What are the advantages of IR thermometers?
When measuring objects, infrared thermometers can quickly provide temperature measurement. When using thermocouples to read the temperature of a leakage connection point, we can use infrared thermometers to almost read the temperature of all connection points. Additionally, due to the solid nature of the infrared thermometer Lightweight and easy to place in a leather case when not in use. It can be easily carried during factory inspections and daily inspection work.
It can also safely read target temperatures that are difficult to access or unreachable, and can read target temperatures within the allowable range of the instrument. Non contact temperature measurement can also be carried out in unsafe or difficult contact temperature measurement areas, making measurement as easy as measuring at hand.
The usual accuracy of infrared thermometers is within 1 degree. This performance is particularly important for preventive maintenance, such as monitoring harsh production conditions and special events that may cause equipment damage or downtime. Using an infrared thermometer, the measuring unit can even quickly detect small changes in operating temperature, which can solve the problem at its inception, reduce expenses and maintenance scope caused by equipment failures.
How to measure temperature with an infrared thermometer?
In order to measure temperature with an infrared thermometer, align the thermometer with the object to be measured and read the temperature data on the instrument's LCD using a trigger, ensuring that the ratio of distance to spot size and field of view are arranged properly.
There are several important things to remember when using an infrared thermometer:
Only measuring surface temperature, infrared thermometer cannot measure internal temperature.
Ordinary thermometers cannot measure temperature through glass, which has special reflection and transmission characteristics and does not allow infrared temperature readings. If it is necessary to measure through glass, a specialized high point dual color thermometer, a visual laser thermometer, and a high distance ratio shortwave thermometer should be used to measure temperature through an infrared window. Infrared thermometers are not used for temperature measurement on bright or polished metal surfaces (such as stainless steel, aluminum, etc.).
To locate a hotspot, aim the instrument at the target and then scan up and down on the target until the hotspot is identified.
