The FLIR C8 is listed as a new model in the Cx series, with 320 × 240 thermal resolution, MSX, a measurement range of -20 to 450 °C, Wi-Fi and Ignite cloud integration.
The C8, part of FLIR's compact Cx series, is listed as a new model on the manufacturer's product page. The device combines a 320 × 240 thermal sensor, MSX image enhancement technology and a 3.5-inch touchscreen in a pocket-sized 0.19 kg body. FLIR positions the C8 for applications such as mechanical maintenance, residential electrical inspections and building diagnostics.
Key technical specifications
According to the figures on FLIR's product page:
- Thermal resolution: 320 × 240 pixels; with MSX, detail captured by the visible camera is transferred to the thermal image
- Measurement range: -20 °C to 450 °C
- Accuracy: ±2 °C in the 0–100 °C range, ±2% in the 100–450 °C range
- Thermal sensitivity (NETD): Below 50 mK
- Frame rate and field of view: 9 Hz; 35° × 27°
- Visible camera and display: 5 MP camera; 3.5-inch touchscreen with 640 × 480 resolution
- Battery: Approximately 3 hours of use, 2-hour charging time, USB-C
- Durability: IP54 protection, 2 m drop resistance
- Storage capacity: More than 5,000 image sets
Connectivity and reporting
The C8 offers 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and can automatically upload images to the FLIR Ignite cloud service. Automatic upload makes it easier to transfer images taken in the field to the office for report preparation.
What work is it suitable for?
Compact thermal cameras can be seen as a first-line screening tool that maintenance teams can carry with them at all times. The C8's features match the following scenarios:
- Early detection of abnormal heating in mechanical equipment such as motors, bearings and belts
- Checking for hot spots in fuse boxes and residential electrical panels
- Building diagnostics applications such as heat loss and missing insulation, as well as indoor air quality investigations
- Creating work records with before-and-after maintenance images
For teams carrying out periodic electrical thermography in industrial facilities, the FLIR Ex Pro series, which offers a higher upper measurement limit and ΔT tools aimed at NFPA 70B, is also worth considering; in this series, the E6 Pro and E8 Pro models can measure up to 550 °C. When choosing a model, the decisive factors are the highest temperature to be measured, the distance to the target, the level of detail required and the reporting needs.
In the Vertex Safety Türkiye catalogue you can browse thermal camera families, including the FLIR Cx series and the Ex Pro series, and talk to our technical team about the right model for your application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature measurement range of the FLIR C8?
According to FLIR's product page, the C8 measures between -20 °C and 450 °C; accuracy is ±2 °C in the 0–100 °C range and ±2% in the 100–450 °C range.
Can the C8 transfer images to the cloud?
Yes. Using its Wi-Fi connection, the C8 can automatically upload images to the FLIR Ignite cloud service.
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