Description

With a 34 x 24° field of view, this rugged and weatherproof camera captures quality images with an unsurpassed level of detail no matter the distance.
Features

In-focus images in a matter of seconds. LaserSharp™ Auto Focus uses a built-in laser distance meter that calculates and displays the distance from your designated target and immediately adjusts the focus
Shoot images near…and far. Interchangeable Smart Lenses
require no calibration and give you the versatility and image quality needed to conduct inspections in almost any environment
Optics to transmit energy and produce high quality infrared images. Fluke uses only 100% diamond-turned germanium lenses with specialty coatings
See more details when you adjust the level of infrared and visible light with patented IR-Fusion™ technology
Edit and analyze images on camera—edit emissivity, enable color alarms and markers, and adjust IR-Fusion™ visual and infrared image blending
Manage data, capture multiple measurements mechanical, electrical and thermal) and organize them by piece of equipment
with Fluke Connect™ software
Inspect multiple complex targets or targets from varying distances
Capture a clear, accurate image focused throughout the field of view with MultiSharp™ Focus
Automatically processes a stack of images focused near and far
Rugged, superbly engineered 640 x 480 thermal imaging camera
Provides large 5.7″ 144.78 mm) responsive LCD touchscreen with 150% more viewing area than 3.5″ 88.9 mm) screen
Features 240° rotating screen for unmatched shooting flexibility
Provides 4x the pixel data with on-camera SuperResolution to create a 1280 x 960 resolution image
Real-time temperature graphs
Radiometric video recording
Auto capture image sequence
MatLab and LabView integration capabilities

Applications

Industrial maintenance
Oil and gas predictive maintenance
Power generation/transmission
Research and development – electrical, mechanical, and sciences
Quality control
Electrical inspections
HVAC/R inspections
Mechanical
Residential home inspections
Light commercial maintenance
Building diagnostics – building envelope and commercial/industrial facilities
Heavy commercial facility maintenance
Veterinary
Reliability inspections PdM)
Heavy building diagnostics – building envelope and construction defects
Electrical, water, gas utilities
Chemical processing
Machinery, instrumentation and appliances

The importance of image quality in thermography

When conducting infrared inspections, high-quality images that allow for better analysis, presentation, and professionalism are essential.
With a sharply focused image, there is a distinct contrast between areas of varying thermal energy on the surface being inspected. This allows the individual detector elements also known as pixels) to clearly report the intensity of the energy being focused on them.
When the focus is poor, the incoming energy isn’t as concentrated on individual detectors, and their response is skewed. This can lead to temperature measurements that are significantly off, resulting in expensive downtime and possible safety hazards.
Thermal imagers are made with 100% diamond-turned germanium lenses covered with a specialty coating, providing premium quality images.

LaserSharp Auto Focus allows you to select and focus on a specific target

Easily choose and focus on your target
LaserSharp™ Auto Focus uses a built-in laser distance meter that provides both speed and precision. The laser-driven target detection pinpoints the target while the camera focuses to capture a precise, high-quality image. With LaserSharp Auto Focus, you can:

Easily capture high-quality, focused images of your desired target with the push of a button
Take infrared images through common obstacles like chain link fences
Avoid skewed temperature measurements by precisely choosing your target
Perform the same inspections multiple times as a part of your preventive maintenance program – the built-in laser distance meter calculates and displays how far you are from your target, making repeatability much easier

Choose multiple targets at different distances
MultiSharp™ Focus takes multiple images from different focal distances and combines them into one clear image. With a simple point and shoot, you can go from being completely out of focus, to complete focus, throughout the field of view. With MultiSharp:

Reduce the need to take individual images of targets that are in the camera’s field of view – focus on one target, and all objects that are in the camera’s field of view will be in focus
Cut downtime spent taking multiple images to increase productivity
Capture quality, in-focus images, even under direct sunlight

1.Middleground in focus

2.Foreground in focus

3.Background in focus

Shoot from a distance
Infrared inspections can take you into multiple types of environments with many types of equipment. Interchangeable lenses that require no calibration give you the versatility and the image quality needed to conduct inspections in almost any environment.

Reduce the need to enter the danger zone with a 2x telephoto lens
Identify potential issues as small and distant as a failed splice on a high electrical line from the ground with a 4x telephoto lens
Save time with roofing and industrial building inspections by viewing a large area at one time with a wide-angle lens

High voltage power pole, captured with a TiX560 camera and standard lens

The same power pole captured from the same distance, but with a 2x telephoto lens

The same power pole captured from the same distance, but with a 4x telephoto lens

Easily manage and analyze your data

Whether you are troubleshooting or conducting maintenance inspections, having easy access to more information faster is always a big benefit.

