Fluke RSE300 Infrared Camera, 60 Hz, 320 x 240

Fluke RSE300 Offers
Continuously identify thermal hotspots, heat build-up, and heat dissipation on products during the development cycle with improved temperature accuracy and thermal sensitivity.

Features

MATLAB® and LabVIEW® software compatibility allows users to integrate infrared data, images and videos to support R&D analysis
320×240 resolution
See the details you need with optional smart lenses: 2x and 4x telephoto, wide angle and macro lenses
Optimize images, generate customizable reports and export images to the format of your choice with SmartView® desktop software
Eliminate potential for mis-diagnosis with automatically focused images throughout your field of view with MultiSharp™ Focus

Applications

Research and development – electrical, mechanical, and biology/sciences
Quality control – pre- and post-production testing
Hardware / design engineering
Lab technician
Printed circuit boards

The importance of image quality in thermography

When conducting infrared inspections, high-quality images that allow for better analysis, presentation, and professionalism are essential.
With a sharply focused image, there is a distinct contrast between areas of varying thermal energy on the surface being inspected. This allows the individual detector elements also known as pixels) to clearly report the intensity of the energy being focused on them.
When the focus is poor, the incoming energy isn’t as concentrated on individual detectors, and their response is skewed. This can lead to temperature measurements that are significantly off, resulting in expensive downtime and possible safety hazards.
Thermal imagers are made with 100% diamond-turned germanium lenses covered with a specialty coating, providing premium quality images.

LaserSharp Auto Focus allows you to select and focus on a specific target

Easily choose and focus on your target
LaserSharp™ Auto Focus uses a built-in laser distance meter that provides both speed and precision. The laser-driven target detection pinpoints the target while the camera focuses to capture a precise, high-quality image. With LaserSharp Auto Focus, you can:

Easily capture high-quality, focused images of your desired target with the push of a button
Take infrared images through common obstacles like chain link fences
Avoid skewed temperature measurements by precisely choosing your target
Perform the same inspections multiple times as a part of your preventive maintenance program – the built-in laser distance meter calculates and displays how far you are from your target, making repeatability much easier

Choose multiple targets at different distances
MultiSharp™ Focus takes multiple images from different focal distances and combines them into one clear image. With a simple point and shoot, you can go from being completely out of focus, to complete focus, throughout the field of view. With MultiSharp:

Reduce the need to take individual images of targets that are in the camera’s field of view – focus on one target, and all objects that are in the camera’s field of view will be in focus
Cut downtime spent taking multiple images to increase productivity
Capture quality, in-focus images, even under direct sunlight

1.Middleground in focus

2.Foreground in focus

3.Background in focus

Shoot from a distance
Infrared inspections can take you into multiple types of environments with many types of equipment. Interchangeable lenses that require no calibration give you the versatility and the image quality needed to conduct inspections in almost any environment.

Reduce the need to enter the danger zone with a 2x telephoto lens
Identify potential issues as small and distant as a failed splice on a high electrical line from the ground with a 4x telephoto lens
Save time with roofing and industrial building inspections by viewing a large area at one time with a wide-angle lens

High voltage power pole, captured with a TiX560 camera and standard lens

The same power pole captured from the same distance, but with a 2x telephoto lens

The same power pole captured from the same distance, but with a 4x telephoto lens

Easily manage and analyze your data

Whether you are troubleshooting or conducting maintenance inspections, having easy access to more information faster is always a big benefit.

Document information on the equipment you’re inspecting
With IR PhotoNotes™, voice or text annotation, you can easily document critical information about each piece of equipment and its location. Each “note” attaches to the image, so you never have to search or match up notes to images.

Document critical information with your infrared image
Capture surrounding details like wind conditions and time of day
Identify asset location

Image Info

IR Sensor Size
320 x 240

Distance to Target
0.69 m

Main Image Markers

Name
Temperature

Centerpoint
29.1°C

Capture digital and infrared images at once
IR Fusion™ technology combines visible light and an infrared image into one, giving you better clarity.

