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Handheld Thermal Camera - QualiTC™ 17
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Handheld Thermal Camera - QualiTC™ 17

Handheld Thermal Camera - QualiTC™ 17 is a high resolution handheld thermal camera built for electricians, HVAC technicians, and building inspectors who need finer detail. The device pairs a 256×192 thermal sensor with a 720P visible light camera, giving operators sharper thermal detail plus a matched visual reference. This combination speeds diagnosis on electrical panels, floor heating systems, plumbing, and power distribution equipment. A measurement range of -20°C to 550°C (-4°F to 1022°F) covers electrical and mechanical inspection tasks in a single device.

The QualiTC™ 17 offers outline fusion, overlay fusion, and picture-in-picture modes, letting the operator overlay a thermal reading onto the visible scene for faster fault location. A high-temperature alarm flashes and sounds when a reading crosses a set threshold. High and low temperature tracking follows the hottest or coldest point automatically, and the 25Hz refresh rate keeps the display current during a walkthrough. The camera stores images and video on 8GB of built-in memory, then transfers files to a PC through USB Type-C.

The QualiTC™ 17 runs on a rechargeable 2600 mAh lithium battery rated for about four hours of continuous use. Distance compensation extends to 5 meters, wider than entry-level models, which keeps readings accurate at typical inspection distances. At 70 × 80 × 200 mm and 310 grams, the camera fits into a tool bag alongside other test equipment. An operating range of -10°C to 60°C and a storage range of -40°C to 85°C suit most job-site and transport conditions.

Handheld Thermal Camera - QualiTC™ 17 Applications

Handheld Thermal Camera

The QualiTC™ 17 combines higher-resolution thermal imaging with visible light fusion to speed up diagnosis across electrical, mechanical, and residential inspection work. Extended 5-meter distance compensation makes it well suited to targets that are harder to approach directly.

  • Electrical Inspections and Power Systems: resolves fine detail on overheating breakers, connectors, and distribution equipment before they cause outages or fires
  • Floor Heating and Radiant System Diagnostics: traces heating element layout and identifies cold spots or failed zones under flooring
  • Plumbing and Water Leak Detection: reveals moisture patterns and temperature differences behind walls and under floors without demolition
  • Mechanical Equipment Monitoring: flags overheating motors, bearings, and pumps during predictive maintenance rounds, even from a working distance
  • Building and Home Inspection: documents insulation gaps, air leaks, and moisture intrusion for real estate and energy audits, with the visible image adding context
  • Power Line and Substation Spot Checks: the extended 5-meter compensation range supports accurate readings on equipment that sits farther from the operator
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Handheld Thermal Camera - QualiTC™ 17 Key Features

The QualiTC™ 17 pairs a higher-resolution thermal sensor with the fusion, alarm, and analysis tools of the QualiTC series.

  • 256×192 Thermal Resolution: doubles the pixel count of entry-level models for sharper detail on small or distant targets
  • Dual Infrared and 720P Visible Cameras: captures a matched thermal and visual image for faster, more confident fault location
  • Outline Fusion, Overlay Fusion, and Picture-in-Picture Modes: places thermal readings in visible context without switching devices
  • Extended 5-Meter Distance Compensation: keeps readings accurate on targets farther from the operator than entry-level models allow
  • Eight-Color Palette Selection: including Iron Red, White Hot, Black Hot, Rainbow, Red Hot, High Contrast, Green Hot, and Lava, to match the display to the target and lighting
  • High-Temperature Alarm: flashes and sounds when a reading exceeds a set threshold, drawing attention to a developing fault
  • High and Low Temperature Tracking: follows the hottest or coldest point in the frame automatically as conditions change
  • 8GB Built-In Storage: holds thousands of images for photo and video documentation without external media
  • Direct PC Connection: streams video in real time and transfers files through a single USB Type-C cable
  • Included PC Analysis Software with 3D Modeling: builds a spatial thermal model from captured images and supports offline reporting
  • Rugged, Compact Housing: fits into a tool bag at 70 × 80 × 200 mm and 310 grams for everyday carry

Theory and Method

Every surface above absolute zero emits infrared radiation in proportion to its temperature, and the QualiTC™ 17 captures this energy in the 8 to 14 micrometer long-wave infrared band using a 256×192 microbolometer array, four times the pixel count of an entry-level 120×90 sensor. Each detector element changes electrical resistance as it absorbs infrared radiation, and the onboard processor converts that resistance change into a temperature value for every pixel, then renders the result as a false-color thermal image.

A second, 720P visible light camera captures a standard photograph of the same scene at the moment of the thermal image. The processor corrects for parallax between the two camera positions and scales the visible image to align with the thermal image pixel for pixel. Outline fusion overlays visible-image edges onto the thermal image, overlay fusion blends the two images at an adjustable ratio, and picture-in-picture displays a thermal window inside the visible frame, giving the operator three ways to place a reading in context.

Distance compensation corrects the calculated temperature for signal loss as infrared energy travels through air, and the QualiTC™ 17 extends this correction to 5 meters instead of the 2 meters typical of entry-level models. High and low temperature tracking continuously searches the frame for the extreme values, while the 3D thermal analysis feature in the companion software reconstructs a spatial model from captured images for a fuller picture of temperature distribution.

Handheld Thermal Camera - QualiTC™ 17 Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
IR Resolution256 × 192
Lens3.2 mm, F/1.1
Wavelength8 to 14 μm
Image AlgorithmTisoView image algorithm set
NETD50 mK @ 25°C
Field of View (Thermal)42° (H) × 56° (V)
Visible Light Resolution720P (1280 × 720)
Visible Light Field of View55° (H) × 83° (V)
Measurement Range-20°C to 550°C (-4°F to 1022°F)
Frame Rate25 Hz
Accuracy±2°C or ±2% of reading, whichever is greater
Temperature Measurement ModesFull-screen hotspot, cold spot, center point, and regional temperature measurement
Temperature CompensationDistance compensation within 5 meters
Image ModesOutline fusion, overlay fusion, picture-in-picture, thermal image, visible image
Color PalettesIron Red, White Hot, Black Hot, Rainbow, Red Hot, High Contrast, Green Hot, Lava
Screen Size2.8 inch
Language SupportEnglish, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
InterfaceUSB Type-C (charging and data transfer)
BatteryBuilt-in lithium battery, 2600 mAh rechargeable
Working HoursApproximately 4 hours, depending on environment
Operating Temperature-10°C to 60°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to 85°C
Storage Capacity8GB built-in memory (approximately 6.19GB available), stores more than 20,000 images
Product Dimensions70 × 80 × 200 mm
Net Weight310 g
Packing Dimensions115 × 170 × 300 mm
Image and Video FormatImage: JPG; Video: MP4

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