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Connect USB cable for supply power to the unit or emissivity set up, trigger lock and switching C / F.
USB data transmission with the software; 2 . Press to increase the value by 0.01 or press and
port Backlight will automatically turn on; hold to access quick setting. The maximum value
is 1.00.
3 . Press to decrease the value by 0.0 or press and
How the Thermometer Works
hold to access quick setting. The minimum value
Infrared thermometers measure the surface temperature
is 0.10.
of an opaque object. The Thermometer's optics sense
Figure 1. Symbols and Safety Markings
infrared energy, which is collected and focused onto a Table 3. Surface Emissivity
Features detector. The Thermometer's electronics then translate
The Thermometer includes: the information into a displayed temperature reading Measure Surface Switch Setting
 Single Laser Pointer which appears on the display. The laser is used for
METALS
 Intelligent USB-Powered aiming purposes only.
 Level 2 White Backlight(With USB connected,) Aluminum
this feature will be on automatically). Operating the Thermometer Oxidized 0.2-0.4
 Current Temperature Plus MIN, MAX, DIF, AVG The Thermometer turns on when you press the trigger.
Display Functions Alloy A3003
The Thermometer turns off when no activity is detected
 Adjustable Emissivity for 8 seconds. Oxidized 0.3
 Trigger Locked To measure temperature, aim the Thermometer at the Roughened 0.1-0.3
 ℃/℉Selectable target, pull and hold the trigger. Release the trigger to
 Tripod mount hold a temperature reading. Brass
 One 9V Battery Burnished 0.3
Be sure to consider distance-to-spot size ratio and filed
Thermometer features are shown in Figure 2.
of view. The laser is used for aiming only. Oxidized 0.5
Laser
Display
Locating a Hot or Cold Spot Copper
To find a hot or cold spot, aim the Thermometer outside
Oxidized 0.4-0.8
the target area. Then, slowly scan across the area with
Trigger an up and down motion until you located the hot or cold Electrical Terminal Blocks 0.6
spot. See Figure 5. Haynes

Battery Cover Alloy 0.3-0.8

9V 6F22 Battery

Introduction Figure 2. Infrared Thermometer

Inconel
The Model UT301A/B/C,UT302A/B/C/D and Oxidized 0.7-0.95
UT303A/B/C/D/E Infrared Thermometers (hereafter referred Display Sandblasted 0.3-0.6
to as "the Thermometer") can determine the surface The primary display reports the current or last IR
temperature by measuring the amount of infrared energy temperature reading until the 8-second hold time Electoropolished 0.15
radiated by the target surface. They have different elapses. Iron Cast
Distance to Spot(D:S) ratios and The secondary display reports a choice of
different temperature ranges, read the manual for details. Oxidized 0.6-0.95
maximum, minimum, difference between maximum and Figure 5. Locating Hot or Cold Spot
The Thermometer is a non-contact infrared instrument minimum temperature or average value. Unoxidized 0.2
Distance and Spot Size
designed with low power consumption, which can make You can toggle through the maximum, minimum, Molten 0.2-0.3
As the distance (D) from the target being measured
the measurements much faster and easier and meanwhile difference and average IR temperatures anytime the
save you amount of time from frequent battery replacement. increases, the spot size (S) of the area measured by Iron Wrought
It can be powered by the battery or the source with USB display is on. The MAX, MIN, DIF and AV temperatures the unit becomes larger. The spot size indicates 90%
are constantly calculated and updated when the trigger Dull 0.9
connected to. encircled energy. The maximum D:S is obtained when
is pressed. After the trigger is released, the MAX, MIN, the Thermometer is 600mm (60 in) from the target Lead
This Manual uses UT303A/B/C/D/E as illustration.
DIF and AV temperatures are held for 8 seconds. resulting in a spot size of 20mm (2 in). See Figure 6.
