These will not work very well with reflective or transparent
surfaces. Thus, the measurement of glass envelopes or shiny aluminum
surfaces in not possible. By the way, the laser is simply a pointing
device not part of the actual temperature measurement instrument.
73
Bill wa4lav
At 02:14 PM 4/11/2006 +0100, Steve Thompson wrote:
>Larry Carman wrote:
> > Don't know if anyone is interested but here is a new laser thermometer with
> > range of -270 to 518 degrees F ( + or - 2 accuracy ) for $40. Here's the
> > link:
>Something to allow for with these - 8:1 distance to spot size. At 1'
>measuring distance, you're looking at a 1.5" dia. spot. If you're trying
>to guage a component that's smaller than this and the surroundings
>aren't the same temperature, you will get a wrong reading. That's far
>from saying it's no use.
>
>Steve
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