Product Selection Guide: Contact thermometers

Use our product selection guide to find the thermometer that fits your needs best.

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	Fluke t3000 FC Wireless Temperature Module	561 HVAC Infrared & Contact Thermometer

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Number of on-board memory locations	65000
PC download and software

What temperature range do you need to measure?	-200 °C to +1372 °C (-328 °F to +2502 °F)	500 °C (+932 °F)
Do you need more than 1 % 1 °C (2 °F) accuracy?
Do you need to download data for analysis and reporting?
Do you need on-board memory for trending and comparison?
Will you do any hands-free, real-time temperature monitoring with a PC?
Will you be measuring objects 200 °C (400 °F), moving, uncontaminatable, energized objects or difficult to reach objects?

Form factor	Flat	Pistol
Dimensions, approximate (H x W x D)	16.5 x 6.35 x 3.56 cm (6.5 x 2.5 x 1.4 in)	17.5 x 15.5 x 4 cm (7 x 6.5 x 1.7 in)
Battery	2 AA
Case	Hard case	Hard case (except 561/R& 561/P)
Warranty	2 years	2 years

Temperature area

Surface temperature

Internal, ambient and non-contact surface temperature

Time stamp
Hands-free logging
Min-Max-Avg-Dif		Min-Max-Avg-Dif
Material type adjustment (emissivity)		HI/MED/LO

Recommended uses

Electrical, mechanical, plant, diesel, HVAC

Plant / general maintenance, HVAC

Do you want to use industry standard thermocouples?

Non-contact temperature range		500 °C (+932 °F)
Sighting		Laser point
Typical distance to target		Up to 2.5 m (7 ft)

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