Product selection guide: IR thermometers

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

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	561 HVAC Infrared & Contact Thermometer	59 MAX Infrared Thermometer

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Do you want to use industry standard thermocouples?

Recommended uses

Plant / general maintenance, HVAC

HVAC, general troubleshooting

What temperature range do you need to measure?	500 °C (+932 °F)	-30 °C to +350 °C (-22 °F to +662 °F)
Will you be measuring objects 200 °C (400 °F), moving, uncontaminatable, energized objects or difficult to reach objects?
Will you be working from greater than 5 m (15 ft)?

Non-contact temperature range	500 °C (+932 °F)	-30 °C to +350 °C (-22 °F to +662 °F)
Sighting	Laser point	Laser
Typical distance to target	Up to 2.5 m (7 ft)
Accuracy		± 2.0 °C
Distance to spot (D:S)		10:1

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)	156 x 80 x 50 mm (6.14 x 3.15 x 2 in)
Case	Hard case (except 561/R& 561/P)
Warranty	2 years	1 year
Battery		1 AA

Temperature area

Internal, ambient and non-contact surface temperature

Min-Max-Avg-Dif	Min-Max-Avg-Dif	Min-Max-Avg-Dif
Material type adjustment (emissivity)	HI/MED/LO
High and low alarms

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