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	59 MAX Infrared Thermometer

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Recommended uses

Short-range troubleshooting, electrical, HVAC, industrial

HVAC, general troubleshooting

What temperature range do you need to measure?	500 °C (+932 °F)	-30 °C to +350 °C (-22 °F to +662 °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)	-30 °C to +350 °C (-22 °F to +662 °F)
Sighting	Dual laser pointers	Laser
Typical distance to target	Up to 3 m (10 ft)
Accuracy		± 2.0 °C
Distance to spot (D:S)		10:1

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)	156 x 80 x 50 mm (6.14 x 3.15 x 2 in)
Warranty	3 years	1 year
Battery		1 AA

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
High and low alarms

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