Fluke Camera Hacking - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Chanc3
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 02:33:54 pm
content: Has anyone had any joy modifying Fluke Thermal Imaging Cameras? I've currently got a TiS20 in front of me, which has a similar sort of setup to FLIR, however they use Linux instead of Windows CE. When connected via USB it is assigned an IP address of 10.0.205.229 and a default server IP of 10.0.205.230. If I plug that into Chrome, it takes me a page which says: "You aren't allowed here!" which leads me to believe that it may be possible to gain access into the onboard files (they must exist as the camera has onboard memory, which you cannot access unless you use their software. Any ideas how I could investigate further? I'm not an expert in this area!

author: Chanc3
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 04:18:05 pm
content: I've managed to download the source files from the camera, but I have no idea what I'm looking at. Lots of .patch files and src.tar.gz files! Don't know anything about Linux!

author: Zermalmer
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 05:39:20 pm
content: src.tar.gz are compressed source files... depending on your OS there is out there also a 'unzip' tool for the linux zipped files.That's the easy part... but if you understand the source is written in another book

author: nidlaX
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2016, 08:33:58 pm
content: Decompress obvious archives like .tar and .gz first. When you find binaries / unknowns, use binwalk.

author: ixfd64
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2016, 10:36:31 pm
content: I'd love to see a teardown of a Fluke camera.

author: Chanc3
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 07:17:32 pm
content: Fraser has taken apart an old Raytheon, which fluke bought out. There is a thread on it somewhere.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2016, 07:40:16 pm
content: Slight correction, A division of Raytek designed the Ti30 and they were the ones acquired by FLUKE.I do own a Raytek Ti30 but have not had time to open her up. I did open the charging dock to fit a new USB cable. That is detailed in my Ti30 thread on this forum.Fraser

author: Chanc3
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 08:09:21 am
content: Quote from: Fraser on June 12, 2016, 07:40:16 pmAh yes, my mistake, I was going from memory (albeit not a great one) and was on my iPad, so it was going to be a pain to copy the link!

author: Razvan_N
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2022, 09:01:45 am
content: I have a Fluke TiR4FT in great condition that I would like to explore.Is it OK to remove the SD card when the camera is off? I would like to copy its contents to another SD cardin order to have a spare. Is it possible? Or the original SD card is registered somehow (s/n maybe)?Do I risk anything playing with the spare? If I mess with its contents, will the camera get back to its originalcondition if I plug back the original SD card?

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2022, 10:51:35 am
content: Removing the memory card with the camera unpowered will not harm it, the files on it or the camera chassis.Be very careful what you do with that card when plugging it into a PC though. Set the “read only” switch on the card (that is not 100% write protection however). Do not allow the PC to correct any detected file “errors” or to scan the card for errors. Any changes to the SD card could render it useless in your camera. If you wish to copy the card, use a cloning tool to create a clone of the original on a new card. Use of the clone card will not corrupt your camera but do be careful if you decide to start modifying the contents of that card in an effort to hack the firmware. This is unknown territory as I have not seen any hacking guides for FLUKE cameras. It is likely hard to damage the camera chassis using a corrupted SD card, but I cannot be certain of that so tread carefully.Fraser

author: fantengkuo
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 20, 2022, 01:17:31 pm
content: Hello, how can I repair the broken chip under my Fluke TI10?

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 20, 2022, 01:39:10 pm
content: That TMS320 processor contains Flash,OTP Memory, Boot memory and security defences. If those areas of the IC contain Fluke data, you will not be able to buy a new IC from Digikey or Mouser and repair the camera by fitting it. This is likely a “Return to FLUKE” job and they will charge for a complete PCB plus programming and calibration. Sadly this will be expensive.

author: Walterjnr
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 22, 2023, 12:01:21 am
content: I have an open Ti10. It is not recognizing the SD card. I didn't notice any broken solders on the card socket. I think the customer formatted the card on a PC. Maybe you deleted some original Fluke files from the card. As it is out of line, Fluke will hardly support it.

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 22, 2023, 12:11:49 am
content: You can try copying the boot sector from a working camera SD card using one of the disk editor software tools onto the failed card. This trick worked for Flir E4 cam.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 22, 2023, 01:05:57 pm
content: Just try another common photographic type SD card. Make sure it is a small capacity as these cameras may not recognise modern high capacity cards. The SD card does not need Fluke files to be used in the Ti10 as it is just the saved picture repository.Fraser

author: f14
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2023, 03:16:47 pm
content: HiI have Fluke Ti27 with problem like this picture below. no thermal detect and temp raise up slowly to 42 43oCseem the thermal sensor is dead?. because it use DRS U3510 sensor and hard to findthank you!

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2023, 07:49:53 pm
content: Do you hear the FFC flag activating soon after boot ? It could be the FFC flag stuck and blocking the optical path. >40C is higher than I would have expected for the FFC flags surface but still worth checking.Fraser

author: f14
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 23, 2023, 12:16:00 am
content: Hiit working perfectly. I hear it serveral time when the camera workingthanks

author: f14
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 23, 2023, 10:19:34 am
content: HiI have open this camera and check/clean. not thing strange inside . now the problem is the temp range very small 70-100oC scale( auto or manual range are same issue) and not accurate (300oC it show 100oC. and room temp ~30oC it show 70oC )have any idea? I have clean the blue tap connector between sensor and the pcb

author: radioorizont
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2024, 08:58:44 am
content: Hi Chanc3,Could you please advise how you connected to the cam,era's IP?I also see a network device with:Interface: 10.0.5.193 --- 0x2aInternet Address Physical Address Type10.0.5.194 00-c0-17-05-c2-00 dynamic10.0.5.195 ff-ff-ff-ff-ff-ff staticThe problem is i can't connect in a browser window.Did you use Total Commander , was there a password required to access the folders like in Flir thermal cameras?Thanks,Dan.

author: radioorizont
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 29, 2025, 12:31:20 pm
content: Hi, did you ever fix that Fluke sensor?