Reed ST-8839 Infrared Thermometer, -50 to 1000 Degrees C, -58 to 1832 Degrees F, Accuracy of + or - 2% of Reading

The Reed ST-8839 infrared thermometer is for measuring temperature in industrial applications such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations. The infrared sensor takes measurements from a distance for applications involving hard-to-reach, moving, hot, or electrified equipment. It measures temperature from -50 to 1000 degrees C (-58 to 1832 degrees F) with an accuracy of + or - 2% of the reading. The infrared sensor has a 50:1 distance-to-spot ratio, which means the measurement field measures approximately 50 feet in diameter when the target is 1 foot away. It has an adjustable emissivity setting to help improve measurement accuracy on a range of surface types. A built-in laser pointer helps improve aiming accuracy when taking infrared measurements. The LCD screen can display the current temperature, the highest or lowest temperature reading for the session, the average temperature for the session, and the difference between two temperatures. The operator can choose to display readings in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. The hold function keeps a measurement on the display so it can be recorded. The display is backlit for readability in low light. The operator can set high and low temperature alarms to sound when measurements exceed or drop below the preset limits. The thermometer operates on one 9V battery (included). A carrying case is provided for transport and storage.

Specifications

*H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.

Digital infrared thermometers measure the temperature of surfaces from a distance. They may measure temperature in Celsius, Fahrenheit, or both. Infrared (IR) thermometers work by focusing the infrared radiation emitted by a surface onto a detector called a thermopile. The thermopile turns the heat into electricity, which is measured and converted to a temperature reading. The reading is then displayed on an LCD display. IR thermometers are used to measure temperature when an object is fragile, as in ear thermometers, or dangerous to be near, as in the case of industrial equipment.

Reed Instruments manufactures test and measurement equipment such as pressure gauges, electrical testers, temperature and humidity instrumentation, and inspection instruments. The company, founded in 2004, is headquartered in Wilmington, NC.

What's in the Box?

• Reed ST-8839 infrared thermometer
• 9V battery
• Carrying case
• Instructions