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	Fluke 64 MAX IR Thermometer

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Recommended uses

Plant / general maintenance, HVAC

Short-range troubleshooting, electrical, HVAC, industrial

What temperature range do you need to measure?	500 °C (+932 °F)	-30 °C to +650 °C (-22 °F to +1202 °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 +650 °C (-22 °F to +1202 °F)
Sighting	Laser point	Laser point
Typical distance to target	Up to 2.5 m (7 ft)
Accuracy		± 1.0 °C or ± 1.0 % of reading, whichever is greater, ± 2.0 °C or -10 °C to 0 °C, ± 3.0 °C at -30 °C to -10 °C
Distance to spot (D:S)		20:1

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)	175 x 85 x 75 mm (6.88 x 3.34 x 2.95 in)
Case	Hard case (except 561/R& 561/P)
Warranty	2 years	3 years
Battery		Single AA Battery; 8 hours typical with lasers and backlight on

Temperature area

Internal, ambient and non-contact surface temperature

Do you want to use industry standard thermocouples?

Min-Max-Avg-Dif	Min-Max-Avg-Dif	Min-Max-Avg-Dif
Material type adjustment (emissivity)	HI/MED/LO	Preset to 0.95, adjustable by user

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