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Model 42525A Version 4.0   5/05 

Specifications 

General Specifications 

Display  

0.4" (10mm) 5-digit LCD display 

Sample rate 

1 sec. approx. 

Over range indication 

Dashes are displayed when the reading exceeds specified limits 

Laser pointer 

Laser power < 1mW (red) 

Max/Min Recording 

Allows user to view only the MAX or MIN readings 

Data output 

RS-232c PC Interface for use with Windows

TM

 based communications 

programs; Connection via 3.5mm phono jack on side of meter 

Operating Temperature  

32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) 

Operating Humidity 

80% RH maximum 

Power Supply 

9V battery 

Battery Life 

Approx. 40 hours (20 hours with laser pointer ON) 

Weight       

0.6 lbs. / 265g 

Dimensions       

7.7 x 4.7 x 2.3” (195 x 120 x 58 mm) 

Infrared Thermometer Specifications 

Range / Resolution 

-4 to 752

o

F (-20 to 400

o

C) 0.1

o

C/F 

Accuracy 

± 3% of reading or ± 6

o

F (3

o

C) whichever is greater 

Accuracy notes 

1.

 

Accuracy specified for readings between -10 and 350

o

C  

2.

 

Accuracy specified for ambient temperature (23

o

C ±5

o

C) 

3.

 

Accuracy specified for an emissivity of 0.95 

4.

 

Accuracy tested using 2.25” diameter black body at a distance of 6” 

5.

 

Testing environment: RF field strength < 3 V/M and frequency < 30MHz 

Emissivity adjust 

0.20 to 1.00 (factory default: 0.95) 

Distance Factor 

D/S = Approx. 6:1 ratio (D = distance, S = spot) 

Wavelength 

6 to 14 

µ

Type K Thermocouple Specifications 

Range / Resolution 

-148.0 to 2372.0

o

F (-100.0 to 1300.0

o

C) 0.1

o

C/F 

Accuracy 

± (1% r 2

o

F); ± (1% r 1

o

C) 

Accuracy note 

Accuracy specified @ 23

± 

 

5

o

Thermocouple characteristics are not reflected in the Accuracy specs. 
Linearity correction stored in CPU  

Sensor type 

Type K (NiCr – NiAl) Thermocouple (sold separately); Connects to 
thermocouple jack on side of meter 

 

Summary of Contents for 42525A

Page 1: ...User s Manual InfraRed Thermometer with Laser Pointer MODEL 42525A ...

Page 2: ...orkmanship for one year from date of shipment a six month limited warranty applies to sensors and cables If it should become necessary to return the instrument for service during or beyond the warranty period contact the Customer Service Department at 781 890 7440 ext 210 for authorization or visit our website www extech com for contact information A Return Authorization RA number must be issued b...

Page 3: ...Resolution 4 to 752o F 20 to 400o C 0 1o C F Accuracy 3 of reading or 6o F 3o C whichever is greater Accuracy notes 1 Accuracy specified for readings between 10 and 350o C 2 Accuracy specified for ambient temperature 23o C 5o C 3 Accuracy specified for an emissivity of 0 95 4 Accuracy tested using 2 25 diameter black body at a distance of 6 5 Testing environment RF field strength 3 V M and frequen...

Page 4: ...also the DOWN button Used to access the RELATIVE mode of operation Also used as the DOWN arrow button for setting the emissivity Record button Used when viewing the MAX and MIN readings Data Hold button Used to freeze the displayed reading 3 POWER button Turns meter ON or OFF 4 IR Type K button Selects IR non contact or Type K contact operation 5 RS 232 PC Interface jack 6 IR Sensor 7 Laser pointe...

Page 5: ...Measurement Considerations 1 The 42525A automatically compensates for ambient temperature deviations however it may take up to 30 minutes to adjust to extremely wide ambient temperature changes 2 When low temperature measurements are taken followed by high temperature measurements several minutes are required for stabilization before the high temperature measurements can be made accurately 3 Measu...

Page 6: ... emissivity 3 Press and hold the Emissivity button until the display stops flashing to exit Emissivity Factors for Common Materials Material under test Emissivity Material under test Emissivity Asphalt 0 90 to 0 98 Cloth black 0 98 Concrete 0 94 Skin human 0 98 Cement 0 96 Lather 0 75 to 0 80 Sand 0 90 Charcoal powder 0 96 Soil 0 92 to 0 96 Lacquer 0 80 to 0 95 Water 0 92 to 0 96 Lacquer matt 0 97...

Page 7: ...e held down correctly While continuing to hold down the two keys press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the offset value on the larger digits Release all keys to return to normal operation Type K Thermocouple Measurement Procedure 1 Connect a Type K Thermocouple to the temperature input jack on the meter 2 Power the meter by pressing the POWER button 3 Use the IR TYPE K button to select Type K mode d...

Page 8: ...he battery compartment cover Cleaning Wipe meter with a damp cloth when necessary A mild detergent may be used but avoid solvents abrasives and harsh cleansers Do not allow moisture inside the meter Storage Remove the battery if the meter is to be stored for long periods Do not store the meter in an environment that exceeds the published operating temperature and humidity specifications Calibratio...

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