Infrared Thermometers - Scigiene（红外温度计Scigiene）.pdf

Infrared Thermometers Infrared (IR) thermometers measure reflected infrared light, which just like any light ray is Electromagnetic Radiation, with lower frequency (or longer wavelength) than visible light and can be correlated to a specific surface temperature of the product being measured. Anything above absolute zero (-273.15 degrees Celsius or 0 degrees Kelvin) radiates in the infrared. Even ice cubes, snow, and your refrigerator emit infrared. IR sensors collect the low amounts of energy (usually 0.0001 watt) from the target, which is then amplified by a precision amp, and convert into a voltage output. The CPU then converts this to a digital temperature reading after compensating for the ambient temperature and emissivity effect; you get the temperature of the target within seconds after you push that switch. The accuracy of I.R. thermometers can be quite accurate but is also affected by several factors: 1. D: S ratio or distance to spot ratio. This indicates the size of the area measured relative to distance away from the object being measured. If D: S is 1:1 then at 1 foot the area being measured is 1 foot in diameter. If D: S is 8:1 then from 8 ft. away the area measured is 1 ft. in diameter. 1 2. Emissivity is usually set at 0.95 for most inexpensive models but can be reset on more expensive models. Emissivity varies depending on the colour, reflectivity, shape, etc. of the product being measured. For large volume orders emissivity can be set specific to the product to be measured for greater accuracy. 3. Range: There is not techn