REED INSTRUMENTS R2330 Infrared Thermometer Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing your REED R2330 Infrared Thermometer. Please read the following instructions carefully before using your instrument.
By following the steps outlined in this manual, your meter will provide years of reliable service.

This product has been manufactured in an ISO9001 facility and has been calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet stated product specifications.
If a certificate of calibration is required, please contact the nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center.

Please note that an additional fee for this service will apply.
It is important to follow all safety guidelines provided in the instruction manual to ensure safe usage of the infrared thermometer.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your REED R2330 Infrared Thermometer. Please read the following instructions carefully before using your instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years of reliable service.

Product Quality

This product has been manufactured in an ISO9001 facility and has been calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet stated product specifications.
If a certificate of calibration is required, please contact the nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center.

Please note that an additional fee for this service will apply.

Safety

Never attempt to repair or modify your instrument. Dismantling your product, other than to replace batteries, may cause damage that will not be covered under the manufacturer’s warranty. Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center.
Use extreme caution when the laser beam is turned on.

Do not let the beam enter your eye, another person’s eye, or the eye of an animal.
Be careful not to point the beam at a reflective surface and strike your eye.

Do not allow the laser light beam to impinge on any gas that can explode.

Features

Built-in laser pointer identifies the target area
User selectable °F or °C

50:1 Distance to Spot size ratio
Bright color display (EBTN)

Digitally adjustable emissivity
Max, Min, Average, and Differential readings

Audible (beep) and visual (tri-color LED) user-adjustable alarms
Internal memory stores up to 5 preset high & low alarms and 5 emissivity settings

Trigger lock and tripod mount for continuous monitoring
Low battery indication and auto shut off

Included

Carrying Case

Battery

Specifications

Temperature Range: -26 to 2282°F (-32 to 1250°C)
Accuracy: Basic:±1.8% of reading or 3.6°F (1.8°C), “or”: choose whichever is greater
- Detailed:
  ≥0°C: ±1.8°C or ±1.8% of reading, “or”: choose whichever is greater
  Detailed:
  <0°C: ±(1.8°C+0.1°C/°C) ≥32°F: ±3.6°F or ±1.8% of reading, “or”: choose whichever is greater <32°F: ±(3.6°F+0.1°F/°F)
Resolution: 0.1°F (0.1°C)
Optical Resolution (D S): 50:1
Laser Optimization Distance: 5.2′ (1.6m)
Repeatability: 0.8°C or 0.8%, whichever is greater
(1.8°F or 0.8%, whichever is greater)
Dual Laser: Yes
Spectral Response: 8 to 14μm
Emissivity: 0.1 to 1.0 (Adjustable)
Response Time: 250ms
Backlit Display: Yes (Color EBTN)
Display Hold: Yes
High/Low Alarms: Yes (audible and visual)
Alarm Indicators: LED (High: Red, Low: Blue)

Max/Min: Yes
Average and Differential: Yes
F/C Switchable: Yes

Trigger Lock: Yes
Internal Memory: Yes
Tripod Mountable: Yes

Laser Class: Class II
Low Battery Indicator: Yes
Power Supply: 9V Battery

Battery Life: Approx. 7 hours (with continuous use, backlight on)
Product Certifications: CE, RoHS
Operating Temperature: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)

Storage Temperature: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Operating Humidity Range: 10 to 90%
Maximum Operating Altitude: 6561′ (2000m)

Maximum Storage Altitude: 39370′ (12000m)
Dimensions: 7 x 4.98 x 2″ (179 × 126.5 × 53mm)
Weight: 10.95oz (310g)

Instrument Description

Dual Laser Pointer Beams
IR Sensor

Trigger
Battery Cover
Tripod Mount

LCD Display
Mode Button/Down Arrow
Set Button

High/Low Alarm Button/Up Arrow
Laser ON/OFF Button

Display Description

	Temperature Measurement Trigger Lock
	Audible Alarm Indicator
	Temperature Measurement Alarm Indicator
	Low Battery
	Temperature Measurement Active
	Measurement Data Hold
	Unit of Measurement
	Temperature Measurement Value
	Temperature Measurement Value from Selected Mode
	Emissivity
	Laser On
	Mode

Distance & Spot Size

Operating Instructions

Power ON and OFF

Gently pull the trigger to turn the thermometer on. The LCD and the backlight will turn on.

The thermometer will automatically shut off after 15 seconds of inactivity.

Manual Measurement

Pull and hold the trigger after aiming at the target. The icon will flash, indicating that the target temperature is being measured.

When the trigger is released, the icon will disappear and the icon will appear, indicating that measurement has stopped, and the last measured temperature will remain on-screen until another measurement is taken or the unit turns off.

