This pistol-grip infrared thermometer with built-in laser pointer has a fixed emissivity (0.95) that covers 90 percent of surface temperature measurement applications, the company says. This unit, which is designed to measure surface temperatures that are difficult or dangerous to access, has a field of view of 6:1, states the manufacturer. Features include a large, backlit LCD; basic accuracy of ±2 percent over a range of 0 degrees to 600 degrees F (-20 degrees to 320 degrees C) or ±2 degrees C, whichever is greater; automatic power off, and runs on a 9-V battery.

Telatemp, 351 S. Raymond Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831; 800-321-5160; 714-870-8136 (fax); techsales@telatemp.com; www.telatemp.com.

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