 ALL THE FEATURES OF THE RAYTEK RAYNGER ST80 INFRARED THERMOMETER PLUS AN INTRINSICALLY SAFE RATING
The simple operation sequence of point, shoot, and read is what makes gathering temperature data easier than ever with the non-contact Raytek Raynger ST80-IS Pro Plus infrared thermometer. The ST80-IS infrared thermometer has a temperature range of -25 to 1400°F (-32 to 760°C), a response time of 500 msec (95% of reading), and a weight of 11 ounces.
Intrinsic Safety is a technique for preventing explosions in hazardous areas. Intrinsic safety is achieved by limiting the energy and surface temperature of a device during normal operation or during foreseeable fault conditions to an insufficient level to ignite an explosive environment. The presence of dusts, gases, grains, and fibers are some of the factors that can lead to ignition. An Intrinsically Safe rating is earned by passing the rigorous approval process of a recognized entity. Upon approval, the exact approved hazardous situations are displayed on the label attached to the unit.
Factory Mutual is one of the most recognized approving organizations in North America. Its approval is accepted in many parts of the world (checking with the end-user customer is the only way to be sure outside North America). Certification from TUV is the most common approval in Europe. The Raytek Raynger ST80-IS infrared thermometer does not have TUV approval and it is not currently planned.
The Raytek Raynger ST80-IS Infrared Thermometer is the Professional’s Choice for:
- Hazardous Locations
- Fire Safety
- Electrical and Industrial
- Automotive and Diesel
- HVAC/R Systems
- Facility Maintenance
- Food Safety
- Asphalt Work
- Marine Maintenance
- FM approval of Intrinsically Safe
Infrared Temperature Measurement - Technology Explained
Infrared thermometers measure temperature from a distance by detecting the amount of thermal electromagnetic radiation emitted from the object being measured. This allows users to accurately measure surface temperatures in hazardous, hard-to-reach places, or other situations in which non-contact temperature measurement is desirable. Infrared thermometer technology is useful in a wide range of applications – including industrial, laboratory, food service, fire fighting, hobby, and home use.
While the technology is relatively simple, the myriad of names given to these devices can be confusing. “Laser Thermometers” makes reference to the laser that helps aim the thermometer. “IR Sensors” and “IR Thermometers” make use of a common abbreviation for “infrared”. “Non-Contact Thermometers” is descriptive of the device’s ability to measure temperature from a distance. “Radiation Pyrometers” is a scientific/technical term for these devices.
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