Product selection guide: Solar industry tools

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	Fluke 279 FC True-rms Thermal Multimeter	Fluke Ti480 PRO Infrared Camera

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Wireless

Basic features

Counts	6000
True RMS readings	AC
Basic DC accuracy	0.09 %
Auto / manual ranging
Digits	3.5
Wide bandwidth	500 Hz

Measurements

Voltage AC/DC	1000 V
Current AC/DC	AC: 2500A w/ iFlex®. DC: w/ optional clamp accessories
Resistance	50 MΩ
Frequency	1 kHz
Capacitance	9,999 µF
Continuity with beeper
Diode test

Display

Thermal imaging capability

Diagnostics and data

Min-max recording
Display hold
USB interface	Image transfer to SmartView®

Other features

Automatic power off
Closed case calibration
Low battery indication
Overmolded case, integrated holster
Operating temperature range	-10 °C to +50 °C

Warranty and safety

Dangerous voltage indication
EN61010-1 CAT III	1000 V
EN61010-1 CAT IV	600 V
IP rating	IP 40
Warranty	3 years

Key features

Detector resolution		640 x 480 (307,200 pixels)
Display		3.5 inch (8.9 cm landscape) 640 x 480 touchscreen LCD
Field of view (FOV)		34 °H × 24 °V
Focus system		LaserSharp® Auto Focus, auto focus and manual focus
IFOV (spatial resolution)		0.93 mRad
IR-Fusion® Technology		4 levels: 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%
Optional lenses		Wide angle, 2x and 4x telephoto, macro
Temperature measurement range		-20 °C to +1000 °C (-4 °F to +1832 °F)
Thermal Sensitivity		50mK
Minimum focus distance		With standard lens: 15 cm (6 in); with optional lenses: from 15 cm (6 in) to 1.5 m (5 ft)
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 LAN¹
Design		Rugged, ergonomic design for one-handed use
Thermal sensitivity (NETD) - best possible		50mK
Built-in digital camera (visible light)		5 MP
Frame rate		60 Hz or 9 Hz versions

Data storage and image capture

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
Text annotation		Yes. Including standard shortcuts as well as user programmable options
Video recording		Standard and radiometric video, mp4 and is3
Voice annotation		60 seconds maximum recording time per image, reviewable playback on camera; Bluetooth headset optional, but not required
Extensive memory options		Removable 4 GB micro SD memory card, 4 GB internal flash memory, save to USB flash drive capability
File formats image		Non-radiometric (.bmp) or (.jpeg) or fully-radiometric (.is2); no analysis software required for non-radiometric (.bmp, .jpg and .avi) files
Software		Fluke Connect™ SmartView® desktop software and Fluke Connect system
IR-PhotoNotes™		Yes (5 images)
Auto capture (temperature and interval)
Remote control		Available in Q1 2017 with software

Battery

Batteries (field-replaceable, rechargeable)		Two lithium ion smart battery packs with five-segment LED display to show charge level
AC battery charging system		Two-bay battery charger or in-imager charging. Optional 12 V automotive charging adapter

Temperature measurement

Accuracy		± 2 °C or ± 2 %
On-screen emissivity correction		Yes (both value and table)
On-screen reflected background temperature compensation
On-screen transmission correction

General specifications

Color alarms (temperature alarms)		High temperature, low temperature, and isotherm (within range)
Color palettes		8 standard and 8 Ultra Contrast™: Ironbow, Blue-Red, High-Contrast, Amber, Amber Inverted, Hot Metal, Grayscale, Grayscale Inverted
Spot temp		Hot and cold spot markers
User-definable spot markers		3 user-definable spot markers
Center box (Min-Max-Avg)		Expandable / contractible measurement box with Min-Max-Avg temp display
Drop		Engineered to withstand 2 meter (6.5 feet) drop
Size (H x W x L)		27.7 x 12.2 x 16.7 cm (10.9 x 4.8 x 6.5 in)
Weight (Including batteries)		1.04 kg (2.3 lbs)
Enclosure rating		IP 54 (protected against dust, limited ingress; protection against water spray from all directions)
Warranty		Two-years (standard), extended warranties are available

Environmental and mechanical design

Warranty

2 years

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