SR-800N: Extended Area Blackbody

Extended Area Blackbody ControlMaster

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CI Systems’ ControlMaster SR-800N sets a new standard for accuracy and uniformity in blackbody technology.

Temperature measurement and calibration are performed in the radiation head and then transferred digitally to the ControlMaster controller.

The result is accurate, stable, reliable, and NIST-traceable (*).

System Calibration

Temperature is controlled by easily-removable, user-replaceable sensors.

Our factory-supplied replacement sensors provide an efficient means for recalibrating the system, providing an additional 12 months of service.

Alternatively, customers may recalibrate the blackbody with our optional CK-800R.

Quick calibration by replacing the removable sensor.
NIST-traceable calibration.
Remote control software included.

(*) “NIST”: National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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Supports standard blackbody emitter sizes ranging from 2" to 40“. Other sizes are available upon request
Superior accuracy
High-uniformity emitting surface
Wide range of radiation temperatures
Operates in a wide range of ambient temperatures
Head and controller interchangeable
Resolution in millidegree-Kelvin
Configurable resolution and stability
Low acoustic noise
Nitrogen inlet for inert atmosphere on Low-Temperature (LT) models
Dual-head option available (one controller with two blackbodies)

Controller features:

Large color LCD display with touchscreen user interface
Ability to control up to four motorized devices
Certified to MIL-T-28800D, CE, and FCC
Compact, portable controller
19” rack-mount kit included for the ControlMaster
Communication ports: Ethernet, RS-232 (optional GPIB)
Light / Dark background option
Remote control software included

» Specifications for Standard Models
Model: SR-800N-			2A, 2D	4A, 4D	4A, 4D	7A, 7D	8A, 8D	10A, 10D
				Standard / Standalone	Collimator / Standalone (see 4)
Blackbody Emitter Size, inches			2 dia.	4x4	4x4	7x7	8x8	10x10
Temperature Range, °C		Absolute	0 to 125	- 20 to 175	0 to 125	0 to 125
		Differential	- 25 to 100	- 40 to 150	- 25 to 100	- 25 to 100
Uniformity, °C (see 5)			±0.005	±0.010
Set Point Resolution, °C			0.001
Accuracy °C (see 6)		Absolute	0.015 @ T< 0 , 0.007 @ 0 < T < 50 , 0.015 @ T > 50
		Differential	0.008 @ ΔT ≤ 25 , 0.015 @ ΔT > 25
Stability, °C			±0.003 @ ΔT ≤ 10 , ±0.008 @ ΔT > 10
Emissivity			0.98 ± 0.02
Settling Time )@ 0.01°C) , Sec.			15
Operating Voltage, VAC			95 to 240 (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption, W			100	200		600	700	700
BB Head Absolute (see 11)	Size HxWxD cm		Ø6.5x10	21x16.5x16		27x23x23	35x31x16	35x31x16
	Weight kg		1	5		11	16	16
Controller (see 11)	Size HxWxD cm		15x34x35 (3U)
	Weight kg		10
Operating Temp. Head, °C			- 20 to +70
Operating Temp., Controller, °C			0 to 50
Storage Temp., °C			- 20 to +70

» Specifications for Standard Models (cont.)
Model: SR-800N-			12A, 12D	14A, 14D	16A, 16D	20A, 20D	40A, 40D
Blackbody Emitter Size, inches			12x12	14x14	16x16	20x20	40x40
Temperature Range, °C		Absolute	10 to 80				15 to 80
		Differential	- 15 to 55				- 10 to 55
Uniformity, °C (see 5)			±0.010	±0.015			±0.030
Set Point Resolution, °C			0.001
Accuracy °C (see 6)		Absolute	0.015 @ T< 0 , 0.007 @ 0 < T < 50 , 0.015 @ T > 50
		Differential	0.008 @ ΔT ≤ 25 , 0.015 @ ΔT > 25
Stability, °C			±0.003 @ ΔT ≤ 10 , ±0.008 @ ΔT > 10				±0.010
Emissivity			0.98 ± 0.02
Settling Time )@ 0.01°C) , Sec.			15
Operating Voltage, VAC			95 to 240 (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption, W			800	1500	1500	3000	7000
BB Head Absolute *(see 11)*	Size HxWxD cm		40x36x16	59x46x17	59x46x17	71x62x20	128x76 x160
	Weight kg		21	50	50	86	450
Controller *(see 11)*	Size HxWxD cm		15x34x35 (3U)	18x45x60 (4U)
	Weight kg		10	15	15	20	60
Operating Temp. Head, °C			- 20 to +70
Operating Temp., Controller, °C			0 to 50
Storage Temp., °C			- 20 to +70

