Reed BX-500 Calibrator
REED BX-500 blackbody calibrator for infrared thermometers, pyrometers and thermal imagers: 122 to 932°F (50 to 500°C), 0.95 emissivity, 58mm aperture.
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Overview
The REED BX-500 is an infrared temperature calibrator (blackbody calibrator) from REED Instruments for calibrating non-contact temperature instruments: infrared thermometers, pyrometers and thermal imagers. It covers 122 to 932°F (50 to 500°C) with a 0.95 fixed-emissivity blackbody target and a contact RTD reference well located directly behind the target.
Features (REED datasheet)
- For calibrating non-contact temperature instruments (infrared thermometers, pyrometers and thermal imagers).
- Wide aperture compensates for optical infrared thermometer variations.
- Contact RTD reference well located directly behind the blackbody target to assure accurate results.
- Includes power cord.
Frequently asked questions
What does the BX-500 blackbody calibrator calibrate?
Non-contact temperature instruments: infrared thermometers, pyrometers and thermal imagers.
What temperature range and accuracy does it have?
122 to 932°F (50 to 500°C). Accuracy is ±1.6°F (0.8°C) up to 212°F (100°C), ±3.2°F (1.6°C) from 212 to 392°F, and ±5.6°F (2.8°C) from 392 to 932°F, with stability from ±0.2°F (0.1°C).
What is the target emissivity and aperture size?
The blackbody target has a fixed emissivity of 0.95 and a 2.28" (58mm) aperture. REED states the wide aperture compensates for optical infrared thermometer variations.
How long does it take to heat up?
Approximately 30 minutes to maximum temperature. It runs on 110VAC (2.5A); a power cord is included.
Specifications
| Accuracy | |
| Accuracy | ≤212°F (100°C): ±1.6°F (0.8°C) 212 to 392°F (100 to 200°C): ±3.2°F (1.6°C) 392 to 932°F (200 to 500°C): ±5.6°F (2.8°C) |
| Stability | ≤212°F (100°C): ±0.2°F (0.1°C) 212 to 392°F (100 to 200°C): ±0.4°F (0.2°C) 392 to 932°F (200 to 500°C): ±0.8°F (0.4°C) |
| Ranges | |
| Temperature Range | 122 to 932°F (50 to 500°C) |
| Resolution | 0.1°F (0.1°C) |
| Target Emissivity | 0.95 (fixed) |
| Aperture Diameter | 2.28" (58mm) |
| Power | |
| Power Supply | 110VAC, 2.5A |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) |
| Operating Humidity | 15 to 80% |
| General | |
| Heating Time | Approx. 30 mins to maximum |
| Cooling Time | Approx. 30 mins (to 122°F, per REED datasheet) |
| Display | Dual LED |
| Product Certifications | CE |
| Dimensions | 7.1 x 4.5 x 8.8" (180 x 114 x 233mm) |
| Weight | 6.6lbs (3kg) |
| Target | Blackbody target with contact RTD reference well directly behind it |
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Ordering information
1 ordering models available.
| Model | Description | List Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BX-500-NIST | CALIBRATOR, INFRARED THERMOMETER 122/932°F, 50/500°C W/NIST CERT | $1,970.00 |