Taylor Precision 9521
Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer w/ Laser Sight

The Taylor Precision 9521 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer is a highly convenient and easy-to-use device for contact-free temperature measurement. Thanks to its pistol grip, laser sight, and white target illumination, the 9521 is easy to hold and aim. Advanced infrared temperature technology provides measurements in about 0.5 second with no need to touch the object being measured. This versatile thermometer can be used for measurement of both stationary and moving objects. 

Operation is as simple as pointing the 9521 at an object (the target surface) and pulling the trigger until a reading appears in the backlit LCD panel. The temperature is displayed in your choice of °F or °C. The reading is held on the display for 15 seconds, after which the 9521 automatically powers itself down to conserve battery power.

The 9521 Infrared Thermometer has a wide temperature measuring range of -58°F to +750°F or  -50°C to +400°C.  

Here are some things you should know when using the 9521 Infrared Thermometer:

• To get a correct temperature reading, you must make sure that the detection area to be measured is larger than the required spot size of the infrared beam. The temperature indicated on the 9521 is an average temperature for the detected area. The smaller the target, the shorter the required distance for measuring is. The 9521's distance-to-spot (D/S) ratio is 9:1. Thus, at a measuring distance of 36 inches, for example, the spot size is 4 inches. A diagram on the side of the 9521 helps you to determine what the spot size is over a range of distances.

• The 9521 is preset for an emission factor (or emissivity) of 0.95, which is the emission factor of most organic materials and of painted and oxidized surfaces. The darker and less reflective the surface, the greater the emission factor. Metals and other shiny materials have lower emissivity and thus cause infrared thermometers to give inaccurate readings. Affixing adhesive tape to polished metals, or painting them, increases the emission factor and reduces the inaccuracy of the measurement. Also, infrared thermometers cannot be used to measure the temperature of transparent objects or air temperature.

An infrared thermometer like the 9521 is great for hard-to-reach and inaccessible locations and for a wide variety of applications, such as the following:

• For foodstuffs (no transfer of germs or opening of packaging).
• For cooking (is the grill, griddle, waffle iron, or pizza stone up to temperature yet?).
• On and inside buildings (heating and cooling loss, cold spots in a house).
• On hot components (engines and other machinery, motorsports, model construction).
• For heating and sanitation applications (e.g., heat lost).
• For engineering (how hot is your CPU cooler getting?).

This product is covered by a Taylor 1-year limited warranty.

Specifications:

• Field of view (D/S ratio): 9:1
• Target indicator: laser spot
• Emission factor (emissivity): 0.95 fixed
• Automatic power-off: 15 seconds after release of trigger
• Temperature measuring range: -58°F to +750 °F ( -50°C to +400°C)
• Accuracy, (Tobj=15-35°C, Tamb=25°C): +/-1.8°F (+/-1°C)
• Accuracy, (Tobj=33-400°C, Tamb=23 +/-3°C): +/-2% of reading or 4°F (2°C) whichever is greater
• Resolution: 0.1°F (0.1°C)
• Operating environment: +32°F to +122°F (0°C to +50°C)
• Response time: 1 second
• Battery: 2 AAA, alkaline recommended
• Battery life: Approximately 18 hours
• Dimensions:
  Height: 5.75 inches (146 mm)
  Width: 1.92 inches (48.8 mm)
  Depth: 5.22 inches (132.7 mm)
• Weight: approximately 7.8 ounces (221.8 grams)