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Pro‑Lite Launches New On‑Site Uniform Light Source Recalibration Service
New uniform light sources calibration service announcement

March 2026

Pro‑Lite is pleased to announce the launch of our new on‑site calibration service for uniform light sources, delivered in partnership with Labsphere. This service is designed for organisations whose systems are too large, integrated, or mission‑critical to be shipped for factory calibration.

Uniform light sources naturally change over time — lamp ageing, coating degradation, and environmental influences all affect radiance output and spectral behaviour. Regular, traceable calibration is essential to maintain measurement accuracy. With our new on‑site service, customers can now ensure their systems stay within specification without the downtime, risks, or logistical challenges of transport.

Factory‑Level Recalibration, Performed at Your Facility

Labsphere’s certified engineers travel directly to your site to perform a complete system assessment and NIST‑traceable radiance calibration using the same proven procedures applied at the factory. The service includes:

  • Full system inspection, including sphere coatings, lamps, baffles, and internal optical components
  • Lamp replacement and verification, with before‑and‑after radiance measurements
  • Optional power supply calibration to confirm correct operating currents
  • NIST‑traceable radiance calibration, performed using transfer standards, Spectralon® targets, and validated measurement methods
  • Comprehensive uncertainty analysis, following GUM guidelines

This process ensures your calibration is fully traceable, auditable, and defensible for compliance or quality management requirements.

Why Choose On‑Site Calibration?

On‑site calibration is ideal when:

  • Your uniform light source cannot be shipped due to size, system integration, or mission‑critical operation
  • You need to avoid downtime associated with return‑to‑factory calibration
  • Your system’s radiance levels are suitable for field calibration (validated in advance by Pro‑Lite and Labsphere)

For some systems, an Optical Validation Kit may also be deployed to verify calibration levels and ensure optimal measurement conditions.

Supporting All Uniform Light Sources

Whether you operate a Labsphere system or a uniform light source from another manufacturer, Pro‑Lite offers:

  • Traceable, defendable radiance output
  • Maintained spectral accuracy and uniformity
  • Improved system reliability and lifespan
  • Confidence during audits and compliance checks

Which Photonics Sectors Benefit from On‑Site Calibration of Uniform Light Sources?

Uniform light sources play a foundational role across a wide range of photonics‑intensive industries, and on‑site recalibration ensures these systems continue to deliver stable, traceable radiance performance where it matters most. Users in imaging and camera calibration—spanning industrial manufacturing, scientific research, automotive sensing, and aerospace applications—depend on accurate, uniform illumination to validate sensor behaviour and maintain consistent test conditions. Remote sensing and Earth observation programmes also rely on precisely calibrated sources to ensure reliable radiometric measurements for satellite instruments and environmental monitoring. Detector and sensor R&D teams benefit from controlled, repeatable radiance levels during development cycles, while machine vision and optical test laboratories use calibrated sources to support quality assurance and system benchmarking. Defence and security imaging systems, where traceability and reliability are mission‑critical, also gain significant value from field calibration. Finally, medical and biomedical optics users depend on accurate uniform illumination to support diagnostic imaging, device validation, and research workflows.

How to Book On‑Site Recalibration

Booking is simple. Provide Pro‑Lite with your system model, age, and usage conditions. We will coordinate the visit, and Labsphere engineers will bring all required tools, perform the calibration at your facility, and deliver a full calibration report and certificate. Find out more about the recalibration service.

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