Get exact location details in picture-in-picture mode, which provides the center part of the display in IR and the remainder of the image in visible light
See more details when you adjust the level of infrared and visible light blending in AutoBlend™ mode
Isolate problem areas with user-defined temperature ranges with IR color alarms

IR Fusion picture-in-picture mode: Ironbow palette

IR Fusion picture-in-picture mode: AutoBlend

IR Fusion color alarm

ROI and thermal imaging

Seven benefits of on-site infrared inspections

Reduce downtime

Inspections can be done while equipment is running – no lost production time.

Protect lives while doing more

The non-contact nature of infrared inspections allows technicians to scan large areas quickly, from a safer distance away. That means technicians can inspect more equipment faster.

Improve production efficiency

Subtle problems are found and addressed before they have a major impact on production.

Document before and after

Validate post-maintenance work and capture the results for future review.

Reduce capital expenses

Finding and repairing problems at an early stage can improve the life expectancy of equipment, as a result extending replacement intervals.

Increase productivity

Quickly scan a large area to find air leaks, insulation gaps, moisture and overheated electrical components to complete more work in less time.

Identify work in easy-to-understand terms

See exactly what the problem is on the camera, eliminating guesswork and making it easier for everyone to see what repairs needs to be done.

Review thermal images side by side, making it easy to compare today’s reading with the baseline or other historical images. Fluke RSE300 Offers
Continuously identify thermal hotspots, heat build-up, and heat dissipation on products during the development cycle with improved temperature accuracy and thermal sensitivity.

Features

MATLAB® and LabVIEW® software compatibility allows users to integrate infrared data, images and videos to support R&D analysis
320×240 resolution
See the details you need with optional smart lenses: 2x and 4x telephoto, wide angle and macro lenses
Optimize images, generate customizable reports and export images to the format of your choice with SmartView® desktop software
Eliminate potential for mis-diagnosis with automatically focused images throughout your field of view with MultiSharp™ Focus

Applications

Research and development – electrical, mechanical, and biology/sciences
Quality control – pre- and post-production testing
Hardware / design engineering
Lab technician
Printed circuit boards

The importance of image quality in thermography

When conducting infrared inspections, high-quality images that allow for better analysis, presentation, and professionalism are essential.
With a sharply focused image, there is a distinct contrast between areas of varying thermal energy on the surface being inspected. This allows the individual detector elements also known as pixels) to clearly report the intensity of the energy being focused on them.
When the focus is poor, the incoming energy isn’t as concentrated on individual detectors, and their response is skewed. This can lead to temperature measurements that are significantly off, resulting in expensive downtime and possible safety hazards.
Thermal imagers are made with 100% diamond-turned germanium lenses covered with a specialty coating, providing premium quality images.

LaserSharp Auto Focus allows you to select and focus on a specific target

Easily choose and focus on your target
LaserSharp™ Auto Focus uses a built-in laser distance meter that provides both speed and precision. The laser-driven target detection pinpoints the target while the camera focuses to capture a precise, high-quality image. With LaserSharp Auto Focus, you can:

Easily capture high-quality, focused images of your desired target with the push of a button
Take infrared images through common obstacles like chain link fences
Avoid skewed temperature measurements by precisely choosing your target
Perform the same inspections multiple times as a part of your preventive maintenance program – the built-in laser distance meter calculates and displays how far you are from your target, making repeatability much easier

Choose multiple targets at different distances
MultiSharp™ Focus takes multiple images from different focal distances and combines them into one clear image. With a simple point and shoot, you can go from being completely out of focus, to complete focus, throughout the field of view. With MultiSharp:

Reduce the need to take individual images of targets that are in the camera’s field of view – focus on one target, and all objects that are in the camera’s field of view will be in focus
Cut downtime spent taking multiple images to increase productivity
Capture quality, in-focus images, even under direct sunlight

1.Middleground in focus

2.Foreground in focus

3.Background in focus

Shoot from a distance
Infrared inspections can take you into multiple types of environments with many types of equipment. Interchangeable lenses that require no calibration give you the versatility and the image quality needed to conduct inspections in almost any environment.

