Product selection guide: IR thermometers

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

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	62 MAX+ Handheld Infrared Laser Thermometer	561 HVAC Infrared & Contact Thermometer

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Recommended uses

Short-range troubleshooting, electrical, HVAC, industrial

Plant / general maintenance, HVAC

What temperature range do you need to measure?	500 °C (+932 °F)	500 °C (+932 °F)
Will you be working from greater than 5 m (15 ft)?
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)	500 °C (+932 °F)
Sighting	Dual laser pointers	Laser point
Typical distance to target	Up to 3 m (10 ft)	Up to 2.5 m (7 ft)

Form factor	Pistol	Pistol
Dimensions, approximate (H x W x D)	175 x 85 x 75 mm (6.88 x 3.34 x 2.95 in)	17.5 x 15.5 x 4 cm (7 x 6.5 x 1.7 in)
Warranty	3 years	2 years
Case		Hard case (except 561/R& 561/P)

Temperature area

Internal, ambient and non-contact surface temperature

Soft-key feature menu navigation
Min-Max-Avg-Dif	Min-Max-Avg-Dif	Min-Max-Avg-Dif
Material type adjustment (emissivity)	Preset to 0.95, adjustable by user	HI/MED/LO
High and low alarms

Do you want to use industry standard thermocouples?

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