OS523/N NEWPORT ELECTRONICS, OS523/N Datasheet
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MADE IN TM Shown with Built-in Laser Sighting OS531, OS532, OS53x-CF, OS533, OS534, OS530L, OS530HR OS523, OS524 OMEGASCOPE Handheld Infrared Thermometer User’ s Guide Shop online at omega.com e-mail: info@omega.com For latest product manuals: omegamanual.info ® ...
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Unpacking Instructions n4 Notes ...
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Remove the Packing List and verify that you have received all equipment, including the following (quantities in parentheses): • OS530/OS520 Series Handheld Infrared Thermometer (1) • AA Size Lithium Batteries (4) • Soft Cover Carrying Case (1) • Analog Cable ...
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Unpacking Instructions Chapter 1 General Description 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Parts of the Thermometer 1.2.1 Front of the Thermometer 1.2.2 Rear of the Thermometer Chapter 2 Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer . . . . . . . . . 2-1 ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Appendix A How Infrared Thermometry Works Appendix B Emissivity Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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... Introduction The OS530/OS520 series Handheld Infrared (IR) Thermometers provide non-contact temperature measurements up to 4500°F. They offer effective solutions for many non-contact temperature applications, including the following: • Predictive Maintenance: Tracking temperature shifts which indicate pending failure in solenoid valves. • Energy Auditing: Locating wall insulation voids to reduce building heating costs. • ...
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General Description The thermometer is easy to use: • Units have standard “V” groove aiming sights. • Integral tripod mount permits hands-free operation, if necessary. • Temperature readings are switchable from °F to °C via the keypad. • Parameters, ...
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Features OS530L Accuracy* ±1% rdg Range -18 to 538°C -30 to 121°C -18 to 538°C -18 to 538°C -18 to 871° 1000°F Emissivity Adjustable Display Resolution 1°F or 1°C Backlit Dual std Display Field of view 10:1 Differential ...
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General Description Features Accuracy Range Emissivity Backlit Dual Display Distance to Spot Size Ratio Differential Temperature Min/Max Temperature Average Temperature High Alarm Low Alarm Audible Alarm & Indicator Ambient Target Temperature Compensation Analog Output RS-232 Output Thermocouple Input Data ...
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Parts of the Thermometer 1.2.1 Front of the Thermometer Figure 1-1. OS530/OS520 Series Handheld Infrared Thermometer Front View The display is shown in more detail in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-2. There are no user-serviceable parts in ...
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General Description Figure 1-2. Display and Keypad View Key ➀ Display Mode displays one of the following: E (Emissivity) MAX (Maximum Temperature) MIN (Minimum Temperature) dIF (Differential Temperature) AVG (Average Temperature) ➁ Data associated with one of the Display ...
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Rear of the Thermometer Figure 1-3 shows the various jacks that are used to connect a recorder or the ac adapter to the thermometer. The figure also shows the location of the tripod thread mount used for fixed point ...
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General Description 1-8 Notes ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2.1 How to Power the Thermometer 2.1.1 Battery Operation Invert the thermometer and install 4 fresh AA size batteries as shown in Figure 2-1. Make sure the batteries’ polarities are correct, the batteries are not ...
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... Figure 2-2. OS530/OS520 Series with Built-in Laser Sighting 2. The field of view of the thermometer should fall within the area of the target being measured. See Figure 2-3. Figures 2-4 through 2-6 show the field of view vs distance for the various thermometers. 2-2 Field of View ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer Figure 2-4. Field of View OS531, OS532, OS530L DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (FT) 0** 1' 20" 2' 1.0" @ 0" to 20" 1.0" 1.2" 1.0" 2.5 2.5cm @ 51cm *SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED AT 90% ENERGY ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer Figure 2-6 Field of View OS534, OS523-1 0 0.9" 22 *SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED 0 2-4 DISTANCE: SENSOR LENS TO OBJECT (in.) 6" 3" 9" .39" .45" .15" 3.9 11.5 9.9 AT 90% ENERGY 7.6 ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (FT 0.9"@ 0 1.2" 1.0" 0.9" 22mm @ 0 *SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED AT 90% ENERGY 0 1.0 1.5 DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT (M) Figure 2-8 Field ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 0' 0.5"@ 0 0.9" *SPOT DIAMETER MEASURED 0 3. The target temperature and emissivity are displayed on the LCD. Determine the emissivity of the target (refer to Appendix B). Press the key to increment ...
