IR Thermometer uses non-contact, laser-based measurement.

AEMC Instruments Oct 29, 2009

Press Release Summary:

Powered by one 9 V alkaline battery, Model CA879 uses non-contact, 1 mW (670 nm type) laser targeting feature to measure temperatures from -58Ã‚Â° to +1,022Ã‚Â°F with resolution of 0.1Ã‚Â°F from -58Ã‚Â° to +200Ã‚Â°F and 1Ã‚Â°F beyond. Unit is designed for single-handed operation and measures temperature in Ã‚Â°F or Ã‚Â°C. Along with 12:1 field of vision ratio and fixed 0.95 emissivity, meter offers Auto-HOLD function, 2000-count backlit LCD, and 400 ms response time.

Original Press Release:

AEMCÂ® Introduces the NEW Infrared Thermometer Model CA879

Applications:

Electrical troubleshooting

Food safety and processing

Automotive repair and maintenance

Marine maintenance and repairs

Test faulty motor winding insulation

Test overheated high voltage transformers

Test terminals on circuit breaker panels

Perform HVAC energy audits

The Infrared Thermometer Model CA879 is a non-contact temperature measuring instrument. It provides precision measurement using a laser target feature. To measure the temperature of an object, simply point the gun at the surface of the object, press the trigger and the temperature will appear on the digital display. The thermometer has an automatic shut-off feature. Shut-off will occur approximately 10 seconds after the trigger is released.

Features:

Easy one-hand operation

Non-contact infrared sensor

Laser guide for precise aim

12:1 Field of Vision Ratio

Measures temperature in Â°F and Â°C

Fixed 0.95 emissivity

Auto-HOLD function

2000-count backlit LCD

Specifications:

Measuring Range:
-58Â° to 1022Â°F (-50Â° to 550Â°C)

Resolution:
0.1Â°F from -58Â° to 200Â°F, 1Â°F beyond this range
0.1Â°C from -50Â° to 200Â°C, 1Â°C beyond this range

Response Time: 400ms

Laser Target: 1mW (670nm type)