62 Max+ Infrared Thermometer (Not for Human Temp), -20 to +1202 Degree F Range

This infrared thermometer is designed to take accurate temperature measurements without having to touch what you are measuring, which makes it safer, and easier to take temp measurements. This is particularly helpful with equipment that would either be dangerous or very difficult to access, and it takes readings instantly. The construction of the unit is rigid plastic with over-molded rubberized material, which makes it both comfortable to hold and easy to keep a secure grip. It also comes with a sturdy carabiner that fits into a corresponding hole at the base of the grip to allow it to easily clip to a belt loop or tool bag, a nice feature, especially when you need both hands free before using it, such as when climbing a ladder. The unit is powered by a single AA battery (included in the box), accessed by unscrewing a cover at the bottom of the grip. The LCD display shows current temperature reading in large numbers and either average, maximum, minimum, or difference between temperatures in the lower right-hand corner with small numbers. It also comes with a printed manual that consists mostly of pictorial explanations, some of which are a bit difficult to understand. However, I was able to figure out all that I needed with a bit of checking. There are also three buttons on the back of the unit, directly below the display screen. The button on the left is labeled "Sel." The button in the middle is a two-position rocker switch with an up arrow and a down arrow used only to adjust emissivity and high/low temperature alarm values, which I will explain later. The button on the right is labeled "Set." I will explain the settings in detail. In order to change the settings, you first need to activate the unit by pressing the trigger, then quickly press the "Sel" button. The first four times you press this button, it will toggle the lower right-hand small numbers on the LCD between displaying maximum ("Max"), minimum ("Min"), average ("Avg"), and difference ("Diff") from the currently measured temperature. The next press of the "Sel" button will display "LitE" and either "On" or "OFF" below that to switch the LCD display backlight between off or on, which is toggled between the two settings with the "Set" button on the right. The next press of the "Sel" button will display ºC or ºF (measure in either Celsius or Fahrenheit), which can be toggled between the two values by pressing the "Set" on the right. The next press of the "Sel" button will display "EMS" in the lower left-hand corner and a numerical value below that. This setting is emissivity, which is important to adjust for accurate readings on a variety of surfaces. By default, this value is set to 0.95, a good general purpose setting, but you will want a list of emissivity values for the surfaces you intend to measure for the best accuracy possible, which can be found from a variety of sources if you do a simple web search on "emissivity tables." As mentioned above, you adjust this numerical value by incrementing or decrementing it with the center up arrow/down arrow button. The next press of the "Sel" button will display "LAS," with either "On" or "OFF" below that. This is the setting that toggles the targeting lasers between off and on, again toggled between the two values with the "Set" button. The next press of the "Sel" button will display "trig" and either "On" or "OFF," below that. The purpose of this is to automatically shut down the thermometer if the trigger is accidentally held in for over ten minutes, something that could happen in a pocket or tool bag, to prevent the battery from getting unintentionally run down. The next press of the "Sel" button will display "Alarm HI" and a numerical value. You increment or decrement this numerical value with the center up arrow/down arrow button. The purpose of this is to have an alarm when you measure a temperature above the numerical value. The next press of the "Sel" button will display "Alarm LO" and a numerical value. You increment or decrement this numerical value with the center up arrow/down arrow button. The purpose of this is to have an alarm when you measure a temperature below the numerical value. Pressing the "Sel" button again after this will take you back to toggling between maximum, minimum, average, and difference values in the lower right-hand corner. The dual laser dots approximate the size and location of the area you will be measuring at any given moment. As a suggestion for how to use this best, I would advise that you hold in the trigger and sweep it across the entire surface you intend to measure, and you can then examine the max, min, avg, and diff. Also, the display will automatically power off after about seven seconds, dumping your measurements in the process, unless you press one of the three buttons on the back. I would advise that you hold in the up arrow/down arrow button if you want the display to stay on so you can write down the readings. This is a very useful instrument, particularly useful to people working on HVAC units, rotating machinery, objects that are difficult to access, and other equipment that would require rapid temperature checks.

