RIDGID micro IR-200 Non Contact Infrared Thermometer User Manual

RIDGID micro IR-200 Non Contact Infrared Thermometer

WARNING: Read this Operator’s Man -ual carefully before using this tool. Failure to under-stand and follow the con-tents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious person -al injury.

micro IR-200 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

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Safety Symbols

In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.

This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator’s manual contains important in-formation on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.
This symbol means this device contains a Class 2 Laser.
This symbol means do not stare into the laser beam.
This symbol warns of the presence and hazard of a laser beam.

General Safety Rules

WARNING
Read all safety warnings and in struc tions. Failure to follow the warn ings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work Area Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate equipment in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. E -quip ment can create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and by-standers a way while operating equip-ment. Distrac tions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an in -creased risk of electrical shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose equipment to rain or wet conditions. Water en tering equipment will increase the risk of electrical shock.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating equipment. Do not use equipment while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medica-tion. A moment of inattention while operating equipment may re-sult in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protec-tion. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate con-ditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

Equipment Use and Care

• Do not force equipment. Use the correct equipment for your application. The correct equipment will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use equipment if the switch does not turn it ON and OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan-gerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the batteries from the equipment before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of injury.
• Store idle equipment out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the equipment or these in-structions to operate the equipment. Equipment can be dan-gerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain equipment. Check for misalignment or binding of mov-ing parts, missing parts, breakage of parts and any other condi-tion that may affect the equipment’s operation. If damaged, have the equipment repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
• Use the equipment and accessories in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working condi-tions and the work to be performed. Use of the equipment for operations different from those intended could result in a haz-ardous situation.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manu-facturer for your equipment. Accessories that may be suitable for one piece of equipment may become hazardous when used with other equipment.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and grease. Allows for better control of the equipment.

Service

• Have your equipment serviced by a qualified repair person using on ly identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the tool is maintained.

Specific Safety Information

WARNING
This section contains important safety information that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the RIDGID® micro IR-200 Non- Contact Infrared Thermometer to reduce the risk of eye injury or other serious personal injury.
Keep this manual with the tool for use by the operator.

Infrared Thermometer Safety

• Do not look into the laser beam. Looking into the laser beam may be hazardous to the eyes. Do not look at the laser beam with optical aids (such as binoculars or telescopes).
• Do not direct the laser beam towards other people. Make sure the laser is aimed above or below eye level. Laser beams may be hazardous to the eyes.
• Do not use this device for personal inspection or medical use in any way. This is not a medical device. This could cause personal injury.
• Take appropriate precautions when working near electrical, moving or hot parts. Close contact may cause electrical shock, entanglement, burns and other serious injury. Protective equip-ment may be required.

CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in haz-ardous radiation exposure.

If you have any question concerning this RIDGID® product:

• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
• Visit RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID contact point.
• Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department at rtctechser-vices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and Canada call 800-519-3456.

Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment

Description

The RIDGID® micro IR-200 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer pro-vides simple, quick, and accurate surface temperature readings at the push of a button. You simply squeeze the trigger and point the ultra-sharp dual class II lasers at the surface being measured. The micro IR-200 provides an immediate temperature measurement on a clear, easy-to-read backlit LCD display. In addition to numerous other uses, this rugged, compact instrument enables professional tradesman to diagnose heating and ventilation problems, perform preventative monitoring of electrical motors and systems, trou-bleshoot steam traps and quickly check fuses or circuit breakers for overheating without contact.

The micro IR-200 uses optics to sense emitted, reflected and trans-mitted energy, which is collected and focused onto a detector. The unit’s electronics translate the information into a temperature read-ing, which is displayed. Lasers are used to assist in aiming.

