Guide to Fluke Thermal Camera Models
Guide to Fluke Thermal Camera Models
Thermal image technology can offer a valuable insight behind working machinery, electrical circuits, components and buildings. Temperature can often be a sign of an issue in commercial, industrial and building applications. Preventative maintenance using thermal imagery is a method of troubleshooting, monitoring and assessing active systems for weaknesses or possible threats that may cause equipment failure. Read our guide below to discover the correct Fluke Thermal Camera that matches your intended purpose.
The quick list below identifies the Fluke thermal cameras matched to application with more detail of each in each section.
1 - General Troubleshooting & Line Inspection
Fluke PTi120 / TiS20+ / TiS60+
2 - Commercial & Industrial Preventative Maintenance
Fluke Ti300+ / Ti401 PRO / Ti480 PRO
1 - General Troubleshooting
Thermal cameras designed for general troubleshooting are often compact, fast and reliable. They commonly focus on simple point-and-shoot system for ease of use and require very little user training or knowledge. Resolution is sufficient for front-line diagnostic tests, such as identifying if circuits are on, or if there is a poor electronic connection resulting in higher resistance etc. However higher resolutions are often required by professional technicians to run detailed successful preventative maintenance programmes.
Fluke PTi120
Product |
Fluke PTi120 9HZ or 60Hz Versions |
Description |
Rugged easy-to-use thermal imager for electrical and industrial inspection |
Focus System |
Fixed Focus |
Resolution |
120 x 90 |
Typical Applications |
Straight forward maintenance and inspection tasks |
Perfect For |
Uncertified thermal image professional looking for a fast and reliable test. Often first line of troubleshooting. |
Key Features |
Compact and rugged for everyday use 3.5” LCD Touch Screen Display. Organise and file thermal images with Fluke Connect |
Fluke TiS20+ / TiS60+
Products |
TiS20+ 9Hz Version |
TiS60+ 9Hz Or 30Hz Version |
Description |
Pistol grip easy-to-use thermal imager for; Electricians, HVAC Technicians and Building Surveyors |
Pistol grip easy-to-use detailed thermal imager for; Electricians, HVAC Technicians and Building Surveyors |
Focus System |
Fixed Focus |
Fixed Focus |
Resolution |
120 x 90 |
320 x 240 |
Typical Applications |
First line of troubleshooting and maintenance tasks for Commercial Electricians and Building Surveyors |
Capture smaller temperature differences when troubleshooting and undertaking maintenance tasks for Commercial Electricians and Building Surveyors |
Perfect For |
Easy-to-use Thermal Camera for Commercial Electricians, HVAC Technicians and Electrical Inspection Technicians. |
Easy-to-use Thermal Camera for Commercial Electricians, HVAC Technicians and Electrical Inspection Technicians that require detailed infrared images |
Key Features |
Fluke Connect™ for straightforward reporting work flow and better report templates Continuous touchscreen IR-Fusion™ 3.5” Screen 320 x 240 LCD 50° H x 38° V 5 hours battery life |
Fluke Connect™ for straightforward reporting work flow and better report templates Continuous touchscreen IR-Fusion™ Technology for context 3.5” Screen 320 x 240 LCD 34.1 °H x 25.6 °H 4 hours battery life |
2 - Commercial & Industrial Preventative Maintenance and Fault Finding
Thermal Image Cameras designed for Commercial, Industrial and Building applications typically offer higher resolution for better quality data capture. Focus systems are often automatic or manual, which gives the professional user the option to adjust camera settings to ensure accurate capture of the chosen target. Applications may include identification of weak spots and leaks in flat roofs, identification of poor or ineffective insulation, troubleshooting of underfloor heating, wear loading of industrial motors etc. Straightforward reporting systems are also critical to compile data reports and utilise effective methods of sharing data. Commercial and industrial professionals rely on analysing data quickly and easily to run a successful maintenance programme. The thermal cameras shown below offer these capabilities.
