New from Fluke is this innovative infrared thermometer, that combines a visual camera and basic thermal detector to show where hotspots are on a system.<\/p>\n
With the combination of a digital camera and a basic thermal detector, the VT02 allows you to see where the hotspot is, as well as get a temperature reading. This is an ideal tool where you want to know where possible problems may be, but don’t have the budget to purchase a full thermal imaging camera.<\/p>\n
Most infrared thermometers work by giving a single temperature reading for a spot area. As you move further from the point you are measuring, the spot measurement size increases, this makes it harder to get an accurate temperature measurement at distance.<\/p>\n
With the VT02, you get a visual image, temperature spot measurement and infrared heat map all combined into one, making location of potential issues easier and giving you a much more accurate temperature reading.<\/p>\n
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<\/center>The above image captured with the Fluke VT02 shows the infrared heatmap overlayed on a digital image.<\/p>\nIs the VT02 a Thermal Imaging Camera?<\/b><\/p>\n
In short, no. Whilst it does incorporate an infrared detector, the pixel size is only 15 x 15, which is not enough to get any sort of detail in terms of thermography. This is an IR thermometer with extra features that help you make a quick inspection. It has been designed for users who only need a quick indication of problems, or where the application does not require the full features of a thermal camera.<\/p>\n
For anyone carrying out thermography inspections, a dedicated thermal imaging camera should be used.<\/p>\n
What are the applications?<\/b><\/p>\n
The VT02 has been designed for industrial and commercial use. Maintenance engineers who want to inspect plant and machinery such as motors, switch panels, distribution boards and cables etc.<\/p>\n