
Fluke 59 MAX/59 MAX+
Infrared Thermometer
Fits your budget. Fits your job.
Technical Data
With 65 years of expertise as the leader in the test tools
industry, Fluke has built the 59 MAX and 59 MAX+ IR
thermometers with the precision you need to do your job
accurately and within your budget. Designed to withstand
a 1 meter drop, you can count on these lightweight,
compact IR thermometers to work when you need them.
Product highlights
Precise laser technology for
•
more accurate and repeatable
measurements
Large, easy-to-read backlit
•
LCD display for easy viewing
Small and lightweight design
•
fits easily fits into your tool box
IP40 rated for extra protection
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10:1 Distance to Spot ratio,
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59 MAX+ (8:1 Distance to
Spot ratio, 59 MAX)
Displays the minimum, maxi-
•
mum or average temperature,
or the difference between
two measurements
Hi and Lo alarms for rapid
•
display of measurements
outside the limits
Powered by one (1) AA
•
battery
One year warranty
•

Specifications
59 MAX 59 MAX+
Temperature range -30 °C to 350 °C (-22 °F to 662 °F) -30 °C to 500 °C (-22 °F to 932 °F)
Accuracy (Calibration
geometry with
ambient temperature
23 °C ±2 °C)
Response rime (95 %) <500 ms (95 % of reading) < 500 ms (95 % of reading)
Spectral response 8 μm to 14 μm
Emissivity 0.10 to 1.00
Distance to spot ratio 8:1
Display resolution 0.1 °C (0.2 °F)
Repeatability
(% of reading)
General specifications
Power 1 AA IEC LR06 Battery
Batter life 12 hours with laser and backlight on
Weight 220 g (7.76 oz)
Size (156 x 80 x 50) mm (6.14 x 3.15 x 2) inches
Operating temperature 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F), (without battery)
Operating humidity 10 % to 90 % RH non-condensing @ 30 °C (86 °F)
Operating altitude 2000 meters above mean sea level
Storage altitude 12,000 meters above mean sea level
Drop test 1 m
Safety specifications
Ingress protection
rating
Vibration and shock IEC 68-2-6 2.5 g, 10 to 200 Hz, IEC 68-2-27, 50 g, 11 ms
Compliance EN/IEC 61010-1
Laser safety FDA and EN 60825-1 Class II
Electromagnetic
compatibility
≥ 0 °C: ± 2.0 °C or ± 2.0 % of
reading, whichever is
greater
≥ -10 °C to <0 °C: ± 2.0 °C ≥ -10 °C to <0 °C: ± 2.0 °C
< -10 °C: ± 3.0 °C < -10 °C: ± 3.0 °C
≥ 32 °F: ± 4.0 °F or ± 2.0 % of
reading, whichever is
greater
≥ 14 °F to <32 °F: ± 4.0 °F ≥14 °F to <32 °F: ± 4.0 °F
< 14 °F: ± 6.0 °F <14 °F: ± 6.0 °F
(calculated at 90 % energy)
±1.0 % of reading or ±1.0 °C
(±2.0 °F), whichever is greater
IP40 per IEC 60529
61326-1 EN 61326-2
≥ 0 °C: ± 1.5 °C or ± 1.5 % of
reading, whichever is
greater
≥ 32 °F: ± 3.0 °F or ± 1.5 % of
reading, whichever is
greater
10:1
(calculated at 90 % energy)
±0.8 % of reading or ±1.0 °C
(±2.0 °F), whichever is greater
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Ordering information
Fluke 59 MAX Infrared Thermometer
Fluke 59 MAX+ Infrared Thermometer
Included:
Thermometer, One (1) AA battery,
registration card and user instructions.
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in U.S.A. 6/2013 6000025A_EN
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