TFA 31.1143.13 Infrarot Thermometer Ray Light Instruction Manual
- August 16, 2024
- TFA
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TFA 31.1143.13 Infrarot Thermometer Ray Light
Specifications
- Model: Kat. Nr. 31.1143.13
- Laser Class : 2
- Manufacturer: TFA-Dostmann
- Website : www.tfa-dostmann.de/en/service/downloads/instruction-manuals
ATTENTION : LASER CLASS 2
- Never look directly into the laser beam.
- Do not direct the laser beam into the eyes of a person or animal.
- It can cause permanent damage to the eye.
Wavelength:
- 635 – 660 nm | Output: <1mW | EN 60825-1:2015-07
- LCD
- Laser
- Infrared lens
- measuring button
- battery compartment
Infrared thermometer
Before you use this product
- Please make sure you read the instruction manual carefully.
- Following and respecting the instructions in your manual will prevent damage to your instrument and loss of your statutory rights arising from defects due to incorrect use.|
- We shall not be liable for any damage occurring as a result of non-following of these instructions. Likewise, we take no responsibility for any incorrect readings or any consequences resulting from them.
- Please pay particular attention to the safety notices!
- Please keep this instruction manual safe for future reference.
For your safety
- The device should only be used as described within these instructions.
- Unauthorized repairs, modifications, or changes to the product are prohibited and might result in dangerous laser radiation.
- The product is not recommended for taking body temperature.
Caution: Risk of injury:
- The product is equipped with a class 2 laser. If the sign on the device is not written in the language of your country, please affix the sign (page 2) onto the device.
- Do not point the laser beam at mirrors or other reflective surfaces. The uncontrolled reflected beam may strike people or animals.
- Do not aim too close at hot or dangerous targets.
- Keep this device and the batteries out of reach of children.
- Small parts can be swallowed by children (under three years old).
- Batteries contain harmful acids and may be hazardous if swallowed. If a battery is swallowed, this can lead to serious internal burns and death within two hours. If you suspect a battery could have been swallowed or otherwise caught in the body, seek med-ical help immediately.
- Batteries must not be thrown into a fire, short-circuited, taken apart, or recharged. Risk of explosion!
- Low batteries should be changed as soon as possible to prevent damage caused by leaking.
- Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and mucous membranes when handling leaking batteries. In case of contact, immediately rinse the affected areas with water and consult a doctor.
WAR4NING: Important information on product safety!
- Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, vibrations o shocks.
- Protect the unit from large or abrupt ambient temperature changes.
- Do not leave the unit near objects of high temperature.
- Do not immerse the unit in water. Water can penetrate and cause malfunction. Protect it from moisture.
- Check the housing before using the device. Do not use the device if it seems to be damaged. Check for cracks or missing plastic parts.
- Steam, dust, smoke, etc., can prevent accurate measurement by obstructing the unit’s optics.
EMC/RFI
Protect the unit from EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) from induction
heaters and microwave ovens and Electro Static Discharge. Readings may be
affected if the unit is operated within a radio frequency electromagnetic
field strength of approximately 3 volts per meter, but the performance of the
instrument will not be permanently affected.
Getting started
- Open the battery compartment.
- The battery compartment is on the inside of the handle. Open the battery compartment cover downwards.
- Insert two new batteries 1,5 V AAA. Ensure that the battery’s polarity is correct.
- Close the battery compartment again. The cover is properly inserted in the housing, as soon as a click is heard.
Use
- Press the measuring button on the inside of the handle to turn o the device.
- The device will alert you with a beep.
- All segments will be displayed for a short moment.
- The backlight is automatically activated (default). The symbol appears on the display.
- Press the button to turn off or turn on the backlight. The symbol disappears or appears on the display.
- The laser is automatically activated (default). The symbol appears on the display.
- Press the button to deactivate or activate the laser. The symbol disappears or appears on the display.
- Press and hold the measuring button, on the display “SCAN” and the measured temperature.
- With the laser, the measuring point can be focused exactly.
- Release the measuring button.
- On the display appears HOLD.
- The latest measured temperature stays for a few seconds on the display.
- When the device is not used, it will automatically switch off after a few seconds.
- Press the °C/°F button to change the temperature display from °C (default) to °F.
Distance, Spot Size, and Field of View
As the distance (D) from the object increases, the spot size (S) of the area
measured by the unit becomes larger a ratio D:S = 12:1 (e.g. 120 cm distance =
10 cm spot size). To get the most accurate temperature reading, aim at the
target as near as possible.
Should the distance be too great, there is a risk that the tempera-ture has
also been taken outside the aimed target.
Please take note of the following:
- Not recommended for use in measuring shiny or polished metal surfaces (stainless steel, aluminum, etc.).
- The unit cannot be measured through transparent surfaces such as glass or plastic. It will measure the surface temperature of the glass instead.
Care, maintenance, battery replacement
- The sensor lens is the most delicate part of the thermometer.
- Please protect the sensor part from dirt.
- Clean your instrument with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents.
- Remove the batteries if you do not use the product for a long period.
- Change the batteries, when the battery symbol appears on the display.
- Confirm the device is powered off before changing the batteries.
Troubleshooting
Disposal of the electrical device
Remove non-permanently installed batteries rechargeable batteries from the
device and dispose of them separately.
This product is labelled by the EU
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE).
This product must not be disposed of in ordinary household waste. As a
consumer, you are required to take end-of-life devices to a designated
collection point for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment, to
ensure environmentally-compatible disposal. The return service is free of
charge. Observe the current regulations in place!
Disposal of the batteries
Never dispose of empty batteries and rechargeable batteries with ordinary
household waste. They contain pollutants that, if improperly disposed of, can
harm the environment and human health. As a consumer, you are required by law
to take them to your retail store or an appropriate collection site depending
on national or local regulations to protect the environment. The return
service is free of charge.
The symbols for the contained heavy metals are:
- Cd=cadmium, Hg=mercury, Pb=lead.
Specifications
TFA Dostmann GmbH & Co.KG, Zum Ottersberg 12, 97877 Wertheim, Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Is it safe to use the laser indoors?
- A: Yes, it is safe to use the laser indoors, but always avoid direct eye exposure.
- Q: How often should I replace the batteries?
- A: Replace the batteries when the power level is low or as recommended by the manufacturer.