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News Release from: Extech Instruments | Subject: Extech 470
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 30 September 2005
Multimeter combines non-contact IR
thermometer
Combining temperature with other advanced multimeter functions provides a highly convenient test tool for diagnosing and trouble shooting
Extech Instruments introduces its model Extech 470, a new ergonomically designed multimeter with a built-in, non-contact infrared (IR) thermometer The IR thermometer provides fast, easy, and safe measurements ranging from -20 to 270C in a wide variety of applications including locations that are unsafe or hard to reach
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 20 Apr 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Patent for EX470 multimeter/IR thermometer
Extech Instruments, a supplier of test and measurement equipment for the industrial marketplace, has been awarded a patent for the EX470 multimeter with built-in IR thermometer (USPO 7,056,012)
A built-in laser pointer targets the area being measured.
Emissivity is fixed at 0.95 covering nearly all applications for non-contact 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 25mm 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 2000Amps), UL listing, and three year warranty.
The comfortable design allows for one-hand operation.
Complete with Cat III test leads, multi-position tilt stand, Velcro strip for hanging, protective holster with test lead holder, bead wire temperature probe, and 9V battery.
Price: US$129.
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