Pyrometers and Infrared Thermometers
Infrared Thermometer is FM-approved as intrinsically safe.
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Intended for measuring surface temperature in potentially explosive or flammable environments, non-contact Model 68IS offers temperature range of -25 to 1,400°F. It supports spot measurement, temperature differential, and scanning techniques, helping to locate potential blockages or malfunctioning systems. With distance-to-spot ratio of 50:1, unit holds and logs temperature measurements in memory, and displays min, max, and average measurements.Original Press Release:
New Fluke 68IS Infrared Thermometer Approved as Intrinsically Safe Device
Rugged, reliable and high-performance features for maintenance professionals in hazardous environments
EVERETT, Wash. - Fluke, a world leader in test and measurement products and services, announces the Fluke 68IS Infrared Thermometer, a non-contact thermometer specifically designed for reliability and added user safety when measuring surface temperature in potentially explosive or flammable environments. It has received Factory Mutual (FM) approval as an intrinsically safe device.*
Maintenance professionals in industries including petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, oil exploration and refining, hazardous waste and other hostile environments can deploy the Fluke 68IS under conditions requiring use of intrinsically safe devices: those designed to limit the release of sufficient thermal or electrical energy to cause ignition of a specified flammable gas or vapor-in-air mixture under normal operation and environmental conditions.
With a temperature range of -25 to 1400 °F (-32 to 760 °C), the Fluke 68IS can support spot measurement, temperature differential and scanning techniques to monitor surface temperature, helping to locate potential blockages or malfunctioning systems for improved equipment performance. It holds and logs temperature measurements to memory, displays minimum, maximum and average measurements, and has an adjustable emissivity setting.
The Fluke 68IS features a backlit display for use in poorly lit areas and enhanced optical performance with a distance-to-spot ratio of 50-to-1, enabling users to measure smaller objects from greater distances. Designed for rugged use, it has rubber overmolding, a sealed battery compartment and a durable hard plastic storage case.
The Fluke 68IS joins the Fluke 707Ex Loop Calibrator, 718Ex Pressure Calibrator and 725Ex Multifunction calibrator in the company's growing line of intrinsically safe products. The Fluke 68IS Infrared Thermometer is now available from Fluke representatives in the US. It includes a Resistance Temperature Device (RTD) probe, 9 V alkaline battery, storage case, and user manual, for a suggested US list price of $725. For more information or to find the location of the nearest distributor, contact Fluke Corporation, P.O. Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206, call (888) 308-5277, fax (425) 446-5116, or e-mail fluke-info@fluke.com.
* Factory Mutual is a US organization; users should check their national and company regulations to determine if the approval is appropriate for their situation. Factory Mutual has not approved the Fluke 68IS for environments with dust or fiber dangers.
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Fluke Corporation is the leader in compact, professional electronic test tools. Fluke products are used by technicians and engineers in service, installation, maintenance, manufacturing test and quality functions in a variety of industries throughout the world.
