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Infrared Temperature Calibration 101

From Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division
 

 

This application note explains the use and benefits of infrared thermometer calibration and what is commonly called a blackbody calibrator. Find out how regular calibration can make the difference in achieving repeatable, meaningful temperature measurement.

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Product Announcements
Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division - Precision Infrared Temperature Calibrator : 418X
The 4180 Series of Precision Infrared Calibrators for infrared thermometers is fast, accurate, and easy to use. Commonly called a blackbody calibrator, 4180 comes with an accredited calibration from... (read more)
Melexis, Inc. - Smart, Ultra-Small Infrared Thermometer
The MLX90615 is the world's first intelligent infrared thermometer integrated into the ultra small TO-46 package commonly used in ear thermometers. This ultra-small and cost effective non-contact... (read more)
Beamex, Inc. - Beamex® MC4 Documenting Process Calibrator
The Beamex® MC4 is a new compact-sized documenting process calibrator. (read more)
Heraeus Noblelight, Inc. - Send Me Free Book Understanding Infrared Heating
ORDER YOUR FREE COPY TODAY! Infrared ovens offer a host of advantages over other technologies. Find out why and how in this free booklet that demystifies infrared heating. In clear, concise language,... (read more)
Exergen Corp. - DX Series Precision IR Thermometer
Introducing the new DX-Series, a family of affordable, high-precision, emissivity-free infrared thermometers. A continuation of the popular D-Series family of handheld IR microscanners, the DX-Series... (read more)
Melexis, Inc. - Narrow FOV Non-Contact Thermometer Sensor
Melexis introduces the MLX90614xAC inexpensive, intelligent infrared, non-contact thermometers with narrow Field Of View (FOV). The MLX90614xAC has a Field of View of only 35 degrees. Design engineers... (read more)
Beamex, Inc. - Calibration: Beamex® MC5 Multifunction Calibrator
The Beamex® MC5 Multifunction Calibrator is a high-accuracy calibrator that replaces several individual measurement devices and calibrators due to its all-in-one functionality. (read more)
Extech Instruments Corp. - INCLUDING NON-CONTACT TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
Before climbing up a ladder to make a measurement or touching test leads to a high voltage breaker panel or making contact with an active motor wouldn't it be safer and faster to be able to simply... (read more)
Setra Systems - Micro-Cal™ - Ultra-Low Pressure Calibrator
Setra Systems, a leading designer and manufacturer of pressure measurement devices, is introducing the new Micro-Cal Model 869, Ultra-Low Pressure and Documenting Calibrator. (read more)
 
Topics of Interest
Overview Temperature may be measured with the basic thermometer to the more advanced nuclear temperature measurement. In most cases, the temperature element voltage or resistance has to be amplified... (Read More)
Infrared Thermometer: What is an Infrared Thermometer? An infrared thermometer is a non-contact temperature measurement device. Infrared Thermometers detect the infrared energy emitted by all... (Read More)
Learn the procedures, methods, techniques and standards you need to know for temperature calibration. There are two types of calibrations applicable to PRTs: characterization and tolerance testing.The... (Read More)
E veryone knows infrared energy is heat that can be applied to many things for manufacturing, finishing, drying and heat processing. But, do we really know and understand the characteristics of... (Read More)
nderstanding an object's emissivity, or its characteristic "radiance" is a critical component in the proper handling of infrared measurements. Concisely, emissivity is the ratio of radiation emitted... (Read More)
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