Multimeter and thermometer come together: News from Extech Instruments

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The Extech 470 is a new ergonomically designed multimeter with a built-in, noncontact infra-red (IR) thermometer. The IR thermometer provides fast, easy, and safe measurements ranging from -20 to +270C (-4F to 520oF) in a wide variety of applications including locations that are unsafe or hard to reach. A built-in laser pointer targets the area being measured.

Combining temperature with other advanced multimeter functions provides a highly convenient test tool for diagnosing and trouble shooting.

Emissivity is fixed at 0.95 covering nearly all applications for noncontact surface temperature measurements.

The Extech 470 is an auto-ranging true RMS multimeter with a 4000 count display, 0.3% basic DCV accuracy, capacitance and frequency functions, and Type K thermocouple measurements in addition to its IR capability.

It is rated Cat III-600V and provides high resolution measurements including 0.1mV resolution for AC/DC voltage and 0.1uA resolution for AC/DC current.

Measurements are displayed on a large, backlit LCD with 1in digits that are easy to read even in dim light.

Features include max and relative functions, audible and visual input warnings, low current ranges for use with optional current clamp-on adaptors (measure up to 2000A), UL listing, and 3 year warranty.

The comfortable design allows for one-hand operation.

Complete with Cat III test leads, multiposition tilt stand, Velcro strip for hanging, protective holster with test lead holder, bead wire temperature probe, and 9V battery, the Extech 470 is priced at $129. Request a free brochure from Extech Instruments....

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