This was a highly rated product from Fluke. I also have a Fluke multi meter as well so I am somewhat familiar with Fluke products. I purchased this for Powder Coating processes. From what I have researched a quality Infrared Thermometer is essential for a quality end result. The instruction manual was less than desirable. They were quite veg to say the least. However, with a quick search through the comments and confirming from online sources, I was able to figure out the settings within a very short amount of time. The Fluke 62 Max + has tons of really good features. I would be a little difficult to top one of the other verified customers reviews where he outlines pretty much everything that you would need to know about the functionality of the unit. A quick down and dirty overview of the Infrared Thermometer is about all that's left to do. The unit is a hard durable plastic that feels good in your hand. It has a real quality feel to it as soon as you remove it from the packaging. The display is about the first thing that you might notice about the unit. The display is a 1-1/4" by 1-1/4" LCD display with the rubber function buttons for SEL or Select, the up and down arrows for toggling between settings, and the "Set" button which allows you to switch through the different settings once you have made your choice. When you first power up the unit, you can give a quick pull on the trigger, from there you would press the "SEL" button to enter into the settings menu. From there you can flip through the various settings and choose to turn on or turn off each one of the settings that you would like to utilize. There are a verity of features that are available to choose from and each person might have different needs and settings for their use. The over all quality is very good, its very easy and handy to use. The size of the unit is just about perfect fit in your hand. The display can be backlit or left off to save battery life if needed. The display letters are quite clear and easy to read. Overall I think its a solid purchase and I would not hesitate to recommend to others.

Works great. Purchased this as a backup and verification for the Klien infrared unit purchased earlier. They both are within 5°± in test readings. Great to have in the kitchen pan and oil temps. Also use in automotive temps. They both are quick and responsive readings. Very portable. Highly recommend.

Seems to work well. Some guidance on the emissivity adjustment would be helpful. Found some info on the internet.

Let me explain why this inferred temperature gun is the best. Aside from the -30°C to 650°C (-22°F to 1202°F) range of measurement, the accuracy is +/- 1%. This is pretty significant. I've researched so many different temperature guns and read "Top 10 Temperature Guns of 2017/2018/2019" lists and this one is among the most accurate hands down. For a few examples, the 630 Infrared Thermometer, 1080 Infrared Thermometer, 800 Infrared Thermometer, 774 Infrared Thermometer, 1025D Infrared Thermometer, and 1030D Infrared Thermometer all have an accuracy of +/-2%. The Etekcity 774 Infrared Thermometer, 1080 Infrared Thermometer, 800 Infrared Thermometer, 630 Infrared Thermometer, 1022 Infrared Thermometer, and 1022D Infrared Thermometer all have a +/- accuracy of 2% as well. The Nubee NUB8550H Digital Infrared Thermometer -58°F~ 1022°F (-50°C ~ 550°C) has an accuracy of +/- 1.5%. The Fluke 62 Max, Fluke 59+, and Fluke 59 have an accuracy of 1.5% or 2%. The Amprobe IR-708, IR-710, IR-712, IR-720 IR-730, and IR-750 have a +/- accuracy of 1.8-2%. Some might say that the Amprobe IR-750 has measurements from -58 °F to 2822 °F (-50 °C to 1550 °C), which is a wider measurement range than the Fluke 62 Max Plus. However, the Fluke 62 Max Plus is still more accurate. If you were to place both temperature guns nearby a furnace or a Boeing-737 engine, I'd trust the Fluke temperature guns more than the cheaper Amprobe products. The Amprobe IR-750 does not have a duel laser. I like how this one has two lasers instead of one. The lower the number for accuracy, the better the instrument. This makes a difference. Plus, the Fluke gun is very durable. I've seen their drop tests on Youtube. So, what are its flaws? The AA battery doesn't last long in it. To be fair, though, none of the batteries in these temperature guns last long. You'd be lucky to get even 20 hours out of some of them. Like all other expensive devices, be careful changing the batteries. Not to mention, when the battery gets very low in these temperature guns, the instrument might start to give more inaccurate readings. This is normal, just change the battery. Next, there's the manual. The manual could have been more thorough and specific to inform consumers how to navigate the instrument. Fluke needs to hire a few technical writers to improve their product manuals. If you choose not to find help on the Internet, it will possibly be a trial-and-error process. Furthermore, a lot of us wish there was just a simple ON/OFF button with this gun, but you have to go through a series of steps just to turn it on and off, such as pulling the trigger, navigating through the menu, and pushing the set button. Other than that, this is potentially the best purchase. Feel free to spend an additional $12 for the small carrying case. Although the 62 Plus is quite durable, I'd rather keep it in the carrying case than the shipping box itself. In the end, I would highly recommend this temperature gun. If you want an even better gun and have about $800 to spend, the Fluke 572-2 High-Temperature Infrared Thermometer is a bit superior. The temp. range is up to 900°C (1652°F), the +/- accuracy is 1%, and the Distance-to-Spot (D:S) ratio is 60:1. It also has high and low temperature alarms. In all honesty, you can't go wrong with either Fluke product.

