Product Review: FLIR One Pro Thermal Imaging Camera Attachment

Product Review: FLIR One Pro Thermal Imaging Camera Attachment

Instrument Choice’s team of scientists regularly reviews new and popular products, so you can make more informed decisions when searching for the perfect scientific instrument for your application.

This edition details and reviews the FLIR One Pro Thermal Imaging Camera Attachment, ideal for an assortment of thermal imaging applications commonly undertaken by electricians, engineers, automotive technicians, and HVAC professionals.

About FLIR

FLIR has developed pioneering high-performance, exceedingly accurate infrared imaging systems for over four decades. FLIR’s diverse technologies create innovative thermal and visible light imaging solutions for daily life applications.

Introducing the FLIR One Pro

The FLIR One Pro is a series of affordable smartphone attaching thermal imaging cameras designed to help professionals find problems faster and get more work done in less time. The camera control is via an intelligent and easy to navigate application on your mobile, Making it easy to assess temperature differences accurately and diagnose potential issues from a safe distance.

FLIR One Pro Features & Benefits

  • See it & solve it: Professional image quality enables you to detect problems with precision and accuracy, then document your fix for the customer.
  • Image enhancement: The FLIR One Pro provides best-in-class thermal imagery with unique image enhancement features, including:
    • FLIR VividIR: VividIR combines multiple image frames to deliver one sharper, final image; and
    • Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX): MSX enhances thermal images by embossing visual details from the 1440 × 1080 HD camera onto the thermal image, allowing you to recognise where problems are located.
  • Rapid troubleshooting: Quickly see the hottest and coldest areas in a scene with 160 × 120 (19,200 pixels) thermal resolution.
  • Extensive temperature range: Measure anything, measure everything with the comprehensive temperature measuring range up to 400°
  • Professional mobile app: Capture, store, edit images, add notes, and easily share data with the intuitive FLIR One Pro app.
  • Onefit connector: FLIR’s intelligent OnetFit connector adjusts and extends up to 4 mm to fit popular phone protective cases.
  • Three FLIR One Pro models: Three models available that suit most smartphones:

FLIR One Pro Specifications

Measurement Specifications

Thermal pixel size

12 µm

Thermal resolution

19,200 pixels (160 × 120)

Thermal sensitivity

70 mK

Object temperature range(s)

-20° to 120°C (-4°F to 248°F) 0°C to 400°C (32°F to 752°F)

Accuracy

±3°C or ±5% is the typical difference between ambient and scene temperature. Applicable 60 sec after start-up when the unit is within 15°C to 35°C and the scene is within 5°C to 120°C.

Emissivity correction

Matte, Semi-Matte, Semi-Glossy, Glossy

Measurement correction

Emissivity; Reflected apparent temperature (22°C)

Shutter

Automatic/Manual

Optical Data

Spectral range

8 – 14 µm

Visual resolution

1440 × 1080

HFOV / VFOV

50° ±1° / 43° ±1°

Frame rate

8.7 Hz

Focus

Fixed 15 cm – infinity

Interfaces

Video

Male Lightning (iOS), Male USB-C (Android)

Charging

Female USB-C (5V/1A)

App

Image presentation modes

Infrared, visual, MSX®

VividIR

Yes

Palettes

Gray (white-hot), Hottest, Coldest, Iron, Contrast, Arctic, Lava, and Colour Wheel

Video and image capture

Video and photo saved as 1440 × 1080

File formats

Radiometric JPG, MPEG-4 (file format MOV (iOS), MP4 (Android))

Spot measurements

Hottest, Coldest, and 3 spot measurement

Adjustable MSX distance

0.3 m – infinity

Visual battery indicator

0-100%

General Specifications

Operating temperature

0°C to 35°C, battery charging 0°C to 30°C

Non-operating temperature

-20°C to 60°C

Size (w × h × d)

68 × 34 × 14 mm

Weight (incl. battery)

36.5 g

Drop tested

Drop from 1.8 m

Certifications

MFi (iOS version), RoHS, CE/FCC, CEC-BC, EN62133

Battery life

Approximately 1 hr

Battery charge time

40 minutes

 

FLIR One Pro Applications

Plug and play, dependable and powerful, the FLIR One Pro is an ideal tool for:

  • Electricians
  • Mechanical inspectors
  • Automotive technicians; and
  • HVAC professionals.

Conclusion

What do our scientists conclude about the FLIR One Pro Thermal Imaging Camera Attachment?

“Whether inspecting electrical panels, looking for HVAC problems or searching for water damage, the FLIR One Pro series of mobile thermal imaging cameras enable users of all experience levels to work efficiently and safely.”

Need more information on the FLIR One Pro Thermal Imaging Camera Attachment? Speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist: Call 1300 737 871 or email customer-service@instrumentchoice.com.au.

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