Features:

  • Dual infrared and thermocouple thermometer for noncontact or contact temperature measurement in HVAC/R systems and manufacturing, electrical, and industrial environments
  • Measures temperature from -40 to +550 degrees C (-40 to +1022 degrees F) with an accuracy of + or - 1 degree C (+ or - 2 degrees F) for the infrared sensor and an accuracy of + or - 2 degrees C (+ or - 4 degrees F) or 1% of the reading, whichever is greater, for Type K thermocouple input
  • 12:1 infrared distance-to-spot ratio with laser sighting for pinpointing the measurement area
  • Included Type K thermocouple pipe probe wrapped in flexible hook-and-loop fastener with a 20" cable takes contact measurements from 0 to 100 degrees C (32 to 212 degrees F)
  • CE mark indicates compliance with applicable EU directives
I/R thermometer

I needed an I/R thermometer to check and monitor my engines in my radio controlled miniature aircraft. I used lesser brands but they seemed to read lower than I thought, and I researched for at least three months and finally decided on a Fluke 561. I will use no other unit, this works flawlessly good solid readings no fluctuation like the others, they would change at least twenty degrees as you were holding on one spot. This unit gives steady accurate readings on my five cylinder radial engine so I can modify my air baffles in order to keep all cylinders close to the same temperature. I also have found countless other uses for it, I could write a book. You can't go wrong with this one.

Money well spent

This product performs as advertised and is easy to use. Thanks for some of the reviews by others and an added supplement by Fluke, the centigrade - fahrenheit switch location was made easy to find. I've used it on mobile A/C and heating systems and am very satisfied with it's performance and plan to use it on other systems.

Five Stars

Product is perfect like all Fluke products and Amazons service is top notch

Sccurate

Works great. Accurate.

Five Stars

perfect and solid. awesome buy and fast shipping

Great product

Great product, never fails and is very accurate... but fluke has always made a great product... I use it everyday as I am a welding inspector.

An Excellent IR Thermometer

I really like Fluke's 561 single laser beam IR thermometer with a Type K thermocouple input. It has adjustable emissivity and it is built on the same core structure as Fluke's more expensive 56X series IR thermometers. It's IR accuracy spec is +/- 1%, compared to +/- 2% for most other single beam IR thermometers. One of the most important components of any IR thermometer is the IR lens and housing. The lens housing on Fluke's 56X series is solid metal, compared to plastic on most similar units. Overall, the 561 feels substantial and I enjoy using it. Another key attribute, of course, is that it is a main-line Fluke unit with a Fluke-yellow housing! I must admit I believe and admire Fluke's high quality reputation. I will generalize and say Fluke's products cost 2/3 more than most similar units, but they are probably 50% better in terms of performance and longevity. In my younger days I shopped primarily based on price. For example, I started out with a very good Craftsman multimeter that I knew was actually a re-housed Fluke 15B originally made for the non-US market. Later I spent more for a Fluke 177, which, like the 561, is a mid-level unit made on a very high quality core structure. My first IR thermometer, a very good unit offered by Thermoworks, was a re-housed unit made by whoever makes the Dwyer IR3 thermometer. By the way, I have yet to find any other company that offers a product comparable to Thermoworks' high quality Thermapens. Like Fluke's 177 multimeter, I believe my 561 IR thermometer is a very high quality unit and I feel confident using it.

Great product great company

Thermometer performs better than expected. I like the carrying case it comes in and I find the temperature readings very accurate for my needs. Another great product from an incredible company.

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