Infrared Thermocouples from Heaters Controls & Sensors

Infrared Thermocouples are used where high temperatures or moving parts have to be measured. Infrared Thermocouples are made in either ABS Stainless steel and come in various models. Thermocouples type such as J,K,T,E,R,S. are available in various temperature ranges.


Infrared Thermocouples are manufactured with different field of view ratio's that vary from 1:1, 2:1,10:1, 5:1, 20:1 or 1:2. This field of view represents a distant to target ratio, where the diameter of the target is a factor of the distance that the infrared sensor is from the object to be measured and the optics of the sensor.

For example a infrared sensor with a field of view of 5:1 will give us a 1" spot if held 5" away from the object to be measured. A sensor with a 1:2 field of view would give us a 2" diameter spot if placed 1" away from the object to be measured.

Infrared Thermocouples Features:

• High temperature range
• Available in NEMA 4X, IP6, intrinsically safe, hermetically sealed
• Many models for varying applications and distances
• Field of view selectable per target type
• Thermocouple output high repeatability
• Quick response time and no contact error
• Stainless or ABS construction straight or right angled

Infrared Thermocouples Specifications and Design Capabilities:

Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . -50 to 3000ºF
Ambient Range. . . . . . . . . 0 to 160ºF ABS, 212ºF SS, 750ºF Air cooled
Minimum Spot Size. . . . . . . 0.11" 2.9mm
Field of view. . . . . . . . . Varies with each model
Thermocouple types. . . . . . .J, K, T, E, R, S
Options. . . . . . . . . . . . Cooling Tubes, In line Transmitters,
         Hand Held, Mounting Brackets
Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . .01ºC to 5ºC Non Programmable Interface
                              .01ºC to 2ºC Programmable Interface
Repeatability Error. . . . . .<0.01ºC
Interchange ability Error. . .+/-1 % or 0.5ºC
Speed of response. . . . . . .80 milli seconds