Continuous Temperature Measurement (Trigger Lock)

The instrument allows for a continuous temperature measurement time to be set from 1 minute to 4 hours. Refer to Trigger Lock Setup for details.
Note: This function is applicable for processes that require regular monitoring of temperature.

Once the trigger lock function is enabled, the icon will appear on the display, and the SCAN icon will flash when the trigger is pressed.
Pull the trigger again to stop measuring, and both the and SCAN HOLD icons will disappear and the HOLD icon will appear. The thermometer will now hold the last measured value until the unit turns off after 15 seconds of inactivity or until testing is resumed.
When the continuous temperature measurement time is reached, the thermometer will automatically power off and save the last measured value. You can view the last measured value by pulling the trigger.

Note: The last measured value is cleared when a new test scan is started.

Maximum, Minimum, Average, and Differential Functions

Press the MODE button to toggle between MAX/MIN/AVG/DIF modes. The temperature value of the corresponding modes is shown in the secondary display area.

Turning Laser On/Off

Press the button to turn the laser indicator function ON and OFF. When it is turned on, the laser indicator will be displayed on the LCD, while the red laser beam will indicate the position you are measuring during testing.

Setting the High Temperature Alarm

Press the SET button once to enter the high alarm limit setup.
Press The button to toggle between alarm preset values as indicated by P1-P5. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to set the temperature value within the selected preset. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to add or subtract by 1 temperature value. Hold the UP or DOWN buttons to add or subtract by 10 temperature values. The instrument will exit the setup after 10 seconds of inactivity or if the trigger is pulled at any time.

Setting the Low Temperature Alarm

Press the SET button twice to enter the low alarm limit setup. The meter will automatically default to the previously selected preset.

Use the UP or DOWN buttons to set the temperature value within the selected preset. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to add or subtract by 1 temperature value.
Hold the UP or DOWN buttons to add or subtract by 10 temperature values. The instrument will exit the setup after 10 seconds of inactivity or if the trigger is pulled at any time.

Adjusting Emissivity

The instrument’s emissivity can be adjusted from 0.01 to 1.0 to meet the type of surface being measured. Refer to the Emissivity Chart for reference.
Press the SET button three times to enter the emissivity setup.

Press the button to toggle between emissivity preset values as indicated by P1-P5. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the emissivity values.
Press the UP and DOWN buttons to add or subtract 0.01 units and/or hold the UP and DOWN buttons to add or subtract 0.1.
The instrument will exit the setup after 10 seconds of inactivity or if the trigger is pulled at any time.

Switching the Unit of Measure (°F/°C)
Press the SET button four times to enter unit of measure setup. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to switch between °F and °C units. The instrument will exit the setup after 10 seconds of inactivity or if the trigger is pulled at any time.

Audible Alarm Setting

Press the SET button five times, and the audible alarm indicator will appear on the display.
Press the UP or DOWN buttons to turn the audible alarm on/Off. The instrument will exit the setup after 10 seconds of inactivity or if the trigger is pulled at any time.

Trigger Lock Setup

Press the SET button six times, and the temperature measurement trigger lock indicator will appear on the display.
Press the UP or DOWN buttons to turn the trigger lock setup on/off. When the
temperature measurement trigger lock is turned on, press the button to enter the time stamp function, and the hour field will flash.

Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the hour values. Press the button again to switch to the minutes field. To adjust, press the UP or DOWN buttons.
Press the third time to confirm the entered time stamp. The instrument will exit the setup after 10 seconds of inactivity or if the trigger is pulled at any time.

Turning High and Low Alarms ON/OFF
Press the HI/LO button to enable or disable the set alarms. To set alarms, refer to Setting the High Temperature Alarm or Setting the Low Temperature Alarm. When the high alarm limit is turned on as indicated by HI on the display, the red LED and “HI” indicator will flash when the set temperature is exceeded. If the audible alarm function has been turned on, the meter will also emit a beeping sound.
When the low alarm limit is turned on as indicated by LO on the display, the blue LED and “LO” indicator will flash when the measured value is below the set alarm limit. If the audible alarm function has been turned on, the meter will also emit a beeping sound.

When both the low and high alarm limits are turned on as indicated by HI/LO on the display, the green LED will turn on, and “OK” will appear on the display, indicating that the measured temperature value is normal. When the “HI/LO” limit alarm function is turned on and the measured temperature value is within the high and low alarm limit range, the green LED lights up and the OK indicator is displayed, indicating that the measured temperature value is normal.

High/Low alarms are on.

High alarm on.
Low alarm on.
No alarm set.

Battery Replacement

The battery should be replaced when is displayed.
Open the battery cover.

Replace the 9V battery.
Close the battery cover.

