FLIR C5 Compact Thermal Camera

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Note: the older CAT S61, still available in places, had a lower resolution IR camera, but offered laser measuring, offering an alternative with even more flexibility. The FLIR C5 compact thermal camera is a brilliant thermal-imaging device that does exactly what is promised on the box, and in a manner that makes its output easy to use in a report. Whether you’re preparing a report on a boiler or examining wiring or insulation, the fusion images are easily captured and – perhaps more importantly –easily understood. People with no understanding of thermal imaging (beyond having seen Predator) will instantly understand the output. Exceptional Thermal Clarity: Experience thermal imaging in high definition with the FLIR C5. Its advanced sensor technology captures crisp, clear thermal details, enabling you to identify potential issues and make informed decisions with unprecedented precision. electrical, mechanical and building diagnostics, electrical and mechanical overheating, air leaks, moisture ingress, missing insulation Both IR Cameras have the same thermal resolution of 80 x 60, the same thermal sensitivity, refresh rate and measurement accuracy.

Both devices have a visual camera and Infrared sensor and offer MSX technology. The C3 thermal imaging system doesn’t have the OTA firmware updates, the Cloud function or the Level / Span function. The viewing angle was widened to 54 x 42 which means you will be able to capture much more in your thermal image. FLIR C5 – Battery life & Memory Combined with its 15Hz refresh rate (many are only 9Hz), it can easily be used to spot animals or people in the dark, or through dense foliage. There’s also a 300-lumen LED light, should you want to surprise someone you’ve spotted in the dark. The simple menu system provides access to other useful features too, such as Level and Span adjustments (a little like manual exposure, allowing you to isolate a thermal range), and Emissivity adjustments (manual or pre-sets). There is also something called 1-touch level/span where you touch a part of the image and the camera will automatically adjust the level and span (obviously) so that it highlights that part and darkens the rest. It works really nice and lets you focus your attention on just the object you are measuring.

Both devices come with a visible light camera and IR sensor and will offer the MSX image enhancement module. Thermal imaging works in the dark, or through smoke, but can be fooled by the reflectiveness (emissivity) of a surface. Because IR is part of the electromagnetic spectrum, like visible light, it also has similar properties when it encounters lenses or rain. For professional use, it pays to read up a bit on understanding thermograms, but you’ll understand the basics the moment you power on your thermal camera. Depending on the software, you can also take retrospective measurements from the thermal JPEGs. How we test thermal cameras New Addition to Popular Cx-Series Instantly Uploads Images to the Cloud for Building, Manufacturing, and Utility Applications The FLIR C3-X is a 3-in-1 tool featuring a thermal camera, digital camera, and flashlight. The 128 × 96 (12,288 pixel) resolution thermal imager has an expanded temperature range of -20 to 300°C (-4 to 572°F), a significant upgrade to the original FLIR C2. It’s the entry-level Cx-Series camera offered by FLIR, but still provides powerful features like FLIR Ignite and MSX, and professional reporting capabilities for documenting problems and repairs with images using FLIR Thermal Studio. FLIR’s analysis software, FLIR Tools, allows you to change the color palettes and take readings from 4,800 measurement points in the image files, a little like using the eyedropper in Photoshop.

The thermal sensitivity was also improved, the Flir C5 sports a thermal sensitivity of 0.05° C which is superior to the 0.07° C standard that you would get from other thermal imaging cameras with the same price at the moment. Let’s have a look at the Flir E4 vs Flir C2. While they may have the same IR Resolution and MSX technology (something that is available on most Flir thermal imaging cameras), the same type of USB connectivity, the Flir e4 compact thermal imaging camera has a wider temperature measurement range between -4° F to 482°F (-20° to 250°C). Also, even though the thermal resolution is identical, the E4 just seems to have better picture quality during use.The FLIR C5 has the same features as the C3-X, but includes a more powerful 160 x 120 (19,200 pixel) resolution thermal imager. The higher resolution gives you more detail, enabling the camera to spot smaller temperature differences and making it easier to get an accurate temperature measurement. On top of that, the C5 has zoom capabilities, features 1-Touch Level/Span for improved scene contrast, and has an even better temperature range of -20 to 400°C (-4 to 752°F).

While the FLIR C-Series produces useful images in good light via MSX, this camera can do so at any time, since it doesn’t rely on visual light to boost its resolution. For our money, that makes it the best thermal-imaging camera for night use today. The Level / Span function is something we found very useful because it lets you tap on an object and highlight it.Both the DL9120 and DL9130EV have DC capability, and the DL9130EV hosts additional EV and time-saving features such as Zmax (maximum Earth Loop) and Rmax (maximum R1+R2/R2) both designed to aid the user. The DL9130EV has a full 6mA RDC-DD test to indicate the DC safety protection is working on all modern EV chargers.