Page 3 - Meter Description; Rear Panel
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Meter Description 1. LCD Display 2. Push-buttons (UP/Picture, ESC, and DOWN/VIDEO) 3. Measurement Trigger 4. Retractable Lens Cover 5. Camera, Lasers, and IR sensor 6. Compartment for Type-K jack, USB jack, Reset button 7. Handle Grip and cover for Micro SD memo...
Page 4 - Operation; Power ON and OFF; Symbol Description
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 4 Operation Power ON and OFF 1. The instrument is powered by one (1) rechargeable battery (3.7V). The battery is housed in the compartment in the meter’s handle. 2. The supplied battery charger connects to the USB port on the instrument (in the compartment above the measurement...
Page 5 - Capturing Video
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 5 Video + IR mode In the Video + IR Mode the meter can measure IR temperature, air temperature, humidity, dew-point temperature, and wet bulb temperature, along with full use of the video camera capabilities. The IR Maximum (MAX) Temperature, IR Minimum (MIN) Temperature, IR Di...
Page 6 - Dew Point Temperature Mode
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 6 IR-only mode In the IR-only Mode the meter can measure IR temperature, air temperature, air humidity, dew-point temperature, and wet bulb temperature but without the video camera capabilities. The IR Maximum (MAX) Temperature, IR Minimum (MIN) Temperature, IR Differential (DI...
Page 7 - Datalogging Mode; Set the high and low alarm values for the datalogger
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 7 Datalogging Mode The datalogger automatically records readings to memory at a programmed interval. In the Datalogging mode, the high/low alarm values, low alarm value, datalogging interval sampling rate (time), can be configured. Once configured, press the trigger to start lo...
Page 8 - System Tools Settings; Item Description
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 8 System Tools Settings From the Video + IR, IR-only, or Dew Point modes, press the ENTER button to access the soft-key screen. The System Tools is the icon on the left. Use the arrow buttons to scroll over to the System Tools icon if it is not already highlighted. Press the EN...
Page 10 - Memory
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 10 Setting the temperature units (C/F) Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select the desired unit of measure, press the ESC button to exit and save. Memory Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select either FLASH or SD CARD, and press the ENTER button to confirm. Then select either WORKING SPACE...
Page 11 - Setting the Screen Timeout
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 11 Setting the Buzzer ON or OFF Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select either ON or OFF, and press the ENTER button to confirm. Setting the Auto Power off time Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to disable or select an auto-power-off time, press the ESC button to exit and save. Setting the Scr...
Page 12 - System Default Setting; System Upgrade
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 12 Selecting the Memory Type If there is no SD card present in the VIR50, then only a single blue icon will be displayed on the LCD screen in the top left corner. If there is an SD card present, but the memory is being used by the device, then there will be two icons, a chip (b...
Page 13 - Measurement Settings
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 13 Measurement Settings From the Video + IR, IR-only, or Dew Point modes, press the ENTER button to access the soft-key screen. The Measurement Settings mode is represented by the middle icon. Use the arrow buttons to scroll over to the middle icon (if it is not already highlig...
Page 16 - Memory Setting Mode
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 16 Type k Press the ENTER button to enable or disable the Type k contact thermocouple input.. NOTE : If a Type-k probe is inserted into the meter’s thermocouple jack (in the compartment over the measurement trigger), ‘Enable’ will be selected by default. Select the Disable sett...
Page 18 - Transfer files to a PC; Battery Charging and Replacement; same type and specifications; Battery ordinance; disposal in the household garbage is prohibited!
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 18 Transfer files to a PC Connect the USB cable from the thermometer to a USB port on the pc or insert the microSD card into the SD port on the pc.. If the USB cable is used, the USB symbol will appear in the display and the PC will recognize the unit as a removable drive. Open...
Page 19 - IR Measurement Notes; Field of View
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 19 IR Measurement Notes 1. The object under test should be larger than the spot (target) size calculated by the field of view diagram (printed on the side of the meter and in this guide). 2. Before measuring, be sure to clean surfaces that are covered with frost, oil, grime, et...
Page 20 - Material under test
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 20 Emissivity and IR Measurement Theory IR Thermometers measure the surface temperature of an object. The thermometer’s optics sense emitted, reflected, and transmitted energy. The thermometer’s electronics translate the information into a temperature reading which is then disp...
Page 21 - Specifications; Infrared Thermometer Specifications
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 21 Specifications Infrared Thermometer Specifications Range -58 to 3992 o F (-50 to 2200 o C) Resolution 0.1 o C/F < 1000; 1 o C/F > 1000 Accuracy -50°C to -20°C (-58°F to -4°F) Not specified -19.9°C to -1°C (-3.9°F to 30°F) ± (2% rdg + 6°F/3.3°C) -0.9°C to 100°C (30.1°F ...
Page 22 - General Specifications; Copyright
VIR50-EU-EN v2.3 5/14 22 General Specifications Display 2.2” Color TFT LCD (320 x 240 pixels) Digital Camera 640 x 480 pixels Operating Temperature 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) Memory Internal flash: 49Mbyte, Micro SD card: Max 8Gbytes Operating Humidity Max. 90% RH (non-condensing) Power Supply 3.7V...
