IR 1800 - Thermometer PCE Instruments - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Non-contact Infrared Thermometer
Model	IR 1800
Brand	PCE Instruments
Temperature Range	-50°C to 380°C (-58°F to 716°F)
Accuracy	±1.5% of reading or ±1.5°C, whichever is greater
Resolution	0.1°C / 0.1°F
Response Time	Less than 1 second
Distance to Spot Ratio (D:S)	12:1
Emissivity	Fixed at 0.95
Laser Sighting	Dual laser pointers for target indication
Display	Backlit LCD with numeric reading and battery indicator
Measurement Functions	Max/Min, data hold, auto power off, °C/°F switchable
Power Source	1 x 9V battery (NEDA 1604, 6F22, 6LR61)
Battery Life	Approximately 15 hours of continuous use
Dimensions (H x W x D)	140 mm x 80 mm x 38 mm
Weight (including battery)	Approximately 160 g
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Material	ABS plastic housing with rubberized grip
Laser Class	Class II, output < 1 mW, wavelength 630-670 nm
Included Accessories	9V battery, user manual
Maintenance	Clean lens with a soft, dry cloth; do not use solvents
Safety Precautions	Do not point laser at eyes; not for human body temperature measurement
Repairability	No user-serviceable parts; contact PCE Instruments for service

Frequently Asked Questions - IR 1800 PCE Instruments

How to change the battery on the PCE Instruments IR 1800?

Slide the battery cover off the back of the thermometer. Replace the old 9V battery with a new one (NEDA 1604, 6F22, or 6LR61). Ensure correct polarity and slide the cover back until it clicks.

What is the accuracy of the IR 1800 thermometer?

The accuracy is ±1.5% of reading or ±1.5°C, whichever is greater, for ambient temperatures of 18-28°C. For wider ambient ranges, additional errors may apply.

Can the IR 1800 be used for cooking or food temperature?

Yes, it is suitable for non-contact surface temperature measurement of food, ovens, grills, etc. However, it is not designed for internal food temperature; use a probe for that.

How does the distance-to-spot ratio affect measurements?

The 12:1 ratio means at 12 inches (30 cm) distance, the measurement spot is 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. For accurate readings, ensure the target is larger than the spot size.

What does the dual laser sighting do?

The two laser pointers indicate the edges of the measurement area. The area between them is the target spot. This helps you align the thermometer exactly on the object you want to measure.

How to clean the lens of the IR 1800?

Gently wipe the lens with a soft, lint-free cloth. If needed, dampen the cloth slightly with water or isopropyl alcohol. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

Can the IR 1800 measure body temperature?

No, it is not designed for medical use. The emissivity is fixed at 0.95 for general surfaces, not for skin. For medical applications, use a dedicated clinical thermometer.

What do I do if the laser does not turn on?

Check that the battery is installed correctly and has enough charge. If the laser still doesn't work, contact PCE Instruments support, as the laser module may need repair.

How to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit?

Press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds to toggle between °C and °F. The display will show the current unit. Release the button when the desired unit appears.

What is the warranty on the PCE Instruments IR 1800?

PCE Instruments offers a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. For warranty claims, contact your dealer or PCE Instruments directly with proof of purchase.

USER MANUAL IR 1800 PCE Instruments

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Manual

Temperature Meter

PCE-IR 1000 series

PCE-IR 1300 / 1600 / 1800

Black PCE-IR 1800 infrared thermometer device with no visible text or symbols on the device itself.

Content

1. Introduction

1.1 User interface
1.2 Display
1.3 External function introduction

2. Operation

2.1 Starting the measurement
2.2 Hold-function
2.3 Switch off
2.4 Setup the laser
2.5 Setup the display backlight
2.6 Setup the parameters
2.7 Setup emissivity
2.8 Setup the Min/Max function
2.9 Setup high and low alarm
2.10 Setup the temperature unit
2.11 Setup offset

3. Data Logger

3.1 Storing data
3.2 Datalogger recall
3.3 Clear the memory

4. Software

4.1 System requirements
4.2 Installation and connection
4.3 Download the data
4.4 Software interface

5. Specifications

5.1 Optical specifications
5.2 General specifications

Appendix: Emissivity

1. Introduction

Welcome to select PCE-IR 1000 Series portable infrared thermometer.

Each single product passed through a quality process. Please read the operators manual carefully before you start to use the unit.

1.1 User interface

○ Mode-Button

The button in middle that marked with a circle is the mode button. In hold mode, each time you press it, you will enter to another function setup, e.g. press one time to enter to emissivity setup, press it again will save emissivity and enter to MIN/MAX setup and so on.

∧ Up/Laser

With this button you can setup the laser or increase the chosen value or read MAX/MIN result in HOLD mode.

∨ Down/Display backlight

With this button to you can setup the backlight or reduce the chosen value.

