Fluke 572-2; The Best Choice When Things Get Really Hot
When organic and inorganic objects are heated, they emit infrared energy, which is part of the electromagnetic light spectrum. The rate at which this energy is radiated out and absorbed into a material is measured as emissivity, which ranges from 0.0 to 1.0. Most infrared thermometers have an emissivity of.95 or.97, which covers the levels of materials derived from animals or plants. (Emissivity is much lower in materials with reflective surfaces, such as polished aluminum.)
Infrared (IR) thermometers
Infrared (IR) thermometers allow you to measure temperature quickly, from a distance, and without having to touch the object being measured. They are so useful, simple, and even enjoyable to use that they are as common in kitchens as they are on factory floors. Infrared thermometers are frequently used to locate overheated equipment and electrical circuits, but they also have hundreds of other applications. It has a lens that collects infrared energy from an object and directs it into a thermopile detector. The thermopile converts the energy into electricity, which is then displayed on the LCD screen of the thermometer. Although this process appears to be complex, it happens in microseconds.
Fluke’s 572-2 is the ideal infrared thermometer; it is a simple and easy-to-use non-contact laser thermometer for accurate, high temperature, and high distance-to-spot measurements.
Fluke 572-2 High-Temperature Infrared Thermometer
The Fluke 572-2 High-Temperature Infrared Thermometer is the only product that can be used in high-temperature industrial environments worldwide. Whether you work in power utility, metal refining and smelting, glass, cement, or petrochemical environments, the new 572-2 enables you to carry the most trusted name in test tools wherever accurate, high-temperature, and high distance-to-spot measurements are required.
This tool simplifies even complex measurements with its simple user interface and soft-key menus. With a few button presses, you can quickly navigate and adjust emissivity, start data logging, or turn on and off alarms. It can withstand harsh industrial, electrical, and mechanical environments thanks to its tough, easy-to-use, ergonomic design.
Key Features
- Infrared thermometer with a temperature range of -30°C to 900°C (-22°F to 1652°F).
- It has a distance-to-spot ratio of 60:1 and dual laser sighting for fast, accurate targeting.
- It has a multi-language interface that can be customized by the user.
- Displays the temperature as well as the MAX, MIN, DIF, and AVG temperatures.
- Adjustable emissivity and an emissivity table are provided.
- Alarms, both audible and visible, for early detection of extreme high and low temperatures.
- Up to 99 data sets can be stored for review and analysis.
- Powered by two AA batteries (included) -30-
- On a bright backlit display, infrared and thermocouple temperatures are displayed.
- Designed to work with standard mini-connector K-type thermocouples, including those you already own and have installed.
- Last reading Hold (20 seconds) is included.
To get the best results possible, remember to:
- Know your IR thermometer’s distance-to-spot ratio, and get close enough to the target so that the thermometer only reads the area you want it to measure.
- Keep an eye out for (and account for) shiny, “low emissivity” objects.
- Keep in mind that steam and dust can degrade the accuracy of infrared thermometers.
- Keep your thermometer’s lens clean and free of scratches.
- Allow some time for the thermometer to adjust to the temperature of its surroundings for the most accurate results.
A good infrared thermometer will allow you to stand safely away from the heat while still providing a quick and accurate read on the temperature of whatever you point it at, making it a very useful addition to your arsenal.
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