Infrared (IR) radiation is part of the electromagnetic spectrum,which includes radio waves, microwaves, visible light, and ultraviolet light, as well as gamma rays and X-rays.
The IR range falls between the visible portion of the spectrum and radio waves. IR wavelengths are usually expressed in microns, with the lR spectrum extending from 0.7 to 1000 microns. Only the 0.7-14 micron band is used for IR temperature measurement.
Using advanced optic systems and detectors, noncontact IR thermometers can focus on nearly any portion or portions of the0.7-14 micron band. Because every object (with the exception of a blackbody) emits an optimum amount of IR energy at a specific point along the IR band, each process may require unique sensor models with specific optics and detector types.
For example, a sensor with a narrow spectral range centered at 3.43 microns is optimized for measuring the surface temperature of polyethylene and related materials. A sensor set up for 5 microns is used to measure glass surfaces. A 1 micron sensor is used for metals and foils. The broader spectral ranges are used to measure lower temperature surfaces, such as paper, board, poly, and foil composites.
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