Product selection guide: IR thermometers

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

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		Discontinued
	561 HVAC Infrared & Contact Thermometer	FoodPro Infrared Food Thermometer

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Do you want to use industry standard thermocouples?

Recommended uses

Plant / general maintenance, HVAC

Food inspection, food service, HACCP programs

What temperature range do you need to measure?	500 °C (+932 °F)	550 °C to +900 °C (1022 °F to +1600 °F)
Will you be measuring objects 200 °C (400 °F), moving, uncontaminatable, energized objects or difficult to reach objects?

Non-contact temperature range	500 °C (+932 °F)	-30 °C to +200 °C (-25 °F to +390 °F)
Sighting	Laser point	LED illumination
Typical distance to target	Up to 2.5 m (7 ft)	Up to 250 mm (10 in)
Accuracy		± 1 °C (2 °F), 0 °C to +65 °C (+32 °F to +150 °F)
Distance to spot (D:S)		2.5:1

Form factor	Pistol	Pistol
Dimensions, approximate (H x W x D)	17.5 x 15.5 x 4 cm (7 x 6.5 x 1.7 in)	14.5 x 3 x 5 cm (5.25 x 1.25 x 2 in)
Case	Hard case (except 561/R& 561/P)	Soft case
Warranty	2 years	2 years
Battery		AA

Temperature area

Internal, ambient and non-contact surface temperature

Surface temperature

Min-Max-Avg-Dif	Min-Max-Avg-Dif
Material type adjustment (emissivity)	HI/MED/LO	Preset for food
High and low alarms		Low and high out of safe range LEDs
Sealing for liquid		IP 54 (hand washable, not submersible)

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