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
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)