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Infrared thermometers
Here you will find infrared thermometers for measuring temperature without contact. Our infrared thermometers makes possible a temperature measurement without contact by way of determining an objects emitted infrared radiation. All non-contact thermometers contain a targeting light to ensure the correct surface area is being measured. Infrared thermometers can only measure the temperature of exposed surfaces and not through glass. Some models possess a preset emissivity value, and others allow the user to choose the emissivity value depending on the surface material being measured, whether it's paper, wood, metalic surfaces, etc. If the user measures shiney metalic surfaces, such as cylinders, the device can only be used to determine tendencies in temperature as it's no possible to measure absolute temperature with a non-contact thermometer of polished or shiney surfaces. Please read: how to use an infrared thermometer. If you find yourself in the situation that you can't measure the surface temperature of a particular material, have a look at our contact thermometers. If you don't find the infrared thermometers you are looking for, please contact us and we will help you find the best solution to suit your needs by calling our German offices: +49 (0)29 03 976 99-52; our Italian offices: +39 0583 975 114; or our Spanish offices: +34 967 543 548 and our technical staff will advise you regarding our products.
 
Technical specifications for infrared thermometers can be found at the following links:

- PCE-880 series infrared thermometers
  (device for work or training, with infrared)

- PCE-IR 100 series infrared thermometers
  (to measure surface temperature or inside food)

- PCE-888 series infrared thermometers
  (with laser and accurate to within 11.5%)

- PCE-889 series infrared thermometers
  (<10000C, graphic display, adjustable emissivity)

- PCE-JR 911 series infrared thermometers
  (non-contact thermometer with internal memory and RS-232 interface)

- PCE-890 series infrared thermometers
  (infrared device to measure temperatures up to 16000C)

- PCE-IR 1800 series infrared thermometers
  (infrared device to measure temperatures in metals or ceramics up to 18000C)

- PCE-IR10 series infrared thermometers
  (for the continuous measurement of surface temperature, with LCD)

- PCE-TC series infrared thermometers
  (-10 to 3000C, 16 x 16 pixels, economical, with PDA to display images)

- PCE-TC 3 series infrared thermometers  
  (from -10 to 250°C, 160 x 120 pixels, with SD memory card and software)

- PCE-TC 4 series infrared thermometers
  (from 50 to 900°C, 160 x 120 pixels, for measuring high temperatures, with software)

- PCE-TC 6 series infrared thermometers
  (from -10 to 250°C, 160 x 120 pixels, wide range with telephoto lens)

- PCE-ITC 1 series infrared thermometers
  (from 2000C, compact design, high funcionality and software for data analysis)

Infrared thermometers with adjustable emissivity can be used to measure the surface temperature of different materials. Here is a table of emissivity values for various materials. All thermometers are shipped precalibrated, however, and optional ISO calibration certificate is available, which includes a laboratory calibration, for all our thermometers excluding the PCE-880 infrared thermometer. If you don't find the infrared thermometers you are looking for, please contact us and we will help you find the best solution to suit your needs by calling our German offices: +49 (0)29 03 976 99-52; our Italian offices: +39 0583 975 114; or our Spanish offices: +34 967 543 548.

These infrared thermometers are a profession tool for non-contact measurement of surface temperature. Some specific characteristics of infrared thermometers are that their laser pointer is especially clear, they have a wide temperature range and adjustable emissivity. Due to a good optical resolution, a ratio of 50:1 allows for accurate measurement of the surface temperature of objects at long range with a measurement point of 6mm at 30cm distance. It must be taken into account that the measurement point and the distance from the object are related, in that the measurement point increases in size as the distance from the object becomes greater resulting in a larger surface area being measured. The image below illustrates this concept and shows the correct use of an infrared thermometer. At a distance of 2.4m the diameter of the measuring point is only 48mm

The applications of use of infrared thermometers is quite extensive. They are frequently used in industrial processes, the professional sector and in particular to monitor mains supply units or to measure the temperature of components in motors or machines. The photos below show infrared thermometers being used to measure temperature.

Another application for these infrared thermometers is in the detection of patients infected with SARS. In many states in Europe, Asia and North America are using thermometers such as the the compact PCE-TC 3 infrared camera, as it's ideal for detecting temperature with great accuracy. Images of other applications for infrared thermometers can be seen here: Applications of use of infrared thermometers.

If you wish to view or print a selection of Infrared Thermometers from our catalogue, click the PDF symbol.