Reduce the need to enter the danger zone with a 2x telephoto lens
Identify potential issues as small and distant as a failed splice on a high electrical line from the ground with a 4x telephoto lens
Save time with roofing and industrial building inspections by viewing a large area at one time with a wide-angle lens

High voltage power pole, captured with a TiX560 camera and standard lens

The same power pole captured from the same distance, but with a 2x telephoto lens

The same power pole captured from the same distance, but with a 4x telephoto lens

Easily manage and analyze your data

Whether you are troubleshooting or conducting maintenance inspections, having easy access to more information faster is always a big benefit.

Document information on the equipment you’re inspecting
With IR PhotoNotes™, voice or text annotation, you can easily document critical information about each piece of equipment and its location. Each “note” attaches to the image, so you never have to search or match up notes to images.

Document critical information with your infrared image
Capture surrounding details like wind conditions and time of day
Identify asset location

Image Info

IR Sensor Size
320 x 240

Distance to Target
0.69 m

Main Image Markers

Name
Temperature

Centerpoint
29.1°C

Capture digital and infrared images at once
IR Fusion™ technology combines visible light and an infrared image into one, giving you better clarity.

Get exact location details in picture-in-picture mode, which provides the center part of the display in IR and the remainder of the image in visible light
See more details when you adjust the level of infrared and visible light blending in AutoBlend™ mode
Isolate problem areas with user-defined temperature ranges with IR color alarms

IR Fusion picture-in-picture mode: Ironbow palette

IR Fusion picture-in-picture mode: AutoBlend

IR Fusion color alarm

ROI and thermal imaging

Seven benefits of on-site infrared inspections

Reduce downtime

Inspections can be done while equipment is running – no lost production time.

Protect lives while doing more

The non-contact nature of infrared inspections allows technicians to scan large areas quickly, from a safer distance away. That means technicians can inspect more equipment faster.

Improve production efficiency

Subtle problems are found and addressed before they have a major impact on production.

Document before and after

Validate post-maintenance work and capture the results for future review.

Reduce capital expenses

Finding and repairing problems at an early stage can improve the life expectancy of equipment, as a result extending replacement intervals.

Increase productivity

Quickly scan a large area to find air leaks, insulation gaps, moisture and overheated electrical components to complete more work in less time.

Identify work in easy-to-understand terms

See exactly what the problem is on the camera, eliminating guesswork and making it easier for everyone to see what repairs needs to be done.

Review thermal images side by side, making it easy to compare today’s reading with the baseline or other historical images.

Fluke RSE300/C 60HZ Specifications

Key Features

Detector Resolution
640 x 480 307,200 pixels)

IFOV with Standard Lens Spatial Resolution)
0.93 mRad

Field of View
34 x 24°

Minimum Focus Distance
6″ 15 cm)

Thermal Sensitivity NETD)
≤0.040°C at 30°C target temperature 40 mK)

Frame Rate
60 Hz

Digital Zoom
Variable up to 16x in SmartView R7D desktop software

Data Storage and Image Capture

Memory Options
Stream and capture data directly to the PC

Image Capture, Review, Save Mechanism
Capture, save and analyze images in SmartView R&D™ desktop software

Software
SmartView R&D™ desktop software—full analysis and reporting software

Compatible with MATLAB® and LabVIEW® software

Temperature Measurement Range Not Calibrated Below -10°C)
14 to 2192°F -10 to 1200°C)

Accuracy
±2°C or ±2%, whichever is greater

Temperature
Operating: 14 to 122°F -10 to 50°C)

Storage: -4 to 122°F -20 to to 50°C)

Dimensions
3.3 x 3.3 x 6.5″ 8.3 x 8.3 x 16.5 cm)

Weight
2.2 lbs 1 kg)

Click here for complete specifications on the Fluke RSE300/C 60HZ

What’s included with the Fluke RSE300/C 60HZ
Infrared Camera
AC Power Supply
Ethernet Cable
Antenna
SmartView R&D Software Key
Lens Cover
Hard Carrying Case

Model

Fluke RSE600

Fluke RSE300

Infrared resolution
640 x 480 307,200 pixels)
320 x 240 76,800 pixels)

