An Infrared Thermometer is a temperature measurement device used to detect the infrared energy emitted by different materials and then converts the energy into a temperature reading. These non contact thermometers allow easy and accurate temperature readings.

These handheld thermometers are handy in places and situations where conventional sensors cannot be used. IR thermometers are come handy in case of moving objects or measurement of hazardous chemicals and also where temperatures are too high for normal sensors.
These thermometers are portable and available with or without laser and safely measure hazardous, hot and hard to reach materials.

Working of an Infrared Thermometer
A basic IR thermometer consists of a lens in order to focus the infrared (IR) energy on to a detector, which in turn converts the IR energy into an electrical signal that can be displayed in units of temperature.

The advantage of the thermometer is that it facilitates temperature measurement from a distance without coming in actual contact with the object to be measured.

Important Considerations for Infrared Thermometers
There are certain critical specifications that buyers must keep in mind while selecting an infrared thermometer, few of the important ones are:

• Target size and distance
• Type of surface being measured or the emissivity considerations
• Spectral response
• Temperature range and mounting
• Response time
• Environment
• Viewing port or window applications
• Desired signal processing.

Use of an Infrared Laser Thermometer

• Food Industry
• Chemical and Petrochemicals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Petroleum Industry