Infrared Thermometer
Handheld Infrared Thermometers
Handheld infrared thermometers are one of the most popular types
of infrared pyrometer. They are commonly used for portable applications
although some models also feature an integral tripod mount. We
offer a large variety of infrared thermometers in various shapes
and form factors.
Pocket/Stick-Type Infrared Thermometers
Pocket or stick type infrared thermometers are extremely compact.
They are normally small enough to be carried in a shirt pocket.
Infrared Thermocouples
Infrared thermocouples are small low cost infrared sensors. They
are unique in that they are self-powered and produce an output
that mimics a thermocouple sensor.
Fixed Mount Infrared Thermometer/Transmitters
Fixed mount infrared thermometers are commonly used in industrial
processes where the thermometer can be mounted in a stationary
position.
Two Color-Ratio Thermometry
Given that emissivity plays such a vital role in obtaining accurate
temperature data from infrared thermometers, it is not surprising
that attempts have been made to design sensors which would measure
independently of this variable. The best known and most commonly
applied of these designs is the Two Color-Ratio Thermometer. This
technique is not dissimilar to the infrared thermometers described
so far, but measures the ratio of infrared energy emitted from
the material at two wavelengths, rather than the absolute energy
at one wavelength or wave band. The use of the word "color"
in this context is somewhat outdated, but nevertheless has not
been superseded. It originates in the old practice of relating
visible color to temperature, hence "color temperature."