2-Color Pyrometers

2-color pyrometers can measure through polluting windows, dust or smoke, or when the emissivity of the material is unknown. This is possible by the use of 2 detectors, which measure simultaneously at different spectral ranges and determine the temperature by forming the radiation ratio (the quotient).

In this method, it is not necessary to know the emissivity of the measured material. It is reduced out because the radiation ratio remains constant at a neutral attenuation of infrared radiation (by dust, smoke …). –> read more
2-color pyrometers are available as stationary devices in series Metis M3 and H3 as well as handheld portables Capella C3 in various versions.

In contrast, 1-color pyrometers are used wherever there is a clear view without disturbances such as dust or other contamination between the pyrometer and the object to be measured.

Measurements of metals, ceramics, composites, semiconductor, wafers, molten glass…

2-color pyrometers are available in 2 spectral ranges. For metal measurements, the shortest possible spectral range is advantageous for an accurate measurement. There, on the one hand, the emissivities on the two spectral ranges are higher, so that higher signal strengths are captured, which ensure a more accurate (digital) quotient calculation. Frequently, also the individual measurement results of the two spectral ranges are more parallel than in longer wavelength ranges, which is necessary to always calculate the quotient correctly at all measured temperatures. However, for technical reasons the shorter spectral ranges start at slightly higher temperature ranges, so that if necessary a model with the somewhat longer-wave spectral range has to be selected.

We recommend a personal pre-advice consultation before you decide to use a device.

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Metals (600 – 3300°C)

Series and model	Spectral range	Temperature ranges	Response time	Smallest spot size	Optics	Sighting methods
Capella C309 Series / Datasheet (pdf)	0.75–1.1 µm	600–1400°C 750–1800°C 900–2500°C	< 1 ms	0.3 mm	Foc	La Vf
Metis M311 Series / Datasheet (pdf)	0.75–1.1 µm	600–1400°C 650–1500°C 750–1800°C 900–2500°C 1000–3000°C 1100–3300°C	< 1 ms	0.8 mm	Foc MFoc FFoc	La Vf C
Metis H311 Series / Datasheet (pdf)	0.75–1.1 µm	600–1100°C 650–1300°C 750–1400°C 900–1800°C 1000–2000°C 1100–2200°C 1300–2500°C	< 80 µs	0.5 mm	Foc FFoc	La Vf C

Foc: Integrated focusable optics, FFoc: Focusable fiber optics, MFoc: Motorized focus optics,
La: Laser aiming, Vf: View finder C: Camera

Metals (300 – 3300°C)

Series and model	Spectral range	Temperature ranges	Response time	Smallest spot size	Optics	Sighting methods
Capella C322 Series / Datasheet (pdf)	1.45 – 1.8 µm	300–1000°C 350–1300°C 500–1800°C	< 1 ms	0.3 mm	Fok	LP Dbv
Metis M322 Series / Datasheet (pdf)	1.45 – 1.8 µm	300–1000°C 350–1300°C 500–1800°C 800–3000°C 1000–3300°C	< 1 ms	0.8 mm	Foc MFoc FFoc	La Vf C
Metis H322 Series / Datasheet (pdf)	1.45 – 1.8 µm	600–1100°C 650–1300°C 750–1400°C 900–1800°C 1000–2000°C 1100–2200°C 1300–2500°C	< 80 µs	0.5 mm	Foc FFoc	La Vf C

Foc: Integrated focusable optics, FFoc: Focusable fiber optics, MFoc: Motorized focus optics,
La: Laser aiming, Vf: View finder C: Camera

All devices measure with high precision and with high optical resolutions thanks to optimized optical components, so that it is possible to measure with small spot sizes even at larger distances to the measuring object. Stationary devices are used for continuous temperature measurement, an IR signal monitoring can be used for warning of impossible measuring situations. Hand-held devices are used for comparison measurements with stationary devices or for spotchecks at various points.