Fluke TiS55+ Thermal Imager, 256 x 192, 550 C

TiS55+ 256 x 192 thermal imager for proactive maintenance routines

The Fluke TiS55+ is a handheld thermal imager with a 256 x 192 detector (49,152 pixels), a 28 by 20 degree field of view and a 3.5 in touchscreen. It is the lower of two TiS+ models and is meant for technicians who start a preventive maintenance programme and want asset tagging, voice notes and IR-Fusion without the cost of a larger detector. Seven Star LLC supplies the TiS55+ in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier in Muscat, not affiliated with the manufacturer.

The ordering list shows FLK-TiS55+ 27HZ, FLK-TiS55+ 9HZ and FLK-TiS55+ 9HZ/CN. The number before HZ is the frame rate, and the /CN version is a region-specific variant.

TiS55+ technical specifications

What the 256 x 192 detector of the TiS55+ means in the field

Using the stated angles, the TiS55+ sees a scene roughly 50 cm wide at one metre distance and 5 m wide at about ten metres, with each pixel covering about 1.9 mm per metre. That makes it suitable for a single breaker, a motor end shield or a pump coupling at a few metres, and less suited to distant overhead lines. Narrow field of view concentrates the pixels on the object but needs you to step back to take in a full panel.

Sensitivity of 40 mK allows small differences to be visible, such as a connection running a few degrees hotter than its neighbours. Compare similar components under the same load to judge them.

Functions that replace the clipboard

• Voice annotation: up to 60 seconds per image through a Bluetooth headset connection.
• IR-PhotoNotes: one extra visible photo of a nameplate or tag stored within the is2 file.
• Asset Tagging: scan a QR code and following images are sorted by asset.
• Auto capture: user-selectable time interval for is2 or JPEG images.
• On-screen keyboard for typed notes after an is2 capture.

Choosing between the TiS55+ and the TiS75+

Both models record the same radiometric is2 stills and share the housing, screen and battery type, so training and accessories carry over from one to the other. A department can buy a mix, using the TiS75+ for engineers and the TiS55+ for technicians on routine rounds.

The TiS55+ omits video, dew point calculation and the larger marker count. It also ships with one smart battery, while the TiS75+ comes with two and a two-bay charger. If the work is stills of panels, motors and bearings, the TiS55+ is enough. If you need a wider 42 by 30 degree view or video, move to the TiS75+. If you need laser focus, look at the Ti300+ instead.

Selection checklist for the TiS55+

• Confirm that a 550 °C maximum covers your process surfaces.
• Select 27 Hz or 9 Hz.
• Plan a second battery; only one is included.
• Decide whether a Bluetooth headset is needed for voice notes.
• Check that your software environment can open is2 files or use JPEG output.

Commissioning and care of the TiS55+

Charge the battery in the imager, set the language and units, and format the SD card in the camera. Use manual focus on every shot and avoid reflective surfaces without adjusting the reflected temperature. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth only. The camera is rated IP54 and tolerates a 2 m drop, but it should not be left in direct sun inside a vehicle, since operating temperature is limited to 50 °C. A two-year calibration interval is recommended.

Typical applications of the TiS55+ in Oman and the GCC

Building services teams use the TiS55+ to find loose connections in distribution boards and overheating motors on pumps and fans. In industrial plants it supports routine route inspections of motor control centres, small transformers and steam traps. Summer ambient heat narrows the temperature difference between a faulty and a healthy part, so inspect during peak load and record the ambient temperature.

Information to send with an RFQ for the TiS55+

• Part number TiS55+ and frame rate (27 Hz or 9 Hz)
• Quantity and extras such as second battery, charger or headset
• Typical targets and distances
• Delivery location and time frame
• Calibration certificate needs

Storage, handling and spares for the Fluke TiS55+

Keep the Fluke TiS55+ 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 TiS55+, so the right documents can be confirmed with the quotation.

Documents and quotation

A combined datasheet for the TiS55+ and TiS75+ is attached on this page.

Send the part number TiS55+, the frame rate and the quantity, and we will confirm availability and a quotation.