TEquipment.NET selling 160 x 120 thermal cameras for below $1,000 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: ixfd64
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2014, 11:23:53 pm
content: http://www.tequipment.net/Dwyer/TIC-10/Building-and-Industrial-Thermal-Imagers/?v=7249They're made by a company called Dwyer. Anyone know if they're any good?

author: haoleboy
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 29, 2014, 02:35:23 pm
content: I saw the same deal and came here wondering the same thing! Pretty high resolution for pretty cheap.

author: -jeffB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 29, 2014, 02:52:07 pm
content: I imagine they're feeling some pressure from the sub-$1000 80x60 FLIR E4 ("oh, look, it'sstilleasily hackable to 320x240!") for professional users, and from the $200 Seek (206x156) for casual experimenters.The Dwyer unit might be outstanding, but if they aren't already an entrenched brand, the new competitive landscape must be harsh indeed.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 29, 2014, 05:22:57 pm
content: I doubt this is a real thermal camera. According to the datasheet it sounds more like a IR spot thermometer with a lepton sensor attached to it. Much like the Flir TG165.

author: -jeffB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 29, 2014, 05:53:19 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on December 29, 2014, 05:22:57 pmAre we looking at different things? I see the manufacturer's information page here:http://www.dwyer-inst.com/Product/DiscontinuedProducts/TestEquipment/SeriesTICIt's shown as a "Discontinued Product", but it does claim an IR resolution of 160x120.Here's a catalog page:http://www.dwyer-inst.com/PDF_files/2015/INTL/TIC.i.pdfA quick perusal of their website doesn't turn up any comparable current products. I wonder if they've decided to bail out in the face of inevitable price and resolution wars...

author: ixfd64
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 31, 2015, 05:01:57 pm
content: TEquipment.NET recently further reduced the price to $459:http://www.tequipment.net/Dwyer/TIC-20/Building-and-Industrial-Thermal-ImagersIt seems the company is rather desperate to get rid of them. On the other hand, the reviews are pretty positive...

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 31, 2015, 05:11:32 pm
content: What about the thermal imager from CEM equipment? Is that any good?http://www.cem-instruments.com/en/pro/pro-828.html

author: nuno
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 31, 2015, 05:40:30 pm
content: Quote from: pascal_sweden on July 31, 2015, 05:11:32 pmActually I just noticed today one of their cheaper products (80x80):http://www.reichelt.de/Thermal-Imaging-Cameras/CEM-DT-980/3/index.html?&ACTION=3&LA=2&ARTICLE=151718&GROUPID=4408&artnr=CEM+DT-980but can't find any user comments.

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 31, 2015, 05:46:42 pm
content: Here are all the thermal imagers in their product line:http://www.cem-instruments.com/en/pro/sort34-1.html

author: TerminalJack505
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2015, 03:49:25 am
content: Quote from: ixfd64 on July 31, 2015, 05:01:57 pmThanks for the heads-up.I picked one up and used the forum discount which made the price $430.Must be a tough market to have to cut the price that drastically. I guess I'll see if it was worth it or not.