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FLIR Cx5 Hazardous Location Thermal Camera
A hazardous location-rated thermal camera certified for use in explosive gas, vapor and dust environments — no hot work permit needed — with FLIR MSX imaging and 1-Touch Level/Span for quick problem identification.
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Thermal inspection in explosive gas, vapor and dust environments
Testing capabilities
- Certified for explosive environments — eliminates hot work permits due to gas, vapor and dust
- 160 × 120 true thermal imaging with FLIR MSX (Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging)
- 1-Touch Level/Span for instant image contrast improvement
- 3.5 in capacitive touchscreen interface
- Built-in FLIR Ignite cloud service for direct data transfer, storage and backup
- Synchronises with FLIR Thermal Studio for analysis and report generation
Manufacturer-published capabilities. Available tests depend on the selected configuration and accessories. Confirm suitability, availability and pricing with our technical team.
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer / model | FLIR / Cx5 (Cx-Series) |
| IR resolution | 160 × 120 pixels |
| Thermal sensitivity (NETD) | <70 mK |
| Accuracy | ±5 °C (0–100 °C); ±5 % of reading (100–400 °C) |
| Object temperature range | −20 °C to 400 °C (−4 °F to 752 °F) |
| Spectral range | 8–14 µm |
| Image frequency | 8.7 Hz |
| Digital camera | 5 MP |
| Image modes | IR, visual, MSX, picture-in-picture |
| Focus | Focus free; minimum focus distance 0.1 m (thermal), 0.3 m (MSX) |
| Display | 3.5 in capacitive touchscreen |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth PAN, USB-C |
| Storage | Internal memory, >5000 images; FLIR Ignite cloud connectivity |
| Battery | Rechargeable built-in Li-ion, 4 h operating time, 2 h charging |
| Encapsulation | IP54 (camera housing and lens, IEC 60529) |
| Drop test | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Certifications | IEC 60079-0, IEC 60079-15, IEC 60079-31 (hazardous locations) |
| Operating temperature | −10 °C to +50 °C |
| Size / weight | 168 × 112 × 42 mm; pocket form factor |
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