{"product_id":"topdon-usa-tc001-android-devices-portable-thermal-imaging-camera","title":"Topdon USA TC001 (Android Devices) Portable Thermal Imaging Camera","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-feature-continer kd-flex-row-2\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-feature-item kd-prouduct-feature-content\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTOPDON TC001 Thermal Imaging Camera for Android and Windows\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTOPDON says something about the TC001 that most accessory makers leave for the reviews to discover: it will not clear every phone or tablet case, and an extension cable is supplied so you can use it anyway. That is a small piece of honesty and it tells you how to plan. If your handset lives in a thick rugged case, you are not going to be plugging the sensor flush into the port and waving the phone about — you will be running it on the lead, which frankly is the better way to work anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe TC001 is a thermal imaging sensor that turns an Android phone or tablet into a working thermal camera through the USB-C port. It also runs on Windows tablets and laptops via TOPDON's TCView software, which is a genuinely different proposition from a phone-only attachment — the same sensor can go from a pocket on a site walk to a laptop on a desk for reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you can see with it\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe detector is 256 x 192 pixels with a 12µm pixel pitch, operating across the 8 to 14µm long-wave band. In practice the pitch is what decides whether two adjacent warm things read as two warm things: individual terminals in a distribution board, individual cells in a pack, individual runs in a floor. Thermal sensitivity is quoted at under 40 mK, which is the figure that lets a camera pick out a fraction-of-a-degree difference — and fraction-of-a-degree differences are what missing insulation, a damp patch and an early-stage bad joint actually look like.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe refresh rate is 25 Hz, fast enough that scanning a ceiling or an engine bay gives a live picture rather than a series of stills you have to interpret.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMeasuring range and what the tolerance means\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoverage runs from -20 to 150°C (-4 to 302°F) and from 150 to 550°C (302 to 1022°F), published as two bands. Nearly all inspection work happens in the lower band; the upper band is there for exhaust work, industrial process temperatures and anything actively glowing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTOPDON quotes the tolerance as ±3.6°F (2°C), or 2% of the maximum temperature, with values resolved to 0.1°C. Worth reading carefully: a 2% tolerance is a much bigger absolute figure near the top of the upper band than it is at room temperature. Thermal imaging earns its keep on comparison rather than absolute truth — this joint is warmer than its three neighbours, this section of wall is colder than the rest — and for that kind of work the specification is comfortably good enough.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eIt runs on your device's battery, and barely touches it\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere is no separate power source. The TC001 draws its supply from the host phone, tablet or laptop, at a stated 0.35 W. Nothing to charge, nothing flat in the van, no proprietary cell to source in three years' time. The sensor itself weighs 30 grams and the body measures 71 x 42 x 14 mm — 0.55 inches at its thinnest dimension — so it genuinely lives in a pocket rather than in a case in the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe supplied lead is 50 cm (19.69\"). Beyond the case-clearance problem it solves, that length is what lets you push the sensor into a ceiling void, behind a panel, into a cabinet or under a car while you read the screen from a position where you can actually see it and are not putting your hands anywhere warm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlug in and read: no account needed\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic temperature reading works out of the box with no registration. That is worth more than it sounds if the tool is going to be shared between people on a crew, or handed to a subcontractor, or used once a month — a login you have forgotten is the reason equipment sits in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eImage enhancement that changes what you find\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen colour palettes are available. Palette choice is not cosmetic: one that spreads its contrast across a narrow band will reveal a marginal difference that a full-spectrum palette flattens into sameness, and the reverse is true when you need to see a wide range at once. Sharpness and contrast are adjustable on top of that, and picture-in-picture overlays the thermal image with the visible scene, which is what makes a report image legible to somebody who was not standing there.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSetting your own limits, and watching change over time\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe DIY range setting lets you define upper and lower temperature limits of your own. Anything outside them recolours on screen, so the camera flags an exceedance rather than asking you to read and interpret numbers while balanced on a ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe app will also take continuous readings across a period and store them, then report the high, low and average and plot them as a waveform. That converts a snapshot into evidence. A warm bearing tells you very little; a bearing whose temperature climbs steadily over twenty minutes of running tells you what to quote for.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHome inspectors\u003c\/strong\u003e documenting insulation gaps, air leakage and moisture without opening finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHVAC technicians\u003c\/strong\u003e checking coils, ducting and line temperatures on site.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eElectricians\u003c\/strong\u003e surveying panels, terminations and cable runs under load.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive technicians\u003c\/strong\u003e comparing cylinders, catching a dragging brake or finding a blocked heater core.