Matters needing attention when using a fixed infrared thermometer
In order to measure the temperature, point the instrument at the object to be measured, press the trigger to read the temperature data on the LCD of the instrument, and ensure that the ratio of the distance to the spot size and the field of view are arranged. There are a few important things to remember when using an infrared thermometer:
Only the surface temperature is measured, the infrared thermometer cannot measure the internal temperature. Temperature measurements cannot be made through glass, which has very specific reflective and transmissive properties that do not allow accurate infrared temperature readings. But the temperature can be measured through the infrared window. Infrared thermometers are best not used for temperature measurement on bright or polished metal surfaces (stainless steel, aluminum, etc.).
Locate the hot spot. To find the hot spot, the instrument aims at the target, and then scans up and down on the target until the hot spot is determined. Be aware of ambient conditions: steam, dust, smoke, etc. It blocks the optical system of the instrument and affects accurate temperature measurement. Ambient temperature, if the thermometer is suddenly exposed to an ambient temperature difference of 20 degrees or more, allow the instrument to adjust to the new ambient temperature within 20 minutes.