Document information on the equipment you’re inspecting
With IR PhotoNotes™, voice or text annotation, you can easily document critical information about each piece of equipment and its location. Each “note” attaches to the image, so you never have to search or match up notes to images.

Document critical information with your infrared image
Capture surrounding details like wind conditions and time of day
Identify asset location

Image Info

IR Sensor Size
320 x 240

Distance to Target
0.69 m

Main Image Markers

Name
Temperature

Centerpoint
29.1°C

Capture digital and infrared images at once
IR Fusion™ technology combines visible light and an infrared image into one, giving you better clarity.

Get exact location details in picture-in-picture mode, which provides the center part of the display in IR and the remainder of the image in visible light
See more details when you adjust the level of infrared and visible light blending in AutoBlend™ mode
Isolate problem areas with user-defined temperature ranges with IR color alarms

IR Fusion picture-in-picture mode: Ironbow palette

IR Fusion picture-in-picture mode: AutoBlend

IR Fusion color alarm

ROI and thermal imaging

Seven benefits of on-site infrared inspections

Reduce downtime

Inspections can be done while equipment is running – no lost production time.

Protect lives while doing more

The non-contact nature of infrared inspections allows technicians to scan large areas quickly, from a safer distance away. That means technicians can inspect more equipment faster.

Improve production efficiency

Subtle problems are found and addressed before they have a major impact on production.

Document before and after

Validate post-maintenance work and capture the results for future review.

Reduce capital expenses

Finding and repairing problems at an early stage can improve the life expectancy of equipment, as a result extending replacement intervals.

Increase productivity

Quickly scan a large area to find air leaks, insulation gaps, moisture and overheated electrical components to complete more work in less time.

Identify work in easy-to-understand terms

See exactly what the problem is on the camera, eliminating guesswork and making it easier for everyone to see what repairs needs to be done.

Review thermal images side by side, making it easy to compare today’s reading with the baseline or other historical images.

Solving Electrical Problems with Fluke Thermal Imaging
Today’s thermal imagers have become a realistic solution for everyday electrical maintenance as they are rugged, easy to use, and much more affordable than even just a few years ago. It’s a straight-forward process, where a qualified technician or electrician points the thermal imager at the equipment in question and scans the immediate area, looking for unexpected hot spots. The imager produces a live image of the heat emitted from the equipment and with the quick squeeze of the trigger, a thermal image is captured. When the inspection is complete, the image is uploaded to a computer, Apple®, iPhone® or iPad® for closer analysis, reporting, and future trending.

There are a few basic how-tos to consider… electrical load, safety, and emissivity. In this application note, we walk you through these, as well as the Top 5 Checklist, and much more.

Read the Application Note

Facilities Maintenance Challenges and the Fluke Solutions
Facilities maintenance professionals face a wide range of challenges, from electrical and mechanical equipment uptime to overall safety concerns. It’s critical to maintain facilities and the associated assets at peak performance. Let’s review the issues faced by maintenance managers, IT support, and electrical/mechanical technicians. Along with the Fluke solutions that offer to save you time and money while increasing efficiency and safety. Fluke makes reliable, rugged and accurate tools to maintain electromechanical systems, motors, pumps, electrical distribution systems and more to keep your world up and running.

Learn More

Download the Advanced Thermal Imaging Buyers Guide With a 34 x 24° field of view, this rugged and weatherproof camera captures quality images with an unsurpassed level of detail no matter the distance.
Features

In-focus images in a matter of seconds. LaserSharp™ Auto Focus uses a built-in laser distance meter that calculates and displays the distance from your designated target and immediately adjusts the focus
Shoot images near…and far. Interchangeable Smart Lenses
require no calibration and give you the versatility and image quality needed to conduct inspections in almost any environment
Optics to transmit energy and produce high quality infrared images. Fluke uses only 100% diamond-turned germanium lenses with specialty coatings
See more details when you adjust the level of infrared and visible light with patented IR-Fusion™ technology
Edit and analyze images on camera—edit emissivity, enable color alarms and markers, and adjust IR-Fusion™ visual and infrared image blending
Manage data, capture multiple measurements mechanical, electrical and thermal) and organize them by piece of equipment
with Fluke Connect™ software
Inspect multiple complex targets or targets from varying distances
Capture a clear, accurate image focused throughout the field of view with MultiSharp™ Focus
Automatically processes a stack of images focused near and far
Rugged, superbly engineered 640 x 480 thermal imaging camera
Provides large 5.7″ 144.78 mm) responsive LCD touchscreen with 150% more viewing area than 3.5″ 88.9 mm) screen
Features 240° rotating screen for unmatched shooting flexibility
Provides 4x the pixel data with on-camera SuperResolution to create a 1280 x 960 resolution image
Real-time temperature graphs
Radiometric video recording
Auto capture image sequence
MatLab and LabView integration capabilities

