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HD550-EU-EN V1.1   07/13 

Introduction 

Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech HD550 Psychrometer. This handheld meter 
measures and displays Air Temperature, Dew Point Temperature, and Wet Bulb Temperature; 
Humidity in %RH, grains per pound, and grams per kilogram; and Surface Temperature using the 
built-in IR thermometer. This meter is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper care 
and use, will provide years of reliable service. 
 

Features 

  Triple digital LCD display. 

  Fast response, all data is calculated four times per second. 

  Standard type K (NiCr-NiAl) Thermocouple input jack suitable for any style of type K probe. 

  Infrared thermometer to measure surface temperature. 

  Red laser pointer included. 

 LCD with Backlight. 

 Automatic range selection. 

 USB interface. 

  Low battery indication. 

  Auto Power off. 

 

Safety 

  Use extreme caution when the laser pointer beam is on 

  Do not point the beam toward anyone's eye or allow the beam 

to strike the eye from a reflective surface 

  Do not use the laser near explosive gases or in other 

potentially explosive areas 

 

Summary of Contents for HD550

Page 1: ...User Guide Heavy Duty Psychrometer IR Thermometer Model HD550...

Page 2: ...reliable service Features Triple digital LCD display Fast response all data is calculated four times per second Standard type K NiCr NiAl Thermocouple input jack suitable for any style of type K probe...

Page 3: ...y record Max Min button 10 IR Measurement button 11 F C units button 12 Lower display HOLD button 13 Lower display record Max Min button 14 Backlight button 15 Power button NOTE Battery Compartment Ti...

Page 4: ...es The Laser pointer allows the user to aim accurately when taking non contact measurements 1 Turn ON the meter using the button 2 The IR sensor and laser pointer are located at the top of the meter 3...

Page 5: ...The meter will automatically turn off after 15 minutes of operation if no buttons are pressed during this period Auto power off can be disabled by Holding the IRT button and then pressing the button t...

Page 6: ...R Theory IR thermometers measure the surface temperature of an object The meter s optics sense emitted reflected transmitted energy that is collected and focused onto the meter s detector The meter s...

Page 7: ...Specifications Display Dual Display Multi function LCD with 9999 counts Data Hold Freezes displayed reading Sampling rate 1 reading per second Sensors Relative Humidity Capacitance type Air Temp Ther...

Page 8: ...eading or 4 F 2 C Air Temp 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C 0 1 F C 2 reading 2 F 1 C 10 to 90 0 1 RH 2 RH RH 10 and 90 0 1 RH 3 RH Wet Bulb 6 88 to 140 F 21 6 to 60 C 0 1 F C Dew Point 90 4 to 140 F 68 to 60 C...

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