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Application Note

From the Fluke Digital Library @ www.fluke.com/library

Ten reasons to

buy a Fluke Visual

IR Thermometer

Cameras and

Imaging

Equipment

Category

Traditional IR

thermometer

Optimized for single

point measurements.

Visual IR

Thermometer

Digital image with heat

map overlay detects

the exact location of

the issue.

25 % heat map 50 % heat map 75 % heat map

Thermal heat map overlay

Digital image for context

Clearly see that breaker

20 is overloaded and

communicate your findings.

Centerpoint

temperature (°C/°F )

The award winning Fluke Visual IR Thermometers

combine the convenience of a spot thermometer with

the visual advantage of an infrared camera, creating

a brand new tool category.

Fluke VT04

Visual IR

Thermometer

Fluke VT02

Visual IR

Thermometer

[1. Designed to see it all ]

Every Fluke Visual IR Thermometer has a built-in digital camera

with a thermal heat map overlay to instantly identify the exact

location of the problem.

[2. Measure with confidence ]

Traditional infrared

thermometers may seem

affordable and convenient,

but they only show an

average temperature of an

area. The Fluke Visual IR

Thermometer gives you

the visual image of exactly

what you are measuring.

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[3. Detect issues instantly ]

Eliminate the tedious tasks of taking multiple grid

readings. Every Fluke Visual IR Thermometer has

a built-in digital camera with a thermal heat map

overlay to instantly identify the exact location of

the problem.

[5. No training required ]

The Fluke Visual IR Thermometer is an ideal

frontline troubleshooting tool that can uncover

issues right out of the box with no train-

ing required. For example, it is apparent that

breaker 20 is overloaded, requiring further

investigation.

[ 6. Establish baselines

for preventive

maintenance]

Monitor mission critical equipment over time

while inspecting under similar operating condi-

tions to identify potential problems early. The

VT04 also offers automated alarm monitoring to

allow you to capture images unattended.

[4. Professionally

document your work ]

Producing a professional report with the

included SmartView® Software is just as power-

ful as the tool itself. Easily communicate issues

or document repairs that have been made.

Baseline heat map image Heat map image taken at later

date indicates further mechanical

inspection required

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[ 7. Uncover issues you

may have missed ]

In this typical AC condenser, you can quickly

see the uneven distribution of heat in the center

row, which may indicate a potential issue. This

could easily be missed with a traditional IR

thermometer.

[ 8. Troubleshoot

intermittent issues]

The auto monitoring feature in the VT04 allows

you to troubleshoot intermittent issues that may

be challenging to discover, such as looking for

connection or overload conditions in combination

starters. Set the time lapse alarm, and capture

images in 30 second to 1 hour intervals. Images

are saved to the included SD card.

[9. Carry it everywhere]

While many infrared cameras claim to be

compact, the Fluke Visual IR Thermometers are

specifically designed to fit in your pocket.

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[10. Just as versatile as the issues

you are asked to troubleshoot ]

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©2013 Fluke Corporation.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Printed in U.S.A. 8/2013 6000400A_EN

Modification of this document is not permitted

without written permission from Fluke Corporation.

Follow a few simple steps that will help you troubleshoot issues

in facilities applications:

• Wear proper PPE for your environment, according to your local,

national, and company protocols. Always remain the proper

distance away from potentially hazardous equipment.

• Have direct access to the target you are scanning. Disassem-

bly may be required around your target.

• When you’ve found a potential issue using the blended

heat map, move closer to take a center-point temperature

measurement.

• Understand how surface material characteristics such as

emissivity can influence your readings. For more information

visit: www.fluke.com/emissivity or

www.fluke.com/emissivityexplanation.

Potentially faulty cold

air damper

Thermal inspection

of pulley

Inspection of hydronic

floor heat

Unbalanced load in 3

phase supply

Overheated motor

output

Energy loss around

window

Set yourself up for success.