Product Selection Guide: Thermal cameras

 
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Fluke TiX580 Infrared Camera
Fluke TiS55+ Thermal Camera
 
Fluke TiX580 Infrared CameraFluke TiS55+ Thermal Camera
 
Detector resolution640 x 480 (307,200 pixels)256 x 192 (49,152 pixels) 
Display5.7 inch touchscreen LCD, 640 x 480 pixel resolution3.5 inch (8.9 cm landscape) 640 x 480 touchscreen LCD 
Field of view (FOV)34 °H × 24 °V28 °H x 20 °V 
Focus systemLaserSharp® Auto Focus, auto focus and manual focusManual focus 
Frame rate60 Hz or 9 Hz versions9 Hz or 27 Hz versions 
IFOV (spatial resolution)0.93 mRad1.91 mRad 
IR-Fusion® TechnologyAutoBlend continuous 0 % to 100 %AutoBlend continuous 0 % to 100 % 
Optional lensesWide angle, 2x and 4x telephoto, macro 
Temperature measurement range-20 °C to +1000 °C (-4 °F to +1832 °F)-20 °C to +550 °C (-4° F to +1022 °F) 
Thermal Sensitivity50mK40mK 
Minimum focus distanceWith standard lens: 15 cm (6 in); with optional lenses: from 15 cm (6 in) to 1.5 m (5 ft) 
Wireless connectivityFluke Connect™ app compatible. Wireless connectivity to PC, iPhone® and iPad® (iOS 4s and later), Android™ 4.3 and up, and WiFi to LAN¹ 
Design240° rotating screen 
Thermal sensitivity (NETD) - best possible50mK 
Built-in digital camera (visible light)5 MP resolution for image and video recording 
Thermal sensitivity (NETD)≤ 0.05 °C at 30 °C target temp (50 mK) 
Streaming video (remote display)Yes, see the live stream of the camera display on your PC, smartphone, or TV monitor. Via USB, WiFi hotspot, or WiFi network to Fluke Connect Desktop software on a PC; via WiFi hotspot to the Fluke Connect™ app on a smartphone; or via HDMI to a TV monitor 
Text annotationYes. Including standard shortcuts as well as user programmable optionsAfter IS2 capture, user can type in a note using on-screen keyboard. 
Video recordingStandard and radiometric video, mp4 and is3 
Voice annotation60 seconds maximum recording time per image; reviewable playback on cameraYes, 60 second maximum audio recording via Bluetooth Audio Headset Profile (HSP) connection to external device. (sold separately) 
Extensive memory optionsRemovable micro SD memory card 
File formats imageNon-radiometric (.bmp) or (.jpeg) or fully-radiometric (.is2); no analysis software required for non-radiometric (.bmp, .jpg and .avi) files 
SoftwareFluke Connect™ SmartView® desktop software and Fluke Connect system 
IR-PhotoNotes™Yes (5 images) 
Auto capture (temperature and interval)  
Remote controlAvailable in Q1 2017 with software 
Batteries (field-replaceable, rechargeable)Two lithium ion smart battery packs with LED level indicator 
AC battery charging systemTwo-bay battery charger or in-imager charging. Optional 12 V automotive charging adapter 
Accuracy± 2 °C or ± 2 % 
On-screen emissivity correctionYes (manual or material table) 
On-screen reflected background temperature compensation  
On-screen transmission correction  
Color alarms (temperature alarms)High temperature, low temperature, and isotherm (within range) 
Color palettes8 standard and 8 Ultra Contrast™: Ironbow, Blue-Red, High-Contrast, Amber, Amber Inverted, Hot Metal, Grayscale, Grayscale Inverted 
Spot tempHot and cold spot markers 
User-definable spot markers3 user-definable spot markers 
Center box (Min-Max-Avg)Expandable / contractible measurement box with Min-Max-Avg temp display 
DropEngineered to withstand 1 meter (3.3 feet) drop with standard lens 
Size (H x W x L)27.3 x 15.9 x 9.7 cm (10.8 x 6.3 x 3.8 in) 
Weight (Including batteries)1.54 kg (3.4 lbs) 
Enclosure ratingIEC 60529: IP54 (protected against dust, limited ingress; protection against water spray from all directions) 
WarrantyTwo-years (standard), extended warranties are available 
Warranty2 years2 years 
Asset taggingAutomatically organize and file thermal images by scanning QR codes