Q.1 What is the Infrared Thermometer?
Ans. An infrared thermometer is a sensor that consists of a lens to focus the infrared (IR) energy on to a detector, which converts the energy to an electrical signal that can be displayed in units of temperature after being compensated for ambient temperature variation.
Q.2 In which Application are used Infrared Thermometer is ?
Ans. Heating and airconditioning – Detection insulation breakdown, heat loss and gain and furnace and duct leakage. Industrial/Electrical – Monitoring motor/engine cooling systems performance, boiler operations, steam systems and detection of hot spots in electrical systems and panels.
Q.3 What are the uses of infrared thermometer?
ANS. Distance: The primary use of infrared thermometers is in measuringthe temperature of a subject from a distance. The device is beneficial in situations where it is difficult to reach the object to record the temperature.
Q.4 What are infrared temperature sensor made of?
Ans. A typical infrared temperature sensor consists of opticalcomponents, IR detector, electronics, and a display or interface output stage. Optics focuses IR energy onto the detector that converts the IR energy into an electrical signal.
Q.5 How is infrared produced?
Ans. Since the primary source of infrared radiation is heat or thermal radiation, any object which has a temperature radiates in the infrared. Even objects that we think of as being very cold, such as an ice cube, emit infrared.
Q.6 From where to buy infrared thermometer?
Ans. MxRady offer varieties of HSETIN Instruments (HT) Infrared thermometer covering different sensors and filters for specific applications in Lab, Research & Industries. Few of the model are as:
HT-816 (-50°C to 650° C (-58 ° F to 1202° F)
HT-819 (-50°C to 1050° C (-50 ° F to 1922° F)
HT-6899 (-50° C -2200° C (-58 ° F -3992°F)
HT-6888 (-50° C-1300° C (-50° F -2372° F)
