- Circle laser for better targeting
- High quality 12:1 optics
- IR range to 1022°F (550°C)
- Reads type K probes
- Adjustable emissivity
- Bright, backlit display
- Max/Min, C/F, Avg, High/Low Alarms
IRK-2 infrared thermometer will be your favorite professional tool for broad range temperature measurements among industry and home use. IRK-2 includes circle laser IR targeting, large LCD display, and extended temperature range.
IRK-2 Infrared Thermometer is equipped with a circle laser indicator, which allows you to better approximate your target area without the guesswork of a single laser. The 8 laser dots show you the diameter of the area being measured. As you move closer or further from the target the laser circle will change diameter. This infrared thermometer has an adjustable emissivity feature, which allows you to measure a variety of surface types. For poorly lit areas, the infrared thermometer's backlit display can be toggled on (or off) for easy reading of surface temperatures.
IRK-2 Infrared Thermometer includes a thermocouple socket for use with any type K thermocouple probe. A two line display shows infrared and thermocouple measurements simultaneously. And, with a 12:1 distance-to-spot ratio, the Industrial Infrared Thermometer allows you to measure small target areas from further away (1 inch spot at 12 inch distance). This keeps the lens cool when measuring hot surface temperatures.
IRK-2 Infrared Thermometer's display features include Min/Max, Diff. Mode, Avg. Mode, Hi/Low alarms, and continuous scan mode with a large main temperature display, which reads in °F or °C. It's everything you need in a professional infrared thermometer.
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It will turn off automatically approximately 30-45 seconds after the trigger was last pressed. The only exception to this is if you are using the 'Lock' feature. This will keep the IRK-2 on and measuring temperatures for 60 minutes, or until the 'Lock' is disabled or the trigger is pressed again.
The IRK-2 and the IR-GUN-S operate very similarly. I wouldn't say the IRK-2 is any more complicated than the IR-GUN-S. And you get the added benefit of the circle laser on the IRK-2 so you know the exact area that you are measuring.
You can check the accuracy of your IRK-2 with a properly prepared ice bath test. The directions are found here:
https://www.thermoworks.com/infrared_tips_icebath_to_calibrate_infrared
There is no calibration trim adjustment (nor is there on almost any IR thermometer). You do need to consider the emissivity level of whatever surface you are measuring to get the most accurate reading. Here's a emissivity chart:
https://www.thermoworks.com/infrared_tips_what_is_emissivity
You can read more about how to get the most accurate reading with an infrared thermometer in our Learning Center, found here:
https://www.thermoworks.com/learning-center
Infrared thermometers only measure surface temperatures, so they are not the best solution for this application.
The best solution for monitoring the temperatures of oil in a fish fryer would be to use a leave-in thermometer with a probe. Some good options include DOT, ChefAlarm, Smoke, and ThermaQ WiFi.
If you choose DOT, ChefAlarm, or Smoke, you will want to use a Pro-Series® High Temp 12-inch Probe along with a pot clip.
Pro-Series® High Temp 12-inch Probe
https://www.thermoworks.com/TX-1005X-12
The only way to stop the alarm beeping sounds is to adjust the alarm temperature to something you won't be measuring.
Press ‘Up’ key or ‘Down’ key to change the High Alarm (HAL) or Low Alarm (LAL), then press ‘Meas.’ key (pull the trigger) to save.
Emissivity is a tricky thing. Your emissivity rating will change depending on how dull or reflective the surface your measuring is. This can be affected by the type of material as well. A lot of surfaces can be accurately measured with the default emissivity setting of 0.95. I suggest taking a look at our emissivity table for more detailed information: https://www.thermoworks.com/emissivity-table/
Hi Scott.
We are sorry to hear you are having some troubles with your IRK-2. You may have accidentally turned off the laser feature. Turning it back on is easy! To turn on the circle laser, press the “C/F” button while holding down the trigger. Press again to turn the laser off.
Give that a try. If that does not solve the issue, please call us at 800.393.6434. Any of our agents would be happy to help!
Hi Linda.
That is a great question! IR devices cannot be used to measure the internal temperatures of food. IR technology only takes the surface temperature which can be drastically different than an internal temperature.
We recommend our instant-read thermometers such as Thermapen ONE for verifying the internal temperatures of food. You can find that device at the link below.
https://www.thermoworks.com/thermapen-one/
We also offer a variety of other options. To find the one that would fit you best, please call us at 800.393.6434. Our agents would be happy to find exactly what you need.
Actually a duplicate of one I bought for family member
Don't want to put my probe in hot skillets!
This is an essential item to maintain/monitor the temperature of a pizza ovens deck.
Pizza