How to Use the IC7424 Non-Contact Thermometer

Non-Contact Thermometers offer an affordable, fast and easy way to measure the temperature of surfaces. The IC7424 offers an assortment of user-friendly functions and easy-to-adjust settings to suit all your measurement needs.

Figure 1 Watch an Instrument Choice Scientist demonstrate how to use the IC7424 Non-Contact Thermometer here.

How to Use the IC7424 Non-Contact Thermometer

Battery Installation

1. Unclip and open the battery compartment.
2. Install the two included AAA batteries.
3. Clip the handle back into place.
4. Depress the trigger will switch on the non-contact thermometer.

The Display

LED alarm indicator Data HOLD icon High and Low alarm limit icons will appear here Laser pointer ON symbol Current Emissivity setting Function indicator: Maximum value Measured value Maximum measured value Down selector key MODE button Up selector key

How to Turn the Laser Pointer ON/OFF

1. Press and release the MODE button.
2. When the laser pointer is switched on, the small laser symbol will display. When the laser is switched off, the laser symbol will not be visible.

IC7424 Non-Contact Thermometer Device Settings

1. To enter device settings, press and hold MODE for around 2 seconds.
2. The first option is high alarm limit adjustment. HI appears in the top left corner and the current set value on the bottom right corner.
3. Press the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust the high alarm limit.
4. Press MODE to save your selection. The device will move onto the next screen.
5. The low alarm limit value adjustment screen will appear. On this screen, LOW will be present on the top left and the current set value on the bottom right corner.
6. Press the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust the low alarm limit.
7. Press MODE to save your selection. The device will move onto the next screen.
8. The next screen is emissivity value adjustment. By default, emissivity is 0.95, which is suitable for most items. To adjust the emissivity, use the UP and DOWN selector keys until your desired value is displayed.
9. Press MODE to save your selection. The device will move onto the next screen.
10. Temperature display adjustment. Use the UP and DOWN selector keys to adjust the temperature display between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
11. Press MODE to confirm.
12. After confirming this, the device will return to the start of the settings menu. If you are happy with all your selections, press the trigger to exit the settings menu

How to Take a Surface Temperature Measurement with the IC7424 Non-Contact Thermometer

1. Point the thermometer at the surface to be measured.
2. Press and release the trigger.
3. The measured value will appear and remain on the LCD.

Conclusion

The IC7424 Non-Contact Thermometer is an easy to use and handy tool for accurately measuring the surface temperature of hot, hazardous and hard to reach places.

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