Product selection guide: IR thermometers

Use our product selection guide to find the thermometer that fits your needs best.

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	59 MAX+ Infrared Thermometer	Fluke 568 Ex Intrinsically Safe Infrared Thermometer

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Recommended uses

HVAC, general troubleshooting

Electrical, refining, pharmaceutical, process industries, mechanical, plant, diesel, HVAC

What temperature range do you need to measure?	-30 °C to +350 °C (-22 °F to +662 °F)	-40 °C to +800 °C (-40 °F to +1472 °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	-30 °C to +350 °C (-22 °F to +662 °F)	-40 °C to +800 °C (-40 °F to +1472 °F)
Accuracy	± 1.5 °C	Greater of ± 1 % or ± 1.0 °C (± 2.0 °F)
Sighting	Laser	Laser point
Distance to spot (D:S)	8:1	50:1
Typical distance to target		Up to 7.5 m (25 ft)

Temperature area

Internal, ambient and non-contact surface temperature

Form factor	Pistol	Pistol
Dimensions, approximate (H x W x D)	156 x 80 x 50 mm (6.14 x 3.15 x 2 in)	17.69 x 5.18 x 16.36 cm (6.965 x 2.039 x 6.441 in)
Battery	1 AA	3 AAA
Warranty	1 year	2 years
Case		Hard case

Min-Max-Avg-Dif	Min-Max-Avg-Dif	Min-Max-Avg-Dif
Material type adjustment (emissivity)		Material table or 0.1 to 1.00 by 0.01
High and low alarms		High and low alarms
Soft-key feature menu navigation
Multiple language interface
English, French, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, German user interface
Hazardous location approval
Hands-free logging

Number of on-board memory locations

Will you use the thermometer in a hazardous location where there might be explosive gases?
Do you want to use industry standard thermocouples?

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