» Options for Room Temperature Environment

Model: SR-800N-

2A, 2D

4A, 4D

7A, 7D

8A, 8D

10A, 10D

12A, 12D

14A, 14D

16A, 16D

20A, 20D

Absolute temperature range, °C Differential temperature range, °C

0 to 175

-25 to 150

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0 to 175

-25 to 150

0 to 125

-25 to 100

10 to 125

-15 to 100

(see 7, 8)

Absolute temperature range, °C

Differential temperature range, °C

---

-40 to 150

-65 to 125

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-40 to 150

-65 to 125

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-40 to 150

-65 to 125

WTR

Absolute temperature range, °C

Differential temperature range, °C

-40 to 150

-60 to 125

---

-20 to 150

-45 to 125

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High Emissivity

(See graph on next page)

0.99 ± 0.01

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» Options for Chamber Environment

Model: SR-800N-

10D

12D

14D

16D

20D

CH-STD

Chamber temperature, °C

Absolute temperature range, °C

Differential temperature range, °C

- 30 to 70

- 40 to 80

10 to 40

CH-ET

Chamber temperature, °C

Absolute temperature range, °C

Differential temperature range, °C

- 40 to 80

- 40 to 150

- 20 to 125

- 40 to 80

- 40 to 150

- 35 to 125

- 40 to 80

- 40 to 150

- 20 to 125

- 40 to 80

- 40 to 150

- 20 to 100

- 40 to 80

- 40 to 150

- 15 to 100

CH-LT

(see 7, 8)

Chamber temperature, °C

Absolute temperature range, °C

Differential temperature range, °C

---

- 40 to 80

- 40 to 150

- 65 to 125

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- 40 to 80

- 40 to 150

- 65 to 125

- 40 to 80

- 40 to 150

- 65 to 125

CH-WTR

Chamber temperature, °C

Absolute temperature range, °C

Differential temperature range, °C

- 40 to 80

- 40 to 150

- 60 to 125

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- 40 to 80

- 40 to 150

- 45 to 125

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* See note 12 for Chamber Environment

Notes (for pages 2-3):

Ambient temperature: All values are valid at an ambient temperature of 22 °C in a non-condensing environment.
All Differential Blackbodies, can be operated in Absolute mode as well.
The Differential and Absolute Temperature ranges each limit the other
Available option for lower budget SR800N-4 A/D mainly for integration into a collimator, can also be used as standalone. Please contact CI.
Uniformity values indicated, are for a ±1 °C step from ambient temperature over 80% of the central area. For other temperatures, multiply the indicated uniformity values by ΔT.
Accuracy is referenced to a NIST-calibrated CI Systems master sensor.
LT models: Low Temperature models include a refrigerator (power consumption depends on the model).
Available lower cost LT models for emitter size 12”& 20”
- Emitter size 12”: Absolute Temperature range starting from -30°C (Please contact CI for more details)
- Emitter size 20”: Absolute Temperature range starting from -20°C (Please contact CI for more details)
Drift: Typical yearly drift: 02 °C
Total System Uncertainty: 02 °C @ ΔT < ±25 °C and 0.03 °C @ ΔT > ±25 °C.
All mechanical sizes are approximate. Please refer to an ICD for the exact dimensions. Depth size of a Differential BB Head is larger by 50mm compared to depth size of an Absolute BB Head.
For all Chamber Environment Systems:
- Differential accuracy: 020°C (at -20 °C < T ambient < 80 °C) , 0.040°C (at T ambient < -20 °C).
- Stability: 005°C (at ΔT<10 °C), 0.010 °C (at ΔT>10 °C)
For specifications of customized models. Please contact CI Systems.

NIST-traceable calibration
Certified to MIL-T-28800D, CE, and FCC

2023-07-17 Emissivity Graph-min _20230830153552.150.jpeg

System	Aperture Diameter	View ICD	View 3D model
Controller SR800N 3U
SR800N-2	2”
SR800N-4	4”
SR800N-7	7”
SR800N-8-10	8”, 10”
SR800N-12	12”

SR-800N: Extended Area Blackbody

Extended Area Blackbody ControlMaster

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