Definitions for "Operating Temperature Range"
Range of ambient temperature in which the force transducer may be operated with the acceptance of greater error limits, without the error limits being exceeded on subsequent use of the transducer within the nominal temperature range. also refer to: Storage temperature range; Nominal temperature range
range of temperatures over which the oscillator will meet the specified frequency stability. Outside of this range, the frequency will change rapidly, as the oscillator may no be able to deal with the extremes. No functional damage will result as long as this is within the storage temperature range. For temperatures much higher than the maximum, increased aging rates will occur, and internal component damage may occur.
The acceptable temperature range for an infrared detector to remain calibrated and function properly. This refers to the temperature of the detector itself, not the ambient environment. The use of heat sinks, insulation and construction will affect how well a detector stays in its operating range, especially in a fire environment. Properly designed fire service thermal imagers will have other components that have a similar operating range as the detector.