Applications

Industrial maintenance
Oil and gas predictive maintenance
Power generation/transmission
Research and development – electrical, mechanical, and sciences
Quality control
Electrical inspections
HVAC/R inspections
Mechanical
Residential home inspections
Light commercial maintenance
Building diagnostics – building envelope and commercial/industrial facilities
Heavy commercial facility maintenance
Veterinary
Reliability inspections PdM)
Heavy building diagnostics – building envelope and construction defects
Electrical, water, gas utilities
Chemical processing
Machinery, instrumentation and appliances

The importance of image quality in thermography

When conducting infrared inspections, high-quality images that allow for better analysis, presentation, and professionalism are essential.
With a sharply focused image, there is a distinct contrast between areas of varying thermal energy on the surface being inspected. This allows the individual detector elements also known as pixels) to clearly report the intensity of the energy being focused on them.
When the focus is poor, the incoming energy isn’t as concentrated on individual detectors, and their response is skewed. This can lead to temperature measurements that are significantly off, resulting in expensive downtime and possible safety hazards.
Thermal imagers are made with 100% diamond-turned germanium lenses covered with a specialty coating, providing premium quality images.

LaserSharp Auto Focus allows you to select and focus on a specific target

Easily choose and focus on your target
LaserSharp™ Auto Focus uses a built-in laser distance meter that provides both speed and precision. The laser-driven target detection pinpoints the target while the camera focuses to capture a precise, high-quality image. With LaserSharp Auto Focus, you can:

Easily capture high-quality, focused images of your desired target with the push of a button
Take infrared images through common obstacles like chain link fences
Avoid skewed temperature measurements by precisely choosing your target
Perform the same inspections multiple times as a part of your preventive maintenance program – the built-in laser distance meter calculates and displays how far you are from your target, making repeatability much easier

Choose multiple targets at different distances
MultiSharp™ Focus takes multiple images from different focal distances and combines them into one clear image. With a simple point and shoot, you can go from being completely out of focus, to complete focus, throughout the field of view. With MultiSharp:

Reduce the need to take individual images of targets that are in the camera’s field of view – focus on one target, and all objects that are in the camera’s field of view will be in focus
Cut downtime spent taking multiple images to increase productivity
Capture quality, in-focus images, even under direct sunlight

1.Middleground in focus

2.Foreground in focus

3.Background in focus

Shoot from a distance
Infrared inspections can take you into multiple types of environments with many types of equipment. Interchangeable lenses that require no calibration give you the versatility and the image quality needed to conduct inspections in almost any environment.

Reduce the need to enter the danger zone with a 2x telephoto lens
Identify potential issues as small and distant as a failed splice on a high electrical line from the ground with a 4x telephoto lens
Save time with roofing and industrial building inspections by viewing a large area at one time with a wide-angle lens

High voltage power pole, captured with a TiX560 camera and standard lens

The same power pole captured from the same distance, but with a 2x telephoto lens

The same power pole captured from the same distance, but with a 4x telephoto lens

Easily manage and analyze your data

Whether you are troubleshooting or conducting maintenance inspections, having easy access to more information faster is always a big benefit.

Document information on the equipment you’re inspecting
With IR PhotoNotes™, voice or text annotation, you can easily document critical information about each piece of equipment and its location. Each “note” attaches to the image, so you never have to search or match up notes to images.

Document critical information with your infrared image
Capture surrounding details like wind conditions and time of day
Identify asset location

Image Info

IR Sensor Size
320 x 240

Distance to Target
0.69 m

Main Image Markers

Name
Temperature

Centerpoint
29.1°C

Capture digital and infrared images at once
IR Fusion™ technology combines visible light and an infrared image into one, giving you better clarity.

Get exact location details in picture-in-picture mode, which provides the center part of the display in IR and the remainder of the image in visible light
See more details when you adjust the level of infrared and visible light blending in AutoBlend™ mode
Isolate problem areas with user-defined temperature ranges with IR color alarms

IR Fusion picture-in-picture mode: Ironbow palette

IR Fusion picture-in-picture mode: AutoBlend

IR Fusion color alarm

ROI and thermal imaging

Seven benefits of on-site infrared inspections

Reduce downtime

Inspections can be done while equipment is running – no lost production time.

Protect lives while doing more

The non-contact nature of infrared inspections allows technicians to scan large areas quickly, from a safer distance away. That means technicians can inspect more equipment faster.

