Fluke TiX501 Thermal Camera
Key features
- Shoot images near... and far. Interchangeable Smart Lenses require no calibration of the thermal camera and give you the versatility and image quality needed to conduct inspections in almost any environment.
- Find subtle temperature differences easily-with advanced thermal sensitivity
- Subject to Export Control
Product overview: Fluke TiX501 Thermal Camera
Quality decisions are based on clear understandable facts. When it’s your job to budget and control costs you need the tools that help you see into the future. Building a system to proactively forecast and mitigate maintenance costs is one of a plant’s best options for increasing its total profitability. That is why seasoned thermographers, operations managers and reliability engineers turn to Fluke articulating thermal cameras. The ergonomic design and neck strap make long inspection days easier. Outside the rotating screen lets you adjust to minimize glare and the touchscreen delivers a premium in-field viewing experience. With 640 x 480 resolution and temperature measurements up to 650 °C, the Fluke TiX501 infrared camera is ideal for:
- Industrial maintenance inspections
- Predictive maintenance programs
- Oil and gas maintenance
- Utilities
In focus images are easier to capture with LaserSharp autofocus and 2x digital zoom. Images can be optimized on the large screen right in the field. And with the 240° articulation, you can collect the images needed, whether they are overhead, around corners or under equipment. You have the tool you need to take quality images, near or far. When the job requires a level of precision well beyond the ordinary you need a remarkable camera – the Fluke TiX501.
Get the most out of your TiX501 with Fluke Connect™ desktop software. Create professional reports in minutes while efficiently capturing full radiometric data to support your maintenance program.
- Edit and optimize images
- Combine infrared and visible images for simpler analysis
- Create detailed reports
Specifications: Fluke TiX501 Thermal Camera
| Key features | |
|---|---|
| Infrared resolution | 640 x 480 (307,200 pixels) |
| SuperResolution | No |
| IFOV with standard lens (spatial resolution) | 0.93 mRad, D:S 1065:1 |
| Field of view | 34 °H x 24 °V |
| Minimum focus distance | 15 cm (approx. 6 in) |
| MultiSharp Focus | No |
| LaserSharp Auto Focus | Yes, for consistently in-focus images. Every. Single. Time. |
| Laser distance meter | Yes, calculates distance to the target for precisely focused images and displays distance on screen |
| Advanced manual focus | Yes |
| Wireless connectivity | Yes, to PC, iPhone® and iPad® (iOS 4s and later), Android™ 4.3 and up, and WiFi to LAN (where available) |
| Fluke Connect app compatible | Yes*, connect your camera to your smartphone, and images taken automatically upload to the Fluke Connect app for saving and sharing |
| Fluke Connect Assets | Future**, Automatically assign images to assets, easily compare measurement types in one location and create reports through a cloud-based system. |
| Fluke Connect instant cloud upload | Yes*, connect your camera to your building’s WiFi network, and images taken automatically upload to the Fluke Connect system for viewing on your smartphone or PC |
| Fluke Connect instant server upload | Yes** |
| IR-Fusion technology | Yes, adds the context of the visible details to your infrared image |
| Ruggedized touchscreen display | 5.7 inch (14.4 cm) landscape, 640 x 480 LCD |
| Ergonomic design | 240° rotatable (articulating) lens |
| Thermal sensitivity (NETD)** | ≤0.075 °C at 30 °C target temp (75 mK) |
| Level and span | Smooth auto and manual scaling |
| Touchscreen adjustable level/span | Yes. Span and level can be easily and quickly set by simply touching the screen |
| Fast auto toggle between manual and auto modes | Yes |
| Fast auto-rescale in manual mode | Yes |
| Minimum span (in manual mode) | 2.0 °C (3.6 °F) |
| Minimum span (in auto mode) | 3.0 °C (5.4 °F) |
| Built-in digital camera (visible light) | 5 MP |
| Frame rate | 60 Hz or 9 Hz versions |
| Laser pointer | Yes |
| LED light (torch) | Yes |
| Digital zoom | 2x |
| Data storage and image capture | |
|---|---|
| Extensive memory options | Removable 4 GB micro SD memory card, 4 GB internal flash memory, save to USB flash drive capability, upload for permanent storage |
| Image capture, review, save mechanism | Yes, edit and analyze captured images on camera |
| Image file formats | bmp, jpeg, is2, is3, AVI |
| Memory review | Thumbnail and full screen review |
| Software | Full analysis and reporting software with access to the Fluke Connect system |
| Analyze and store radiometric data on a PC | Yes |
| Export file formats with Fluke Connect software | Bitmap (.bmp), GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF |
| Voice annotation | 60 seconds maximum recording time per image; reviewable playback on camera, optional Bluetooth headset available but not required |
