Product selection guide: Thermal imaging cameras

 
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Fluke TiX580 Infrared Camera
Fluke Ti480 PRO Infrared Camera
 
Fluke TiX580 Infrared CameraFluke Ti480 PRO Infrared Camera
 
Detector resolution640 x 480 (307,200 pixels)640 x 480 (307,200 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 °V34 °H × 24 °V 
Focus systemLaserSharp® Auto Focus, auto focus and manual focusLaserSharp® Auto Focus, auto focus and manual focus 
Frame rate60 Hz or 9 Hz versions60 Hz or 9 Hz versions 
IFOV (spatial resolution)0.93 mRad0.93 mRad 
IR-Fusion® TechnologyAutoBlend continuous 0 % to 100 %4 levels: 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% 
Optional lensesWide angle, 2x and 4x telephoto, macroWide angle, 2x and 4x telephoto, macro 
Temperature measurement range-20 °C to +1000 °C (-4 °F to +1832 °F)-20 °C to +1000 °C (-4 °F to +1832 °F) 
Thermal Sensitivity50mK50mK 
Minimum focus distanceWith standard lens: 15 cm (6 in); with optional lenses: from 15 cm (6 in) to 1.5 m (5 ft)With 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 LAN¹Fluke 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 screenRugged, ergonomic design for one-handed use 
Thermal sensitivity (NETD) - best possible50mK50mK 
Built-in digital camera (visible light)5 MP resolution for image and video recording5 MP 
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 monitorYes, 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 optionsYes. Including standard shortcuts as well as user programmable options 
Video recordingStandard and radiometric video, mp4 and is3Standard and radiometric video, mp4 and is3 
Voice annotation60 seconds maximum recording time per image; reviewable playback on camera60 seconds maximum recording time per image, reviewable playback on camera; Bluetooth headset optional, but not required 
Extensive memory optionsRemovable micro SD memory cardRemovable 4 GB micro SD memory card, 4 GB internal flash memory, save to USB flash drive capability 
File formats imageNon-radiometric (.bmp) or (.jpeg) or fully-radiometric (.is2); no analysis software required for non-radiometric (.bmp, .jpg and .avi) filesNon-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 systemFluke Connect™ SmartView® desktop software and Fluke Connect system 
IR-PhotoNotes™Yes (5 images)Yes (5 images) 
Auto capture (temperature and interval)   
Remote controlAvailable in Q1 2017 with softwareAvailable in Q1 2017 with software 
Batteries (field-replaceable, rechargeable)Two lithium ion smart battery packs with LED level indicatorTwo lithium ion smart battery packs with five-segment LED display to show charge level 
AC battery charging systemTwo-bay battery charger or in-imager charging. Optional 12 V automotive charging adapterTwo-bay battery charger or in-imager charging. Optional 12 V automotive charging adapter 
Accuracy± 2 °C or ± 2 %± 2 °C or ± 2 % 
On-screen emissivity correctionYes (manual or material table)Yes (both value and table) 
On-screen reflected background temperature compensation   
On-screen transmission correction   
Color alarms (temperature alarms)High temperature, low temperature, and isotherm (within range)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 Inverted8 standard and 8 Ultra Contrast™: Ironbow, Blue-Red, High-Contrast, Amber, Amber Inverted, Hot Metal, Grayscale, Grayscale Inverted 
Spot tempHot and cold spot markersHot and cold spot markers 
User-definable spot markers3 user-definable spot markers3 user-definable spot markers 
Center box (Min-Max-Avg)Expandable / contractible measurement box with Min-Max-Avg temp displayExpandable / contractible measurement box with Min-Max-Avg temp display 
DropEngineered to withstand 1 meter (3.3 feet) drop with standard lensEngineered to withstand 2 meter (6.5 feet) drop 
Size (H x W x L)27.3 x 15.9 x 9.7 cm (10.8 x 6.3 x 3.8 in)27.7 x 12.2 x 16.7 cm (10.9 x 4.8 x 6.5 in) 
Weight (Including batteries)1.54 kg (3.4 lbs)1.04 kg (2.3 lbs) 
Enclosure ratingIEC 60529: IP54 (protected against dust, limited ingress; protection against water spray from all directions)IP 54 (protected against dust, limited ingress; protection against water spray from all directions) 
WarrantyTwo-years (standard), extended warranties are availableTwo-years (standard), extended warranties are available 
Warranty2 years2 years 
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