Quick Answer: The InfraRed Thermometer, Home-Use is a non-contact infrared thermometer that takes a body temperature reading from 3 cm – 5 cm away and shows it on a backlit LCD.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Non-contact infrared measurement
Reading in 1.0 second or less
Works at 3 cm – 5 cm from the surface
Stores 32 previous readings
Switches between Celsius and Fahrenheit
Runs on 2 x AAA batteries with automatic power-off
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Measurement technology
Non-contact infrared (IR)
Measurement range (body)
32.0 °C to 42.9 °C (89.6 °F to 109.2 °F)
Measuring distance
3 cm – 5 cm
Response time
1.0 second or less
Display
Backlit LCD
Memory
32 previous measurement groups
Power
DC 3V, 2 x AAA batteries
Auto power-off
After 30 seconds or less
About This Product
In science lessons the thermometer is used to show how infrared radiation from a warm surface can be measured without touching it. Physiology and health science classes also use it to explore how the human body keeps its temperature steady, with the °C/°F switch giving practice in unit conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far from the surface should the InfraRed Thermometer, Home-Use be held?
The effective measuring distance is 3 cm – 5 cm.
How many readings does it store?
It keeps 32 previous measurement groups in memory.
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