Specifications

Temperature Range ………………….-58°F to 2192°F
(-50°C to 1200°C)
Distance To Spot Ratio ……………..30 to 1
Measuring Accuracy …………………-58°F ~68°F (-50°C ~20°C) :
±4.5°F (2.5°C) 68°F ~1472°F (20°C ~800°C)  ±1.0% or ±1.8°F (1.0°C)
Repeatability……………………………..-58°F ~68°F (-50°C ~20°C) :
±2.3°F (1.3°C) 68°F ~1472°F (20°C ~800°C) ±0.5% or ±0.9°F (0.5°C)
Response Time …………………………150ms
Spectral Response…………………….8~14um
Emissivity …………………………………Adjustable, 0.10 – 1.00
Over Range Indication ……………….LCD will show “—-”
Diode Laser …………………………….Output <1mW, Wavelength 630~670nm, Class 2 Laser Product
Temperature Display…………………Current Temperature, MAX Temperature
Measuring Units……………………….Fahrenheit, Celsius
Operating Temperature ……………..32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Storage Temperature ………………..14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
Display Resolution ……………………..0.1°F (0.1°C)
Relative Humidity……………………..10%~90% RH Operating,<80% RH Storage
Batteries…………………………………. 9V Battery (1), NEDA 1604A or IEC 6LR61, or Equivalent
IP Rating …………………………………IP54
Weight…………………………………….0.6 lbs (0.3 kg)

Features Figure 1 – micro IR-200 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

• Rapid Detection Function
• Dual Class II Laser Sighting
• Automatic Data Hold
• MAX Temperature Displays
• Precise Non-Contact Measurements
• Automatic Selection Range and Display Resolution 0.1°F (0.1°C)

Parts

LCD Display Icons

Standard Equipment

• micro IR-200
• Carrying Case
• Battery 1 x 9V
• Operator’s Manual

NOTICE This equipment is used to make temperature measure-ments. Incorrect use or improper application may result in incorrect or inaccurate measurements. Selection of appropriate measure-ment methods for the conditions is the responsibility of the user.

Laser Classification
The RIDGID micro IR-200 generates a visible laser beam that is emitted from the front of the device.
The device complies with class 2 lasers according to: IEC 60825-1:2007

FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tele-vision reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
The term electromagnetic compatibility is taken to mean the capa-bility of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present and without causing electromagnet interference to other equipment.
NOTICE The RIDGID micro IR-200 conforms to all applicable EMC standards. However, the possibility of it causing interference in other devices cannot be precluded.

Figure 4 – Removing Battery Compartment

Changing/Installing Batteries
The micro IR-200 is supplied without a battery installed. If the bat-tery indicator (Figure 3) displays , the battery needs to be re-placed. Remove the battery prior to long term storage to avoid battery leakage.

1. Squeeze the battery clips and remove battery compartment from the thermometer (See Figure 4). If needed, remove bat-tery.
2. Install 9V alkaline battery (6LR61), observing the correct polar-ity as indicated on the battery compartment.
3. Squeeze the clips and firmly insert into thermometer. The holder will only go in one way. Do not force. Confirm securely at-tached.

Figure 5 – Battery Holder and Polarity Marking

Pre-Operation Inspection

WARNING
Before each use, inspect your infrared thermometer and cor-rect any problems to reduce the risk of injury or incorrect measurements.
Do not look into the laser beam. Looking into the laser beam may be hazardous to the eyes.

1. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from equipment. This aids inspec-tion.
2. Inspect the micro IR-200 for any broken, worn, missing, mis-aligned or binding parts, or any other condition which may pre-vent safe and normal operation.
3. Check that the warning labels are present, firmly attached and readable. (See Figure 6.)
4. If any issues are found during the inspection, do not use the in-frared thermometer until it has been properly serviced.
5. Following the Operation Instructions, turn the infrared ther-mometer ON, make a measurement and confirm the same measurement with another instrument (contact thermometer, etc.). If the correlation be tween the measurements is not ac-ceptable, do not use the infrared thermometer until it has been properly serviced.

