RaceSense Pyrometer

RaceSense Pyrometer with a cord length of 250mm

RaceSense has developed fast response, adjustable accurate temperature probes (pyrometers) to accompany RaceSense Gauge’s.

RaceSense’s probes are low thermal mass which won’t act as a heat sink to skew your readings (unlike some probes).

(The straight probe can be bundled with the RaceSense gauge, if you prefer RaceSense’s right-angled design to be included with the gauge please order the gauge without the probe and then order the right angled probe as an add-on item).

RaceSense’s right angled adjustable accurate temperature probe (pyrometer) makes it easier to take temperature readings on closed wheel vehicles. CNC Machined aluminium body. Comes with hard carry case.

Quick response

RaceSense has paid special attention to ensuring the thermocouple is as quick response as possible. RaceSense tested many probes from different brands and found a huge variation in response times (and accuracy). After insertion it typically takes 2 seconds for the probe to reach 90% of the final temperature, 3 seconds for 95% and 4 seconds + for the temperature response to level out. The gauge even shows Up or Down arrows if the temperature is changing. These will disappear when stable.

Adjustable depth

There is a screw adjuster and locking nut so that the tyre can be probed at a consistent depth. It’s important for the depth to be consistent as tyre temperatures will vary considerably with depth.

A depth of between 3 and 5mm is recommended. The probe can be adjusted up to 15mm which will puncture most tyres. To avoid punctures the needle should obviously not be inserted too deep and the probe should be inserted into the tyre blocks only and not the grooves/voids or sides. Take care with very worn tyres.

Low thermal mass

Some probes can act as a heat sink and actually affect the recorded temperatures. RaceSense’s adjustable probe ends are made from a low thermal mass engineering material to avoid this.