Temperature Measurement Accuracy of Infrared Thermopile Sensor at Different Distances
Infrared thermopile sensor combined with Fresnel lens can greatly enhance its detection range. In general, the maximum distance of detecting the surface temperature of human body can reach 6-10m under ideal conditions. The distance coefficient ratio can be expressed as D:S, that is to say, if the object (eg: circle) is D away from the detector, the temperature measurement is accurate as long as the diameter of it is greater than S. If the diameter of the object is less than S or the shape of the object is irregular, part of the infrared signal received by the infrared thermopile sensor will show the ambient temperature behind the object, which will cause the obtained temperature to be lower or higher (usually lower). If the detection distance is less than D, it will be reduced according to the proportion of D:S. Therefore, the closer the detection distance is, the higher the probability of measurement accuracy is. In general, as long as the object is large enough or the object is f...