This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Thermometers category on DigiKey.com
Thermometers are equipment designed to measure and display temperature in either Celsius (C°), Kelvin (K°), or Fahrenheit (F°). The characteristics are type, temperature display, temperature range, display type, input type, and probe type. The types of thermometers are anemometer, handheld (Gun), or pocket, with temperature ranges from -418°F (-250°C) to 3212°F (1767°C).
SelectionCharacteristics
Type: Indicates the style and configuration of the device.
Temperature Display: The temperature scale(s) in which a device is capable of displaying a measured temperature.
Temperature Range: Recommended temperature range over which the device will perform to specification. Exceeding these temperatures may affect performance or damage the device and other system components.
Display Type: Describes the user interface for indication.
Input Type: Indicates how the item takes the measurement.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as an alarm or auto off.
Probe Type: Indicates supported and/or included thermocouple types, or tip style for devices with integral probes
Battery Cell Size: Indicates the dimensions of the cells or batteries required by a device, in terms of industry-standard size designations.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | FLUKE-561 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 614-1037-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Fluke Electronics |
| DESCRIPTION | Handheld, Gun -40 ~ 1022°F (-40 ~ 550°C) Infrared; Thermocouple Thermometer LCD C°/F° Backlight, Hold, Laser Sight, Min/Max/Dif/KTC |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | IR1 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 1742-IR1-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Klein Tools, Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | Handheld, Gun -20°C ~ 400°C Infrared Thermometer LCD C°/F° Auto Off, Backlight, Hold, Laser Sight |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
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