1.2 Display

A. LCD backlight
B. MAX/MIN
C. Laser
D. Alarm activation
E. Temperature Unit
F. Infrared temperature
G. HOLD
H. Emissivity

1.3 External function introduction

1) Trigger
2) Battery compartment cover
3) USB interface
4) Telescope

2. Operation

2.1 Starting the measurement

Turn on: Press the trigger to turn on the unit.

Measuring: Aim the thermometer at a target. Pull the trigger and keep it pressed. The display will show the current temperature value.

2.2 Hold-Function

If you release the trigger, the unit will enter to HOLD mode. The display shows HOLD.

2.3 Switch off

The unit automatically switches off after 7 seconds if no button is pressed..

2.4 Setup the laser

Pull the trigger(keep it pressed) and then press up button ( ) to activate or deactivate the laser. The laser symbol in the display(only if the trigger is pulled) indicates the active laser.

WARNING: Do not point the laser directly at the eyes of persons or animals! Do not stare into the laser beam. Avoid indirect exposure via reflective surfaces.

2.5 Setup the display backlight

Pull the Trigger(keep it pressed) and then press the down button to activate/deactivate the display backlight. The symbol in the display will indicate that.

2.6 Setup the parameters

You can setup the emissivity, max/min display, high/low alarm, temperature unit, temperature offset as follows:

Release the trigger to enter to the Hold mode. Each time you press the mode button will enter to another function interface. The currently selected mode will show on the display by indicator flashes.

Now, you can choose or modify the requested value by pressing the up and down buttons. Press mode button to save the value and enter to next function. If you have not activated any button for 7 seconds, the unit will not save the current modification value and switches down automatically.

After enter the selecting mode, the following flashing signals will show on the display in turn.

2.7 Setup emissivity

In HOLD mode, press the mode button (○) to set the emissivity.

1) Emissivity( = ) flashing
2) Press up button (∧ ) to increase the emissivity
3) Press down button ( v ) to reduce the emissivity

2.8 Setup the Min/Max function

In HOLD mode, press the mode button repeatedly until enter into the Min/Max mode. Press the up/down button to setup which mode you want.

MIN indicates the minimum value of current measurement; MAX indicates the maximum temperature value of current measurement.

2.9 Setup high and low alarm

1) High alarm

In Hold mode, press the mode button (○) until enter the high alarm mode. Press the up/down button to set the alarm on or off.

When the signal of “)))” shows on the display, it means the high alarm is activated.

After set high alarm, you can press the mode button to set the temperature alarm value.

2) Low alarm

In Hold mode, press the mode button (○) utilt enter to the low alarm mode. Press the up/down button to set the alarm on or off.

When the signal “)))” shows on the display, it means the low alarm is activated.

After set low temperature alarm, you can press the mode button to set the temperature alarm value.

2.10 Setup the temperature unit

In Hold mode, press the mode button (○) until enter to the temperature unit selecting mode, and press the up/down button to select the requested temperature unit.

Centigrade scale°C

Fahrenheit scale°F

2.11 Setup offset

In Hold-mode, press the mode button repeatedly until enter into the temperature offset mode. Then, press the up/down button to setup the temperature offset value.

3. Data logger

PCE-IR 1000 series thermometer has the internal data

logger with a maximum capacity of 2000 measurement protocols.

3.1 Storing data

In measurement mode, release the trigger to enter to HOLD mode, and press the down button, there will be a line of small numbers; an icon showing a disk and an icon of "MAX" appear above the current temperature result.

The small numbers indicate the memory position. You can choose the memory position from 1\~2000 with the up/down buttons Press the mode button can save the max temperature of this measurement to the current position.

3.2 Datalogger recall

In measuring mode, keep the trigger pressed and then press the mode button to recall the saved data.

Users can choose the memory position by press the up/down buttons.

3.3 Clear the memory

In the Storing Data mode, choose the memory position to “0” by pressing the down button. Press the mode button (○) will clear the memory. The three buzzer signals confirms the successful clearing.

4. Software

PCE-IR 1000 series portable infrared thermometer has special software and connecting cable. Users can set the unit, download the logged data and recording temperature curve and through the software.

4.1 System Requirements

Vista, XP or Windows 2000 operation system USB interfacet Hard disk with at least 30MByte free space At least 128MByte RAM CD-ROM Driver

4.2 Installation and connection

Please insert the CD to CD-ROM driver. Please start the SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM, and install the software follow the instructions of the wizard.

USB interface driver installation

1) Insert USB Cable into computer's USB port. Computer will find the new hardware, and the following dialogue box appears:
2) Choose the option of "NO, not for the time being (T)", click "next" and the following dialogue box appear:
3) Choose "install from the list or the designate place (advanced) (S)" click "next", the following dialogue box appear.
4) Click "browse" to find the USB file in CD.
5) Click "confirm", the following dialogue box appear:
6) Click "next", sometimes the system will come up the following the prompt, then click "still continue".

7) After completing the driver installation, it will new hardware again, repeat the above operations until system prompt "New hardware has been installed successfully, you can use it now".

