We need to enclosure the TBP-I2C-H08 temperature sensor in a protective housing. We will need a special IR lens material that covers the full IR spectrum. Is there a lens material that someone could recommend for this application.
Hello rickhunter,
We have a few options for IR lenses.
Click here for the available options, that we have in stock.
Please check the datasheets to verify compatibility to your application.
Thank you David. I unfortunately did not see one that has a transmittance over most of the IR range, which I assume is needed for this Temperature Sensor to work well. Rick
The device’s datasheet would appear to indicate that it’s filtered for wavelengths longer than 5.5um.
Many of the infrared “lens” products one will find on offer are likely to be aimed at applications involving motion detection applications, and as such would do pretty much the exact opposite from a field of view perspective from what one would desire in a temperature measurement application.
That aside, any accessory optics one would add will have an influence on the measurement due to finite transmittance, potential for internal reflections, etc. that would need to be independently characterized and qualified.