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ROUND UP DRIVES, MOTORS + SWITCHGEARTEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
Intrinsically Safe IR thermometers
Fluke, represented locally by The Comtest Group, has on offer the Fluke 568
Ex, intrinsically safe (IS) infrared thermometer which meets intrinsically safe
certifications from all major safety agencies for Class 1 Div 1 and Div 2 or
Zones 1 and 2 hazardous environments. Ideal for use in environments such
as petroleum, chemical,
oil and gas or pharma-
ceutical environments,
the Fluke 568 Ex is one
tool that can be used any-
where, worldwide.
The unit measures be-
tween -40°C to 800°C with
±1% accuracy. Measure-
ments from further away
are accurate with a 50:1
distance-to-spot ratio.The
Fluke 568 Ex captures up
to 99 points of data and is
versatile, with a multiple
language (user select) in-
terface 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 2-year warranty.
Enquiries or email
HOT high temperature IR thermometer
Fluke, represented locally by The Comtest Group, has on offer the highly
accurate Fluke 572-2, high temperature Infrared (IR) thermometer for extreme
heat conditions over long distances.Typical applications are:
• Manufacturing: Repair and maintenance of motors, pumps with data
logging
• Electrical HVAC installation: Repair and maintenance of panels, fuses,
circuit breakers, compressors, ducts, and remote access vents
• Power utility: Measurement of nodes between power transmission and
distribution
• Metals: Maintenance and quality control where there is monitoring of
temperature during the process
• Petrochemicals: Maintenance of the exterior of the kiln (temperature),
monitoring the surface temperature of the reformer tubes
The Fluke 572-2 measures between -30°C to 900°C with ±1% accuracy.
Measurements from further away are accurate with a 60:1 distance-to-spot
ratio with dual laser sighting for fast, accurate targeting. It displays current
temperature plus MAX, MIN, DIF, and AVG temperature with adjustable
emissivity and predefined emis-
sivity tables. Available from The
Comtest Group, the unit features
a multiple language (user select)
interface and is compatible with
standard K-type mini-connector
thermocouple probe (KTC), and is
shipped with a USB 2.0 computer
interface cable; FlukeView Forms
Documenting Software.
Enquiries:The Comtest Group.
Tel. +27 (0) 10 595 1821 or email
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