Fluke Ti300+ / Ti401+ / Ti480+
Product |
Ti300+ 9Hz or 60Hz Versions |
Ti401 PRO 9Hz or 60Hz Versions |
Ti480 PRO 9Hz or 60Hz Versions |
Description |
Thermal Imager for Technical industrial Maintenance |
Thermal Imager for Technical Industrial & Heavy Commercial Applications |
Thermal Imager for Highly Technical Industrial & Heavy Commercial Applications |
Focus System |
LaserSharp™ Manual or Automatic Focus |
LaserSharp™ Manual or Automatic Focus |
LaserSharp™ Manual or Automatic Focus |
Resolution |
320 x 240 |
640 x 480 |
640 x 480 (Super Resolution Mode: 1280 x 960) |
Typical Applications |
Detailed inspection, troubleshooting and maintenance tasks in challenging industrial and commercial environments |
Higher detailed Inspection, troubleshooting and maintenance tasks in challenging industrial and commercial environments |
Most detailed Inspection, troubleshooting and maintenance tasks in challenging industrial and commercial environments |
Perfect For |
Maintenance managers, electricians and technicians who need to see visual and thermal details from short and long distances |
Maintenance managers, electricians and technicians who need to see highly-detailed visual and thermal data from short and long distances |
Advanced maintenance managers and technicians that require a Thermal Camera that offers complete functionality for highly advanced diagnostic |
Key Features |
Fluke Connect™ for straightforward reporting work flow and better report templates LaserSharp™ Autofocus for speed and precision for specific targeting. Ensures high-quality images Measures upto 650°C |
Fluke Connect™ for professional reports to support your maintenance program LaserSharp™ Autofocus for speed and precision for specific targeting. Ensures high-quality images Temperature Range: -20 °C to +650 °C IR-Fusion™ Technology adds visible data context to infrared images |
Fluke Connect™ for professional reports to support your maintenance program LaserSharp™ Autofocus for speed and precision for specific targeting. Ensures high-quality images Temperature Range:-20 °C to +1,000 °C IR-Fusion™ Technology adds visible data context to infrared images Super Resolution captures and combines 4x the data to create a 1280 x 960 |
Fluke TiX501 / TiX580
Product |
TiX501 9Hz or 60Hz Versions |
TiX580 9Hz or 60Hz Versions |
Description |
Thermal Imager with 240° articulation for Optimised data capture in Technical Industrial & Commercial Applications |
Thermal Imager with 240° articulation for Optimised data capture in all IR Diagnostic Applications
|
Focus System |
LaserSharp™ Manual or Automatic Focus |
LaserSharp™ Manual or Automatic Focus |
Resolution |
640 x 480 |
640 x 480 (Super Resolution Mode: 1280 x 960) |
Typical Applications |
Thermographer Professionals running a technical maintenance program in commercial & industrial applications. |
Designed for Thermographer Professionals in all IR Diagnostic Applications where precision and accuracy are paramount. |
Perfect For |
Operations Managers and thermographer technicians that require a Thermal Camera that offers complete functionality for highly advanced diagnostic. |
Thermal Imagery Professionals that require an instrument that offers full functionality for versatile and advanced Thermal Diagnostic Tasks. |
Key Features |
Fluke Connect™ for professional reports to support your maintenance program LaserSharp™ Autofocus for speed and precision for specific targeting. Ensures high-quality images Temperature Range: -20 °C to +650 °C IR-Fusion™ Technology adds visible data context to infrared images 5.7” Landscape screen for onsite shot accuracy and specific targeting Features 240° rotating screen for unmatched shooting flexibility Interchangeable smart lenses for thermal testing versatility |
Fluke Connect™ for professional reports to support your maintenance program LaserSharp™ Autofocus for speed and precision for specific targeting. Ensures high-quality images Temperature Range: -20 °C to +1,000 °C IR-Fusion™ Technology adds visible data context to infrared images 5.7” Landscape screen for onsite shot accuracy and specific targeting Features 240° rotating screen for unmatched shooting flexibility Interchangeable smart lenses for thermal testing versatility |