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFarmers and growers\u003c\/strong\u003e checking livestock and crops at a distance, with no contact.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSecurity and facilities work\u003c\/strong\u003e, where seeing heat in the dark is the whole point.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur product information confirms the sensor and the extension cable — TOPDON specifically notes the cable is there for cases that do not clear. It does not itemise the rest of the carton, so we are not going to publish a packing list we cannot stand behind. Ask us before ordering if a specific item matters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDetector\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e256 x 192 pixels, 12µm pixel pitch\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpectral band\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e8 to 14µm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThermal sensitivity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eUnder 40 mK\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRefresh rate\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e25 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMeasuring bands\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e-20 to 150°C (-4 to 302°F); 150 to 550°C (302 to 1022°F)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStated tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e±3.6°F (2°C), or 2% of the maximum temperature; 0.1°C resolution\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e71 x 42 x 14 mm; 0.55 inches thinnest dimension\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e30 grams\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSupplied lead\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e50 cm (19.69\")\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e0.35 W, drawn from the host device\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePalettes\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eTen, plus sharpness, contrast and picture-in-picture\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAndroid phone or tablet via USB-C; Windows laptops and tablets via TCView\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCompatibility, honestly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo caveats belong on the page rather than in a support ticket. First, TOPDON states the TC001 is not compatible with every style of phone or tablet case, which is why the extension cable ships with it. Check your own case before you plan to use the sensor plugged in directly. Second, this is the Android and Windows version. If your device is an iPhone or an iPad, this is the wrong model and you want the iOS variant instead — ask us and we will point you at it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCalibration, stated plainly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe accuracy figures above are TOPDON's own specification. Our product data records no traceable calibration certificate supplied with the camera and no independent instrument listing, and we are not going to imply either exists. If you report under a quality system, an insurer's requirement or a code inspection that demands traceably calibrated measuring equipment, confirm that requirement before purchase and ask us what documentation is available.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a small parcel shipment to the lower 48 states. Look the carton over while the driver is still there and record any damage on the delivery paperwork at that moment, because a clean signature is difficult to undo afterwards. Residential delivery may add a fee; your shipping cost is calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's warranty applies, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechanicsuperstore.com\/pages\/warranty-claims\"\u003ewarranty claims page\u003c\/a\u003e covers how to start a claim with us. Do not open the sensor housing or re-terminate the connector before the claim is raised. On a sealed instrument, disassembly is the single most reliable way to lose a claim you would otherwise have won.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-details-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-details-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-details-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-details-item\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperior Image Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt For Compatibility \u0026amp; Mobility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimized Temperature Range And Accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover More With The Thermal Imaging App\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor Temperature Change By Waveform Graph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow Power Consumption, Longer Lasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique Image Enhancement Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore Scenarios For Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-spec-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-spec-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-spec-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-spec-item\"\u003e \u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eSpectral Range\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e8~14μm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e256×192 Pixels\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003ePixel Size\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e12μm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eNETD\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e＜40mK at 25°C, F#1.0, 25Hz\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eFrame Rate\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e25Hz\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eObject Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e-20~150°C (-4~302°F), 150°C~550°C (302~1022°F)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003eMaximum Temperature Variance of 2ºC, right down to the 0.1ºC\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e30g\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eDimension\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e71*42*14mm (2.80*1.65*0.55 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e50cm (19.69 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eOperating Systems\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003eCompatible with Android Phone \/ Tablet \u0026amp; 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