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Measurement Techniques You can use the IR Thermometer to collect temperature data in any one of five different ways: • Spot Measurement — Measures the temperature of discrete objects such as motor bearings, engine exhaust manifolds, etc.: 1. Aim ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer • Moving Surface Scan - Measures the Temperature of Points on a Moving Surface: 1. Mount the thermometer on a camera tripod and aim at a fixed point on the moving surface. 2. Pull ...
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Real Time Mode (Active Operation) Definition: Real Time Mode is the active operational mode of the thermometer. In this mode, the thermometer constantly measures and displays temperature. Figure 2-12. General Operational Block Diagram If the trigger is pulled two ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer Table 2-1. Functional Flow Chart when the Trigger is Pulled (Real Time Mode) OS530HR OS532 2-10 OS530L, & OS531 OS533 OS524 OS523, OS534, ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer MODE DISPLAY LCK LCK ☞ LCK * ☞ LCK * ☞ LCK * ☞ LCK * ☞ LCK * ☞ LCK HAL ☞ Figure 2-13. Visual Function Flow Chart * While in these 5 modes: ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2.3.1 Adjusting Emissivity Refer to Appendices B and C for information on emissivity. 1. Determine the emissivity of the target. °F 2. Aim at the target and pull the trigger necessary, press ...
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Calculating Temperature Values The thermometer calculates the MAX, MIN, dIF, and AVG temperatures based on the current temperature. °F is the maximum temperature since the temperature measurement session starts (pulling the trigger). °F °F To clear the “AVG ---” ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2.3.6 Thermocouple Input (OS532, OS533, OS534) The thermometer accepts thermocouple input. It displays thermocouple temperature and the target temperature (via infrared) simultaneously. This function provides an accurate method of determining an unknown emissivity. LCK ...
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Using the Alarm Functions The thermometer provides audible and visible alarm indications. • To set the high alarm value: HAL °F 1. Pull the trigger. Then press and hold the the High Alarm Display Mode (HAL) appears. 2. Press ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer • To set the low alarm value: (OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524): 1. °F LAL 2-16 Pull the trigger. Then press and hold the the Low Alarm Display Mode (LAL) appears. Press ...
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Using Ambient Target Temperature Compensation (OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524) Use the Ambient Target Temperature Compensation (AMB) °F ATC of these conditions are required: • The target has a low emissivity. • The ambient temperature around the target is much ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 8. °F ATC 9. 10. 11. 2.3.9 Sending Temperature Data to a Serial Printer (OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524) The thermometer can transmit temperature data to a Serial Printer via the RS-232 phone jack and ...
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PRN Thermometer stop sending data, press the the Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer NOTE Bottom hole is the RS-232 jack RS-232 Digital Cable 6-pin Phone Jack To the Figure 2-14. Serial Printer Hookup Pull ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 7. °F PRN 8. 9. 2.3.10 Sending Temperature Data to a Personal Computer (OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524) The thermometer can transmit temperature data to a Personal Computer via the RS-232 phone jack and the ...
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Operating System: Win95, Win98, Win NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Processor : Pentium Class (Any speed) Ram: 32 Mega-Bytes Monitor: VGA, Or Higher Resolution Video Card: Supports VGA, 256 Color, 800 x 600 Resolution (Minimum) CommPort: 4800 Baud, 8 Databits, 1 ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer program please contact technical support at Omega Engineering Inc. Connecting the IR-System to the PC Make certain that your Infrared Thermometer is powered down before you attempt to make any connections to the personal ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer waiting for the thermometer to transmit data through your RS-232 port. 4. Begin transmitting data from the thermometer by pressing and holding the until the Print Data Display Mode (PRN) appears. 5. Press the "UP" ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2.3.11 Storing the Temperature Data on Command (OS534, OS523, OS524) The thermometer can store up to 100 temperature data points on command. Each set of temperature data is broken °F down into the temperature ...
