High Temperature Transportable blackbody Reference source
LANDCAL R1500T is a high temperature, transportable blackbody radiation source designed for calibration of a range of infrared thermometers such as System 4 and Fibroptic thermometers. R1500T is a reference standard source giving a resolution of ±1°C.
The LANDCAL R1500T is a high stability, transportable, blackbody, reference source designed for on-site or laboratory calibration of infrared radiation thermometers up to temperatures of 1500 °C.
Six silicon carbide elements heat the conical ended cylindrical blackbody cavity to 1450 °C in approximately 30 minutes. A 3-term controller holds the set temperature to within ±1K.
The R1500T can be used as a transfer standard, providing calibration by the comparison method, using optional standard radiation thermometers. Alternatively a traceable calibration certificate can be supplied for the source, as an optional extra, where direct traceability is required.
Specifications LandCAL R1500T Reference Source
Maximum temperature | 1500 °C |
Recommended temperature | 500 to 1500 °C |
Heating rate | 30 min. to 1450 °C |
Stability | <±1K over 30 minutes at set temperature |
Radiation cavity Type Diameter External aperture |
Silicon carbide, 120° cone 45mm dia x 100mm 40mm dia |
Emissivity | Approx 0.99 at short wavelengths |
Heating elements (6) | SiC 151/356/20/25.4/7.4 |
Control thermocouple | Pt 13% Rh/Pt, Type R |
Controller | Eurotherm with RS232C serial interface |
Power requirement | 110/120V a.c. or 220/240V a.c., 50 to 60Hz |
Power consumption | 3.0kVA |
Overall Dimensions | 500 x 380 x 540mm (L x W x H) |
Weight | 26kg (nett) / 32kg (gross) |
Uncertainty (400 to 1500°C) | ±3K/6°F (with traceable certificate) |
More Information about the R1500T
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LandCAL Calibration Sources – Datasheet |