Rough 0.4
Contacting Uni-Trend
Oxidized 0.2-0.6
To contact Uni-Trend. call (852) 2950 9168 or visit Uni-
Trend web site at www.uni-trend.com Molydbenum
Oxidized 0.2-0.6
Safety Information
Nickel
Warning Oxidized 0.2-0.5
A warning identifies conditions and actions that C
Platinum
pose hazards to the user. To avoid electrical
Figure 6. Distance and Spot Size
shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines: A Black 0.9
 Do not point the laser toward anyone's eye or allow Field of View Steel
the laser to strike the eye from a reflective surface.
D B Make sure that the target is larger than the spot size. Cold-Rolled 0.7-0.9
 Before using the Thermometer inspect the case.
The smaller the target, the closer you should be to it.
Do not use the Thermometer if it appears damaged. Laser ìOnî Symbol
HOLD SCAN or HOLD See Figure 7. Iron
Look for cracks or missing plastic. SCAN
 Replace the battery as soon as the battery o o
C/ F Symbo l (Ce l sius /F ahren h e i t ) Oxidized 0.5-0.9
indicator appears. A Primary temperature Display
0.5-0.7
B Secondary temperature Display Rusted
 Do not use the Thermometer if it operates
C Emissivity LO, MED, HI
abnormally. Protection may be impaired. D Temperature values for the MAX, MIN, NON-METALS
 When in doubt, have the Thermometer serviced. DIF, AVG
Asbestos 0.95
Low Battery symbol. Appears when
 Do not operate the Thermometer around the battery charge is <4.5V.
explosive gas, vapor, or dust. Asphalt 0.95
Figure 3. Thermometer Display
To avoid a burn hazard, remember that highly Basalt 0.7
reflective objects will often result in lower Buttons and Connector Figure 7. Field of View Carbon
than actual temperature measurements.
Emissivity Unoxidized 0.8-0.9
 Do not use in a manner not specified by this
manual or the protection supplied by the Emissivity describes the energy-emitting characteristics
Graphite 0.7-0.8
equipment may be impaired. of materials. Most organic materials and painted or
oxidized surfaces have an emissivity of about 0.95. Carborundum 0.9
 To avoid damaging the thermometer or the
equipment under test protect them from the If possible, to compensate for inaccurate readings that Ceramic 0.95
following: may result from measuring shiny metal surfaces, cover
Clay 0.95
EMF (electro-magnetic fields) from arc the surface to be measured with masking tape or flat
welders, induction heaters, etc; static electricity; Figure 4. Buttons and Connector o o
black paint (<150 C / 302 F) and use the high emissivity Concrete 0.95
thermal shock (caused by large or abrupt Table 2. Buttons and Connector setting. Allow time for the tape or paint to reach the Cloth 0.95
ambient temperature changes-- wait for 30 minutes Button / Description same temperatures as the surface beneath it. Measure
for the Thermometer to stabilize before use; Connector
the temperature of the tape or painted surface. Ground Sheet 0.4-0.6
placed on or near objects of high temperature. MODE Press MODE button to toggle between MAX, MIN,
DIF, and AVG options. Polished Sheet 0.1
Press MODE to turn the Thermometer on again If you cannot use paint or use tape, then you could
Table 1 and Figure 1 show various symbols and safety and displays the last measurement result. improve the accuracy of your measurements with the Zinc
markings that are on the Thermometer and in this SET Press to enter set up mode stepping through emissivity selector. Even with emissivity selector, it can
Emissivity set up, Trigger Lock and Switching
Oxidized 0.1
manual. o o be difficult to get a completely accurate infrared
C/ F set up.
Table 1. Symbols Refer to the below Emissivity, Trigger Lock measurement of a target with a shiny or metallic surface.
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and Switching C/ F topics for details. Glass
Symbol Explanation The Thermometer allows you to adjust the unit's
Press to turn the display backlight on and off.
emissivity for the type of surface before measured. Plate 0.85
icon will be on and off also.
Risk of danger. Important information. When the Thermometer enters the setup up mode, Refer to Table 3. But it is only a typical case. You could
Gravel 0.95
See Manual. press to select an option, refer to the below base on your own case and materials to have different
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Emissivity, Trigger Lock and Switching C/ setting. Gypsum 0.8-0.95
Warning. Laser
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F topics for details.