8) Right click "My computer" to see "attributes", choose → hardware → device manager → port as follows:

We can see there is a new port named "Infrared Thermometer Adapter" with the port number behind. By now, the USB Cable Driver installation is completed.

9) After the successful start of the software, the communication will be displayed in the status bar of the windows. Choose the correct COM-Port via: [MENU: Setup\ interface]. There will be a signal of [PCE-IR 1000 connected] show on the left bottom of the windows after connect successfully.

4.3 Download the data

To download the logged data from theinfrared thermometer, please press the download menu: [measure → download data], and all the logged data will be indicated on the screen.

After PCE-IR 1000 portable infrared thermometer connected to your personal computer and the software is started successfully, the target temperature will show on the left in digital form.

2) Starting the measurement

Please press the measuring key: [Measure→ begin]

3) Scaling of the temperature axis

Global scaling: temperature range of the diagram is automatically adapted to the respective peak values.

Local scaling: temperature range of the diagram will be dynamically adapted to the respective peak values.

Manual scaling: can be done at any time using the control elements of the temperature axis.

4) Stop the measurement

To stop the current measurement, please press the stop key [Menu: measurement/stop]. The save key [Menu: File\save as] opens an explorer window to select destination and file name.

5) Diagram setting

The menu item settings [Menu: diagram\setting] enable the settings for data protection.

Color: temperature graph and digital display.

Initial time: time frame on x-axis at the beginning of measurement

5. Specifications

5.1 Optical Specifications

PCE-IR 1300

D:S=120:1

D:S=120:1

PCE-IR 1800 / PCE-IR 1600

D:S=300:1

D:S=300:1

5.2 General specifications

Model: PCE-IR 1300

Temperature range 0\~1300 °C

System accuracy: ±2 (0\~200) ℃

±1% (200\~1300) ℃

Repeatability: ±1 (0\~200) ℃

±0.5%(200\~1300) ℃

Optical resolution 120:1

Response time 300ms (95%)

Emissivity : 0.100\~1.000adjustable

Aim mode: Laser、telescope aim

Signal processing MAX/MIN Scan/Hold Function

Alarm functions: Audible a nd visible HIGH/LOW alarm

Data storage 2000 point

Backlight: Three color

Outputs/digital USB cable and software

Storage temperature -20\~60°C (no battery)

Ambient temperature 0\~50°C (no green laser)

Relative humidity: 10\~95% non condensing

Power: Ni-MH rechargeable battery

Size: 264x203.5x60mm

General specifications

Model:	PCE-IR 1600
Temperature range	385~1600 °C
System accuracy:	±0.3% ±2°C (at ambient temperature 23±5°C)
Repeatability:	±0.1% ±1°C (at ambient temperature 23±5°C)
Optical resolution:	300:1
Response time	100ms (95%)
Emissivity :	0.100~1.000 adjustable
Aim mode:	Laser 、telescope aim
Signal processing:	MAX/MIN Scan/Hold Function
Alarm functions:	Audible a nd visible HIGH/LOW alarm
Data storage	2000 point
Backlight:	Three color
Outputs/digital	USB cable and software
Storage temperature	-20~60°C (no battery)
Ambient temperature	0~50°C
Relative humidity:	10~95%, non condensing
Power:	Ni-MH rechargeable battery
Size:	264x203.5x60mm

General specifications

Model:	PCE-IR 1800
Temperature range	650~1800 °C
System accuracy:	0.3% 2 (at ambient temperature 23 5)	± °C
Repeatability:	0.1% 1 (at ambient temperature 23 5°C)	±
Optical resolution:	300:1
Response time	100ms (95%)
Emissivity :	0.100~1.000 adjustable
Aim mode:	Laser telescope aim
Signal processing:	MAX/MIN Scan/Hold Function
Alarm functions:	Audible a nd visible HIGH/LOW alarm
Data storage	2000 point
Backlight:	Three color
Outputs/digital	USB cable and software
Storage temperature	-20~60 °C (no battery)
Ambient temperature	0~50 °C
Relative humidity:	10~95%, non condensing
Power:	Ni-MH rechargeable battery
Size:	264x203.5x60mm

Appendix: Emissivity

Emissivity: the radiant intensity launched from the object depends on the temperature of the target and the object surface material's radiation characteristic.

Emissivity table

Material Emissivity
		8-14μm
Aluminum	oxidized	0.2-0.4
Asbestos		0.95
Asphalt		0.95
Basalt		0.7
Ceramic		0.95
Concrete		0.95
Copper	oxidized	0.4-0.8
Fabric		0.95
Glass	plate	0.85
Gold		0.01-0.1
Gravel		0.95
Ice		0.98
Iron	oxidized	0.5-0.9
Karborundum		0.9
Lead	Oxidized	0.2-0.6
Paper	Each color	0.95
Plastics	Transparent>0.5mm	0.95
Rubber		0.95
Sand		0.9
Snow		0.9
Soil		0.9-0.98
Steel	oxidized	0.7-0.9
Water		0.93
wood	Natural	0.9-0.95