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Infrared thermometer measures -40 to 1,076°F

By Paul Dvorak | April 11, 2012

The IRT657 has an extremely fast response time of 250 milliseconds, fixed emissivity of 0.95, and a handy front-panel °F/°C selection switch. It comes with a carrying case and a user’s manual.

With a broad measurement range of -40° to 1076°F (-40° to 580°C), the new 12:1 Wide Range Infrared Thermometer (IRT657) is well suited for testing and troubleshooting a wide variety of systems and components.

This precision point-and-shoot, gun-style infrared thermometer accurately and easily measures surface temperatures—including hot, cold or inaccessible equipment—from a safe distance. The IRT657 is ideal for numerous applications, including:

  • Identifying overheated equipment or electrical systems
  • Checking heating, AC, and refrigeration system components
  • Testing chillers, steam traps and heat exchangers
  • Energy auditing
  • Finding hot spots in engine or exhaust systems

The IRT657 has a rugged, ergonomic design with a 1.6 in. diagonal backlit LCD and is powered by a single 9-V battery (included). This precision specialty instrument features accuracy of +/-3°F (2°C) above 32°F (0°C) and +/-5°F (3°C) below 32°F (0°C), and a 12:1 distance-to-spot ratio.

General Tools & Instruments
 www.generaltools.com/IRT657–121-WIDE-RANGE-INFRARED-THERMOMETER_p_1504.html


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