Quick Answer: The Thermometer, Digital Infra-Red is a non-contact infrared thermometer that measures surface temperature from -50 °C to +380 °C, with a 12:1 distance-to-spot ratio and laser targeting.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Non-contact infrared measurement
Range -50 °C to +380 °C (-58 °F to +716 °F)
12:1 distance-to-spot ratio
Emissivity fixed at 0.95
Built-in single-point laser for aiming
Backlit LCD; response in under 500 milliseconds
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Technology
Non-contact infrared (IR)
Temperature range
-50 °C to +380 °C (-58 °F to +716 °F)
Accuracy
±1.5% or ±1.5 °C
Resolution
0.1 °C / 0.1 °F
Distance-to-spot ratio
12:1
Emissivity
Pre-set, 0.95
Spectral response
8 to 14 micrometres
Response time
Less than 500 milliseconds
Display
Backlit LCD
Targeting
Single-point laser
About This Product
Students point the thermometer at boiling liquids, heated metal or moving machine parts and read the temperature without touching them. It is used in heat transfer and kinetic theory lessons, with the fixed 0.95 emissivity set for matte and organic surfaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What range does the Thermometer, Digital Infra-Red measure?
It reads from -50 °C to +380 °C (-58 °F to +716 °F) with 0.1° resolution.
Can the emissivity be changed?
No. Emissivity is pre-set at 0.95, which suits matte and organic surfaces.