Wahl HSICBB-P Heat Spy Portable Calibration Black Body User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- WAHL
Table of Contents
Wahl HSICBB-P Heat Spy Portable Calibration Black Body User Manual
1. Application
The Wahl HSICBB-P is a portable ambient temperature black body used for single
point calibration and checking of Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras and
Point Infrared Thermometers. It is housed in a watertight IP67 carrying case.
2. User Controls
Scale switch – front panel switch is used to select between °F and °C scale.
Changing the switch position will result in a change of the scale and
displayed temperature on the next display update cycle.
Power switch – front panel switch is used to power on or off the HSICBB-P.
3. Operation
- Open enclosure by pulling up on the two side latches.
- Set scale switch to desired scale.
- Set power switch to on position, indicated by “I”.
- Unit will go through self-check and momentarily display all display segments.
- Unit will momentarily blank the display followed by displaying the blackbody’s current temperature.
- The unit will update the black body temperature at approximately ten-second intervals.
4. Typical Calibration Technique and procedure
Stabilization – It is important that both the IR measuring device (Unit Under Test – UUT) being calibrated and the HSICBB-P Calibration Black Body are thermally stable. They should be in a stable (± 4°F) ambient temperature for a minimum period of 30 minutes. This will result in a more accurate calibration check.
- Turn on IR imager or thermometer and HSICBB-P and allow them to stabilize 30 minutes minimum.
- Make certain that if the UUT has variable emissivity, it should be set to .95.
- Aim the UUT at the blackbody target at a distance so that it fills the spot size or measurement area of the UUT.
- Compare and record the Blackbody’s display reading to the UUT reading.
- Document readings as required.
5. Error Codes
Cbl1, Cbl2, Cbl3 and Cbl4 indicate open cable or open sensor. Low Batt – Icon
in bottom right corner of display indicates battery voltage is low.
Replace battery with Wahl p/n DSA3060. “—–“ Indicates battery below level for
reliable reading.
Replace battery. For S/N prior to 37105.xxx, use DSA3062 “C” size battery.
For S/N after 37105.xxx, use battery #12234-03, “AA” size battery.
6. Specifications
| Radiator | 3” diameter concentric rings with integral 4-wire RTD sensor |
|---|---|
| Meter | 4-wire RTD thermometer |
| Operating Range | -40°to 158°F (-40°to 70°C) |
| System Accuracy | ± 0.3°F or ± 0.2°C over entire range |
| Scale | °F or °C user selectable |
| Display | 4-digit 1” high LCD |
| Display Resolution | 0.1° |
| Display Update Rate | 10 seconds |
| Repeatability | 0.1°F or C |
| Heating Method | None, assumes the ambient temperature |
| Emissivity | 0.95 @ ± 0.02 |
| Power | 1 – 3.6 volt Lithium Thionyl Chloride Battery, size “AA” |
Battery Life
| Approximately 3 years, with “Low Bat” indicator (turning off unit when not in use)
Case/ Case Rating
| PelicanÒ 1150 / IP67 (1 meter submersion for 30 minutes) with case closed
Size / Weight| 9.12” x 7.56” x 4.32” (23.2 x 19.2 x 11.1 cm) / 2.85 lbs.
(1.29 kg)
Included| NIST Traceable Report of Calibration, User Manual
7. Service
For calibration, service or technical support, contact:
Wahl Instruments, Inc. 234 Old Weaverville Road
Asheville, NC 28804
Ph.: 800-421-2853 (US only)
828.658.3131
Fax: 828.658.0728
Web: www.palmerwahl.com