Operating Instructions
Body Temperature Measurements
1. Set the Body-Surface- switch for “Body” for accurate measurements in the range of 32.0 to
42.5
°
C (89.6.0 to 108.5
°
F).
2. Hold the meter by its handle and point it toward the surface to be measured. Measurement
distance should be 5 to 15cm (2 to 6”).
3. Press the trigger to turn the meter on and take a temperature reading. The temperature
reading appears in the large display and the logged data number and value appear in the
smaller display.
4. Release the Trigger and the reading will hold for approximately 7 seconds after which the
meter will automatically shut off. Trigger presses can occur up to a rate of one a second to
quickly log samples.
5. If the temperature goes above 43°C (109°F), Hi will appear in the display.
If the temperature goes below 30°C (86°F), Lo will appear in the display.
Body Temperature Mode settings
1. With the meter OFF, press the MODE button once to set the C/F temperature units. The
temperature units will flash. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to change the units.
2. Press the MODE button a second time to set the alarm temperature limit. Press the ▲ or ▼
buttons to change the value.
3. Press the MODE button a third time to enter the long-term calibration drift correction mode. On
entering the mode, the previous temperature correction factor will appear on the display. To
make a correction, measure a known, fixed temperature source. Enter the correction mode and
press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to change the correction value and minimize the difference in
readings. Repeat and adjust the correction value as needed until the measurement on the
IR200 matches the known temperature.
4. Press the MODE button a fourth time to set the alarm buzzer status. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons
to switch from ON to OFF.
Surface Temperature Measurements
1. Set the Body-Surface- switch for “Surface” for wide range surface measurements of most
materials.
2. Hold the meter by its handle and point it toward the surface to be measured.
3. Press the trigger to turn the meter on and take a temperature reading. The temperature
reading appears in the large display and the logged data number and value appear in the
smaller display.
4. Release the Trigger and the reading will hold for approximately 7 seconds after which the
meter will automatically shut off. Trigger presses can occur up to a rate of one a second to
quickly log samples.
5. If the temperature goes above 60°C (140°F), “Hi” will appear in the display.
If the temperature goes below 0°C (32°F), “Lo” will appear in the display.