IFOV
spatial resolution)
0.93 mRad
1.85 mRad

Field of view
34°H x 24°V
34°H x 24°V

Thermal sensitivity*
≤ 0.040 at 30°C target temp 40 mK)*
≤ 0.030 at 30°C target temp 30 mK)*

Temperature range
14 to +2192°F -10 to +1200°C)
14 to +2192°F -10 to +1200°C)

Focus systems
Focus is adjusted in Fluke Connect Desktop software
manual or MultiSharp™)

Laser distance meter

Optional lenses
Pre-calibrated smart lenses: wide angle, 2x telephoto,
4x telephoto, macro

Wireless connectivity**

IR-Fusion®
Yes, in Fluke Connect Desktop software. Five modes of image blending
AutoBlend™ mode,
Picture-in-Picture PIP), IR/Visible alarm, Full IR, Full visible light)
add the context
of the visible details to your infrared image

Display

Design
Can be mounted to a stand or wall bracket for continuous data streaming

Frame rate
60 or 9 Hz versions
60 or 9 Hz versions

Software
Fluke Connect Desktop software—full analysis and reporting
software
Compatible with MATLAB® and LabVIEW® software

Voice annotation
Yes, in Fluke Connect Desktop software

Text annotation
Yes, in Fluke Connect Desktop software

Video recording
Radiometric, in Fluke Connect Desktop software, with exports to standard non-radiometric formats

Streaming video
remote display)
Yes, see the live stream of the camera on your PC, smartphone, or TV monitor.
Via USB, WiFi hotspot,
or WiFi network to Fluke Connect Desktop software on a PC;
via WiFi hotspot to the Fluke Connect™ app

Remote control operation
Yes, through ethernet or Fluke Connect Desktop software

Alarms
Yes, in Fluke Connect Desktop software–high temperature
low temperature,
and isotherms within range)

Warranty
Two-years standard), extended warranties are available

*Best possible

**Fluke Connect™ not available in all countries

10 things you need to know about Thermal Imagers
Whether you choose a simple point-and-shoot model or a high-end thermal imager with all the bells and whistles, here are some key features and specs you should consider:

1

Resolution

Detector resolution indicates the number of detector pixels on the camera. More pixels, means higher resolution
Spatial resolution is based on detector pixels and the field of view FOV) spec, combining them to define the area the imager sees at any given moment. Spatial resolution can be used to help define the smallest object size that can be detected. A lower spatial resolution value means better detail and image quality

2

Focus
With a variety of focus mechanisms to choose from, it is important to take into account your skill level as well as the application in selecting a focus type. Here are the common focus mechanisms:

Fixed: Point and shoot simplicity
Manual: Precise incremental focus
Auto focus: Automatically focuses on a target but may require manual adjustment
Laser-assisted auto focus: Uses a built-in laser distance meter to calculate distance to the target
Multifocal: Captures and stores multiple images of the target from varying focal distances and uses software to blend them into one image with ultra-sharp depth of field detail. Fluke Corp., for example, calls its implementation of this technology MultiSharp™ Focus

3

Temperature range
The highest and lowest temperature you encounter in your inspection determines the temperature range you need from your thermal imager. Or, select a camera with a wide temperature range that automatically selects the range based on your scene, or allows you to manually select the temperature range.

4

Lens options

A camera that lets you change lenses increases your versatility, allowing you to inspect many more types of equipment and situations. There are lots of choices for lots of applications—standard, wide angle, telephoto, and macro.

5

Saving images and additional data

Save infrared and digital images and in some cases voice notes to internal memory, a removable SD card, or to a USB flash drive. It’s important to have the flexibility to save images and additional related data to different media for backup or sharing.

TI450 SF6

6

Color palettes

Slight differences are easier to see with a monochromatic palette, such as grayscale or amber. High contrast palettes can make it easier to quickly find obvious anomalies. You should be able to change the palette in the camera or in the software.

7

Color alarms

Use these to quickly highlight areas outside your normal temperature ranges.

8

Emissivity and reflected temperatures

Low emissivity surfaces, such as shiny metals, can reflect infrared energy from other objects and throw off your image and your measurement accuracy. So, look for the option to adjust parameters when choosing an imager.

