IRTS-P

Apogee Precision Infrared Thermocouple Sensor

Retired Product
(not available for purchase)
The IRTS-P is a precision, infrared thermocouple sensor manufactured by Apogee Instruments to make continuous measurements in field conditions. It is a unique, self-powered sensor that measures emitted radiation and outputs the surface temperatures as a type-K thermocouple signal. The detector is custom built for Apogee by Exergen Corporation and is modified to improve measurement accuracy with our dataloggers. An aluminum body stabilizes the reference temperature, and sensor body temperature is output as a second thermocouple signal.

Features

  • Measures leaf and soil surface temperature continuously in the field
  • Measures emitted radiation; output signal is a Type-K thermocouple
  • Aluminum body stabilizes the reference temperature
  • Sensor body temperature measured by second thermocouple; output signal is Type-K thermocouple
  • Mounts to standard camera tripod or weather station tower

Specifications

  • Weight: <100 g
  • Diameter: 0.9" (2.3 cm)
  • Height: 2.5" (6.3 cm)
  • Operating Temperature Range: 0° to 50°C