to equalize to ambient conditions before use.
- Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or wet environments.
- Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
- Optical lens components must be free of moisture, dust, and debris to ensure measurement accuracy. Clean and disinfect only as specified.
- Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements.
- Do not store the Product for long periods with the battery installed to prevent battery leakage.
- Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks. Battery leakage may damage the Product.
- Do not attempt to service the Product.
Table 1. Safety Symbols
| Symbol | Meaning | Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARNING – RISK OF DANGER. | Consult user documentation. | ||
| Operating ambient temperature (15 °C to 40 °C) | Measured temperature range |
(22 °C to 43 °C).
| Storage temperature (-20 °C to 50 °C).| | Battery (case)
The User Interface
The Product user interface is made up of a trigger, buttons, and a display.
Use the buttons to move through the various Product menu choices. Buttons and
display messages are
described in Table 2.
Table 2. Product Buttons and Display Messages
| Symbol | Meaning | Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body mode menu icon. Body mode is for body temperature measurements. Select |
On or Off. Body mode is the default mode of the Product. See Figure
1.| | Denotes that the Product is in Body mode. To change to surface mode,
push SEL until body appears and then push SET. **
disappears and the nonadjusted surface temperature measurement is shown. See
Figure 1.
| Celsius or Fahrenheit. To change temperature units, push SEL until the
display shows only F or C and push SET** to make the choice.
Table 2. Product Buttons and Display Messages (cont.)
| Symbol | Meaning | Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Product is in HOLD mode. The display reading will not change while | |||
| in this mode. | Low battery symbol (display) | ||
| Select button (SEL). Push to scroll through the menu. | SET |
button. Push to choose a menu item
| Up and Down arrow button. Push this to scroll
up or down through the menu or to adjust
temperature settings.| | This denotes the Trigger mode menu
choice. See Trigger Mode.
| Use the Product in ambient conditions between 15 °C and 40 °C. In colder or
hotter conditions the display reads C0Ld or H0t and the Product does not show
a temperature reading.
| Symbol | Meaning | Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCAN | When you push and hold the trigger, and then move across a | ||
| surface, the Product is in SCAN mode. | Max | In SCAN mode, this |
indicates the maximum temperature reading and is held by the Product until the
trigger is released.
EMS| Emissivity. In Surface
mode, the display shows a fixed value of 0.98.
| | The Lo or Hi indicators appear when the measured temperature is outside of the
specified range of the Product (22 °C to
43 °C). When <21.5 °C, the display shows Lo. When >43.5 °C, the Product shows Hi.
Use the Product
Note
When ambient conditions change significantly, wait 30 minutes for the Product
to stabilize before you use it or the accuracy may be impacted. For example,
if the Product is brought from cold or hot outdoor conditions into a building.
Aim the Product for Body Temperature
When you use the Product to measure body temperature, make sure that the Product shows the correct temperature. When you measure the subject’s temperature, make sure the skin of the forehead is unobstructed by the hair, eyeglasses, or anything that could interfere with the emitted infrared energy. Make sure the distance to the subject is 50 mm to 150 mm (2 in to 6 in), or accuracy may be impacted. Make sure the Product is in Body mode. See Figure 1.
The Trigger
To take a measurement, see Figure 2:
1. Aim the Product at the subject
2. Pull the trigger for more than 1 second to measure the
temperature. Note that all the display segments temporarily appear when you
pull the trigger.
Warning
Do not use if any segments are missing from those shown in Figure 2. The
Product is damaged.3. Release the trigger to HOLD the current
measurement
Alarm
The Product has an alarm set for when the measured temperature is above a set
limit. To set or adjust the alarm, see figure 3:
4. Push SEL until Alarm HI appears.
- To set the alarm temperature, push the up or down arrow.
- Once the desired temperature appears, push SET to toggle the alarm on or off.
If the measured temperature is above the alarm limit, Alarm HI shows.
Trigger Mode
Trigger mode saves battery power when the Product is stored in a toolbox or similar condition. With Trigger mode On, if the trigger is pulled continuously, the Product turns off after approximately 10 minutes. With Trigger mode Off the Product only turns off after the trigger is released for 7 seconds. To turn Trigger mode on or off, push SEL until the display reads tri9, then push SET to toggle it On or Off.
Maintenance
Calibration and Verification
For calibration and verification, see the 67 MAX Calibration Manual located at
Fluke’s website at www.fluke.com.
Change the Battery
Do not dispose of this Product or product battery as unsorted municipal waste.
To install or change the AA IEC LR06 battery, open the battery compartment and
replace the
battery as shown in Figure 4.
Clean the Product
Use 70 % isopropyl alcohol on a sponge or soft cloth to clean the Product
case. A swab may be used to clean the IR lens. See Figure 4.
Caution Do not submerge the Product.
Figure 4. Change the Battery and Clean the Product
Specifications
| Temperature Range | 22 °C to 43 °C (71.6 °F to 109.4 °F) |
|---|
Accuracy is valid for a period of 1 year after the date of the last
calibration.| 0.3 °C (0.5 °F)
Stabilization| If ambient temperature changes by more than 10 °C (18 °F), wait
30 minutes for the Product temperature to stabilize, or accuracy may be
impacted.
Power| 1 AA IEC LRO6 Battery 100 hours continuous operation
Emissivity| 0.98 (fixed value for human skin)
Distance to Subject| 50 mm to 150 mm (2 into 6 in)
Operating Temperature TAME| 15 °C to 40 °C (59 °F to 104 °F)
Storage/Transport Temperature| -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F), (without
battery)
Operating Humidity| 10 % to 95 % RH non-condensing
Operating Altitude| 3000 meters above mean sea level
Storage Altitude| 12 000 meters above mean sea level
Ingress Protection Rating| IEC 60529: IP42 (protected against the ingress of
dust and splashed water)
Mechanical Shock| 2 meters
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EMC| IEC 61326-1, IEC 61326-2-2, IEC 60601-1-2
Expected Service Live| 10 years
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
International …………… IEC 61326-1: Portable Electromagnetic Environment,
IEC 60601-1-2: Home Healthcare Environment
This Product is suitable for use in home, commercial or industrial
environments with the exception of near active HF surgical equipment or within
the RF shielded room of a magnetic resonance imaging system where the
intensity of EM disturbances is high. Caution: use in these environments or
near portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as
antenna cables and external antennas) within 30 cm (12 inches) may cause,
degradation to the performance of the Product.
CISPR 11: Group 1, Class B
Group 1: Equipment has intentionally generated and/or uses conductively-
coupled radiofrequency energy that is necessary for the internal function of
the equipment itself. Class B: Equipment is suitable for use in domestic
establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power
supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
Korea (KCC)…………… Class B Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication
Equipment)
Class B: Equipment meets requirements for home electromagnetic wave equipment
and the seller or user should take notice of it. This equipment is intended
for use in home environments.
USA (FCC) …………….. 47 CFR 15 subpart B. This product is considered an exempt
device per clause 15.103.
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