Applications

Verify mechanical (bearings, motors) or electrical (circuit breaker boxes) equipment
Calibration and control of heater and oven temperatures

Monitoring materials in processes involving heating and/or cooling
Quality control monitoring
Research and development applications

Automotive diagnostics
Conduct HVAC/R energy audits

Appendix: Emissivity Chart
Emissivity is a term used to describe the energy-emitting characteristics of materials. Most (90% of typical applications) organic materials and painted or oxidized surfaces have an emissivity of 0.95.
Inaccurate readings will result from measuring shiny or polished metal surfaces. To compensate, cover the surface to be measured with masking tape or flat black paint. Allow time for the tape to reach the same temperature as the material underneath it. Measure the temperature of the tape or painted surface.

Measured Surfaces	Emissivity
Metal
Aluminum: Oxidization	0.2-0.4
A3003 Alloy: Oxidization, Rough	0.3, 0.1-0.3
Brass: Burnishing, Oxidization	0.3, 0.5
Copper: Oxidization, Electric Terminal Board	0.4-0.8, 0.6
Hastelloy: Alloy	0.3-0.8
Inconel: Oxidization, Sand-Blasting, Electro Burnishing	0.7-0.95, 0.3-0.6, 0.15
Iron: Oxidization, Rusting	0.5-0.9, 0.5-0.7
Iron (Casting): Oxidization, Non-Oxidization, Casting	0.6-0.95, 0.2, 0.2-0.3
Iron (Forging): Passivation	0.9
Lead: Rough, Oxidization	0.4, 0.2-0.6
Molybdenum: Oxidation	0.2-0.6
Nickel: Oxidization	0.2-0.5
Platinum: Black	0.9

Measured Surfaces	Emissivity
Steel: Cold Rolling, Steel Plate- Burnishing, Steel Plate Rubbing	0.7-0.9, 0.4-0.6, 0.1
Zinc: Oxidization	0.1
Non-Metal
Asbestos	0.95
Asphalt	0.95
Basalt	0.7
Carbon: Non-Oxidization, Graphite, Silicone Carbide	0.8-0.9, 0.7-0.8, 0.9
Ceramics	0.95
Clay	0.95
Concrete	0.95
Cloth	0.9
Glass: Convex, Smooth, Lead-Boron	0.76-0.8, 0.92-0.94, 0.78-0.82
Plates	0.96
Stone Products	0.93
Plaster	0.8-0.95
Ice	0.98
Limestone	0.98
Paper	0.95
Plastics	0.95
Water	0.93
Soil	0.9-0.98
Wood	0.9-0.95

Fault Diagnostics

Symptom	Problem	Action
“OL” appears on display when measuring	Measured value is greater than the maximum range	Stop measuring
“-OL” appears on display when measuring	The measured value is less than the minimum range	Stop measuring
The error appears when booting	Exceeding the minimum or maximum operating ambient temperature	Place the thermometer in a 0°C to 50°C(32°F to 122°F) environment and resume operation after 30 minutes
The low battery indicator flashes	Low battery	Replace the battery
The laser fails to work/a weak laser	Low battery	Replace the battery
Inaccurate measurement	Wrong emissivity setting, measured distance is too far, measured target diameter is less than 20mm, etc.	Verify the field of view and the distance to of target spot

Product Care

To keep your instrument in good working order, we recommend the following:

Store your product in a clean, dry place.

Change the battery as needed.
If your instrument isn’t being used for a period of one month or longer, please remove the battery.
Clean your product and accessories with a biodegradable cleaner. Do not spray the cleaner directly on the instrument. Use on external parts only.

Product Warranty

REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that prove to be defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
REED Instruments’ total liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the product.
REED Instruments shall not be liable for damages to goods, property, or persons due to improper use or through attempts to utilize the instrument under conditions which exceed the designed capabilities.

In order to begin the warranty service process, please contact us by phone at 1-877-849-2127 or by email at info@reedinstruments.com to discuss the claim and determine the appropriate steps to process the warranty.

Product Disposal and Recycling

Please follow local laws and regulations when disposing or recycling your instrument. Your product contains electronic components and must be disposed of separately from standard waste products.

CONTACT

If you have any questions about your product, please contact your authorized REED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at

1-877-849-2127 or by
email at info@reedinstruments.com.

Product specifications subject to change without notice.
All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying or reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from REED Instruments.

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FAQ

Q: Where can I obtain a certificate of calibration for the infrared thermometer?
A: If a certificate of calibration is required, please contact the nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center. Additional fees may apply for this service.
Q: What should I do if the thermometer is not providing accurate readings?
A: If you are experiencing issues with accuracy, please refer to the troubleshooting section of the instruction manual or contact customer support for assistance.

Documents / Resources

REED INSTRUMENTS R2330 Infrared Thermometer [pdf] Instruction Manual
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References

User Manual

REED INSTRUMENTS R2330 Infrared Thermometer

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