Press to turn the laser on and off. After laser To adjust values for emissivity, follow the below Ice 0.98
Conforms to Standards of European Union is on, will be shown. procedure: Limestone 0.98
When the Thermometer enters the user setup
mode, press to select an option, details refer 1 . Press SET to select emissivity set up, icon E on the
Low Battery Indication Paper (any colour) 0.95
to the below Emissivity, Trigger Lock and Switching display is blinking. The Thermometer steps through
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Testing Electrical Connections Checking Hydronic Radiant Heat Applications Measurement Range (UT301C): -18 oC to 550 o C
Measure Surface Switch Setting (0 oF to 1022oF)
Radiant heat tubes in the floor will normally run parallel
Plastic 1. Press SET and then press / to set emissivity to Measurement Range (UT302A): -32oC to 450 oC
to the outside walls. Starting at the floor wall juncture,
relatively low for uninsulated connectors or buss (-26oF to 842 oF)
Opaque scan parallel to the wall while moving into the room
0.95 connections or relatively high for insulated Measurement Range (UT302B): -32oC to 550 oC
away from the wall. Parallel to the outside wall you
Soil 0.9-0.98 connections. (-26 oF to 1022 oF)
should find parallel isothermal rows indicating the
Water 0.93 location of heat tubes below the surface. Perpendicular Measurement Range (UT302C): -32oC to 650 oC
to the outside wall, you should find rising and falling (-26 oF to 1202 oF)
Wood, (natural) 0.9-0.95 temperatures at equal distances. High temperatures Measurement Range (UT302D): -32oC to 1050 oC
2. Scan the conductor, moving toward direction of indicate you are scanning a heat tube beneath the floor (-26 oF to 1922oF)
Trigger Lock surface, low falling temperatures indicate a space
electrical connector (quick connect, wire nut, buss Measurement Range (UT303A): -32 oC to 650oC
To lock or unlock the trigger, follow the below procedures: connection, or lug). between the heat tubes. (-26oF to 1202 oF)
1. Press SET to select trigger lock setting, the is 1. Press SET and then press / to select relatively
Scanning Walls for Air Leaks or Insulation Measurement Range (UT303B): -32oC to 850 oC
blinking. high emissivity. (-26oF to 1562 oF)
2. Press to select ON or OFF. Deficiencies 2. Press MODE to select MAX.
When the trigger is locked, the Thermometer is on for 1. Turn off heating, cooling, and blower. Measurement Range (UT303C): -32 oC to 1050 o C
3. To locate radiant heat tubes in floor, temporarily
continuous measurement, there is no need to pull the 2. Press SET to select emissivity. Press / to select (-26 oF to 1922oF)
elevate the loop temperature to create hotter spots
trigger. emissivity relatively high for painted surfaces or Measurement Range (UT303D): -32 oC to 1250 oC
for identifying tubing runs.
When the trigger is unlocked, user needs to pull the window surfaces. (-26 oF to 2282oF)
4. Before releasing trigger, press MODE to toggle
trigger for measurement. When you release the trigger, 3. Press MODE to select MIN when opposite side of between MIN, MAX, DIF floor temperatures and Measurement Range (UT303E): -32 oC to 1550 oC
the Thermometer will keep hold the measurement result wall is at lower temperature and or select MAX when record the temperature for future comparison and (-26 oF to 2822oF)
automatically. opposite side of wall is at higher temperature. trending under similar conditions. Spectral Range : 8 to 14 microns
4. Measure an interior partition wall surface temperature. Accuracy: 1.8% or (1.8 oC/4 oF)
Swithing Do not release the trigger. Record this temperature Measuring Grille,Register,or Diffuser Discharge Temperature than less 0 oC , Accuracy add to 1oC(2 oF)
1. Press SET to choose oC / oF selection mode, as your baseline (or benchmark) for a ìperfectlyî Temperature (Assumes ambient operating temperature of 23 to
2. Press to select oC or oF. insulated wall.
1. Press SET and then press / to select relatively 25oC (73 to 77 o F))
HOLD 5. Face the wall to be scanned. Stand 1.5m away to Repeatability : 0.5% of reading or 1 oC/2 oF
high emissivity.
