5th May 2008

Technical Comparison of Low Cost Thermal Imaging cameras

MANUFACTURERS Feature/Model Wahl HSI3000 VS. Fluke Ti25 Wahl HSI1200 VS. Fluke Ti10

Measurement on Camera IFOV Accuracy

The entire 19,200 array displays live temperature 2.2 mrad, 2.2mm spot The greater of 2% of reading or 2 C Two-measurement cursors, movable anywhere in the image, even after picture is taken Yes Yes Yes Yes

1 center pixel only 2.5mrad 2%, or 2 C

256 can be measured 2.2 mrad The greater of 2 C or 2% Two-measurement cursors, movable anywhere in the image, even after picture is taken No Yes Yes Yes

1 center pixel only 2.5mrad 5%, or 5 C

Cursors

One - fixed center

One - fixed center

Hot/cold seeking temp T screen calculation Emissivity Adjustment Reflected Temperature Compensation

Yes No Yes No 160 X 120 pixels uncooled microbolometer 0.10 9Hz 1.2Kg 23 X 17 No

No No No No 160 X 120 pixels uncooled microbolometer 0.20 9Hz 1.2Kg 23 X 17 No

Array Size

160 X 120 pixels uncooled microbolometer 0.15C @ 23C ambient and 25C Scene Temperature 8 Hz (Optional- 30 Hz Frame Rate) 0.76Kg (1.65lbs) including Battery 20 X 15 2X

16 X 16

Sensitivity Frame Rate Weight FOV Digital Zoom

~0.3C @ 30C 8 Hz 0.70 Kg (1.54 lbs) 20 X 20 No

Picture in Picture (PIP)

Target Framing! Evolutionary thermal frame shows targeted area framed inside a thermal image and displays maximum and minimum temperatures within the target Yes- only works well in area, with 2x digital zoom to provide 1/2 daylight and requires the distance to the target for easier manual focusing analysis and with laser to pinpoint any spot on the target. Take a snapshot to diagnose real time every pixel inside the picture frame. Easy to find an individual image by number Yes, 9.1 to 6.8 (HSI3003) Yes, 392 to 932F/200 to 500C (HSI3001) & 392 to 1652F/200 to 900C (HSI3002) Yes, 2000; 256 MB SD card Yes 263 to 523K 14 to 482F (-10 to +250 C) USB Type B / SD Card Reader Excellent 3.5" (89mm) Optional, Standard on HSI3003 Yes Rechargeable Li-Ion Yes Yes 6 hours. Yes Wahl Easy Report Software and Report Writer Software (included) Saved Image Browser (scroll through each image) No No yes, 1200 .IS2; 2 GB SD card No -4 to +662 F (-20 to +350 C) SD Card Reader / USB Excellent 3.6" No No Nickel Metal Hydride No No 3 hours (at 50% display brightness) Yes Yes $7,495.00

Full Thermal Picture for easy location of problem areas.

Yes- only works well in daylight and requires manual focusing

Image Browser Telephoto option Hi Temp option Image Storage Laser Sighting Temperature Range Interfaces Display Clarity Image size Light Shade Protective Rubber Boot Included Battery Type Replaceble Battery in the Field Programable picture interval taking sequencing software Battery Time Analysis Software Advanced Report Generator Sofware Prices Desirable Limiting

Easy to find an individual image by number No No Yes, 2000; 256 MB SD card Yes 14 to 572F (-10 to +300 C) USB Type B / SD Card Reader Excellent 3.5" (89mm) Optional Yes Rechargeable Li-Ion Yes No 6 hours. Yes Report Writer Software (optional) ($100.00) $ 2,495.00

Saved Image Browser (scroll through each image) No No yes, 1200 .IS2; 2 GB SD card No -4 to +482 F (-20 to +250 C) SD Card Reader / USB Excellent 3.6" No No Nickel Metal Hydride No No 3 hours (at 50% display brightness) Yes Yes $4,495.00

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Feature/ Model

Measurement

IFOV 2.2 mrad, 2.2mm spot 2.5mrad 2.5mrad 2.7mrad, 2.7mm spot 1.8mrad, 1.8mm spot 3.6mrad, 3.6mm spot 2.1mrad, 2.1mm spot

Accuracy

Hot Cursors seeking temp

T screen Array Size calc 160X120 pixels uncooled microbolometer 160X120 160X120 No 128X96

Sensitivity 0.15C @ 23C ambient and 25C Scene Temperature 0.20 0.10 0.20

Frame Rate

Weight 1.65 lbs (0.76Kg) including Battery 1.2Kg 1.2Kg 1.2Kg

FOV

Digital Zoom

Telephoto option Yes, 9.1 to 6.8 (HSI3003)

Hi Temp option Yes, 200 to 900 (HSI3002)

Image Storage Yes, 2000; 256 MB SD card yes 1200; SD card yes 1200; SD card

Laser Sighting

Temperature Range 14 to 482F 10 to +250 C) -20 to +250 C -20 to +350 C (-

Display Clarity

Image size 3.5" (89mm) 3.6" 3.6"

Battery

Replaceble

Battery Time

Analysis Software Wahl Easy Report Software (included) Yes Yes Yes

Advanced Report Generator Sofware Report Writer Software (included)

Price in EUR

WAHL

HSI3000 Yes, all pixels

Ti10 Ti25 RAYTEK/FLUKE Ti20

Yes Yes Yes; centre Point

The greater of 2% of TwoYes reading or movable 2 C 5%, or 5 No C 2%, or 2 Yes C 2%, or 2 C OneFixed OneFixed OneFixed OneFixed No

Yes

7.5 Hz

20 x 15

2x

Yes

Excellent

Li-ion

Yes

6 hours.

$5,995

9Hz 9Hz 9Hz

23X17 23X17 20x15 No No

3 hours 3 hours Li-ion or 6XAA Li-ion or 6XAA Li-ion Yes 3 Hours

50; flash memory 100; flash memory 50; flash Memory 100; flash memory

Yes

-10 to +350 C

Good

2.5" (64mm) 2.5" (64mm) 2.5" (64mm) 2.5" (64mm)

5,500

Ti30

Yes; centre Point

2%, or 2 C 2%, or 2 C 2%, or 2 C

No

No

160x120

0.25

8Hz outside USA 9Hz 8Hz outside USA

1Kg

17X12.8

No

No

Yes

0 to +350 C

Poor

Yes

3 Hours

Yes

10,000

FLIR

INFRACA Yes; centre Point M E25 Yes; centre Point

No

No

120x120

0.20

0.55kg

25x25

No

No

Yes

-10 to +350 C

Excellent

Yes

7 Hours

Yes, basic

5,950

No

No

160x120

0.20

0.70Kg

19x14

No

No

Yes

-20 to +250 C

Good

Li-ion

Yes

2 Hours

Yes

10,000