GM320/GM550 Infrared Thermometer * Emissivity describes the energy-emitting characteristics of materials.

User Manual Most organic materials and painted or oxidized surfaces have an
emissivity of approximately 0.95, the default setting for the product. To
A. Introduction enhance accuracy of measurements, set emissivity based on the
GM320/GM550 are infrared thermometers for non-contact temperature Appendix: “Emissivity of Common Objects”.
measurement, which determine the surface temperature of an object by (2) Buttons
measuring the amount of infrared energy radiated by the object surface.
B. Safety Information
To avoid possible hazards, please read all safety information before you use Button Instruction
the product. 1. Press EMIT , then press this button to increase the emissivity.
(1) Do NOT use the product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or wet
environments. 2. Push the trigger, then press this botton to trun on/off backlight.
(2) Do NOT look directly into the laser or point laser indirectly at persons' eyes. 1. Press EMIT , then press this button to decrease the emissivity.
(3) Do NOT look directly into the laser with optical tools (e.g.: binoculars, 2. Push the trigger, then press this botton to trun on/off laser light.
microscopes).
(4) Do NOT put the product near heat or fire. 3. Press this button to make ℃/℉ selection.
C. How the Product Works Press this button will toggle between the following functions:
Any object whose temperature is higher than absolute zero radiates infrared 1. MAX: the maximum value. Due to the uneven temperature of an
energy. The radiated infrared energy is proportionate to the temperature of the object's surface, the measurement you get in the middle of the
object itself. This product optics sense emitted, reflected, and transmitted display will fluctuate because the laser target is pointing to
energy, which is collected and focused onto a detector. The product electronics
translate the signal into a termperature measurement and shows the different points; by entering MAX Function, the lower right
measurement on the display. corner of the display will show the maximum value you get
D. Genearl Maintenance during the whole measuring process.
Do not open the product. Have the product repaired only through an 2. AVG: the average value; measure the same way as above.
approved technical site.
(1) Do not operate the product around hot, wet, flammable, explosive or 3. MIN: the minimum value; measure the same way as above.
magnetic environments. 4. DIF: the difference between the maximum value and the
(2) Clean the product with damp cloth and mild detergent; do not use minimum value; measure the same way as above.
abrasives or solvents. SELECT
(3) Remove the batteries if you will not use the product for a long time to 5. LAL: low temperature alarm; press △ or ▽ after entering this
prevent possible battery leak. function to set the alarm value; once the temperature you are
(5) When “ ” is shown on the display, batteries shall be replaced as below: measuring is lower than the alarm value, the top left corner will
1. Remove the battery cover through the depression area on the side of
the product; show “LOW” and the built-in beeper will beep continuously.
2. Replace the used batteries with new batteries of the same type; 6. HAL: high temperature alarm; set the same way as above and
3. Place the battery cover back.
the top left corner will show “LOW”。
E. Instruction 7. offset: calibrate temperature; when you are measuring a known
(1) How to Measure
1. Target the object you want to measure and push the trigger, the product temperature and find the result you get through the product is
will be turned on automatically; not the same as what you know, you can enter this function and
2. Use the laser light to help aiming the right point; press △ or ▽ to calibrate the product.
3. Loose the trigger when a temperature is shown on the display, the product
will beep once, the measurement on the display will be locked and a 8. E: current emissivity.
“HOLD” will show at the lower left corner; EMIT Press this button to set the emissivity.
4. Repeat the above steps to measure another object;
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F. Specifications
Electronical Specifications LIMITED WARRANTY
Function\Model GM320 GM550 AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Range -50~380℃(-58~716℉) -50~550℃(-58~1022℉)
Resolution 0.1℃/0.1℉ Customers enjoy one-year exchange, three-year warranty from the
＜0℃ or ＞25℃: ±1.5℃ or ±1.5%, whichever is greater date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable
0℃~25℃: ±3.0℃ batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alternation,
Accuracy
＜32℉ or >77℉: ±2.7℉ or ±1.5%, whichever is greater contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
32℉~77℉: ±4.4℉
Spectual Response 7-14μm 6-14μm
Repeatability ±1% or ±1℃ (1.8℉), whichever is greater
Distance:Spot 12:1 All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Emissivity 0.10~1.00 (adjustable)
Response Time 500 ms
Laser Target √
General Specifications *Appendix: Emissivity of Common Objects
Display (LCD) √
Materials Specs Emissivity Materials Specs Emissivity
Data Hold √
Oxidated 0.20-0.40 Human Skin 0.98
℃/℉ Selection √ Aluminum
Polished 0.02-0.04 Graphite Oxidated 0.20-0.60
Material ABS
Auto Power Off Time 6s Oxidated 0.40-0.80 Polished 0.80-0.95
Copper Lacquer
Low Battery Indication √ Polished 0.02-0.05 Unpolished 0.97
Auto Power Off √ Gold 0.01-0.10 Rubber 0.95
Mechanical Specifications Iron Oxidated 0.60-0.90 Textile 0.90-0.95
Dimension 155*95*43mm Steel Oxidated 0.70-0.90 Concrete 0.95
Weight (Batteries Included) 162g Asbestos 0.95 Cement 0.96
Battery Type 1.5V AAA Battery * 2 Gypsum 0.80-0.90 Soil 0.90-0.98
Warranty One Years Bitumen 0.95 Plaster 0.89-0.91
Environmental Specifications Pottery 0.95 Brick 0.93-0.96
Temperature 0~40℃ Wood 0.90-0.95 Marble 0.94
Operating
Humidity ＜75% Charcoal Powder 0.96 Glass Tableware 0.85-0.92
Temperature -20~60℃ Carbon Paste 0.90 Paper All Colors 0.94
Storage
Humidity ＜80% Soap Bubble 0.75-0.80 Sand 0.90
Environmental Specifications Transparency Gravel 0.95
0.95
EN 61326-1: 2013; FCC Part 15 Subpart B: 2016 >0.5mm Water 0.93
Plastics
Standard Accessories ice 0.96-0.98
0.85-0.95
Battery * 2pcs; English User Manual; Clampshell package Snow 0.83-0.90

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