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Fluke 568 Ex Intrinsically Safe Infrared Thermometer

Fluke 568 Ex Intrinsically Safe Infrared Thermometer
Order Includes: K-type thermocouple bead probe, Conductive IS hard carrying case, User’s manual
Features:
The Fluke 568 Ex Intrinsically Safe Infrared Thermometer is the one product you can use in Class I Div 1 and Div 2 or Zone 1 and 2 hazardous environments anywhere in the world. Whether you work in petroleum, chemical, oil & gas or pharmaceutical environments, the new 568 Ex allows you to carry the most trusted name in test tools into most Ex rated areas all around the globe. With a straight-forward user interface and softkey menus, the Fluke 568 Ex makes even complex measurements easy. Quickly navigate and adjust emissivity, save data or turn on and off alarms, with just a few pushes of a button. All in a single intrinsically safe tool certified by major rating bodies from around the world.
With a rugged, easy-to-use, ergonomic design, the Fluke 568 Ex can stand up to tough industrial, electrical, and mechanical environments.
- Meets intrinsically safe certifications in Class I Div 1 and Div 2 or Zone 1 and 2 hazardous environments from recognized safety agencies around the world
- Measure -40 °C to 800 °C (-40 °F to 1472 °F)
- Conductive Case for carrying the IR thermometer safely into hazardous area
- Easily access advanced features with the soft-key buttons and graphical display
- Measure small objects from further away, with a distance-to-spot ratio of 50:1
- Compatible with mini-connector K-type thermocouple (KTC) probe
- Confidently measure a wide variety of surfaces with the adjustable emissivity feature, including a built-in material table
- Capture up to 99 points of data
- Confidently troubleshoot equipment with ± 1% measurement accuracy
- Versatile interface with five languages from which to choose
- Two-year warranty
Specifications
568 Ex | |
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Infrared temperature range | -40°C to 800°C (-40°F to 1472°F) |
Infrared accuracy | < 0°C (32°F): ±(1.0°C (±2.0°F) + 0.1°/1°C or°F); > 0°C (32°F): ±1% or ±1.0°C (±2.0°F), whichever is greater |
Display resolution | 0.1°C / 0.1°F |
Infrared spectral response | 8 µm to 14 µm |
Infrared response time | < 500 ms |
Thermocouple type-k input temperature range | -270°C to 1372°C (-454°F to 2501°F) |
Thermocouple type-k input accuracy | < -40°C: ±(1°C + 0.2°/1°C) ≥ -40°C: ±1% or 1°C, whichever is greater < -40°F: ±(2°F + 0.2°/1°F) ≥ -40°F: ±1% or 2°F, whichever is greater |
D:S (distance to measurement spot size) | 50:1 |
Laser sighting | Single-point laser |
Minimum spot size | 19 mm (0.75 in) |
Emissivity adjustment | By built-in table of common materials or digitally adjustable from 0.10 to 1.00 by 0.01 |
Data storage | 99 points |
Hi/Low alarms | Audible and two-color visual |
Min/Max/Avg/Dif | Yes |
Display | Dot matrix with function menus |
Backlight | Two levels, normal and extra bright for darker environments |
Trigger lock | Yes |
Switchable celsius and fahrenheit | Yes |
Power | 2 AAA/LR03 type-approved batteries (For a list of type-approved batteries, refer to Product Safety Instructions.) |
Battery life | 4 hours with laser and backlight on; 100 hours with laser and backlight off, at 100% duty cycle |
Operating temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
Storage temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) |
Bead thermocouple type-k range | -40°C to 260°C (-40°F to 500°F) |
Bead thermocouple type-k accuracy | ±1.1°C (2.0°F) from 0°C to 260°C (32 °F to 500°F), typically within 1.1°C (2.0°F) from -40°C to 0°C (-40°F to 32°F) |