BBS1500i-40
Large Aperture - Unique for Temperature Range
The BBS1500i-40 is a stable, high-temperature blackbody calibration source that provides automatic calibration. It is ideally used for the calibration of short-wavelength pyrometers and thermal imaging cameras between 50 and 1500°C. The large aperture size allows for easy alignment between the BBS and the device under test.
The BBS 1500i-40 is an adjustable temperature blackbody source with a wide temperature range of 50 to 1500°C (122 to 2732°F) and a 40 mm (1.57”) aperture. It is capable of precise calibration of pyrometers/thermal imaging cameras with spot sizes up to 24 mm. The BBS 1500i-40 outperforms other blackbodies on the market within fast heat-up times: 1450°C in 40 minutes. With its cylindrical cavity for uniform temperature radiation and simultaneous display of setpoint and actual temperature values, the BBS1500i-40 is a reliable, easy-to-read blackbody source.
The BBS1500i-40 is unique in that it can generate calibration certificates for PSC infrared sensors under test using the new SensorCal3, PSC software. It combines the features of a precisely controlled temperature source with the calibration and adjustment tasks. The BBS1500i-40 communicates with connected pyrometers and transmits and receives measurement data for manual or fully automatic tasks.
This premium blackbody calibration source is calibrated using a Process Sensors Diadem ultra-high-accuracy transfer-standard pyrometer. Once calibrated, the blackbody is used to calibrate PSC Metis, Sirius and Capella infrared sensing models. A PC is connected to the BBS1500i-40 and a pyrometer undergoing calibration. The SensorCal3 PC software can then generate a calibration certificate.
| Model | BBS1500i-40 |
| Product Type | Blackbody Calibration Source |
| Temperature Range | 50°C to 1500°C |
| Temperature Uniformity | ±0.5°C (Ø 10 mm), ±1.5°C (Ø 25 mm) |
| Stability | < ±0.5 K over 30 minutes |
| Heat-Up Time | 35 min to 1000°C + 20 min to 1500°C |
| Aperture Diameter | 40 mm |
| Cavity Material | Silicon Carbide (SiC) |
| Cavity Depth | 225 mm |
| Emissivity | 0.993 ± 0.004 |
| Heating Elements | 6 × Silicon Carbide |
| Control Method | PID controller with Type S thermocouple |
| Display | LED display (actual & setpoint values) |
| Display Resolution | 1°C (device), 0.1°C (via software) |
| Display Accuracy | ±0.2% + 1°C |
| Interface | RS485 |
| Power Supply | 220–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, max. 3 kVA |
| Housing | Steel, powder coated |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 563 × 459 × 512 mm |
| Weight | 40 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 30°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 50°C |
| Relative Humidity | Non-condensing conditions |
| Compliance | CE (EMC compliant) |