Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer & Tachometer (MPN: BLX-IRT-5600) is an industrial-duty component engineered for continuous factory operations, piping systems, and machinery maintenance in Kenya. Key verified ratings include Temperature Measurement Range: -50°C to +1050°C (-58°F to +1922°F), Measurement Accuracy: ±1.5% reading or ±1.5°C (whichever is greater), Distance-to-Spot Ratio (D:S): 30 : 1 (Measure 10cm target from 3m distance). Standard plant applications include Detecting loose connections and phase imbalances in 415V electrical switchboards, Monitoring bearing temperatures on electric motors, industrial pumps, and gearboxes, Measuring boiler steam trap operation and refractory insulation heat loss. Held at our STARNEX counter on Enterprise Road, Nairobi Industrial Area for immediate collection or same-day dispatch. When requesting a quotation, please specify required quantity, operating voltage/phase, pipe connection size, and delivery destination.
Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer & Tachometer
Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer & Tachometer (MPN: BLX-IRT-5600) is an industrial-duty component engineered for continuous factory operations, piping systems, and machinery maintenance in Kenya. Key verified ratings include Temperature Measurement Range: -50°C to +1050°C (-58°F to +1922°F), Measurement Accuracy: ±1.5% reading or ±1.5°C (whichever is greater), Distance-to-Spot Ratio (D:S): 30 : 1 (Measure 10cm target from 3m distance). Standard plant applications include Detecting loose connections and phase imbalances in 415V electrical switchboards, Monitoring bearing temperatures on electric motors, industrial pumps, and gearboxes, Measuring boiler steam trap operation and refractory insulation heat loss. Held at our STARNEX counter on Enterprise Road, Nairobi Industrial Area for immediate collection or same-day dispatch. When requesting a quotation, please specify required quantity, operating voltage/phase, pipe connection size, and delivery destination.
Functional engineering application
The BLX-IRT-5600 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer & Tachometer is an indispensable thermal auditing and predictive maintenance instrument for plant engineers, boiler technicians, electrical contractors, and mechanical inspectors in Kenya. Featuring advanced optical infrared sensing with precision dual-laser beam convergence, the instrument accurately identifies target measurement areas with a sharp 30:1 distance-to-spot (D:S) ratio. This allows technicians to measure hot, live, or moving equipment—such as 415V busbars, transformer bushings, high-temperature boiler refractory, and motor bearings—from safe working distances. The high-contrast color LCD screen displays real-time temperature alongside continuous Maximum, Minimum, Average, and Differential (MAX-MIN) values. User-configurable High and Low audio-visual alarms immediately highlight thermal hotspots.
Heavy-duty non-contact dual-laser infrared thermometer with -50°C to 1050°C range, 30:1 distance-to-spot ratio, adjustable emissivity, color LCD display, and optical tachometer measurement.
Quotation & fulfilment
Parametric technical attributes
| Generic BLX-IRT-5600 | |
| IDENTIFICATION | |
| Component Type | Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer & Tachometer |
| Manufacturer / Brand | Generic |
| Part Number (MPN) | BLX-IRT-5600 |
| Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) | STX-BLX-BLXIRT5600 |
| PERFORMANCE & RATINGS | |
| Temperature Measurement Range | -50°C to +1050°C (-58°F to +1922°F) |
| Power Supply | Standard 9V Alkaline battery (6F22 / 1604A) |
| Auto-Power Off | Automatic sleep after 15 seconds of inactivity |
| Operating Ambient Temp | 0°C to +50°C (10% to 90% RH) |
| TECHNICAL PARAMETERS | |
| Measurement Accuracy | ±1.5% reading or ±1.5°C (whichever is greater) |
| Distance-to-Spot Ratio (D:S) | 30 : 1 (Measure 10cm target from 3m distance) |
| Emissivity Setting | Adjustable 0.10 to 1.00 (Preset at 0.95) |
| Laser Sighting System | Dual Laser Beam Targeting (Class II, <1mW 650nm) |
| Spectral Response | 8 µm to 14 µm (Infrared wavelength) |
| Response Time | < 250 ms (95% response) |
| Display Resolution | 0.1°C (0.1°F) |
| Tachometer Optical Mode | 10 to 99,999 RPM (Via optical reflective tape) |
| Diagnostic Functions | MAX, MIN, AVG, DIF (Difference), Data Hold |
| COMPLIANCE & LOGISTICS | |
| Stock Availability | On request |
System fitment & verified replacements
Interchangeable models
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Common questions on this part
A 30:1 D:S ratio means that at a distance of 300 cm (3 meters), the pyrometer measures a spot size of only 10 cm. This enables technicians to accurately inspect elevated electrical busbars or hazardous rotating machinery from a safe distance without capturing cooler background surfaces.
Different materials emit thermal radiation differently. Dark oxidized surfaces have high emissivity (~0.95), whereas polished stainless steel or brass has low emissivity (~0.20). Adjusting the emissivity setting ensures true temperature accuracy across different metal surfaces.
Yes. Every BLX-IRT-5600 is supplied complete with a heavy-duty canvas belt holster, 9V battery, and instruction manual.
No. Industrial pyrometers have wide optical targets and calibration curves optimized for machines and surfaces. Clinical forehead thermometers are required for human medical screening.
Yes. Handheld infrared thermometers and diagnostic meters are stocked at STARNEX in Nairobi for immediate purchase.
