IMPAC pyrometers IN 300 · IN 300/5
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Emissivity
For a correct measurement it is necessary to adjust the emissivity
ε
. This
emissivity
is the relation-
ship between the emission of a real object and the emission of a black body radiation source (this
is an object which absorbs all incoming rays and has an emissivity of 100%) at the same tempera-
ture. Different materials have different emissivities ranging between 0% and 100% (settings at the
pyrometer between 40 and 100%). Additionally the emissivity is depending on the surface condi-
tion of the material, the spectral range of the pyrometer and the measuring temperature. The
emissivity setting of the pyrometer has to be adjusted accordingly. Typical emissivity values of
various common materials for the two spectral ranges of the instruments are listed in the emissiv-
ity table below. The tolerance of the emissivity values for each material is mainly dependent on the
surface conditions. Rough surfaces have higher emissivities.
Note:
The pyrometer is set ex works to an emissivity of 100%.
To adjust the emissivity factor to your own purpose,
you have to remove the
rear cover
by unscrew the
locking screw
. Remove the cover carefully. In the
tube there is a scale that can be turned with a small
screwdriver. Adjust the emissivity factor to your
desire. After that, push the cable carefully back in
the tube, put the cover on the tube and tighten the
locking screw for the cover.
The following table may give a first information of the correct setting of the emissivity. For exact
measurement we recommend a comparison measurement with a contact thermometer (e.g.
Tastotherm
MP 2000 with a suited probe).
6.1
Emissivity table
Measuring object
ε
(at 8 ... 14 µm)
Measuring object
ε
(at 8 ... 14 µm)
"Black body furnace"
100%
Brickwork
Human skin
98%
Fire clay
Black dull varnish
95%
Rubber
Carbon soot
95%
Porcelain
Wood
80 ... 92%
Ceramics
Paper
92 ... 95%
Varnish
Asphalt
85%
Plaster
Glass / quartz glass
72 ... 87%
Oil paint
85 ... 95%
Textile
75 ... 95%
Steel (oxidized)
60 ... 80%
Graphite
75 ... 92%
Steel (smooth)
10 ... 30%
Cement
90%
Aluminium (smooth)
2 ... 15%
Water
95%
Aluminium (anodized)
96%
Measuring object
ε
(at 5.14 µm)
Glass / quartz glass
97%
Potentiometer
for emissivity
adjustment
Locking screw
for rear cover
Rear cover