Calibration reference equipment

Model 1000 Calibration Source

A documented portable reference source intended for checking infrared thermometers in the field or laboratory.

Everest Model 1000 calibration source

Product Specifications

Model 1000 Calibration Source technical details

The following values are taken from the supplied product specification sheet.

Temperature reference

Scale range
0°C to 60°C or 32°F to 140°F
Ambient operating range
0°C to 60°C or 32°F to 140°F
Absolute accuracy
±0.3°C to ±0.5°C over the entire range
Resolution
0.1°C or 0.1°F
Repeatability
±0.1°C or ±0.1°F

Target and operation

Readout
Large 13 mm LCD
Target configuration
Re-entrant concentric rings
Target surface
High-emissivity aluminum oxide with a special high-emissivity coating
Target emissivity
0.98 ±0.01
Heating method
None; assumes ambient temperature

Power and response

Power source
9 V alkaline transistor battery
Controller start-up
Instantaneous
Equilibrium time
Instantaneous

Documented uses

Application areas

  • Instrument checks
  • Field verification
  • Measurement support

This instrument is included from the documented Everest product catalog. Contact Lightsense to confirm current availability, specifications, and configuration options.