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Fluke · segment S5

Fluke TiX501

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640 × 480 native thermal sensor, NETD 75 mK, 60 Hz.

    307 200 points measured
    Number of the sensor's measurement points, shown to the catalog's scale. The largest sensor in the database has 327 680 points.
    Published by the manufacturer

    A 60 Hz FRAME RATE, THE HIGHEST IN THE ENTIRE COMPARISON ALONG WITH THE MILWAUKEE M12, but on a sensor with sixteen times the resolution of the latter.

    Specifications

    Values come from manufacturer documentation unless otherwise noted in the sources at the bottom of the page. This device has not been physically tested.

    Identity
    BrandFluke
    ModelTiX501
    SeriesTiX
    Release yearnot published by the manufacturer
    Commercial statuscurrent
    EAN codenot published by the manufacturer
    Manufacturer referenceFLK-TIX501 9HZ
    SegmentS5
    Sensor and image
    Native resolution, width (px)640
    Native resolution, height (px)480
    Native detector pixels307200
    Displayed resolution, width (px)not applicable
    Displayed resolution, height (px)not applicable
    Interpolation methodnone
    Detector typeuncooled microbolometer
    Detector materialnot published by the manufacturer
    Pixel pitch (µm)not published by the manufacturer
    Spectral band, min (µm)not published by the manufacturer
    Spectral band, max (µm)not published by the manufacturer
    NETD (mK)75
    NETD measurement conditionsnot published by the manufacturer
    Frame rate (Hz)60
    Optics
    Horizontal field of view (°)34
    Vertical field of view (°)24
    Advertised IFOV (mrad)0.93
    Recalculated IFOV (mrad)0.93
    Minimum focus distance (m)0.15
    Focusautomatic
    Interchangeable lensesyes
    Digital zoom (×)2
    Macro lens
    Availabilityno
    Referencenot applicable
    Working distance (mm)not applicable
    Spot size (µm)not applicable
    Smallest measurable area (µm)not applicable
    Accuracy with macro (°C)not applicable
    Range max with macro (°C)not applicable
    Measurement
    Range min (°C)-20
    Range max (°C)650
    Absolute accuracy (°C)2
    Relative accuracy (%)2
    Emissivity settingcontinuous
    Reflected temperature correctionnot published by the manufacturer
    Measurement modes2
    Simultaneous cursorsnot published by the manufacturer
    Full radiometryyes
    Visible channel
    Visible camera (MP)not published by the manufacturer
    Image fusionoverlay
    LED lightnot published by the manufacturer
    Laser pointeryes
    Ergonomics and ruggedness
    Screen (inches)5.7
    Screen resolutionnot published by the manufacturer
    Touchscreenyes
    Weight (g)not published by the manufacturer
    Dimensions (mm)not published by the manufacturer
    IP ratingIP54
    Drop resistance (m)not published by the manufacturer
    Operating temperature, min (°C)not published by the manufacturer
    Operating temperature, max (°C)not published by the manufacturer
    Power
    Power typesystem battery
    Battery systemBatteries Fluke Ti (2 fournies)
    Battery life (h)not published by the manufacturer
    Charging connectornot published by the manufacturer
    Storage and connectivity
    Internal memory (GB)4
    Memory cardmicroSD
    Wi-Fiyes
    Bluetoothnot published by the manufacturer
    Wired interfaceUSB
    File formatsnot published by the manufacturer
    Software
    PC softwareFluke Connect Desktop
    Free PC softwarenot published by the manufacturer
    Mobile appFluke Connect
    Report generationyes
    Cloud servicenot published by the manufacturer
    Compliance
    Calibration certificate providednot published by the manufacturer
    Declared standardsnot published by the manufacturer
    Warranty (months)not published by the manufacturer
    Support in Francenot published by the manufacturer

    Observations

    • LaserSharp Auto Focus. A built-in laser rangefinder calculates the distance to the target and sets focus instantly, with no manual adjustment or contrast to judge by eye. Paired with interchangeable 'Smart Lenses' that need no recalibration.
    • A SCREEN THAT ARTICULATES THROUGH 240°, allowing shots overhead, under equipment, or at an angle without contorting yourself — a feature absent from the rest of the catalog.
    • A NETD of 75 mK, average for a device at this price. Like the Ti401 PRO from the same brand, Fluke prioritizes spatial resolution (0.93 mrad) and focusing ergonomics here rather than raw sensitivity.
    • Diamond-polished germanium optics, an optical material choice few datasheets in the industry detail.
    • Weight, dimensions, and drop-resistance rating not published.

    Sources