{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"topdon-tc001-max-smartphone-thermal-camera","title":"TOPDON TC001 Max Dual-Lens Thermal Camera for Smartphones, 256×192","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlug the TOPDON TC001 Max into a phone, tablet or Windows PC and you have a dual-lens thermal imager that weighs just 33 g. A 256×192 infrared sensor sits beside a 1.5 MP visible-light camera, and TISR processing outputs a 512×384 thermal picture, so you can see a hot spot and match it to the real component or surface in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e256×192 infrared sensor, enhanced to 512×384 with TISR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual lens with thermal, visible, dual-light and picture-in-picture modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e≤40 mK sensitivity and a 25 Hz refresh rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-20°C to 550°C range with ±2°C or ±2% accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C connection for Android, iOS and Windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfrared sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256×192 (49,152 thermal pixels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512×384 (TISR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisible-light camera:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 MP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal sensitivity (NETD):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≤40 mK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefresh rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature range:\u003c\/strong\u003e -20°C to 550°C (-4°F to 1,022°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±2°C or ±2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2 mm, fixed focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Android, iOS and Windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the specs mean in practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sensor captures 49,152 temperature points per image. TISR upscales that to 512×384 to sharpen edges, but the real measurement grid stays 256×192, so treat the extra sharpness as a viewing aid. The bigger practical win is the visible camera: in dual-light mode you can see exactly which wire, fuse or pipe fitting a hot spot belongs to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity.\u003c\/strong\u003e At ≤40 mK the camera can separate surfaces that differ by 0.04°C or less. That helps with faint patterns such as a slightly warm breaker, a cool draft or an uneven floor-heating loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange.\u003c\/strong\u003e -20°C to 550°C covers building, HVAC, electrical, automotive and electronics work. Furnaces and kilns above 550°C need a high-temperature instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you can use it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical:\u003c\/strong\u003e spot an overloaded breaker, a loose lug or a warm connection before it fails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHVAC and plumbing:\u003c\/strong\u003e trace hot-water lines, compare supply and return temperatures and find blocked coils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuildings:\u003c\/strong\u003e find missing insulation, air leaks around windows and cold, damp patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics and automotive:\u003c\/strong\u003e find an overheating component on a board or an uneven heat pattern across a radiator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho should look elsewhere\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a standalone camera with its own screen and battery. See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mileseey-tr20-handheld-thermal-camera\"\u003eMILESEEY TR20\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have an iPhone 14 or earlier. Those use Lightning, and this module connects by USB-C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need temperatures above 550°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thermal-master-p3-smartphone-thermal-camera\"\u003eThermal Master P3\u003c\/a\u003e: adds manual macro focus, under 35 mK sensitivity and a 600°C range. The TC001 Max adds the visible-light lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thermal-master-p2-usb-c-thermal-camera\"\u003eThermal Master P2\u003c\/a\u003e: even smaller and Android only, with a 600°C range and a 1.5°C accuracy rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTips for better results\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScan electrical equipment under normal load and compare like with like, such as the three phases on a breaker. A fault shows up as a difference, not an absolute number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiny bare metal reads cooler than it really is. Stick a small piece of black electrical tape on the surface and measure the tape instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass blocks thermal imaging. The camera shows the temperature of the glass surface, not what is behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor building checks, a difference of roughly 10°C (18°F) or more between inside and outside gives the clearest pictures of insulation gaps and drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need its own battery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It draws power from the connected device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does TISR mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is TOPDON's image-enhancement processing. It upscales the 256×192 sensor image to 512×384 and sharpens edges and contrast. The sensor resolution itself stays 256×192.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the original TC001?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Max adds a visible-light camera with dual-light and picture-in-picture modes, and its sensitivity is ≤40 mK versus under 50 mK on the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich devices work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAndroid phones, iPhones and iPads with USB-C (iPhone 15 and newer), and Windows PCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it see through walls?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Thermal cameras read surface temperature, so they reveal heat patterns on a wall, not what is behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectrical troubleshooting, HVAC temperature checks, Building inspections. Choose a thermal camera based on the target size, working distance and required measurement accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuying guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare native infrared sensor resolution, temperature measurement range and device compatibility before ordering. Image enhancement does not increase native sensor resolution. For questions about suitability, contact ThermalVisionPlus before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThermal camera buying guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare models and learn what specifications matter in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/buyers-guides\/home-inspection-thermal-camera-guide\"\u003ehome inspection thermal camera guide\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/buyers-guides\/thermal-camera-hvac-troubleshooting-guide\"\u003eHVAC thermal camera guide\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/buyers-guides\/phone-vs-handheld-thermal-camera-guide\"\u003ephone versus handheld comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOPDON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48274758533291,"sku":"THERM-009","price":454.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6244\/6763\/files\/topdon-tc001-max-thermal-camera-key-features.jpg?v=1792111884"}],"url":"https:\/\/thermalvisionplus.com\/collections\/frontpage.oembed","provider":"My Store 5","version":"1.0","type":"link"}