Extech 42510A Mini Infrared Thermometer

The Extech 42510A mini infrared thermometer comes in convenient portable size with a wide temperature range measuring up to 1200°F (650°C).

The handheld Extech 42510A mini infrared thermometer measures and displays non-contact (infrared) temperature readings at the touch of a button. The Extech 42510A mini infrared thermometer features a built-in laser pointer to increase target accuracy while the backlit LCD and handy push-buttons combine for convenient, ergonomic operation. Proper use and care of the Extech 42510A mini infrared thermometer will provide years of reliable service.

Although compact, the Extech 42510A mini infrared thermometer has a wide temperature range of -58 to 1200°F with 0.1° resolution up to 199.9°. The Extech 42510A mini infrared thermometer also features a built-in laser pointer to help you identify your target area. Backlighting illuminates the Extech 42510A mini infrared thermometer's display for taking measurements at night or in areas with low background light levels.

Infrared Temperature Measurement - Technology Explained:

Extech infrared thermometers measure temperature from a distance by detecting the amount of thermal electromagnetic radiation emitted from the object being measured. This allows users to accurately measure surface temperatures in hazardous or hard-to-reach places, or other situations in which non-contact temperature measurement is desirable. Infrared thermometer technology is useful in a wide range of applications – including industrial, laboratory, food service, fire fighting, hobby and home use.

While the technology is relatively simple, the myriad of names given to these devices can be confusing. "Laser Thermometers" makes reference to the laser that helps aim the thermometer. "IR Sensors" and "IR Thermometers" make use of a common abbreviation for "infrared". "Non-Contact Thermometer" is descriptive of the device's ability to measure temperature from a distance. "Radiation Pyrometers" is a scientific/technical term for these devices.