Temperature Measurement


Visual IR thermometer with sharper resolution

July 2017 Temperature Measurement

Fluke’s VT04 visual IR thermometer has troubleshooting tools with built-in digital camera and thermal heat map overlay. The device bridges the gap between traditional IR thermometers and infrared cameras. Building on the popular Fluke VT02, the VT04 adds PyroBlend Plus with four times sharper resolution than the VT02 and automatic alarm features. It is an ideal frontline troubleshooting tool for electrical, industrial maintenance, HVAC/R and automotive applications.

The ultra-compact VT04 is fully automatic with built-in intelligence, so issues can be detected instantly with no training required. It includes advanced alarm features for troubleshooting stubborn intermittent issues, including a hi-lo temperature alarm that flashes on the screen if the user-selected temperature goes out of the selected range; a time-lapse image capture that can be set to capture images in 30 second to one hour intervals; and an auto-monitor alarm that initiates image capture automatically after a temperature alarm has been triggered. It displays and saves images as full digital, full infrared, or in three blended modes (25, 50 and 75%) with 40% wider field of view than the VT02.

Markers pinpoint hot and cold spots indicating the hottest and coldest temperatures on the screen. A temperature reading is provided at the centre point. Images are saved to the included microSD card, eliminating the need to write down single or multiple measurements. The VT04 also has a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Images from the VT04 can be imported into the included SmartView analysis and reporting software to produce professional reports that document problems detected or repairs made for management and customer review.

For more information contact Comtest, +27 (0)10 595 1821, [email protected], www.comtest.co.za



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