IR/UV Source Stimulator > IR Stimulator Spec Sheet

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Dimensions and Weight

Width x Depth x Height:	15 ¾” x 12 ¾” x 8”
Weight:	35 lbs

Source

Description:	Cylindrical ceramic core heated by platinum resistance wire
Nominal Radiating Area:	3 mm (diameter) x 10 mm (length)
Nominal Temperature:	1450o K
Spectral Content:	1 – 25 mm
Radiant Intensity:	5.9 W/sr (2.5 – 5 mm) 3.8 W/sr (8 – 14 mm)

Source Modulation

Description:	Linear variable neutral density filter positioned with computer controlled motion stage; absolute levels can be set with neutral density filters placed in the beam path (inside the stimulator housing)
Dynamic Range:	3 OD (optical densities)
Modulation Rate:	> 3 OD / sec
Step Size:	< 2 x 10-4 OD

Shutter System

Description:	Dual overlapping blade electronic shutter under computer control
Aperture Diameter:	6 mm
Transition Time:	1 ms
Repetition Rate:	Variable up to 200 Hz

Output

Description:	Output beam is collimated with a collimating lens external to the stimulator housing; the output beam diameter is set with an aperture stop placed after the collimating lens
Measured Output Radiant Intensity:	1.77 W/sr in 2.5 – 5 mm band (max) 0.75 W/sr in 8 – 14 mm band (max)