Fluke TiS20+ Thermal Imager, 120 x 90, IR-Fusion

TiS20+ entry thermal imager with 120 x 90 detector and IR-Fusion

The Fluke TiS20+ is the simplest camera in the Fluke thermal line, built for electricians and facility technicians who need to find hot connections, overloaded circuits and ventilation problems without learning a full thermography workflow. It has a 120 x 90 detector, fixed focus, a 3.5 in touchscreen and continuous IR-Fusion blending. Seven Star LLC supplies the TiS20+ in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier in Muscat, not affiliated with the manufacturer.

The datasheet covers two variants that share the same body: the base model and the TiS20+ MAX. The difference is the upper temperature limit, listed below.

TiS20+ technical specifications

How fixed focus keeps the TiS20+ simple

Fixed focus means there is nothing to adjust, which removes the most common beginner error. The image is sharp from 50 cm outwards, so standing about arm’s length from a breaker panel works well. The wide 50 by 38 degree field of view lets a technician see an entire panel board in one shot. Because the IFOV is 7.6 mRad, small targets need to be closer; a 7.6 mRad pixel covers about 7.6 mm at one metre, so a terminal screw is only a few pixels wide beyond that distance. IR-Fusion helps by showing the visible picture behind the thermal overlay, and AutoBlend lets you slide between the two by touch.

Asset tagging and file handling

The TiS20+ supports QR-code asset tagging: scan the label on a panel, then take images, and they are filed under that asset when the camera is connected. The camera can also send images to the manufacturer’s cloud or a local server through WiFi. Images are stored as jpeg for use without software, or as radiometric is2 files for analysis in the desktop software, which exports bmp, dib, jpg, tif and tiff.

Selecting the TiS20+ or the MAX variant

• Choose the base model for electrical rooms, HVAC and building services where temperatures stay under 150 °C.
• Choose the TiS20+ MAX when targets such as motor housings or steam tracing may exceed 150 °C.
• Accept that detail is limited; for small targets at distance move to a 320 x 240 model such as the TiS60+ or Ti300+.
• Specify the 9 Hz variant listed in the ordering information.
• Add a hand strap, spare battery or car charger if required.

Using and maintaining the TiS20+

Before a first survey, confirm the date and time, because the file names and the asset records rely on them. Hold the camera steady for a moment before pressing the trigger, so that movement does not blur the image at the 9 Hz frame rate. Radiometric files keep the temperature value of every pixel, so a reading can be corrected later if the emissivity was wrong at the time of capture. Jpeg files are smaller and can be opened by anyone, but they cannot be re-analysed.

Charge the battery in the imager, insert an optional micro SD card, and set the emissivity from the material table. Always compare similar components under similar load, because a thermal image only shows surface temperature. Clean the lens gently and keep the camera in its soft bag. The camera is rated IP54, so avoid washing it or using it in heavy spray.

Typical applications of the TiS20+ in Oman and the GCC

In commercial buildings, hospitals and utilities this model checks distribution boards, UPS cabinets and air-conditioning plant. In industrial sites in Oman and the GCC, maintenance crews use it as a screening camera before sending a higher-resolution unit to doubtful spots. High ambient temperatures reduce the contrast between loaded and unloaded conductors, so inspect under load and note the ambient temperature.

Information to send with an RFQ for the TiS20+

• Part number TiS20+ or the MAX variant
• Quantity, spare battery and accessories
• Typical target temperatures
• Delivery location and time frame
• Need for calibration documents

Storage, handling and spares for the Fluke TiS20+

Keep the Fluke TiS20+ in its carrying case when it is not in use, and store it in a clean, dry place. Remove or charge the batteries as recommended in the user manual before long storage. Field teams in Oman and the GCC should avoid leaving the instrument in a vehicle in the sun, as high cabin temperatures can exceed the storage range and shorten battery life.

• Check the instrument, cables, hoses or lenses for damage before each job.
• Clean the unit with a soft, slightly damp cloth only; do not use solvents unless the manual allows them.
• Plan a calibration interval that matches your quality system, and keep the calibration certificate with the asset record.
• Order wear parts and accessories, such as batteries, test leads, hoses or adapters, together with the instrument.

For calibration and test work, it helps to state in your RFQ whether you need an accredited calibration certificate with the Fluke TiS20+, so the right documents can be confirmed with the quotation.

Documents and quotation

A datasheet for this camera and its MAX variant is attached on this page.

Send us the part number TiS20+ or the MAX variant and the quantity and we will confirm availability and a quotation.