Improve production efficiency

Subtle problems are found and addressed before they have a major impact on production.

Document before and after

Validate post-maintenance work and capture the results for future review.

Reduce capital expenses

Finding and repairing problems at an early stage can improve the life expectancy of equipment, as a result extending replacement intervals.

Increase productivity

Quickly scan a large area to find air leaks, insulation gaps, moisture and overheated electrical components to complete more work in less time.

Identify work in easy-to-understand terms

See exactly what the problem is on the camera, eliminating guesswork and making it easier for everyone to see what repairs needs to be done.

Review thermal images side by side, making it easy to compare today’s reading with the baseline or other historical images.

Solving Electrical Problems with Fluke Thermal Imaging
Today’s thermal imagers have become a realistic solution for everyday electrical maintenance as they are rugged, easy to use, and much more affordable than even just a few years ago. It’s a straight-forward process, where a qualified technician or electrician points the thermal imager at the equipment in question and scans the immediate area, looking for unexpected hot spots. The imager produces a live image of the heat emitted from the equipment and with the quick squeeze of the trigger, a thermal image is captured. When the inspection is complete, the image is uploaded to a computer, Apple®, iPhone® or iPad® for closer analysis, reporting, and future trending.

There are a few basic how-tos to consider… electrical load, safety, and emissivity. In this application note, we walk you through these, as well as the Top 5 Checklist, and much more.

Read the Application Note

Facilities Maintenance Challenges and the Fluke Solutions
Facilities maintenance professionals face a wide range of challenges, from electrical and mechanical equipment uptime to overall safety concerns. It’s critical to maintain facilities and the associated assets at peak performance. Let’s review the issues faced by maintenance managers, IT support, and electrical/mechanical technicians. Along with the Fluke solutions that offer to save you time and money while increasing efficiency and safety. Fluke makes reliable, rugged and accurate tools to maintain electromechanical systems, motors, pumps, electrical distribution systems and more to keep your world up and running.

Learn More

Download the Advanced Thermal Imaging Buyers Guide

Fluke TIX580 60HZ Specifications

Key Features

Infrared Resolution
640 x 480 307,200 pixels)

SuperResolution
Yes, in software. Captures and combines 4x the data to create a 1280 x 960 image

IFOV with standard lens spatial resolution)
0.93 mRad, D:S 1065:1

Field of View
34 x 24°

Minimum Focus Distance
Approximately 6″ 15 cm)

MultiSharp Focus
Yes, focused near and far, throughout the field of view

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
Through the desktop, assign images to assets, easily compare measurement types in one location and create reports

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″ 14.4 cm) landscape 640 x 480 LCD

Ergonomic Design
240° rotatable articulating) lens

Thermal Sensitivity NETD)
≤0.05°C at 30°C target temp 50 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-Rescale in Manual Mode
Yes

Span
Minimum in manual mode: 3.6°F 2.0°C)

Minimum in in auto mode: 3.0°C 5.4°F)

Built-in Digital Camera Visible Light)
5 MP

Laser Pointer
Yes

LED Light Torch)
Yes

Digital Zoom
2x, 4x. 8x

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 to Fluke Cloud™ for permanent storage

Image Capture, Review, Save Mechanism
One-handed image capture,review, and save capability

Image File Formats
.bmp, .jpeg, .is2, .is3, .AVI

Memory Review
Thumbnail and fullscreen review

Software
SmartView® software – full analysis and reporting software and Fluke Connect® system

Export File Formats with SmartView® 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 5 images)

Text Annotation
Yes

Video Recording
Standard and radiometric

File Formats Video
Non-radiometric MPEG – encoded .AVI) and fully-radiometric .IS3)

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 SmartView® software on a PC; via WiFi hotspot to the Fluke Connect® app on a smartphone; or via HDMI to a TV monitor

Remote Control Operation
Yes, through SmartView® software or Fluke Connect® mobile app

Auto Capture Temperature and Interval)
Yes

MATLAB® and LabVIEW® tool boxes
Integrate camera data, infrared video and images into software to support R&D analysis

Temperature Measurement

Temperature Measurement Range Not Calibrated Below -10°C)
-4 to 1832°F -20 to 1000°C)

Accuracy
±2°C or 2% at 25°C nominal, whichever is greater)

Thermal Sensitivity NETD)
≤0.05°C at 30°C target temp 50 mK)

On-Screen Emissivity Correction
Yes both value and table)

On-Screen Reflected Background Temperature Compensation
Yes

On-Screen Transmission Correction
Yes

Line Temperature Graph
Yes

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

Color Palettes

Standard
8: ironbow, blue-red, high contrast, amber, amber inverted, hot metal, grayscale, grayscale inverted