Figure 6 – Warning Labels

Set-Up and Operation

**WARNING

**

Do not look into the laser beam. Looking into the laser beam may be hazardous to the eyes. Do not look at the laser beam with optical aids (such as binoculars or telescopes).
Do not direct the laser beam towards other people. Make sure the laser is aimed above or below eye level. Laser beams may be hazardous to the eyes.
Take appropriate precautions when working near electrical, moving or hot parts. Close contact may cause electrical shock, entanglement, burns and other serious injury. Protective equip-ment may be required.
Set up and operate the infrared thermometer according to these procedures to reduce the risk of injury or incorrect meas-urements.

Set-Up

1. Check for an appropriate work area as indicated in the General Safety Section.
2. Inspect the object being measured to and confirm that you have correct equipment for the application. See the Specifications section for range, accuracy and other information.
   There are a variety of factors that can affect the accuracy of the micro IR-200, including:
   Field of view – The micro IR-200 uses two lasers to project points on either side of the area to be measured. These points indicate the approximate diameter of the area (the “Spot”) that the temperature is being measured in. As the micro IR-200 moves further (D) away from the surface, that area and spot size (S) increases. The area is approximately 1/30 times the dis-tance to the surface. (See Figure 7.)

The spot should always be smaller than the surface. The smaller the surface, the closer the micro IR-200 should be to the sur-face. For the best accuracy, the surface should be twice as large as the spot.
Emissivity – Emissivity is a term use to describe energy emit-ting characteristics of materials and has a value ranging from 0 to 1. The micro IR-200 allows adjustment of the emissivity value from 0.10 to 1.00 to calculate temperatures. If the emissive prop-erty of a surface is unknown, an emissivity of 0.95 can be ap-propriate for many applications, such as painted surfaces. Values of emissivity for common materials are included in Fig-ure 8.

Figure 8 – Emissivity Values of Common Materials

Temperature – While the micro IR-200 compensates for vari-ation from ambient temperature, large changes in ambient and measured temperatures can reduce accuracy. When significant changes in ambient temperature (more than 30°F or 17°C) are encountered, allow fifteen minutes for the micro IR-200 to ad-just for best accuracy.
Obstructions – Steam, dust, smoke and other obstructions like glass or plastic between the micro IR-200 and the surface being measured can decrease accuracy. These obstruct the unit optics or give false readings (measure the temperature of the glass instead of the surface). Do not use when obstructions are present.
Make sure that all equipment has been properly inspected.

Operation

Turning ON and OFF (Taking Measurements)

1. Hold the micro IR-200 by the handle grip and point it at the surface to be measured. Keep away from any electrical, mov-ing or hot parts. Make sure that the unit is pointed in a safe di-rection away from any bystanders before turning ON.

2. Squeeze the trigger to turn the micro IR-200 ON. When the trig-ger is squeezed, the SCAN icon will be ON, and the micro IR-200 will continuously update the displayed current temperature value and display the maximum temperature value since the unit was turned ON.
   The micro IR-200 can be moved slowly over the surface to lo-cate hot or cool areas. See the High Alarm and Low Alarm sec-tions for information on high and low alarm settings.

3. When the trigger is released, the HOLD icon will be ON. The micro IR-200 will automatically turn OFF after seven seconds unless the unit is in Continuous Measurement mode.

micro IR-200 Controls

Continuous Measurement (Scanning) Mode
The micro IR-200 can be locked ON to allow measurements with-out holding the trigger. Make sure that the unit is pointed in a safe direction away from any bystanders before turning ON. Turn the micro IR-200 ON by squeezing and holding the trigger. While hold-ing the trigger, press and release the menu button. The SCAN and Lock icons will be ON. Release the trigger, and the micro IR-200 will continuously update the measured temperature until the trigger switch is squeezed and released again.

Laser Enabled/Disabled
If needed, the lasers used for aiming can be turned off to help con-serve battery life. If this is done, extra care must be used when aim-ing the micro IR-200 to ensure good readings. To enable or disable, while squeezing the trigger, press and release the laser enable but-ton. The Laser Enable icon will be ON when the laser is enabled.
Backlight
If using in a low lit area, the micro IR-200 is equipped with a display backlight. To turn the backlight ON and OFF, with the unit ON, press the backlight button.