The display will remain activated 8 seconds after the scan a 5cm spot on the wall. Response Time (95%) : 250ms
2. Aim the Thermometer at the discharge air grille,
trigger is released. HOLD appears in the upper middle 6. Scan horizontal rows of wall from top to bottom, or Distance to Spot (D:S) (UT301A/B/C): 12:1
register, or diffuser.
of the display. When the trigger is pulled again, the horizontal rows of ceiling from wall to wall. Look for Distance to Spot (D:S) (UT302A/B/C/D): 20:1
3. Measure discharge temperature.
Thermometer will begin measuring in the last function greatest deviations from baseline temperature to Distance to Spot (D:S) (UT303A/B/C/D/E): 30:1
4. Release trigger to freeze the temperature reading
selected. identify problems. This completes the insulation test
for 8 seconds and record this temperature.
scan. Emissivty Adjustment : 0.10~1.00
5. Grille, register, or diffuser temperature should be
Typical Measurements Turn on the blower (no heat, no cooling) and retest. If Display Resulation : 0.1 oC (0.1 oF)
equivalent to discharge temperature at the air
This section describes a variety of measurements often Secondary Display Information : Maximum, Minimum,
test results with the blower on are different than results handler.
performed by technicians. Differential, Average
with the blower off, this may indicate air leaks in Checking for Blockage in Air-To-Air Laser
Tips: conditioned envelope walls. The air leaks are caused Evaporators or Condensers Sighting: Single point laser
User could select to turn on or off the backlight and by duct leaks that create a pressure differential across 1. Remove panels to gain access to coil return bends Power: Class 2 (II) operation; Output <1mV, wavelength
laser whenever you are making readings with the the conditioned space envelope. or hairpins. 630 to 670mm
Thermometer. But if you are using USB to power 2. Press SET and then press / to select relatively Electrical
Testing Bearings
up the Thermometer, the Level 2 white backlight high emissivity for copper tube. Power Supply : 6F22 9V Battery
will be on automatically. Warning 3. Start the refrigeration system. Power Consumption : At least 30 hours battery life
Relatively high emissivity normally means emissivity To avoid injury when testing bearings: 4. Aim the Thermometer at coil turn bends/hairpins. (Alkarine), At least10 hours
setting of about 0.95. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or anything 5. Start recording temperature. battery life (General Purpose)
Relatively low emissivity normally means emissivity around neck when working around moving parts 6. Take temperature of each return bend/hairpin. Physical
setting of about 0.30. such as motors, belts, blower, and fans. All evaporator return bends/hairpins should be Weight : 0.322kg
When user cannot identify the emissivity of the object Make sure an electrical disconnect is within at or slightly above evaporator saturation Size : 17.69cm (H) x 16.36 cm (L) x 5.18cm (W)
to be measured, user could cover the surface to be reach and operating correctly and freely. temperature from the pressure/temperature
measured (temperature >150oC) with black electric Environmental
Do not work alone. chart.
tape (emissivity of about 0.95). Allow time for the Operating Temperature Range: 0 oC to 50 oC
All condenser return bend/hairpins should be
tape to reach the same temperature as the object to (32 oF to 120 oF)
at or slightly less than condenser saturation Relative Humidity : 0 to 75% noncondensing
be measured. Measure and record the temperature temperature. Storage Temperature : -20 oC to 65oC (-4 oF to 150 oF)
of the tape.Target the Thermometer to the object to If a group of return bends/hairpins do not conform
1. Press SET and then press / to select relatively
be measured, adjust the emissivity setting to make it to expected temperatures, that indicates a ** END **
high emissivity.
as the same temperature as the tape. At this time, blocked or restricted distributor or distributor
2. Press MODE to select MAX. This operating manual is subject to change without notice.
the Thermometeremissivity setting is close to the tube.
