Taylor Precision 9517L Industrial
Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

The Taylor Precision 9517L is an industrial quality infrared thermometer. The 9517L has an easy to use point-and-read design that is perfect for safely measuring the temperature of food without risking cross-contamination. It features a HACCP check light warning system which visually indicates critical temperature zones. This precision instrument is ruggedly built,  and highly accurate with an impressive temperature measuring range of -67°F to +662°F (-55°C to +350°C) and is designed for commercial use (such as food service applications).

Features of the 9517L include Minimum and Maximum display modes and a Lock mode for the infrared thermometer and a warning light system for food temperatures. The infrared thermometer also has an automatic white light targeting feature to helps you accurately aim the 9517L at the desired object (the target surface).

Infrared Thermometer

The 9517L's infrared thermometer shows measurement Scan and Hold indications and a battery icon (OK, low, or exhausted). To use the infrared thermometer in the normal measurement mode, you simply aim the infrared lens at the target to be measured and press the Scan button. You can hold the Scan button depressed to measure more than one target in an area, in which case the reading goes up or down if the target temperature varies. The last infrared temperature measurement remains displayed for 15 seconds, after which the 9517L automatically powers itself down.

The infrared thermometer also has available Minimum, Maximum, and Lock modes. In the Minimum mode, holding the Scan button depressed as you aim the 9517L at multiple targets causes the displayed temperature to change downward only when a target temperature lower than the previous low target temperature is detected. In the Maximum mode, holding the Scan button depressed as you aim the 9517L at a number of targets causes the displayed temperature to change upward only when a target temperature higher than the previous high target temperature is detected. The Lock mode is particularly useful for continuous temperature monitoring. In this mode, the 9517L continuously displays the temperature for 60 minutes or until the Scan button is pressed.

Here are some things you should know when using the infrared thermometer in the 9517L:

• 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 9517L is an average temperature for the detected area. The smaller the target, the shorter the required distance for measuring is. The 9517L's distance-to-spot (D/S) ratio is 2.5 to 1. Thus, at a measuring distance of 5 inches, for example, the spot size is 2 inches. A diagram on the front of the 9517L helps you to determine what the spot size will be over a range of distances.

• The 9517L's infrared thermometer is factory-set for an emission factor (or emissivity) of 0.95. On this thermometer, the emission factor is user-adjustable over a range from 0.05 to 1.00. Most surfaces have an emission factor of 0.8 to 0.98 (the darker and less reflective the surface, the greater the emission factor). Please be aware that infrared thermometers are not suitable for measuring the temperature of polished metals, which have a very low emission factor. 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.

In addition to operating instructions and the included AAA batteries, the Taylor 9517L Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer comes with a padded vinyl carrying case for transportation and storage.

Features:

• User friendly, safe non-contact temperature measurement eliminates cross-contamination to food products.
• Multi-faceted application for use in all commercial environments
• Laser Sight
• Rugged housing with recessed optics
• Registers surface temperature in half a second
• F & C selectable
• Max/Min and Hold Features
• Low Battery Indicator
• Auto-Off Feature

Specifications:

• Measurement Range: -67°F to +662 °F ( -55°C to +350°C)
• Operating Range: +32°F to +122 °F ( 0°C to +50°C)
• Accuracy:
  • +/- 1.8°F (1.0°C)
  • +/- 2% of reading or 4°F (2°C) whichever is greater
• Resolution: -67.0°F to +390.0°F (-55.0°C to +199.9°C) (0.1°F/0.1°C switchable)
• Response Time (90%): 1 second
• Distance: Spot (6:1 optics ratio)
• Emissivity Range: 0.95 default - adjustable 0.05 to 1.00 emissivity
• Battery Life: Typically 40hr, minimum 30hr (auto power off after 15 seconds)
• Battery: 2-AAA
• Dimensions: 24.5 x 43.5 x 113.5mm (1.0 x 1.7 x 4.5 inch)
• Weight: 3.2 oz (90 grams) including batteries