Fluke 566, 568 user manual Alarm, Trigger Lock, Laser

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2. Press the Avg softkey.

The display shows the present reading, average reading, the differential reading between max and min (designated by Δ), and the emissivity setting.

Note

Min, Max, Avg, and Differential readings are saved as part of the saved data when either Min/Max or Avg/Dif mode is enabled.

Alarm

The thermometers have a programmable high and low alarm to designate high or low readings depending on the thresholds entered. When the alarm level is reached, an alarm will sound and the display will flash orange and white. To set either the high or low alarm:

1.Press the Menu softkey until Alarm appears as the right softkey function.

2.Press the Alarm softkey to access the Alarm menu.

3.Press either the Hi or Lo softkey, depending on which alarm will be set.

4.Press the ON softkey to turn the alarm on.

5.Press the OFF softkey to turn the alarm off.

6.Use the Set softkey to access the Hi or Lo Alarm Set menu.

7.Use the down or up softkeys to change the alarm setting.

8.Once the desired settings have been entered, press the Done softkey.

Trigger Lock

The thermometer trigger can be locked on for continuous measurement. To lock the trigger:

1.Press the Menu softkey until the lock symbol (G) appears as the left softkey function.

2.Press the Gsoftkey to lock the trigger. The lock symbol appears on the display to designate a locked trigger. When the trigger is locked, the Gsoftkey changes to H. Press this softkey to unlock the trigger.

Laser

*W Warning

To avoid injury, do not point the laser directly at eye or indirectly off reflective surfaces.

The thermometer is equipped with a laser used for aiming purposes only. The laser turns off when the trigger is released.

To enable or disable the laser:

1.Press the Menu softkey until Laser appears as the right softkey function.

2.Press the Laser softkey to enable or disable the laser. * appears on the display when the laser is enabled.

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Contents 566/568 Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability Table of Contents 566/568 List of Tables 566/568 List of Figures 566/568 Introduction Contacting FlukeSafety Information WWarningSymbols and Markings Symbols ExplanationFeatures Display LanguageSave Menu OverviewDescription Memory LightEmissivity Menu Nominal Surface Emissivity Material Value Min, Max, Avg, DifferentialMaterial Value Trigger Lock AlarmLaser Setup BacklightLanguage Deleting DataHow the Thermometers Work Temperature MeasurementOperating the Thermometer Locating a Hot or Cold Spot Locating a Hot or Cold SpotDistance and Spot Size Distance and Spot SizeField of View EmissivityStoring Data Downloading DataTroubleshooting Symptom Cause Action TroubleshootingExternal Contact Probe Battery Charge MaintenanceChanging the Batteries User Replaceable Parts and Accessories Cleaning the LensCleaning the Housing AccessoriesRecommended Temperature Probes Specifications Feature 566 568 Battery Life Feature Type Thermocouple Probe Bead Type Measurement RangeCE Certification Cable Length566/568