3. Enable motor and allow it to reach steady state
emissivity of the object to be measured, measurement
operating temperatures.
could be started.
4. Disable the motor if possible.
Maintenance
Testing Contactors (Starters) 5. Measure the two motor bearing temperatures Changing the Battery
1. Press SET to select emissivity. Press / to select 6. Compare the two motor bearing temperatures. To install or change the 9V battery, open the battery
relatively low emissivity for bright contacts, or 0.7 Unequal temperatures or a high temperature can compartment the battery as shown in Figure 2.
mid level for darkened contacts. indicate a lubrication or other bearing problem that Cleaning the Lens
2. Press MODE to select MAX. is resulting from excess friction. Blow off loose particles using clean compressed air.
3. Measure line and load side of one pole without 7. Repeat the sequence for the blower bearings. Carefully wipe the surface with a moist cotton swab.
releasing trigger. The swab may be moistened with water.
Testing Belts and Sheaves
4. A temperature difference between the line and load Cleaning the Housing
sides of a pole indicate increased resistance of 1. Press SET and then press / to select relatively Use soap and water on a damp sponge or soft cloth.
one point and a contactor may be failing. high emissivity.
2. Press MODE to select MAX. Caution
Testing Enclosed Relays 3. Enable the motor and allow it to reach a steady To avoid damaging the Thermometer, do NOT
1. Press SET and then press / to set emissivity to state operating temperatures. submerge it in water.
relatively low for uninsulated connectors or relatively 4. Aim the Thermometer at the surface to be measured.
high for plastic encased relays or for bakelite 5. Start recording temperature Troubleshooting
enclosed relays or insulated connectors. 6. Slowly move the Thermometer up the belt toward Table 4. Troubleshooting
2. Press MODE to select MAX. second sheave.
Symptom Problem Action
3. Start to scan. If belt is slipping, sheave temperature will be
4. Measure the relay casing, looking for hot spots. OL (on display) Target temperature is over range Select target with specifications
high from friction.
5. Measure electrical connections on relay terminals If belt is slipping, belt temperature will remain -OL (on display) Target temperature is under range Select target with specifications
looking for hot spots. high between sheaves.
Low Battery Replace Battery
Testing Fuses and Buss Connections If belt is not slipping, belt temperature will reduce
between sheaves. Blank Display Possible dead battery Check and / or replace battery
1. Press SET and then press / to set emissivity to
If inner surfaces of sheaves are not a true ìVî Laser does not work 1. Low or dead battery 1. Replace battery
relatively high for paper covered fuse body or
shape, this indicates belt slippage and will 2. Ambient temperature above 40 oC 2. Use in area with lower ambient
insulated connections.
continue to operate at elevated temperatures (104 oF) temperature.
2. Press MODE to select MAX.
until sheave is replaced.
3. Scan the paper covered length of fuse.
Sheaves must be properly aligned (include ìpitch
4. Without releasing the trigger, scan each fuse.
Unequal temperatures between fuses may indicate
& yawî) for belt and sheaves to operate at appropriate CE Certification
temperatures. A straight edge or taut string, can be The Thermometer conforms to the following standards:
voltage or amperage imbalance.
used to check alignments. EN61326-1 EMC
5. Press SET and then press / to set emissivity to
Motor sheave should operate at a temperature EN60825-1 Safety
relatively low, for metal fuses and caps and insulated
consistent with blower sheaves. Certification testing was conducted using a frequency range
buss connections.
If motor sheave is at a higher temperature at motor of 80 to 100MHz with instrument in three orientations.
6. Press MODE to select MAX.
7. Scan each end cap on each fuse/ shaft than at outer circumference, belt is probably
not slipping. Specifications
If outer circumference of sheave is at higher Infrared
temperature than sheave at motor shaft, then belt Measurement Range (UT301A): -18oC to 350 oC
is probably slipping and sheaves may be misaligned. (0oF to 662 oF)
Measurement Range (UT301B): -18oC to 450 oC
(0 oF to 842 oF)