Introduction; 1.1 General Description - Omega BB-2A User Manual

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Section 1 - Introduction
OMEGA's BB-2A Series Blackbody Calibration Source has been
designed for ease of use and reliability whenever you have the need
to test or calibrate non-contact infrared temperature instruments. It is
important that you read this manual completely and follow all safety
precautions before operating this instrument.

1.1 General Description:

The Model BB-2A is a portable, rugged, bench-top, blackbody
calibration source. The calibrator is used to test and calibrate infrared
pyrometers. The front 159 mm (6.25") square plate has a 133 mm
(5 ⁄ ") circular target area with an emissivity of 0.95 and can be set
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to any temperature between 66 to 343°C (150 to 650°F). For ease of
reading, a bi-metal thermometer is included. Please note that we do not
recommend this unit to be used as a primary calibration reference.
1.2 Safety Warnings and Precautions:
• Follow all safety precautions and operating instructions outlined in
this manual.
• Never leave your calibration unattended when in use.
• Keep out of reach of all children.
• Never touch the target plate when hot.
• Never place any object within 3 inches of the plate when hot.
• Do not operate in flammable or explosive environments.
• Never operate with power cord other than the one provided with
your unit.
• Remove and or disconnect main power cord before attempting any
maintenance or fuse replacement.
• Do not connect this unit to a non-grounded, non-polarized outlet or
power source.
• The target plate should not be used as a heating plate for any type
of material or liquid.
• This unit is intended for indoor use only. Protect from moisture and
rain.

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