Fluke 568 Infrared and Contact Thermometer
- Brand
- Fluke
- Model number
- 568
Two-in-one infrared and contact thermometer, -40 °C to 800 °C, graphical display and menus, USB and software.
Price and availability on request
Key features
- Combines the functionality of both contact and non-contact thermometers in a single device
- Capable of accurately measuring a wide temperature range, from -40°C to 800°C (-40°F to 1472°F), with precision up to +1.0°C or +1.0% of the reading (whichever is greater)
- Boasts a robust, ergonomic design built to withstand challenging industrial, electrical, and mechanical settings
- Provides an impressive distance-to-spot ratio of 50:1, ensuring accurate measurements from a safe distance
- Compatible with the majority of K-type thermocouples, offering versatility and convenience
Specifications
| 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 msec |
| Thermocouple Type-K input temperature range | -270°C to 1372°C (-454°F to 2501°F) |
| Thermocouple Type-K input accuracy, -270°C to -40°C | ±(1°C + 0.2°/1°C) (-454°F to -40°F: ±(2°F + 0.2°/1°F)) |
| Thermocouple Type-K input accuracy, -40°C to 1372°C | ±1% or 1°C (-40°F to 2501°F: ±1% or 2°F), whichever is greater |
| D | S (distance to measurement spot size): 50:1 |
| Laser sighting | Single-point laser < 1 mw output Class 2 (II) operation, 630 nm to 670 nm |
| 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 with date/time stamp | 99 points |
| PC interface and cable | USB 2.0 with FlukeView Forms software |
| Hi/Low alarms | Audible and two-color visual |
| Min/Max/Avg/Dif | Yes |
| Display | Dot matrix 98 x 96 pixels with function menus |
| Backlight | Two levels, normal and extra bright for darker environments |
| Trigger lock | Yes |
| Switchable Celsius and Fahrenheit | Yes |
| Power | 2 AA/LR6 Batteries and USB when used with a PC |
| Battery life, If used continuously | Laser and backlight on,12 hours; laser and backlight off, 100 hours |
| 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) |
| Contents | Thermocouple K bead probe; Durable hard case; 2 AA batteries; Getting Started guide in 6 languages; USB cable; FlukeView Forms software on CD; User’s Manual on CD in 6 languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese); 2-year warranty |
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Specifications are from the manufacturer's published information. Confirm critical values with us or the datasheet before ordering.
About the 568
The Fluke 568 combines contact and non-contact temperature measurement over a wide range of -40 °C to 800 °C, with precision up to ±1.0 °C or ±1.0% of reading. Advanced features are reached through a graphical display and menus, and logged data can be downloaded over USB.