Infrared Source Series 12
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Supported, Coil Wound
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Rugged and Reliable
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IR-12 & IR-12R operate at 900°C when powered with 10 watts
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IR-12K operates at 975°C when powered with 11 watts
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These popular units have been in production since 1980. They are considered
rugged and reliable. The coiled filament operates at approximately 900°C
when powered with 10 watts for the standard IR-12 and IR-12R sources and
975°C when powered with 11 watts for the IR-12K. The radiating element is a
coil of resistance wire which has a high emissivity in the Infrared spectral
region. The coil is supported on a grooved cylindrical substrate of alumina,
resulting in the windings being electrically insulated from each other. This
contributes to a more uniform radiating source. The unit does not require
operation in a sealed atmosphere. The header is fabricated from cold-rolled
steel. The support pins are hermetically sealed in glass.
The IR-12 Series is offered in several configurations. The standard
IR-12 is shown below. The IR-12R is a standard IR-12 fabricated with the header
flange in the reverse direction. The IR-12 Series also includes the IR-12K which
uses Kanthal A-1 resistance wire for higher temperatures.
Recommended Operating
Parameters
| |
IR-12 or IR-12R |
IR-12K |
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Voltage |
5.0 volts (AC or DC) |
6.0 volts (AC or DC) |
| Temp |
900° C |
975°C |
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Current |
2.0 Amperes |
1.8 Amperes |
| Power |
10.0 watts |
11.0 watts |
| Life |
30,000 Hours at 5 volts |
30,000 Hours at 6 volts |
| Emissivity |
0.80 |
0.70 |
| Active Area |
3.5 mm X 3.5 mm |
3.5 mm X 3.5 mm |