IR-160

Extended Area Blackbody

IR-160: Extended Area Blackbody

Extended Area Blackbody

The IR-160 extended area blackbody offers a 12" × 12" aperture with an increased temperature ceiling of 350°C, suitable for IR sensor calibration and thermal imaging system characterization.

Technical Data

Full Specifications

Temperature Range Ambient – 350°C
Emittance (W/cm² / Total W) 0.85 W/cm² (789 W)
Wavelength Range 1 – 99 µm
Emissivity 0.96 ± 0.02
Emitter Size 12" × 12" (304 × 304 mm)
Source Type Extended Area
Temperature Resolution 0.1°C
Calibration Accuracy ±0.2°C to NIST Standard
Stability (Short / Long Term) ±0.1°C / ±0.2°C
Response Time <50 minutes (ambient – max)
Temperature Sensors Platinum RTD & Type T
Control Type Active Multi-Band P.I.D.
Line Voltage 90–125 or 208–240 VAC 50–60 Hz
Power Requirements 2000 W max
Standard Apertures 12" × 12" (304 × 304 mm)
Cable Length 8 ft (2.4 m)
Dimensions – Source 17"H × 17"D × 17"W (432 × 432 × 432 mm)
Dimensions – Controller 5.1"H × 13.4"D × 12"W (130 × 340 × 304 mm)
Weight – Source 50 lbs
Weight – Controller 9 lbs (rack-mounted: 10 lbs)
Shipping Weight 2 boxes; 69 lbs
Remote Interface RS-232 or IEEE-488/GPIB
Warranty 1 year
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