FLIR ThermaCAM B2, User Manual

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Action Step
Measure the radiation intensity (= apparent temperature) from the reflecting source
using the following settings:
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Emissivity: 1.0
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D
obj
: 0
You can measure the radiation intensity using one of the following two methods:
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Figure 16.3 1 = Reflection source
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Please note the following:
Using a thermocouple to measure reflecting temperature is not recommended for
two important reasons:
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A thermocouple does not measure radiation intensity
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A thermocouple requires a very good thermal contact to the surface, usually by
gluing and covering the sensor by a thermal isolator.
16.2.1.1.2 Method 2: Reflector method
Action Step
Crumble up a large piece of aluminum foil. 1
Uncrumble the aluminum foil and attach it to a piece of cardboard of the same
size. 2
Put the piece of cardboard in front of the object you want to measure. Make sure
that the side with aluminum foil points to the camera. 3
Set the emissivity to 1.0. 4
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