The Sciencetech IRE-12 and IRE-12K are both coil filament based IR sources with emissivity of approximately 0.8. It emits in the IR spectral region of 1μm to approximately 30μm. The model IRE-12K operates at 975°C @ 11 watts. However both emitters can be over powered to a higher temperature with a decrease in service life. They are appropriate for use in lab or field instrumentation due to its long life and stable properties. Please note this is only an IR emitter component and does not include a reflector or housing enclosure.

Mount Design
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.

Operating Environment
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.

Collimating Optics
Two reflectors are available. One is a parabolic reflector and the other is a elliptical reflector. We can provide collimating optics using an AR coated ZnSe lens, a sapphire lens or an aluminum parabolic reflector

No Housing, Just Components
Please note that the IR emitter is not packaged in a housing with the reflector. They only come in component form and the user needs to package them into a housing and provide electrical connection to the power supply. Should the constant voltage power supply or battery power supply be purchased, the socket harness for the IR emitter as well as corresponding cables are included.

AC or DC Power
Since the IR emitters are only a coil, they can be operated in either AC or DC mode.

Power Supply Options
Sciencetech has 3 types of power supplies for the IR emitter. The constant DC power and battery power supplies are dedicated to this IR Emitter and hence come with the appropriate cables and socket harness, while the variable DC power supply is a scientific grade general purpose light source power supply that can be used for this IR emitter and other similar light sources.

Recommended Upper Limit: 1275ºC @ ~8V, 2.5A