IR-563

Cavity Blackbody Source

IR-563: Cavity Blackbody Source

Cavity Blackbody Source

The IR-563 is a compact cavity blackbody source with a 1.0" aperture, suitable for detector characterization and calibration applications requiring a stable, high-emissivity thermal radiation source.

Full Specifications

Temperature Range 50°C – 1050°C
Emittance (W/cm² / Total W) 17.36 W/cm² (88 W)
Wavelength Range 0.5 – 99 µm
Emissivity >0.99
Emitter Size 1.0" (25.4 mm) cavity diameter
Source Type Cavity
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 <45 minutes (100–1000°C)
Temperature Sensors Embedded 0.01% Matched Type S
Control Type Active Multi-Band P.I.D.
Line Voltage 90–125 or 208–240 VAC 50–60 Hz
Power Requirements 550 W max
Standard Apertures 0.0125, 0.025, 0.050, 0.10, 0.20, 0.40, 0.60, 1.0"
Cable Length 8 ft (2.4 m)
Dimensions – Source 11.75"H × 11.4"D × 8"W (298 × 289 × 203 mm)
Dimensions – Controller 5.1"H × 13.4"D × 12"W (130 × 340 × 304 mm)
Weight – Source 17 lbs
Weight – Controller 9 lbs (rack-mounted: 10 lbs)
Shipping Weight 2 boxes; 35 lbs
Remote Interface RS-232 or IEEE-488/GPIB
Warranty 2 years
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