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Erasing the Temperature Data from Memory The user can erase all 100 temperature data points in memory at any time by using the following procedure: 1. Pull the trigger and press the icon will appear. 2. Press the If ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2.4 Recall Mode (Passive Operation) Definition: Recall Mode is the passive operational mode of the thermometer. In this mode, you may review the most recently stored temperature data and parameters. Pull Trigger Real Time ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer Table 2-2. Functional Flow Chart (Recall Mode) OS530HR OS530L, OS532 & OS531 OS533 OS524 OS523, OS534, 2 2-27 ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2.4.1 Reviewing the Last Parameters The thermometer stores the last temperature measured in the real time mode (refer to Table 2-1). This temperature °F can be recalled by pressing the - Press the temperature ...
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To download stored temperature data points from the thermometer, first make certain that it is not in printing °F PRN mode. Make sure that the IR_TEMPSOFT is installed properly as explained in section 2.3.10 the main menu ...
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Using the Handheld Infrared Thermometer 2.6.3 Reviewing Previously Stored Temperature Data (OS534, OS523, OS524) You can review all 100 stored temperature values on the thermometer display using the following procedure: ° keys are ...
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Warnings and Cautions You may receive harmful laser radiation exposure if you do not adhere to the warnings listed below: • USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HERE MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS ...
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Laser Sighting 3.2 Description The Laser Sighting is built into the thermometer. It provides a visual indication of the field of view of the thermometer. Aiming at distant targets ( feet) becomes much easier by using the ...
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Operating the Laser Sighting 1. Set the laser power switch to the ON position as shown in Figure 3-2. 2. Aim at the target and pull the trigger. 3. The laser beam and the red power indicator LED will ...
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Laser Sighting The Laser Sighting turns on only when used with the thermometer. The module does not turn on by itself. The line of sight of the thermometer does not coincide with that of the Laser Sighting, as shown ...
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Sighting Scope The Sighting scope is an accessory for the thermometer. It provides a visual indication of the target being measured. Aiming at distant targets (up to 200 feet) becomes much easier by using the Sighting scope. 4.2 Installing ...
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Sighting Scope 4-2 Pair of Mounting Clamps Figure 4-1. Installing the Sighting Scope Line of sight of the sighting scope 1 11/16 (42.8 mm) Line of sight of the thermometer ...
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Replacing the Batteries When you change the batteries, all of the set parameters (i.e. emissivity, high alarm, low alarm, Target Ambient Temperature) will be reset to the default values. For your convenience, you may want to write down all ...
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Maintenance 5.2 Cleaning the Lens Although all lenses are quite durable, take care to prevent scratching when cleaning them. To clean the lens: 1. Blow off loose particles, using clean air. 2. Gently brush off remaining particles, using a ...
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THERMOMETER Problem The thermometer does not turn on (No Display) - The icon flashes. - The thermometer beeps intermittently. - The thermometer flashes in the “ “ Main Display. Troubleshooting Guide Solution 1a. Properly install fresh batteries. 1b. If operating ...
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Troubleshooting Guide Problem The thermometer is “locked up” (the display is “frozen”). The display is either erratic or stays at one reading. 6-2 Solution Remove and reinstall the batteries or disconnect and reconnect the ac adapter. 1. Clean the ...
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Problem The temperature reading is erratic. The thermometer has just been moved from one extreme temperature to room temperature [0°C or 50°C (32°F or 122°F)] or vice versa. The temperature reading is erratic. The thermometer has just been moved from ...
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Troubleshooting Guide Problem The thermometer resets itself unexpectedly. The emissivity has been reset to .95. All other parameters are reset to the default values. Laser Sighting Problem No Laser Beam The Laser "line of sight" does not coincide with ...
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THERMOMETER Measuring: Temperature Range: Accuracy (24°C or 75°F Ambient Temperature and at emissivity of 0.95 or greater): Field of Vision: Repeatability: Resolution: Response Time: Spectral Response: Thermocouple Input Input Connection Thermocouple Display ...
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Specifications Average Temperature Accuracy Time Period (under continuous operation): 11 Emissivity: Calculated Temperature Values: Ambient Target Temperature Compensation: (OS533, OS534, OS523, OS524) RS232 Output (for personal computers and serial printers): RS-232 Cable: Analog Cable: Alarm: Data Storage: Aiming Feature: ...