| IR-PhotoNotes | Yes - 2 images |
| Text annotations | Yes. Including standard shortcuts as well as user programmable options |
| Video recording and formats | Standard |
| Remote control operations | Remote display through Fluke Connect |
| Auto capture (temperature and interval) | No |
| MATLAB® and LabVIEW® tool boxes | Integrate camera data, infrared video and images into software to support R&D analysis |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Batteries (field-replaceable, rechargeable) | Two lithium ion smart battery packs with five-segment LED display to show charge level |
| Battery life | 2-3 hours per battery (actual life varies depending on settings and usage) |
| Battery charging time | 2.5 hours to full charge |
| Battery charging system | Two-bay battery charger or in-imager charging. Optional 12 V automotive charging adapter |
| AC operation | AC operation with included power supply (100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) |
| Power saving | User selectable sleep and power off modes |
| Temperature measurement | |
|---|---|
| Temperature measurement range (not calibrated below -10 °C) | -20 °C to +650 °C (-4 °F to +1,202 °F) |
| Accuracy | ±2 °C or 2 % (at 25 °C nominal, whichever is greater) |
| On-screen emissivity correction | Yes (both value and table) |
| On-screen reflected background temperature compensation | Yes |
| On-screen transmission correction | Yes |
| Line temperature graph | No |
| Color palettes | |
|---|---|
| Standard palettes | 8: Ironbow, Blue-Red, High Contrast, Amber, Amber Inverted, Hot Metal, Grayscale, Grayscale Inverted |
| Ultra Contrast palettes | 8: Ironbow Ultra, Blue-Red Ultra, High Contrast Ultra, Amber Ultra, Amber Inverted Ultra, Hot Metal Ultra, Grayscale Ultra, Grayscale Inverted Ultra |
| Smart Lenses | |
|---|---|
| Macro-25 micron lens: 25 MAC2 | Yes |
| 2 x telephoto lens: TELE 2 | Yes |
| 4 x telephoto lens: TELE4 | Yes |
| Wide angle lens: WIDE 2 | Yes |
| General specifications | |
|---|---|
| Color alarms (temperature alarms) | High temperature, low temperature, and isotherms (within range) |
| Infrared spectral band | 7.5 μm to 14 μm (long wave) |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +50 °C (+14 °F to +122 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F) |
| Relative humidity | 10 % to 95 % non-condensing |
| Center-point temperature measurement | Yes |
| Spot temperature | Hot and cold spot markers, individually enabled |
| User-definable spot markers | 2 user-definable spot markers |
| User defined measurement boxes | 1 expandable-contractible measurement box with MIN-MAX-AVG temp display |
| Hard case | Rugged, IP 67 rated, airtight hardcase with custom foam insert |
| Safety | IEC 61010-1: Overvoltage category II, Pollution Degree 2 |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | IEC 61326-1: Basic EM environment. CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A |
| Australian RCM | IEC 61326-1 |
| US FCC | CFR 47, Part 15 Subpart B |
| Vibration | 0.03 g2/Hz (3.8 g), 2.5 g IEC 60068-2-6 |
| Shock | 25 g, IEC 68-2-29 |
| Drop | Engineered 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 (battery included) | 1.54 kg (3.4 lb) |
| Enclosure rating | IEC 60529: IP54 (protected against dust, limited ingress; protection against water spray from all directions) |
| Warranty | Two-years (standard), extended warranties are available |
| Recommended calibration cycle | Two-years (assumes normal operation and normal aging) |
| Supported languages | Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish |
| RoHS compliant | Yes |
Please Note: Fluke Connect analysis and reporting software is available in all countries but Fluke Connect is not. Please check availability with your authorized Fluke distributor
**Indicates Fluke Connect™ features that will be available soon. Watch the Fluke website for software and firmware updates.
Models: Fluke TiX501 Thermal Camera
FLK-TiX501 60 HZ
Fluke TiX501 Thermal Camera 60 Hz
Includes:
- Thermal imager with standard infrared lens
- AC power supply and battery pack charger (including universal AC adapters)
- Two, rugged lithium ion smart battery packs
- USB cable
- HDMI video cable
- Bluetooth headset (where available)
- Rugged, hard carrying case
- Adjustable neck and hand strap
- Available by free download Fluke Connect® SmartView® desktop software and users manual
FLK-TiX501 9 HZ
Fluke TiX501 Thermal Camera 9 Hz
Includes:
- Thermal imager with standard infrared lens
- AC power supply and battery pack charger (including universal AC adapters)
- Two, rugged lithium ion smart battery packs
- USB cable
- HDMI video cable
- Bluetooth headset (where available)
- Rugged, hard carrying case
- Adjustable neck and hand strap
- Available by free download Fluke Connect® SmartView® desktop software and users manual