14000Z Series Target Projectors
- Technology
- IR blackbodies and test systems
- Partner
- Santa Barbara Infrared (SBIR)
Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc.’s 14000Zi Series Target Projectors are high-performance, turnkey electro-optical (E-O) test systems designed to simulate infrared (IR) scenes for the evaluation and calibration of imaging sensors. These systems are primarily used for testing FLIR systems and other IR imaging technologies, delivering precise, repeatable target projection for laboratory, production, depot, and field environments.
A turnkey, fully integrated E-O test solution delivering high-accuracy IR scene simulation with stable radiometric performance, built on a modular architecture for custom configurations and enhanced with optional IRWindows™ software for closed-loop automated testing.
Built from a modular combination of collimators, blackbodies, and motorised target wheels, the platform provides a flexible and scalable solution for demanding test scenarios.
Typical markets and applications include:
- Defence and security (thermal imaging, targeting systems)
- Aerospace and avionics sensor validation -Industrial inspection and automation
- R&D and photonics laboratories
- Environmental and surveillance imaging systems
Range features
A high level overview of what this range offers
- Turnkey E-O test system – Fully integrated solution combining optics, sources, and targets for streamlined deployment and operation.
- High-fidelity IR scene projection – Utilises differential blackbody sources and precision targets to generate accurate, repeatable thermal imagery.
- Modular system design – Built from SBIR’s STC collimators, Infinity blackbodies, and 300 Series target wheels for flexible configuration and upgrades.
- Multiple standard configurations – Four core models available to suit a wide range of focal lengths, apertures, and field-of-view requirements.
- Automation-ready platform – Compatible with IRWindows™ software for automated test setup, execution, and data analysis.
- Broadband IR capability – Supports testing across mid-wave and long-wave infrared bands, with options for extended spectral ranges.
- Athermal and rugged designs available – Maintains optical performance across wide temperature ranges (-30°C to +60°C), ideal for field and environmental testing.
- Custom engineering support – Bespoke systems available, including large apertures, extended focal lengths, multi-sensor testing, and full-spectrum calibration solutions.
What’s in this range?
All the variants in the range and a comparison of what they offer
| Model | Clear aperture | Field of View | No. of targets | Collimator model | Blackbody model | Target wheel model | Illuminator model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14001Zi | 6" (15.24 cm) | 3.81° | 12 | STC-603Zi | DB-04 | 312I | 335I |
14003Zi | 8" (20.32 cm) | 2.85° | 12 | STC-840Zi | DB-04 | 312I | 335I |
14008Zi | 12" (30.48 cm) | 2.85° | 12 | STC-1260Zi | DB-04 | 316I | 331I |
13792 | 9" (22.86 cm) | 5.7° | 12 | MTC-930 | DB-04 | 316i | 333i |
