Temperature Gun

A temperature gun, also known as an infrared thermometer or IR thermometer, is a handheld device used to measure the temperature of an object or surface from a distance. It works by detecting the thermal radiation emitted by an object, converting it into a temperature reading, and displaying it on a digital screen.

Here's how a temperature gun typically works:

1. Infrared Sensor: It has a lens that focuses the infrared radiation emitted by an object onto a detector called a thermopile.

2. Thermopile: This is a device that converts the incoming thermal radiation into an electrical signal.

3. Microprocessor: The electrical signal is then passed to a microprocessor which calculates the temperature based on the signal.

4. Display: The temperature is finally displayed on a digital screen in either Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Temperature guns are widely used in various industries and applications. They are useful for measuring the temperature of objects that are difficult to reach or are in motion, as well as for checking for hot spots in electrical equipment, cooking, automotive applications, medical use, and more.