Menu Button Use
After squeezing the trigger, pressing and releasing the menu button will allow you to cycle through the following settings in this order: High Alarm ON/OFF, High Alarm Temperature Setting, Low Alarm ON/OFF, Low Alarm Temperature Setting, Temperature Display Units, Emissivity.

High Alarm
High Alarm will give an audible tone when the current temperature exceeds a preset limit. To turn the High Alarm ON, squeeze and re-lease the trigger, and then press and release the menu button until the High Alarm icon is flashing. Use the up/down buttons to turn the High Alarm feature ON/OFF as indicated on the current temperature value line. Press and release the menu button again. The High Alarm icon will continue to flash, and the High Alarm temperature will appear. Use the up/down buttons to change the High Alarm tem-perature as desired. Squeeze the trigger to exit the Settings mode and save your selection.

Low Alarm
Low Alarm will give an audible tone when the current temperature falls below a preset limit. To turn the Low Alarm ON, squeeze and re-lease the trigger, and then press and release the menu button until the Low Alarm icon is flashing. Use the up/down buttons to turn the Low Alarm feature ON/OFF as indicated on the current temperature value line. Press and release the menu button again. The Low Alarm icon will continue to flash, and the Low Alarm temperature will ap-pear. Use the up/down buttons to change the Low Alarm tempera-ture as desired. Squeeze the trigger to exit the Settings mode and save your selection.

Temperature Display Units – °C/°F
The micro IR-200 can display temperatures in either degrees Celsius (C) or Fahrenheit (F). To change the display unit, squeeze and re-lease the trigger, and then press and release the menu button until the temperature unit on the screen is flashing. Use the up/down but-tons to switch between F or C as desired. Squeeze the trigger to exit the Settings mode and save your selection.

Emissivity
The emissivity value can be set from 0.10 to 1.00. See the Set-Up section to determine an appropriate value for your application. To ad-just this value, squeeze and release the trigger, and then press and release the menu button until the emissivity value on the screen is flashing. Use the up/down buttons to increase or decrease the emis-sivity value. Squeeze the trigger to exit the Settings mode and save your selection.

Cleaning
Do not immerse the RIDGID micro IR-200 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer in water. Wipe off dirt with a damp soft cloth. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solutions. Treat the instrument as you would a telescope or camera.

Storage
The RIDGID micro IR-200 Infrared Thermometer must be stored in a dry secure area between -10°C (14°F) and 60°C (140°F).
Store the tool in a locked area out of the reach of children and peo-ple unfamiliar with the micro IR-200.
Remove the battery before any long period of storage or shipping to avoid battery leakage.

Service and Repair

WARNING
Improper service or repair can make the RIDGID micro IR-200 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer unsafe to operate.
Service and repair of the micro IR-200 must be performed by a RIDGID Authorized Independent Service Center.
For information on your nearest RIDGID Authorized Independent Service Center or any service or repair questions:

• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
• Visit RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID contact point.
• Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department at rtctechser-vices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and Canada call 800-519-3456.

Disposal
Parts of the RIDGID micro IR-200 Non-Contact Infrared Thermo -meter contain valuable materials and can be recycled. There are companies that specialize in recycling that may be found locally. Dispose of the com ponents in compliance with all applicable regu-lations. Contact your local waste management authority for more information.

For EC Countries: Do not dispose of elec trical equip-ment with household waste!
According to the European Guideline 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its imple -men tation into national legislation, electrical equipment that is no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.

Battery Disposal
For EC countries: Defective or used batteries must be recycled ac-cording to the guideline 2012/19/EU.

22014/30/EU, EU 2015/863 EN61326-1, EN61326-2-2, IEC-60825
Signature:
Name: Harald Krondorfer Qualification: V.P. Engineering Date: 09/01/2020
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