Fluke 561 Fluke 561 Infrared and Contact Thermometer Datasheet

Technical Data

When measuring smaller objects, use the Fluke 561 within 6 ft. (1.75 m)

of the intended target. The measured area increases with distance

(the distance divided by 12, approximately).

Fluke 561 Infrared and

Contact Thermometer

IR thermometer with K-type

thermocouple capability

Features include:

•

IR thermometer for quick mea-

surements up close, or at a

distance, without a ladder

•

Contact thermometry capability,

compatible with all standard

mini-connector K-type ther-

mocouples, preserves your

investment in thermocouples

•

Velcro

®

pipe probe for super-

heat and sub-cooling and

other contact and ambient

measurements

•

Single-point laser sighting

•

Temperature range of -40 °C

to 550 °C (-40 °F to 1022 °F)

covers most industrial and

residential applications

•

Easy emissivity adjustment

for measuring pipes and other

shiny materials more accurately

The multipurpose thermometer you need.

Lighten up your toolbox. The Fluke 561 combines the

temperature measurement functions that industrial, elec-

trical, and HVAC/R professionals need, all in one tool. It

measures

both IR and contact temperature

, replacing

several other test tools. It’s fast, efficient, and easy to

use, saving you valuable time and effort.

With the Fluke 561, you can take contact and ambient

temperatures in the way that’s best for you. Use the

IR thermometer to measure hot, moving, electrically

energized, and hard-to-reach objects instantly. Check

motors, insulation, breakers, radiant heating, pipes,

corroded connections, and wires. Plus, scan ducts,

and other hard-to-reach objects from the floor—leave

your ladder in the truck. You can use the Fluke 561’s

handy Velcro

®

pipe probe or, plug in any industry-

standard, K-type mini-connector thermocouple probe

you already own.

•

Lightweight (just 12 ounces/

340 grams) and portable

•

Very easy to use

•

Efficient—no need to shut down

equipment when making IR

measurements

•

MIN, MAX, and DIF functions

help you quickly identify

problems

•

Scan large areas or small

objects quickly and efficiently

Laser-guided sighting for

IR measurements

When using the Fluke 561 in

the IR mode, the single dot, laser

sighting system guides measure-

ments to the right target. The dot

indicates the approximate center

of the measurement area.

38 mm (1 in)

@ 300 mm (12 in)

D:S = 12:1

at focal point

S

D

75 mm (3 in)

@ 900 mm (36 in)

125 mm (5 in)

@ 1500 mm (60 in)

Fluke 561 Fluke 561 Infrared and Contact Thermometer Datasheet

Fluke 561 Manual

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