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ThermomeTers offer broad infrared TemperaTure measuremenT funcTionaliTy Fluke 566 and 568 thermometers feature broad infrared (IR) temperature measurement functionality, an on-screen menu system and a dot-matrix display, so users can take complex measurements quickly, easily and from greater distances. Both handheld thermometers combine contact and noncontact temperature measurement capability in one tool. They provide a broad temperature measurement range from -40°C to 800°C/-40°F to 1472°F (Fluke 568) or -40°C to 650°C/-40°F to 1202°F (Fluke 566) at 1% measurement accuracy. With a user interface designed for intuitive operation that is available in six languages, users can access advanced features such as adjustable emissivity, alarms and data logging with a few pushes of a button via a soft-key menu displayed on the dot-matrix LCD screen. The display has two levels of backlight to facilitate viewing even in low-light conditions. Both models include a K-type thermocouple bead probe and are compatible with all standard miniconnector type-K thermocouples. MIN, MAX, AVG and DIF temperature values are captured, and audible and visual alarms can be set to instantly alert users of measurements outside of set limits. The Fluke 568 features a distance-to-spot ratio of 50:1 and the Fluke 566 has a distance-to-spot ratio of 30:1, enabling users to measure smaller objects from further away; and the adjustable emissivity feature with built-in materials table or numerical setting allows users to measure surfaces more accurately and to compensate for shiny surfaces. The Fluke 568 can capture and store 99 data points, which can be viewed on the thermometer or downloaded to a computer via USB connection for analysis and trending, using the included FlukeView Forms software. Fluke (888) 308-5277 www.fluke.com • • • • Pressure & Flow LDT Inductive & Capacitive Level & Analog rail guides enable precise linear posiTioning Profile rail guides provide precise positioning, smooth operation, high load-carrying capacity, high stiffness and unlimited stroke to satisfy linear motion system demands in medical, factory automation, assembly, electronics manufacturing and other applications. The expanded product line includes sizes featuring various slide configurations (normal, wide, long) and lengths to meet application requirements. Carriage designs can accommodate particular load and stiffness demands (long carriages promote higher load-carrying capacity and wide carriages promote higher moment stiffness). Guides with specific preload can be supplied. Profile rail guides are designed with four precision-ground raceways and a slide unit with four ball circulation paths. SKF (800) 541-3624 www.skfusa.com/profilerailguides • Junctions • Cordsets & Receptables • 450+ Cable Options • All Major Networks • Remote I/O • Network Cables Call us with your next application: 1-800-544-7769 email: turckusa@turck.com February 2008 www.PLANTSERVICES.com www.turck.com © 2008 TURCK, Inc. http://www.turck.com http://www.fluke.com http://www.skfusa.com/profilerailguides http://www.turck.com http://www.PLANTSERVICES.com

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Plant Services - February 2008

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