Measurement Considerations; Measurement Theory; Infrared Radiation - Minipa MT-360 Manual De Instrucciones

• Condensation may form on the lens when going
from a cold to hot environment, wait 10 minutes
for condensation to dissipate before taking mea-
surements.
• This unit is not constructed to be waterproof or
dust proof, so do not use it in a very dusty envi-
ronment or in one where it will get wet.

6. MEASUREMENT CONSIDERATIONS

6.1 Measurement Theory

Every object emits infrared energy in accordance
with its temperature. By measuring the amount of
this radiant energy, it is possible to determine the
temperature of the emitting object.

6.2 Infrared Radiation

Infrared radiation is a form of light (electromagnetic
radiation), and has the property that it passes easily
through air while it is easily absorbed by solid mat-
ter.
With an emission thermometer that operates by de-
tecting infrared radiation accurate measurement is
possible, irrespective of the air temperature or the
measurement distance.
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