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Analog Output Accuracy: Power: Battery Types Alkaline: Lithium: Battery Storage Temperature ac adapter: (Input voltage): (Output voltage): (Output plug [female]): Low Battery Indicator: Alkaline Battery Life at 24°C (75°F) ambient temperature (Without Laser Sighting): 60 hours (continuous operation) (With Laser ...
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Specifications LASER SIGHTING Wavelength (Color): Operating Distance: Laser Dot Laser Circle Max. Output Optical Power: <1mW at 75°F ambient temperature, European Classification: Maximum Operating Current: 25mA at 5.5 V FDA Classification: Beam Diameter: Beam Divergence: Laser Configuration Operating Temperature: ...
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Key(s) Press and hold down the key & then press the key and keys Glossary of Key Strokes Key(s) Functions • Selects one of the following Display Modes MAX, MIN, dIF, AVG, TC, HAL, LAL, AMB, PRN or ...
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Glossary of Key Strokes 8-2 Notes ...
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Appendix: How Infrared Thermometry Works Thermal Radiation Heat is transferred from all objects via radiation in the form of electromagnetic waves or by conduction or convection. All objects having a temperature greater than absolute zero (-459°F, -273° radiate ...
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A Appendix: How Infrared Thermometry Works Blackbody When thermal radiation falls on an object, part of the energy is transmitted through the object, part is reflected and part is absorbed. A blackbody is defined as an ideal object that absorbs ...
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Wien’s Displacement Law describes the exact mathematical relationship between the temperature of a blackbody and the wavelength of the maximum intensity radiation. where λ = wavelength measured in microns temperature in Kelvin Calculating Temperature The net thermal ...
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... All optical devices (e.g. cameras, microscopes, infrared thermometers) have an angle of vision, known as a field of view or FOV, within which they see all objects. In particular, the thermometer will measure a fixed proportion of the energy radiated by all objects within its FOV ...
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Appendix: Emissivity Values Table B-1 provides guidelines for estimating the emissivity of various common materials. Actual emissivity, especially of metals, can vary greatly depending upon surface finish, oxidation, or the presence of contaminants. Also, emissivity or infrared radiation for some ...
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B Appendix: Emissivity Values Material Asbestos Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Appendix: Determining an Unknown Emissivity In Appendix A, we showed how emissivity is an important parameter in calculating the temperature of an object via infrared means. In this section we discuss how to determine a specific emissivity value. If you ...
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C Appendix: Determining an Unknown Emissivity Method 3 1. Use this method to measure objects at temperatures below 500°F (260°C). 2. Place a large piece of masking tape on the object (or at least a sample of the object material). ...
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Method 4 1. Paint a sample of the object material with flat black lacquer paint. 2. Set the emissivity to 0.97 and measure and record the temperature of the painted portion of the sample material - Area ‘A’ in Figure ...
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C Appendix: Determining an Unknown Emissivity C-4 Notes ...
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A ac Adapter Input Jack ............. 1-6 Active Operation ...................... 2-8 Aiming Sight “V Groove” ....... 1-4 Alarms ........................... 2-14, 2-15 Alkaline Batteries ...... 2-1, 4-1, 6-3 Ambient Target Temperature Compensation ...................... 2-16 Analog Output Jack ................. 1-6 B Backlighting ...
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I Index F Field of View: Diagrams ....................... 2-3, 2-4 Positions ................................ 2-2 Fixed Point Monitoring over Time Measurement ................ 2-7 G Gray Bodies (Objects) ............. A-2 H High Alarm Value, setting ... 2-14 I Icons: ATC ....................................... 1-5 Backlighting ...
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M Main Display ............................ 1-4 Modes: Real Time .............................. 2-8 Recall ........................ 2-23, 2-25 Moving Surface Scan ............... 2-7 O Optics ........................................ A-4 P Parameters, reviewing .......... 2-27 PAS Code .................................. 5-2 Passive Operation .................. 2-25 Personal Computer Hookup ................................. ...
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OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 25 months from date of purchase on the base unit and 13 months from date of purchase on Laser Sight Module. ...
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