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Determination of unknown emissivity
► First, determine the actual temperature of the measuring object with a thermocouple or contact sensor.
Second, measure the temperature with the infrared thermometer and modify the emissivity until the
displayed result corresponds to the actual temperature.
► If you monitor temperatures of up to 380°C you may place a special plastic sticker (emissivity dots – part
number: ACLSED) onto the measuring object, which covers it completely. Now set the emissivity to 0,95
and take the temperature of the sticker. Afterwards, determine the temperature of the adjacent area on
the measuring object and adjust the emissivity according to the value of the temperature of the sticker.
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Plastic sticker at metal surface
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