FLIR VS290 Thermal Imaging Videoscope

The FLIR VS290 Thermal Imaging Videoscope is an industrial infrared- and visible-light-imaging inspection tool designed to aid professionals with identifying problems in difficult-to-access locations such as underground electrical distribution vaults.

Thermal & Optical Imaging

The Videoscope is equipped with a 160 x 120px thermal imager with a 57° x 44° field-of-view and a <100mK thermal sensitivity. It can measure temperatures between -10°C to +400°C with an accuracy of ±3°C/3%.

The FLIR VS290 also includes a 2MP visual camera with an 83° field-of-view and bright LED work light. The user can choose to view footage in IR, Visual or MSX imaging modes. The MSX imaging mode overlays digital details, captured using the 2MP camera, onto the corresponding thermal image; thereby increasing overall picture clarity and improving the ease and efficiency with which the user can identify the source of faults.

Additionally, the FLIR Videoscope offers five selectable thermal colour palettes (Iron, Rainbow, Grey, Below Alarm, and Above Alarm) and isotherms/ colour alarms for identifying problem areas. Images can be saved to the supplied 16GB SD card and subsequently uploaded to a PC via a USB-C cable. Once uploaded, images can be analysed and organised into reports using FLIR’s Thermal Studio Software (NOT included).

Rugged & Reliable

This rugged and versatile videoscope is ideal for use in demanding utility, manufacturing and building environments. The base of the FLIR VS290 Thermal Imaging Videoscope has an ingress protection rating of IP54. Moreover, the FLIR VS290 has a CAT IV 600V safety rating making it suitable for conducting electrical inspections.

OPTIONAL 2m Rectangular Camera Probe

The OPTIONAL 2m rectangular camera probe is field-replaceable. It easily fits through small gaps and can be used to inspect electrical distribution vaults, large gearboxes, motors, attics, and crawl spaces. Furthermore, the OPTIONAL 2m rectangular camera probe has an IP54-rated body and an IP67-rated camera tip.

The FLIR VS290 Thermal Imaging Videoscope is a durable and dependable thermal inspection imager that can be used to access tight locations and find hotspots before failures occur, thereby maintaining system uptime.

There are two versions of the FLIR VS290 available: one with a 2m rectangular camera probe and one without. Please see the table below for more information regarding the available options.

	VS290-21	VS290-32	VS290-33
Probe Tip Shape	Rounded	Rectangular	Rounded
Tip Diameter	19mm	11mm	19mm
Probe length	1M	2M	2M
Tip Viewing Angle	Forward	Side	Side
Thermal Camera	✔	✔	✔
Visual Camera		✔	✔
Worklight		✔	✔

Key Features

An industrial infrared- and visible-light-imaging inspection tool
Identify problems in difficult-to-access locations such as underground electrical distribution vaults
Two models available: one with a rectangular camera probe and one without
IR resolution: 160 x 120px
Thermal FOV: 57° x 44°
Thermal sensitivity: <100mK
Temperature range: -10°C to +400°C
Accuracy: ±3°C/3%
2MP visual-light camera with an 83° FOV
Bright LED work light
IR imaging mode
Visual imaging mode
MSX imaging mode: overlays digital details onto thermal images
Selectable thermal colour palettes: Iron, Rainbow, Grey, Below Alarm, and Above Alarm
Isotherms/ colour alarms
SD card
Download images to a PC via a USB-C cable
Analyse images and create reports using FLIR’s Thermal Studio Software (NOT included)
IP54-rated base unit and probe
IP67-rated camera tip
CAT IV 600V
The OPTIONAL 2m rectangular camera probe fits easily through small gaps
The OPTIONAL 2m rectangular camera probe is field-replaceable
A durable, dependable thermal inspection imager
Access tight locations to find hotspots before failures occur
Maintain system uptime

What’s Included?

FLIR VS290 Thermal Imaging Videoscope With or Without 2m Rectangular Camera Probe
2x Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Charger
Power Supply for Battery Charger
16GB SD Card
USB Cable
Wrist Strap
Hard Case
Printed Documentation

Tech Specs

FLIR VS290 Thermal Imaging Videoscope Technical Specifications

Imaging and Optical Data
IR resolution	160 × 120 pixels
Digital image enhancement	Yes, MSX®
Thermal sensitivity/NETD	<100 mK
IR Field of view (FOV)	57° × 44°
Minimum focus distance	0.15 m
Image frequency	8.7 Hz
Focus	Fixed
Focal plane array/spectral range	Uncooled microbolometer/7.5–14 µm
Detector pitch	12 μm
Image Presentation
Display resolution	320 × 240 pixels
Screen size	3.5 in
Colour palettes	Iron, Rainbow, Gray, Below alarm, Above alarm
Image modes	IR only, Visual only, MSX
Gallery	Yes
Measurement and Analysis
Object temperature range	–10 to 400°C (14 to 752°F)
Measurement accuracy	At ambient temp. 15 to 35°C (59 to 95°F) and object temp. above 0°C (32°F) 0 to 100°C (32 to 212°F): ±3°C (±5.5°F) 100 to 400°C (212 to 752°F): ±3%
Spotmeter	1 in live mode
Measurement presets	No measurement, center spot, hot spot, cold spot
Emissivity correction	3 pre-set and 1 custom emissivity setting
Image Storage and Visual Camera
Storage capacity	Removable SD card (16 GB)
Image file format	Radiometric JPEG
Visual camera resolution	2 MP
Visual camera field of view (FOV)	83°
Worklight	Bright LED
Data Communication Interface
USB	USB Type-C: data transfer/power
Additional Data
Battery type	Rechargeable 3.7 V Li-ion
Battery operating time	>5 hours (full LCD brightness and worklight on)
Probe length	2 m (6.6 ft)
Probe tip shape	Rectangular (side-viewing camera)
Weight (including battery)	Complete kit with case: 13 kg (28.66 lb) Display: 640 g (1.41 lb) Probe: 470 g (1.04 lb)
Size (L × W × H)	Complete kit with case: 120 × 48 × 20 cm (47 × 18.90 × 7.87 in) Display: 26.4 × 11 × 11 cm (10.4 × 4.3 × 4.3 in) Probe: 212.2 × 0.69 cm (83.5 × 0.3 in) Probe tip: 74.16 × 40.52 × 11 mm (2.9 × 1.6 × 0.4 in)

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