Extech 42580 Infrared Thermometer

The handheld Extech 42580 infrared thermometer can be used to measure, record, print, and download non-contact temperature measurements to your PC.

The Extech 42580 infrared thermometer enables you to scan multiple temperature points of an object or process and then use the data logger date/time stamps to store data for later recall, printing, or downloading to your PC. You can also program up to 4 defined locations and record up to 99 readings per location with your infrared thermometer from the Extech 42580 Series. Print your readings using the Extech 42580's built-in thermal printer, which prints temperature data with date and time stamp.

With a temperature range of -40 to 932°F (-40 to 500°C), the non-contact Extech 42580 infrared thermometer is appropriate for many applications. The Extech 42580 is equipped with a backlit display for taking measurements at night or in areas with low background light levels.

These Extech infrared thermometers from the 42580 Series feature built-in laser pointers to ensure that you are measuring the intended target.

Infrared Temperature Measurement - Technology Explained:

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 Thermometers" is descriptive of the device's ability to measure temperature from a distance. "Radiation Pyrometers" is a scientific/technical term for these devices.