Easy to use and accurate. Dual laser make targeting simple. Fluke quality as expected. Worth every penny.

This is the real deal. Lots of features, rapid scanning, takes average, as well as high-low temperature readings, adjustable emissivity, and a wide temperature range. I bought a cheap $30 infrared thermometer gun from a local big-box shop, I wasn't wholly satisfied with it, temp. range was too narrow, no emissivity adjustment, you get what you pay for. Then, I found this gem online, yeah it's more expensive, but, it is also a well designed and highly functional, and reliable scientific instrument. I say instrument because that is what this is, a scientific instrument, as well as a highly functional tool. Best mix of price and features I found. What's so great about it? It's fast, updates the temp reading every half-second, takes average readings of the area you are scanning, or, you can set it for high-low output. It has adjustable emissivity settings, you can reliably take the temp of any substance. It is also tough and durable.

I have a cheap IR thermometer and find it useful in many applications, but I now need a unit with greater accuracy, temperature range, adjustable emissivity, and dual lasers to mark the size of the measurement area. I have other Fluke equipment which has proved rugged and reliable and the 62 MAX Plus has the temperature range I wanted. I won't go through all the features as those are well covered by other reviews, but I feel more information on emissivity and the rotating lasers is needed. Emissivity: All IR thermometers depend on the emissivity of the surface they are measuring. The 62 MAX Plus comes set to 0.95, but has a selectable range of from 0.1 to 1. An EMS setting of 0.95 is a good value for brick, chipboard, fired clay, concrete, formica, glass, PVC, most paints, tar, rubber, sand, soil, masking tape, floor tile, and water in all forms except snow. Snow and most types of bare wood have an EMS closer to 0.85. A surprise is gravel with an EMS of only 0.28. What that means is that unless you select an EMS of about 0.28 the 62 MAX Plus will give you an incorrect temperature reading of a gravel surface. You can find tables of emissivity for common materials by doing an internet search for "emissivity table". A lot of times you don't care about the actual temperature so much as how it has changed over time or relative to other spot. Dual lasers rotate to pinpoint the edges of the measurement area: The laser beams spread out in the same 12 to 1 ratio as the optical resolution of the IR sensor, which makes it easy to see the size of the spot you are measuring. The "rotate" part refers to the two laser spots changing their position relative to the 62 MAX Plus unit depending on the distance to the surface being measured. Holding the 62 MAX Plus with the readout horizontal, the two laser spots describe a vertical line (if you connected them) at the unit out to about 2 inches. As you move further away the spots appear to rotate counter-clockwise to describe a horizontal line at about 24 inches. Moving further away the spots continue to rotate until they describe a line from 2 to 8 o'clock at 10 feet and beyond. In practice I'm not sure what value the rotate feature has other than perhaps as a marketing point.

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Termometro costante nella misura di temperature (più volte lo stesso punto misura sempre uguale) e anche preciso paragonandolo con altri termometri di ottima qualità. Avevo termometri di basso costo ma non ne vale la pena visto che le misure ogni volta che le facevi cambiavano.

Una herramienta ideal para conocer al instante la temperatura de un objeto, pieza, ideal para reparaciones, trabajo cualquier toma de temperatura con precisio que se necesite para el trabajo

Profimarke halt. Funkioniert immer, überall, sofort, genau! Hatte die Ehre, das Fluke Infrarot-Thermometer mal mit dem China-Müll meines Nachbarn zu vergleichen! Seit dem spielt mein Nachbar Lotto, da dort die Trefferwahrscheinlichkeit 100% höher sei..........

You can easily buy a much cheaper IR thermometer for under 40 dollars or so, but you will never get the quality or durability of a Fluke.. Fluke is an electronic standard in the industry , and this will last for many many years with no issues. The readability is so clear and well defined, and the laser brightness can be seen for quite a distance, quite easily. The results are always identical when monitoring the exact same spot, and the accuracy is second to none.. If you want a IR thermometer , that is going to be with you for a long time, and reliable, this is the way to go.. Spend the extra money and do it right. Drop rated for almost 10 feet, and the one single double A battery seems to last forever.