4000 series high-temperature blackbodies

Technology: IR blackbodies and test systems
Partner: Santa Barbara Infrared (SBIR)

The 4000 series high-temperature blackbodies from SBIR are designed for applications requiring high-temperature IR radiation sources, delivering stable and uniform output up to 600°C. These systems are ideal for high-energy radiometric calibration and broadband IR testing in demanding environments.

With robust construction and high emissivity performance, the 4000 Series provides a reliable solution for high-temperature calibration tasks across multiple industries.

These units are used as calibration source references and for backlighting targets. They are primarily designed for use in laboratory, production, and depot environments.

High temp range up to 600°C
Stable, uniform output for reliable calibration
Multiple aperture sizes for flexible integration
Designed for demanding industrial and laboratory environments

Typical markets and applications include: High-temperature sensor calibration, Industrial process monitoring, Aerospace and propulsion system testing, Defence and IR signature analysis, Materials testing and research

4000 series high-temperature blackbodies

Range features

A high level overview of what this range offers

High temp operation – Supports temperatures from 50°C to 600°C for demanding applications.
Broadband IR source – Suitable for a wide range of spectral testing applications.
High emissivity (>93%) – Ensures accurate radiometric output.
Multiple aperture sizes – Available in 2″, 4″ and 6″ formats for different system requirements.

Stable thermal performance – Designed for consistent output at elevated temperatures.
Robust construction – Suitable for industrial and high-demand environments.
Flexible integration – Compatible with EO/IR test systems and setups.
Reliable long-term operation – Engineered for durability and repeatability.

What’s in this range?

All the variants in the range and a comparison of what they offer

Model Variant	Aperture Size	Temperature Range	Emissivity	Application Focus
4000-02	2″	50°C to 600°C	93%	Compact high-temp calibration
4000-04	4″	50°C to 600°C	93%	General-purpose testing
4000-06	6″	50°C to 600°C	93%	Larger aperture systems

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