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Understanding Infrared Thermography Reading 7 Part 2 of 2.pdf

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A.4.1 Point-Sensing Instruments<br />

For point-sensing instruments (infrared radiation thermometers), the following<br />

performance parameters should be considered:<br />

• Temperature range: The high and low limits over which the target<br />

emperature can vary<br />

• Absolute accuracy: As related to the National Institute <strong>of</strong> Standards and<br />

Technology (NIST) standard<br />

• Repeatability: How faithfully a reading is repeated for the same target<br />

• Temperature sensitivity: The smallest target temperature change that the<br />

instrument needs to detect<br />

• Speed <strong>of</strong> response: How fast the instrument responds to a temperature<br />

change at the target surface<br />

• Target spot size and working distance: The size <strong>of</strong> the spot on the target to<br />

be measured, and its distance from the instrument (FOV/IFOV)<br />

• Output requirements: How the output signal is to be used<br />

• Spectral range: The portion <strong>of</strong> the infrared spectrum over which the<br />

instrument will operate<br />

• Sensor environment: The ambient conditions under which the instrument<br />

will operate<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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