Fluke VT02, VT04A user manual Temperature Measurement,  Warning

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Visual IR Thermometer

Menu Functions

Temperature Measurement

All objects radiate infrared energy. The quantity of energy radiated is based on the actual surface temperature and the surface emissivity of the object. The Product senses the infrared energy from the surface of the object and uses this data to calculate an estimated temperature value. Many common objects and materials such as painted metal, wood, water, skin, and cloth are very good at radiating energy and it is easy to get relatively accurate measurements. For surfaces that are good at radiating energy (high emissivity), the emissivity factor is ≥90 % (0.90). This simplification does not work on shiny surfaces or unpainted metals as they have an emissivity of <60 % (0.60). These materials are not good at radiating energy and are classified as low emissivity. To more accurately measure materials with a low emissivity, an emissivity correction is necessary. Adjustment to the emissivity value will usually allow the Product to calculate a more accurate estimate of the actual temperature.

Note

Surfaces with an emissivity <0.60 make reliable and consistent determination of actual temperatures problematic. The lower the emissivity, the more potential error is associated with the temperature measurement calculations of the Product, even when emissivity and reflected background adjustments are attempted and performed properly.

Warning

To prevent personal injury, see emissivity information for actual temperatures. Reflective objects result in lower than actual temperature measurements. These objects pose a burn hazard.

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Contents VT02, VT04A, VT04 Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability Table of Contents VT02, VT04A, VT04 List of Tables VT02, VT04A, VT04 List of Figures VT02, VT04A, VT04 Introduction Safety Information How to Contact FlukeVisual IR Thermometer VT04A Before You StartStart-Up Screen and Status Indicator Power On and OffRechargeable Battery Rechargeable BatteryFeatures and Controls Image Blending Button OperationVisual Image Alignment Visual Image Alignment ControlMicro SD Memory Card Warning Icons Capture and SaveBasic Navigation Menu FunctionsParameter Adjustment Menu Icons Description VT02 Emissivity Review Memory Warning Temperature MeasurementTemperature Measurement Accuracy On-Screen Comparison of DS Ratio Hot and Cold Markers Reflected Background TemperatureColor Palette Date and Time Temperature UnitsHigh/Low Temperature Alarm High/Low Temperature Alarm VT04A, VT04To set the time-lapse Time-Lapse Image Capture VT04A, VT04To stop the Auto-Monitor Alarm Auto-Monitor Alarm VT04A, VT04Image Capture Scenarios for Auto-Monitor Alarm BMP File Format VT04A, VT04 Factory Reset VT04A, VT04Auto Off VT04A, VT04 LCD Brightness VT04A, VT04Smartview Software MeasurementsHow to Clean Maintenance  Caution Battery CareVT02, VT04A VT04 SpecificationsImage Presentation Controls and Adjustments Batteries