HeatSeeker® Features

Spot problems before they happen with a host of features to help you get the job done, such as blended digital/thermal imaging and dual hot & cold tracking cursors. HeatSeeker® comes with ThermalVision™ PC software and all of the cables and accessories you need to make detailed reports for pin-point, on-the-job accuracy.

The Camera

Features

  • Blended thermal/ digital image
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Hottest/coldest temperatures displayed instantly on live screen
  • Mark images with text and voice annotation
  • Sequence image recording up to every hour or by alarm settings
  • Fully radiometric and temperature measurements can be made over entire image
  • IP54 rated to resist dust and water
  • Withstands a six foot (2m) drop
  • Class II Laser
  • Built-in LED illuminator
  • High and low temperature alarms
  • Adjustable emissivity for maximum accuracy
  • Accuracy of ± 2°C or ±2%
  • Multilingual - Nine languages included
  • Long battery life
  • Tripod mountable
  • Carrying case included
  • ThermalVision™ PC software included
  • Automatic report generator
  • 2-year warranty
Front view of HeatSeeker Thermal Imager 61-844
Front view of HeatSeeker Thermal Imager 61-846 Rear view of HeatSeeker Thermal Imager

Adjustable blended view for ease of use

The HeatSeeker® captures both a full infrared image and a digital photo. The thermal image can be overlaid on top of the digital image in various % blends for clarity.

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See for yourself. Use the slider above to see how the HeatSeeker® allows you to blend its thermal and digital images

Dual heat-seeking cursors on camera display

Heat seeking cursors

The hottest and coldest temperatures are automatically located by the dual cursors to quickly and accurately identify problem areas.

Camera Specifications

Feature HeatSeeker® (61-844) HeatSeeker® 160 (61-846) HeatSeeker® 320 (61-848)
Temperature Range 14°F to 662°F (-10°C to 350°C) 14°F to 482°F (-10°C to 250°C)
Temperature Accuracy ±2°C or ±2% of reading
Emissivity Table 0.2 to 1.0 (adjustable)
Cursors Two-movable Four-movable (with independent emissivity settings)
Image Storage (2 GB micro SD card) 2000 Images
Field of View 20° x 20° 20° x 15° 21.4° x 16°
Thermal Sensitivity <0.3C at 30°C <0.08C at 30°C
Focal Plane Array 2,209 pixels (47 x 47) 19,200 pixels (160 x 120) 76,800 pixels (320 x 240)
Display 3.5" LCD
Visible Light Camera Resolution 1.0 Megapixels 2.0 Megapixels
Spectral Range 8µm to 12µm 8µm to 14µm
Image Control Eight color palettes (Ironbow, Rainbow, Isotherm, Hot Metal, High Contrast, Rainbow 16, Black Hot and White Hot)
Focus Manual
Power Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery (6 hours) Field replaceable, rechargable Li-ion battery (5-hours)
HeatSeeker® provides real-time analysis and is ideal for:

Electrical Safety

  • Identifies overloaded circuits, loose/corroded connections and failing breakers in electrical panels
  • Identifies blown fuses, overloads, phase imbalance and harmonics problems
  • Identifies hot spots from high resistance connections

Energy Efficiency

  • Identifies inefficient heating and cooling transfer
  • Identifies draft sources from missing insulation in rafters/walls/floors
  • Identification of problem areas helps reduce heat gain/loss and carbon footprint

Building Maintenance

  • Discovers sources of moisture in roofs and areas behind walls
  • Checks air distribution for blockages in pipes, damaged duct work and insulation gaps
  • Checks fluid distribution for stuck valves and burst pipes

Preventive Maintenance

  • Identifies equipment efficiencies/inefficiencies
  • Applications include motors, pumps, boilers, radiators, heaters, chillers and transformers

Data Center Thermal Mapping

  • Cooling Systems and Heat Generating Equipment
  • Electrical Switchgear
  • Motors and Motor Controls
  • HVAC Equipment
  • Uninterruptible Power
  • Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
  • Power Distribution Units (PDU)
  • Batteries
  • Electrical Devices that Feed the Server Systems

The Software

ThermalVision Software screen capture

In addition to the HeatSeeker's built in features, images from the camera can be downloaded to a PC for analysis using the included USB cable, or by using the removable Micro SD card with a card reader. The included ThermalVision™ software allows you to easily view, edit and analyze images, and automatically generate reports.

Accessories

IDEAL HeatSeeker accessories

On-site or in-house, HeatSeeker® comes complete with all of the accessories and attachments you'll need to get the job done from start to finish.

Included 61-844 61-846/61-848
Removable Battery 61-846BAT
USB Cable 61-844USB 61-844USB
Camera Handle 61-844HAN
Carrying Case 61-844CC 61-844CC
Power Supply 61-844PS 61-846PS
ThermalVision™ Software 61-844SW 61-846SW
Optional 61-844 61-846
Light Shade 61-844LS 61-844LS
Car Charger 61-844CAR 61-846CAR
Desktop Charger 61-846DT
Hard Transport Case 61-846HC 61-846HC
IDEAL HeatSeeker Thermal Imager Camera

Where to Buy HeatSeeker®

To find a distributor near you, call us toll-free
at 800-435-0705 or contact us.