Duratrax FlashPoint Instruction Manual

FlashPoint
®
Temperature Gauge
Instruction Manual
The DuraTrax FlashPoint
®
non-contact infrared
designed for use with R/C engines, batteries, motors,
sealing irons and heat guns, simply aim the
temperature gauge at the target and press the
measurement button to quickly and easily display the
surface temperature! The distance to target ratio is
1:1, and therefore the temperature gauge should be
positioned as close to the target as possible.
SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature Range: -27 to +428 degrees F
Display Resolution: 0.1°F or C (switchable)
Response Time:
Infrared Accuracy:
Field of View:
Emissivity:
Battery Life:
Battery Type:
Display Type:
Dimensions:
Weight:
SPECIAL FEATURES
• Push-button start
• Extremely small and lightweight, for easy
portability anywhere.
• Reads temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit (F)
or Celsius (C).
• Very wide temperature range of -27 to +428
degrees F [-33 to +220°C].
• Large, custom designed LCD for easy viewing and
a built-in battery power indicator.
• Fast 1 second response time.
• Highly accurate to within +/-2% of reading.
• Easy push-button control of setup and measurement.
Infrared
™
Temperature Gauge is a
™
thermometer. Specifically
[-33 to +220°C]
1 second
+/- 2% of reading
1:1 optics ratio
0.95 default - adjustable
0.01 to 1 emissivity
40 hours continuous use
(auto power off after 15
seconds)
CR2032 lithium primary
(not rechargeable)
custom LCD
0.7 x 1.5 x 2.7"
[18 x 37 x 68mm]
1.13 oz. including battery [32g]
• Includes a 15 second auto-off timer to prevent
accidental draining of battery.
• Common non-rechargeable lithium battery included.
• Handy wrist-strap included.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
• Electromagnetic / Radio Frequency Interference:
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. Keep this gauge at least 6
inches away from R/C transmitters to avoid radio
frequency interference.
• Avoid keeping the temperature gauge too close
for long periods of time to objects that continuously
generate high heat (like a hot plate), which can
cause overheating of the temperature gauge.
• Do not allow water or moisture to come in contact
with the gauge.
• Do not replace the battery with one other than a
"CR2032 lithium" non-rechargeable battery.
SETTING ADJUSTMENTS & TAKING
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS
Sometimes it is easier to accurately measure the
temperature of an object by physically attaching a
thermometer or thermocouple to it. However, it can
often be difficult or inconvenient to do so.
Sometimes, it is only necessary to see the large
heat patterns of an object, rather than measuring
a temperature at a very precise location on the
device. In these cases, measuring an object's heat
radiation with an infrared temperature gauge is a
good solution.
To get started using the FlashPoint Infrared
Temperature Gauge,
"MEASURE" button. The first display will show the
unit of measure of "°F" for fahrenheit or "°C" for
celsius. Follow these steps to change the unit of
measure, to adjust other settings, or to begin
measuring temperatures:
first press the large