A rather logical combination of heating method and
pending on the field-of-view required to see past the
control is radiant heat with an IRt/c for control.
elements to the painted surface. Test the location
They work extraordinarily well together, since both
by turning on the heater with no target present. The
the heating and measuring occur right at the sur-
change in reading should be small. Care should be
face, where the paint is located. The IRt/c reading
taken in mounting the IRt/c in such a way as to keep
is unaffected by reflections from the heater, since
its temperature below 93°C (200°F) and to keep the
the spectral response of the 6-14 micron IRt/c lens
lens clean. The IRt/c.3x, .5, and .10 are the preferred
filters out the shorter wavelengths of the radiant
models for this application because of their built-in
heater energy.
air purge. They can be used in environments with
Quick installation guide
temperatures up to 121°C (250°F) or higher when the
The IRt/c may be mounted in the shroud or reflector
air purge system is used. The narrow fields-of-view
of the radiant heater, such that it can see through
the elements. Select any of the IRt/c models, de-
pre-calibrted models
allow more leeway in positioning, and thus more
flexibility in installation.