Meterk GM50 Infrared Thermometer -50 to 500°C 12:1 D:S
Measures surface temperatures from -50 °C to 500 °C with a 12:1 distance-to-spot ratio and fixed 0.95 emissivity
- TypeTransducers
- Light SourceLCD, Host, AAA batteries, manual, packaging
- Output ConfigurationLCD
- Measurement FunctionCurrent
- Tolerance+/-1.5? or +/-1.5%
- Transducer FunctionAlarm
- Measures from -50 °C to 500 °C for wide cooking and industrial tasks
- 12:1 distance-to-spot ratio lets you read small targets from further away
- ±1.5 % accuracy gives reliable surface readings
- Fixed 0.95 emissivity suits most organic and painted materials
- LCD backlight and data hold simplify use in low light
Purpose and user
The Meterk GM50 is a handheld infrared thermometer built for surface-temperature checks in cooking, BBQ and pizza-oven tasks. It measures from -50 to 500 °C (-58 to 932 °F) without contact, so users can gauge hot or hard-to-reach objects safely. The 12:1 distance-to-spot ratio means the measured area grows as the gun moves farther away. The unit is not designed for human body temperatures.
Upgrade considerations
The preset emissivity of 0.95 suits most organic materials and painted or oxidised surfaces. Shiny or polished metals will return inaccurate readings unless covered with masking tape or flat black paint. Buyers who need adjustable emissivity for low-emissivity targets should look elsewhere. The 0.1 °C/°F display resolution and ±1.5 % tolerance are fixed, so users requiring tighter calibration cannot meet that need here.
Sustained-use behaviour
Pulling the trigger shows a live reading with a SCAN icon; releasing it locks the value with a HOLD icon. An automatic power-off activates after about eight seconds of inactivity to conserve the two AAA batteries. The LCD backlight switches on with any operation, aiding night use. Continuous scanning is limited by the trigger-hold design rather than by a timed logging mode.
Highlights
- Measures from -50 °C to 500 °C for wide cooking and industrial tasks
- 12:1 distance-to-spot ratio lets you read small targets from further away
- ±1.5 % accuracy gives reliable surface readings
- Fixed 0.95 emissivity suits most organic and painted materials
- LCD backlight and data hold simplify use in low light
Specifications
| Brand | Meterk |
|---|---|
| Model | GM50 |
| Part Number | Soonkoda |
| Type | Transducers |
| Light Source | LCD, Host, AAA batteries, manual, packaging |
| Output Configuration | LCD |
| Measurement Function | Current |
| Tolerance | +/-1.5? or +/-1.5% |
| Transducer Function | Alarm |
| Supply Voltage Min | Battery Powered, Host, AAA batteries, manual, packaging |
| Supply Voltage Max | Battery Powered, Host, AAA batteries, manual, packaging |
| Size/Dimensions | 4.4958 cm x 11.9888 cm x 19.6088 cm |
| Application | Home & Garden |
| Approvals/Standards | CE |
| Features | Non Contact, Host, AAA batteries, manual, packaging |
Questions about this item
What clearance does the 19.6088 cm long Meterk GM50 need in a tool bag?
The unit measures 4.4958 cm by 11.9888 cm by 19.6088 cm, so allow at least that much space in a compartment or pocket.
Which step do users often miss when installing the two AAA batteries?
Observe the polarity markings inside the battery compartment; reversing the cells prevents the thermometer from powering on.
When should the fixed 0.95 emissivity setting be re-checked for accuracy?
Verify readings whenever you measure shiny or polished metal, because the preset 0.95 value only suits organic or painted surfaces.
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