Temperature Measurement


Intrinsically safe infrared thermometer

October 2013 Temperature Measurement

The Comtest Group has announced the arrival of the newly launched Fluke 568 Ex, intrinsically safe (IS) infrared thermometer which meets IS certifications from all major safety agencies for Class 1 Div. 1 and Div. 2 or Zone 1 and 2 hazardous environments.

Ideal for use in environments such as petroleum, chemical, oil and gas or pharmaceutical environments, the Fluke 568 Ex can be used worldwide. The unit measures from -40 to 800°C with 1% accuracy. Measurements from farther away are accurate with a 50:1 distance-to-spot ratio. The instrument captures up to 99 points of data and is versatile, with a multiple language (user select) interface and adjustable emissivity, built-in material table.

The Fluke 568 Ex is compatible with standard K-type mini-connector thermocouple probe (KTC) and is shipped with a conductive case for carrying into hazardous areas. It also carries the standard Fluke two-year warranty.



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