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	FoodPro Infrared Food Thermometer

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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)

Do you want to use industry standard thermocouples?

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