FLIR C3-X Infrared Camera With Wifi
The FLIR C3-X is an updated version of the previous FLIR C2 and C3 models. Here's why it's a great value thermal camera:
Easy to Use. The FLIR C3-X has an easy to use 3.5-inch touch screen. It also incorporates a standard tripod mount and a bright LED flashlight.
Quality Thermal Images. At 12,288 thermal pixels, the FLIR C3-X has more than double the resolution of the previous FLIR C3 model. A separate visual camera adds further clarity to the thermal images.
Automatic Image Backup. The FLIR C3-X is Wifi and Bluetooth enabled and can automatically back up your images to FLIR's free Ignite cloud storage.
Rugged Design. The FLIR C3-X is built to survive a 2m drop and carried an IP54 rating for protection against dust and water.
The FLIR C3-X weighs just 190 grams - about the same as an iPhone.
Easily Detect Faults & Issues - FLIR C3-X
The compact design of the FLIR C3-X means you'll always have a thermal camera nearby. It's used to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, plumbing and other issues. Here are some example applications:
- Building inspection - pest control, energy auditing, and more.
- Electrical repair - inspect switchboards and find hot fuses before they fail.
- Facilities maintenance - detect water ingress, mould, and other moisture issues.
- HVAC inspection - locate air leaks, missing insulation, and other issues with Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning systems.
The FLIR C3-X can wirelessly transfer images to your phone, laptop, or other devices.
FLIR C3-X Features
The FLIR C3-X includes the very best of FLIR's thermal imaging technology at an affordable price.
MSX Images. The FLIR C3-X has a 128 x 96-pixel true thermal detector with Multi-Spectral Imaging (MSX) technology. MSX images blend the thermal image with a visual image for industry-leading high clarity images.
Add Notes & Share Securely. You can add notes to images on the camera while still on site. You can also share password-protected photos with your colleagues or clients on FLIR's included Ignite cloud platform.
Create Professional Reports. Images from the FLIR C3-X can also be uploaded to FLIR's reporting programs such as the free FLIR Tools mobile app.
FLIR C3-X - Specifications
| Temperature Range | -20°C to 300°C |
| Resolution | Thermal image: 128 × 96 (12,288 measurement pixels) |
| Thermal Sensitivity | < 0.07°C |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (2.4 and 5 GHz) |
| Field of View | 54° × 42° |
| Min Focal Distance | Thermal: 0.1m, MSX: 0.3m |
| Display | 3.5 inch colour touch screen |
| Measurement Modes | Spot meter, Area min or max |
| Image modes | Infrared image, Visual image, MSX (visual-thermal blend), Picture-in-picture (IR area on visual image) |
| Emissivity Correction | Yes - preselect or custom value |
| Colour Palettes | Iron, Rainbow, Rainbow HC, Gray |
| Image Storage | Internal (greater than 5,000 images), plus free 1GB FLIR ignite cloud storage. |
| Image Type | Standard JPEG image with embedded temperature data ('radiometric image') |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 Type-C connector (cable included with camera) |
| Battery | Internal rechargeable lithium battery with 4 hour operating time. |
| Weight | 190 grams |
| Dimensions | 138mm x 84mm x 24mm |
| Further Info | Spec Sheet (PDF), User Manual (PDF), Part Number: 90501-0201, Barcode: 845188022945 |
| Warranty | 2 Year Product, 10 Year Detector |
Do I have to use the FLIR Ignite cloud platform?
No - FLIR Ignite is a new and optional cloud-based image backup service. It's free up to 1GB of storage, which is a lot of thermal images.
Alternatively, you can plug the FLIR C3-X into your computer with the supplied USB cable. Then you can view and download the images using your file system, just like a digital camera. If you use a Mac you will need to download this app to use this method.
How does the FLIR C3-X differ from the FLIR C5?
The FLIR C3-X is an excellent value entry-level camera from FLIR's Cx Series. The FLIR C3-X comes in the same form factor and shares most specifications with the FLIR C5. However, if you can afford it, the FLIR C5 offers the following additional features:
- 50% more thermal resolution,
- One-touch level and span,
- A wider temperature range (up to 400˚C).