IR-2103

TE-Cooled Extended Area Blackbody

IR-2103: TE-Cooled Extended Area Blackbody

TE-Cooled Extended Area Blackbody

The IR-2103 is a thermoelectrically cooled extended area blackbody with a 3" × 3" aperture. Ideal for calibrating thermal imaging systems and focal plane arrays requiring below-ambient temperature references.

Technical Data

Full Specifications

Temperature Range −5°C – +145°C
Emittance (W/cm² / Total W) 0.17 W/cm² (7.75 W)
Wavelength Range 1 – 99 µm
Emissivity 0.96 ± 0.02
Emitter Size 3" × 3" (76.2 × 76.2 mm)
Source Type Extended Area, TE-Cooled
Cooling Method Thermoelectric (TE)
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 <20 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 200 W max
Standard Apertures 3" × 3" (76.2 × 76.2 mm)
Cable Length 8 ft (2.4 m)
Dimensions – Source 4.25"H × 4.25"D × 5"W (108 × 108 × 127 mm)
Dimensions – Controller 5.1"H × 13.4"D × 12"W (130 × 340 × 304 mm)
Remote Interface RS-232 or IEEE-488/GPIB
Warranty 1 year
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