VDI/VDE 3511 Blatt 4.6

Temperature measurement in industry - Radiation thermometry - Set-up and use of calibration radiators

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German title

Technische Temperaturmessung - Strahlungsthermometrie - Aufbau und Einsatz von Kalibrierstrahlern

Publication date

2025-04

Publisher

Engl. VDI/VDE-Gesellschaft Mess- und Automatisierungstechnik

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Number of pages

34

Available in

German, English

Abstract

The standard describes the set-up and usage of radiation sources used for adjusting and calibration of radiation thermometers and thermography cameras. The purpose of adjusting and calibrating radiation thermometers is the traceability of temperature measurement devices to the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90). This enables to specify the measurement uncertainty. This standard is addressed to users of radiation thermometers and thermographic cameras who wish to understand the functionality of calibration radiators, in order to make an informed choice of a calibration radiator and use it optimally. It is particularly suitable for measuring and testing laboratories for the qualification of non-contact temperature measuring devices. In addition to an introduction to the physical principles, the standard offers a comprehensive compilation of various realisation forms and parameters of calibration radiators.

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