General IRT657 Wide Range Infrared 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 temperaturesChecking heating, AC and refrigeration system componentsTesting chillers, steam traps and heat exchangersEnergy auditingFinding hot spots in engine or exhaust systemsIdentifying 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.