General Tools & Instruments IR thermometer
With its exceptionally broad measurement range of -40° to 1076°F (-40° to 580°C), the new 12:1 Wide Range Infrared Thermometer (IRT657) from General Tools & Instruments is perfect for testing and troubleshooting a wide variety of systems and components.
It has a host of applications in HVACR, building/facilities maintenance, manufacturing, electrical, aviation/ transportation MRO and other markets.
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:
- Monitoring food processing and storage temperatures
- Checking heating, AC and refrigeration system components
- Testing chillers, steam traps and heat exchangers
- Energy auditing
- Finding hot spots in engine or exhaust systems
- Identifying overheated equipment or electrical systems
The IRT657 has a rugged, ergonomic design with a 1.6 in. diagonal backlit LCD and is powered by a single 9-Volt 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. 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.
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