Up Close: K-Tool Thermal Imaging Camera

Sept. 14, 2022
The K-Tool Thermal Imaging Camera uses hot or cold temperature measurements to troubleshoot potential repairs and problems in engines, tires, and heating components.

Application 

The K-Tool Thermal Imaging Camera, No. KTIXD275, uses hot or cold temperature measurements to troubleshoot potential repairs and problems in engines, tires, and heating components. 

Features and benefits 

  • The KTIXD Thermal Imaging Camera works for automotive, industrial, HVAC, and home inspections. With the KTIXD Thermal Imaging Camera, users can see in detail the thermal resolution to determine the area needed for better diagnostics and problem-solving.
  • Temperature Range -4 degrees F to 752 degrees F (-20 degrees C to 400 degrees C)
  • Trigger-operated laser pointer and image capture
  • Six color palettes: White Hot, Iron Red, Hot Iron, Arctic, Rainbow 1, Rainbow 2
  • Eight plus hour operating time and 2-hour fast charge
  • Easy-to-transfer data of over 90,000 stored images to a PC 

Origin

Automotive diagnostic and repair require the ability to easily locate a variety of issues including leaks and overheating. Getting to the next step quickly to determine either the next diagnostic need or to fix the problem is important. This easy-to-use diagnostic tool was developed to measure temperatures on surfaces that may be too hot, hazardous, or hard to reach. 

Manufacturing/engineering specifications 

  • 240 x 320 pixel color LCD visual image resolution
  • 120 x 90 at 17μm IR resolution
  • 25Hz frame rate
  • Weight: 5.0 lbs in package
  • Made in China 

Information provided by K-Tool International 

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