9

Spot markers

Mark specific temperatures on your image to compare simultaneous temperatures from multiple points on the same image.

10

Battery type and life

Look for a battery with useful features such a charge level indicator. Nothing is worse than starting an inspection with no idea of the battery status. Also consider long battery life and quick charging ability.

Check out the different color palettes available on your thermal imager!

View your home through the eyes of a thermal imager and and see where the hot and cold spots are.

Use of infrared thermography in electronics
By Sat Sandhu, Fluke

Electronic circuits and components come in a variety of shapes and forms. All electronics operate with current flowing, which in turn leads to power dissipation. This power dissipation manifests itself primarily in the form of heat. Hence a key factor in the design, tests, verification and troubleshooting of all electronics, is heat management. With increasing circuit complexity and or reduction in size, heat management of electronics is taking on a more significant role in the design phase and also in the subsequent phases of test, verification and troubleshooting.

Thermal imaging cameras TI) are an ideal tool to use in mapping out the heat patterns on electronic circuits and components. Two major advantages of Thermal imaging over contact temperature measurement devices are:

The ability to measure temperatures without making contact with the circuit or component, thus ensuring that the temperature of the object is not affected.
The ability to view a large area or even the whole circuit or component, rather than measuring a single point.

If you would like to learn more about:

Thermal imaging
Electronic circuits and components
Sources of heat in electronics
Importance of heat
Emissivity
And more

Read more

Detailed anatomy of an infrared camera

Using thermal imaging to troubleshoot motors and drives
By Sat Sandhu, Fluke

Infrared cameras, also called thermal imagers, are useful for troubleshooting motor problems as well as for monitoring motor condition for preventative maintenance in power generation, manufacturing and commercial plants. Thermal images of motors reveal their operating condition as indicated by surface temperature. Such condition monitoring is important as a way to avert many unexpected motor malfunctions in systems that are critical to manufacturing.
The onset of motor failures can often be detected by a variety of techniques, including vibration, ultrasound and thermal imaging.

Thermal image of machinery

Why thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is an effective way to assess equipment condition. Thermal imaging enables you to:

Inspect while the equipment is running
Verify repairs have been done properly
Inspect faster and from a safer distance
Improve repair efficiency

What to scan?
To get started in building heat profiles of your motors, it is a best practice to capture good quality infrared images when the motors are running under normal operating conditions. That gives you baseline measurements of the temperature of components. An infrared camera can capture temperatures of all the critical components: motor, shaft coupling, motor and shaft bearings, and the gearbox.
When you are working with low electrical loads, the indications of a problem may be subtle. Thus a minimum of 40% of design load is recommended National Fire Protection Association NFPA 70B), and the higher the load, the better. When inspecting in low load situations, be sure to note all possible problems, even if they reflect only a small temperature difference. As a load increases, the temperature will increase too and if a problem exists, expect greater temperature differences at higher loads.

Coupling: This image shows an alignment issue on a motor coupling.

Angular misalignment
The centerline of the two shafts intersect are not parallel.

Combo: This heat pattern indicates an operational motor.

Parallel misalignment
The centerline of the two shafts are parallel but not concentric.

What to look for?
All motors should list the normal operating temperature on the nameplate. Abnormal temperatures, which will show up on a thermal imaging inspection, can be an indication of:
Inadequate cooling because of insufficient air flow. Clearing this issue may only require minor cleaning on the air intake grills.
Power quality issues such as unbalanced voltage or overload or harmonics. All of these will cause excessive heat dissipation.

Impending bearing failure. An overheating bearing is an indication of an impending bearing failure. Bearing condition degrade for a number of reasons:

Heavier than anticipated loading
Inadequate or incorrect lubrication
Ineffective sealing
Shaft misalignment
Incorrect fit

Insulation failure. With failing insulation of the motor windings the overall motor temperature increases this overheating causes failures and reduces insulation time.
Shaft misalignment. Most misalignment cases are a combination of parallel and angular misalignment see images above).
Creating regular inspection routes that include thermal images of all critical motor/drive combinations and tracking to those baseline images will help you determine whether a hotspot is unusual or not, and help you verify if the repairs were successful.