The BR 20AR is an ambient temperature reference source designed to enhance the accuracy of thermal imaging cameras like the Optris PI and Xi infrared cameras. The black body operates within a temperature range of 18°C to 33°C and features a high emissivity radiator ideal for precise infrared temperature referencing. The device integrates a 16-bit digital temperature sensor with a ±0.1°C accuracy, ensuring reliable measurements. With dimensions of 200 x 200 x 82 mm and a weight of 2.5 kg, it is compact and suitable for ceiling and wall mounting. The BR 20AR blackbody connects via a 5-pin process interface connector, facilitating easy plug-and-play installation and significantly reducing camera uncertainty, achieving a system accuracy of down to ±0.5°C.
The BR 20AR is an ambient temperature reference source for enhancing the accuracy of Optris PI and Xi infrared cameras. Operating from 18°C to 33°C, it features a high emissivity radiator and a 16-bit digital temperature sensor with ±0.1°C accuracy. Compact at 200 x 200 x 82 mm and 2.5 kg, it mounts on ceilings or walls and connects via a 5-pin process interface, reducing camera uncertainty to ±0.5°C.
General Specifications
Operating temperature: 18 °C … 33 °C
Weight: 2.5 kg (with mounting bracket and without cable)
Dimensions (H x W x D): 200 x 200x 82mm
Calibration Specifications
Temperature range: 18 °C … 33 °C
Accuracy of temperature probe +/-0.1 °C
Drift: 0.0073 °C
Emissivity: 0.95 +/-0.02 (for 8 – 14 μm)
Aperture: 200 mm
Accuracy:
±0.1 °C (25 °C … 50 °C) / drift: 0.0073 °C for temperature probe
±0.5 °C at 23°C resulting for accuracy of PI 450i with BR 20AR
Electrical Specifications
Interface:
5-pin connector fitting to Optris PIF-connector
Digital 16-bit temperature sensor resolution
SKU
ACPIBR20ARCB20
Thermography software optris PIX Connect is included and license-free.All infrared cameras are delivered with the thermography software optris PIX Connect, developed specifically for the extensive documentation and analysis of thermal images. The Windows-based PIX Connect software enables users to tailor the infrared cameras to meet specific requirements. It analyses live and recorded temperature data and triggers alarm signals for process integration.The key to leveraging the Optris infrared camera is a correct configuration. This includes detailed device-specific configurations such as frame rate, measurement range adjustments, external communication settings, and USB/Ethernet configurations. Moreover, PIX Connect facilitates firmware updates and the download of configuration files over the Internet.
Optris offers several different SDKs for our Xi and PI thermal imaging cameras. Depending on the operating platform, the infrared camera, the coding language, and the hardware platform, different software interfaces can be utilized:
The Optris IRmobile allows users to set up and commission an Optris infrared pyrometer or infrared camera with an Android smartphone or tablet. This tool becomes handy for commissioning and aligning the infrared camera‘s field of view or adjusting the configuration. The app analyzes the connected infrared camera‘s live infrared image stream with auto hot and cold spot detection. For pyrometers, a temperature-time diagram or the video signal is displayed. This app works on most Android devices running 5.0+ with a USB port supporting USB-OTG (On The Go).
