Omega Engineering OS523 Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer, How to Power the Thermometer

Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2

2.1 How to Power the Thermometer

2.1.1 Battery Operation

Invert the thermometer and install 4 fresh AA size batteries as shown in Figure 2-1. Make sure the batteries’ polarities are correct, the batteries are not put in backwards, and are of the same type.

NOTE

If the icon flashes, the batteries must be replaced with fresh batteries immediately.

Figure 2-1. Installing the Batteries

2.1.2 ac Power Operation

The thermometer may be operated on ac power using the optional ac adapter. 120Vac/60 Hz and 220Vac/50 Hz adapters are available. When operating on ac power the batteries supply backup power in case of ac power failure. The ac adapter input jack is shown in Figure 1-3.

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