Ultra Contrast™
8: ironbow, blue-red, high contrast, amber, amber inverted, hot metal, grayscale, grayscale inverted

General Specifications

Color Alarms Temperature Alarms)
High temperature, low temperature, and isotherms within range)

Infrared Spectral Band
7.5 to 14 μm long wave)

Temperature
Operating: 14 to 122°F -10 to 50°C)

Storage: -4 to 122°F -20 to 50°C) without batteries

Relative Humidity
10 to 95% non-condensing

Center-Point Temperature Measurement
Yes

Spot Temperature
Hot and cold spot markers

User-Definable Spot Markers
3 user-definable spot markers

Battery
Type: 2 x lithium ion smart battery packs with five-segment LED display to show charge level

Life: 2 to 3 hours per battery Actual life varies depending on settings and usage)

Charge time: 2.5 hours to full charge

Charging system: Two-bay battery charger or in-imager charging

AC Operation
AC operation with included power supply 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz)

Power Saving
User selectable sleep and power off modes

Safety
IEC 61010-1: Overvoltage category II, Pollution Degree 2

Electromagnetic Compatibility
IEC 61326-1: Basic EM environment. CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A

US FCC
CFR 47, Part 15 Subpart C Sections 15.207, 15.209, 15.249

Vibration
0.03 g2/Hz 3.8 g), 2.5 g IEC 68-2-6

Shock
25 g, IEC 68-2-29

Drop
Engineered to withstand 3.3′ 1 m) drop with standard lens

Enclosure Rating
IEC 60529: IP54 protected against dust, limited ingress; protection against water spray from all directions)

Dimensions
10.8 x 15.9 x 9.7″ 27.3 x 15.9 x 9.7 cm)

Weight
3.4 lbs 1.54 kg)

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What’s included with the Fluke TIX580 60HZ
Infrared Camera
Standard Infrared Lens
4 GB Micro SD Card
USB Cable
HDMI Video Cable
Neck and Hand Strap
Bluetooth Headset
Carrying Case
AC Power Supply and Battery Pack Charger Including Universal AC Adapters)
2 x Rugged Lithium Ion Smart Battery Packs

Model

Fluke TiX580

Fluke TiX501

Detector Resolution
640 x 480 307,200 pixels)
SuperResolution mode:

1280 x 960 1,228,800 pixels)
640 x 480 307,200 pixels)

IFOV
Spatial Resolution)
0.93 mRad
0.93 mRad

Field of View
34 x 24°
34 x 24°

Distance to Spot
1065:1
1065:1

Thermal Sensitivity*
≤0.05 at 30°C target temperature 50 mK)
≤0.075 at 30°C target temperature 75 mK)

Temperature Range
-4 to 1832°F -20 to 1000°C)
-4 to 1202°F -20 to 650°C)

Focus Systems
MultiSharp™ Focus, LaserSharp™ Auto Focus
with built-in laser distance
meter and advanced manual focus
LaserSharp™ Auto Focus with built-in laser distance meter and advanced manual focus

Laser Distance Meter
Yes, calculates distance to the target for precisely focused
images and displays distance on screen

Optional Lenses
Pre-calibrated smart optional lenses: wide angle, 2x and
4x telephoto, macro-25 micron lens

Wireless Connectivity**
Fluke Connect™ app compatible. Wireless connectivity to PC,
iPhone® and iPad® iOS 4s and later),
Android™ 4.3 and up, and WiFi to LAN

IR-Fusion®
Five modes of image blending
AutoBlend™ mode, Picture-in-Picture PIP),
IR/Visible alarm, Full IR, Full visible light)

add the context of the visible details to your infrared image

Display
5.7″ touchscreen LCD,
640 x 480 pixel resolution
5.7″ touchscreen LCD,
640 x 480 pixel resolution

Design
240° rotating articulating) lens
240° rotating articulating) lens

Frame Rate
60 or 9 Hz versions
60 or 9 Hz versions

Software
Full analysis and reporting software with access to Fluke Connect Desktop

Voice Annotation
60 seconds maximum recording time per image, reviewable playback on camera;

Bluetooth headset optional, but not required

Text Annotation
Yes, including standard shortcuts as well as user programmable options

Video Recording
Standard and radiometric
Standard

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

Remote Control Operation
Remote display and control operation
through Fluke Connect
Remote display through Fluke Connect

Alarms
High temperature, low temperature, and isotherms within range)

Warranty
Two-years standard), extended warranties are available

*Best possible

**Fluke Connect™ not available in all countries

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