FoodPro Plus
Users Manual
Humidity
Noncontact thermometers (IRTs) are not intended for use in extremely humid or condensing environments. Condensation on the lens window will impede the optical performance and prevent accurate temperature measurements. If this occurs, allow the window to dry by evaporation or wipe with a soft cloth and resume measurements.
Emissivity
A noncontact thermometer (IRT) determines temperature by measuring the emitted energy of an object. Emissivity (E value) is the measure of an object’s ability to emit infrared energy.
This noncontact thermometer is specially calibrated for high emissivity targets and is preset to an E value of ~0.97. This setting is the most advantageous for capturing the emitted energy from water, oils, shortening, fat, vegetables, as well as frozen, partially frozen and refrigerated products in boxes and plastic containers.
Note
Shiny metal surfaces (such as polished or stainless steel) have low emissivities and reflect the energy of their surrounding, resulting in inaccurate temperature readings. The emissivity of shiny metal surfaces can be enhanced to provide more accurate readings by covering the measurement area with masking tape, flat black paint, or a coating of shorting or oil. Blackened cooking surfaces such as griddles and cast iron pans make good targets.
Setting/Changing ºC and ºF Temperature Scales
The food safety thermometer can display temperature in either the °C (Celsius) or °F (Fahrenheit) scales. The desired scale is selected at the time the battery is installed:
Selecting the °C Scale:
When the battery is connected to the battery leads the °C scale indicator shows on the display for approximately 15 seconds. If the SET button is not pressed the unit will time out and default to the °C or Celsius scale.
Selecting the °F Scale:
If the SET button is pressed within 15 seconds of connecting the battery to the battery leads, the temperature scale display will toggle to the °F scale indicator and the unit will now default to the °F or Fahrenheit scale (Figure
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