FLIR C5 Ultra-Portable Thermal Imager With Wifi
The FLIR C5 is a rugged and compact thermal imaging camera. Here's why it's a great value thermal camera:
Easy to Use. The FLIR C5 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 19,200 thermal pixels, the FLIR C5 offers 56% more thermal resolution than the prior model FLIR C3-X. A separate higher-resolution visual camera adds even more clarity to the thermal images.
Automatic Image Backup. The FLIR C5 is Wifi and Bluetooth enabled and can automatically back up your images to FLIR's free Ignite cloud storage.
Rugged Design. The FLIR C5 is built to survive a 2m drop and carries an IP54 rating for protection against dust and water spray.
A short video outlining the FLIR C5's key capabilities.
Easily Detect Faults & Issues - FLIR C5
The compact design of the FLIR C5 means you'll always have a thermal camera nearby. You can use it 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 pocket portable FLIR C5 weighs just 190 grams - about the same as an iPhone.
FLIR C5 Features
The FLIR C5 includes the very best of FLIR's thermal imaging technology at an affordable price.
MSX Images. The FLIR C5 has a 160 x 120-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.
1-Touch Level/Span. The FLIR C5 includes a new 'one-touch' automatic image adjustment feature. No need to manually adjust numerous settings - just tap the screen in your area of interest.
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 C5 can also be uploaded to FLIR's reporting programs such as FLIR Tools or FLIR Thermal Studio.
FLIR C5 - Specifications
| Temperature Range | -20°C to 400°C |
| Resolution | Thermal image: 160 × 120 (19,200 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, Arctic, Lava |
| 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 (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: 89401-0202 |
| Warranty | 2 Year Product, 10 Year Detector |
Is the FLIR C5 'intrinsically safe'?
No, please see the FLIR Cx5 which is specially designed for use in hazardous environments.
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.
If you prefer, you can simply plug the FLIR C5 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.
Does this replace the FLIR C3?
Yes, the FLIR C5 has improved specs and higher resolution than the now discontinued FLIR C2, C3, and C3-X models.
What other options are available?
See the new, higher-resolution FLIR C8 or browse our complete range of thermal cameras.