Generic Thermal Imager SK-256DT - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: gwfami
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 11, 2025, 12:24:53 am
content: So a friend of mine purchased a no name thermal imager, labeled as SK-256DT (Ihttps://shdt123.en.made-in-china.com/product/eOrJjiRKEUkS/China-Sk-256dt-Thermal-Imager-Screening-Face-Abnormal-Alarm-Thermal-Thermal-Camera-Live-Display-Detect-Public-Places.html). He can get the unit to turn on, but has no software to run it, nor could he find any, so he sent it to me.I just got it in, and opened it up to see if there was anything on it that could assist me in finding the manufacture, but no dice.Does anyone have any idea or contacts on how to get an image from the system? Heck, if all else fails, I can remove the imager and attach it to something else.Thanks,gwfami

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 11, 2025, 07:37:32 am
content: Looks like a Mapesen BF503 Covid camera…..Software downloads and client software for the BF503….https://www.mapesen.com/softwares/Other downloads … manuals, apps etc from Mapesen….https://www.mapesen.com/download-center/

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 11, 2025, 07:43:49 am
content: The cameras User manual…..https://www.mapesen.com/web/userfiles/download/AI%20Fever%20Detecting%20Thermal%20Camera%20Quick%20User%20Manual.pdfThis camera is sold under many different Brand names and model numbers.Fraser

author: gwfami
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 11, 2025, 02:20:49 pm
content: Thanks, checking into it right now.

author: gwfami
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 11, 2025, 08:14:47 pm
content: The manual did help on the setup, especially the IP address.The website will not allow downloading of any of the software, their end keeps generating errors like:"Baota Website Firewall Free EditionYour request contains illegal parameters and has been blocked by the website administrator!Possible causes:Your submission contains dangerous attack requestsHow to fix it:Review submissions;If the website is hosted, please contact the space provider;Ordinary website visitors, please contact the website administrator;This is a false alarm, please contact Bt.cnhttp://www.bt.cn/bbs"I even get this same error when attempting to contact their tech support. Nothing I can do I guess.I was able to download Guard Station 3.0, but it times out while attempting to connect.Any other ideas?Thanks,GWFAMI

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 11, 2025, 08:31:27 pm
content: You have your start point with the manufacturers name. Now start looking for ways to contact them to ask for the software client. If that is a dead end use the model name in Google to find other identities for the camera and chase them down to see if any site offers the software download. In cases like this it is just a case of tracking down the alternate identities of the camera. It is very common.Fraser

author: gwfami
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 12, 2025, 03:19:48 am
content: Thank you. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

author: gwfami
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 13, 2025, 09:30:23 pm
content: I do appreciate your help, but I have not been able to find any other manufacturer or seller for that item. There is no model number or manufacturer info on the camera. Google has not been my friend on alternate identities.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2025, 09:53:43 pm
content: Have you sent an email to Mapesen asking for the client software for their BF503 ?northamerica@mapesen.cominfo@mapesen.com

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2025, 10:53:37 pm
content: I did the deep searching for you and have uploaded the software client, user manual etc for the camera.https://drive.google.com/file/d/15NOLiz74_cdhMhqQh0Wo7yE5vhl9a1QP/view?usp=sharingThe camera is very common from many sellers, under many different model names, but it was a challenge to find a seller who actually offered the Software client download. Your friend owes me a beer !https://gwsecurityusa.com/product/gw2137tip-ai-binocular-thermal-imaging-camera/Fraser

author: gwfami
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 14, 2025, 03:27:26 am
content: Thanks. I'll pass the beer request on.I have contacted Mapesen several times, but haven't received an answer.

author: gwfami
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 14, 2025, 03:29:36 am
content: Wow. The one site sells the camera for ~$1,600. My buddy purchased it for $64 off ebay.

author: gwfami
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 15, 2025, 11:00:39 pm
content: Finally was able to get the computer to recognize the camera [ Specified attachment is not available ]. When the software (AI Thermal Camera_V1.0.54.HH - 08281618.exe) is ran it says "CH1:Offline" and "Infrared:Offline". Anyone know anything about this?

author: gwfami
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 18, 2025, 11:29:59 pm
content: I finally figured it out. Turns out that while the camera is 192.168.1.18, the program expects the ethernet port to be set to 192.168.1.1.Up and running. Thanks for all the help.