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Contact Thermometer: Fluke 561 Infrared and Contact Thermometer

 Fluke 561
IR Thermometer with K-type thermocouple capability

Lighten up your toolbox. The Fluke 561 IR and contact thermometer, combines the temperature measurement functions that industrial, electrical, and HVAC/R professionals need, all in one tool. It measures both infrared and contact temperature, replacing several other test tools. It’s fast, efficient, and easy to use, saving you valuable time and effort.

With the Fluke 561 infrared thermometer, you can also take contact and ambient temperatures in the way that’s best for you. Use the IR thermometer to measure hot, moving, electrically energized, and hard-to-reach objects instantly. Check motors, insulation, breakers, radiant heating, pipes, corroded connections, and wires. Plus, scan ducts, and other hard-to-reach objects from the floor-leave your ladder in the truck. You can use the Fluke 561’s handy flexible pipe probe, or plug in any industry standard type K mini connector thermocouple probe you already own to take super-heat or internal temperatures.

Contact Thermometer: Fluke 561 Infrared and Contact Thermometer 5 5 5 5
Love it never do a job without using it. very easy to use just point and shoot October 28, 2012
thermometer accurate good for solar panels ,combiner boxes,inverter July 11, 2012
Absolutley accurate I have use this particular product for a year,and it has been dead on target each,and every time. It is the of the finest quality,we cover a combined 13 buildings and we have purchased three after the initial purchase. We have an establishe bac-net protocol and we use matasys from Johnson Controls,Ice from York,and Trane chillers you can check anything with it ,and you'll have a correct reading warranty,great product June 14, 2012
Data supplied without a fuse! Often on the job, I have needed to identify cool spots or warm spots in an room. The Fluke 561 Infrared and Contact Thermometer allows repeatable reference data, to be collected, without the need for climbing on a ladder, or stooping to floor level. The unit is simple to operate, and I have dropped the unit, without caursing damage. June 8, 2012
Great tool In the HVAC industry this thing can be a life saver. It is very accurate and easy to use. June 7, 2012
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  • IR thermometer for quick measurements up close, or at a distance, without a ladder
  • Contact thermometry capability, compatible with all standard mini-connector type K thermocouples, preserves your investment in thermocouples
  • Fabric hook-and-loop fastener pipe probe for superheat and sub-cooling and other contact and ambient measurements
  • Single-point laser sighting
  • Temperature range of -40 °C to 550 ° C (-40 °F to 1022 °F) covers most industrial and residential applications
  • Easy emissivity adjustment (Lo, Med, Hi) for measuring pipes and other shiny materials more accurately
  • Lightweight (just 12 ounces/340 grams) and portable
  • Very easy to use
  • Efficient-no need to shut down equipment when making IR measurements
  • MIN, MAX, and DIF functions help you quickly identify problems
  • Scan large areas or small objects quickly and efficiently

General Specifications
Temperature
 -40 to 550 °C (-40 to 1022 ° F)
Display Resolution
 0.1°C (0.1 °F) of reading
D:S (Distance to spot size)
 12:1
Easy Emissivity Selector
 Adjustable with three settings:
 Low (0.3), Medium (0.7). High (0.95)
Display Accuracy [Assumes ambient operating temperature of 23°C(73°F) to 25°C(77°F)]
 ±1.0 % of reading ±1 % of reading or ±1 °C (±2 °F), whichever is greater below 0 °C/32 °F, ±1 °C (±2 °F) ± 0.1°/1°
Response Time
 500 mSec (95 % of reading)
Repeatability
 ±0.5 % of reading or ±1 °C (±2 °F), whichever is greater
Spectral Response
 8 µm to 14 µm
Laser Sighting
 Single point laser
Laser Shutoff
 Laser turns off above ambient temperature of 40 °C (104 °F)
Laser Power
 Class 2(II) operation; Output <1mW, wavelength 630-670 nm
Relative Humidity
 10 % to 90 % RH non-condensing, at <30 °C (86 °F)
Power, battery life
 2 AA batteries (alkaline or NiCD)
Battery Life
 12 hours
Display Hold
 7 seconds
Backlit Display
 Yes, LCD with dual temperatures (current and MAX/MIN/DIF/KTC), low battery, F/C indicator, and Scan/Hold options
Warranty
 2 years
Operating Temperature
 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 120 °F)
Storage Temperature
 -20 °C to 65 °C (-25 °F to 150 °F)
MAX, MIN, DIF Temperatures
 Yes
Thermocouple Type K Mini Adapter Input
 Yes, compatible with industry standard K type probes with mini-connector. Displays to the thermometer temperature range.
Thermocouple Type K Fabric Hook-and-Loop Fastener Pipe Probe
 Yes, with a temperature range of 0 °C to 100 °C (32 °F to 212 °F) and accuracy of ±2.2 °C (±4 °F)
HVAC Measurement Guide
 Yes
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Fluke 561 Includes:
  • 561 IR thermometer
  • K-Type thermocouple fabric hook-and-loop fastener pipe probe
  • Hard carrying case
  • 2 AA batteries
  • Users manual
 

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