Our blackbody systems (cavity or extended area) are ideal calibrated, traceable, sources for the infrared bands. They are designed to provide infrared radiation as an ideal blackbody emitter. The output energy from the cavity closely follows the theoretical maximum energy curve described by Max Planck’s equation, and allows users to calibrate, align, and measure infrared devices and phenomena of all types.
A range of models and options are available. Popular systems are described below:
Nightingale – Body Temperature Reference Source
The NightinGale blackbody system provides a highly-stable, uniform, low-cost and easy-to-operate thermal source for the detection of human body temperatures. It is specifically designed for use in thermal imaging body-temperature screening systems.
- The NightinGale reference target source is designed for in-scene comparison of human body temperature.
- Using the NightinGale in the same scene as the subject allows for immediate visual and reporting verification of the Infrared Camera Temperature.
- Infrared Cameras and spot sensors can be affected by many factors in the environment. These can be minimized with the NightinGale.
- Easily deployed, the system is only ~1.5 lbs. and measures ~ 5 x 4.25 x 1.25 in.
IR-508/301
The smaller size, lower power consumption and affordability make the IR-508 ideal for applications with limited space and power, such as in environmental chambers down to -80º C. Using the optional 8 position aperture wheel, the infrared flux can be varied by known amounts without disturbing critical optical setups, and combining apertures and distance changes, the flux at any point can easily be determined.
IR-564/301
The IR-564 has been the industry standard 1200ºC blackbody for more than 30 years, and continues to provide excellent service to infrared applications throughout the industry. Using an aperture wheel, which comes standard on the IR-564, the infrared flux can be varied by known amounts without disturbing critical optical setups, and combining apertures and distance changes, the flux at any point can easily be determined.
IR 140/301 – Extended Source
The extended area sources are flat plate emitters with special high emissivity coating providing 0.96 average emissivity. Extended area sources provide large target with high radiant intensity for application where a cavity blackbody is too small.
Emitter size is 12” x 12”. The IR 140 resolution is 0.1 degree C selectable; with temperature range from ambient to 230 degrees C.
