Enhanced 2024 Model
The FLIR K53 offers the reliable clarity and performance firefighters need to work quickly and safely in the smokiest environments. This TIC features FSX™ Flexible Scene Enhancement, which intensifies structural and textural details in thermal images. Thanks to the K53's enhanced perspective and orientation, firefighters gain better situational awareness as well as a greater sense of confidence and safety.
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High-performance, Affordable TICs
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Firepower Simplified
One glove-friendly button starts the K53 in TI-Basic mode, while one trigger-pull captures stills or records video.
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Uncompromising Visual Quality
320 × 240 resolution, a 60 Hz frame rate, and a bright 4" LCD all help you see more in smokey conditions.
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Affordability Redefined
The K53's affordable price helps fire and rescue departments get essential tools into the hands of those who could use them most.
SEE THE DIFFERENCE
ENHANCED IMAGE QUALITY
FLIR Kxx-Series now have even better image quality and sharpness, significantly noticed in low contrast scenes. This means firefighters can improve their situational awareness and depth perception, and easily navigate through smoky buildings for a more efficient search and rescue and location of the fire scene.
Thermal from original Kxx-Series model vs. thermal from 2024 enhanced Kxx-Series model.
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Specifications
- IR Resolution
- 320 × 240 pixels
- Display
- 4 in. LCD, 320 × 240 pixels, backlit
- Object Temperature Range
- –20°C to 150°C (–4°F to 302°F) 0°C to 650°C (32°F to 1202°F)
- Camera weight incl battery
- 1.1 ±0.05 kg (2.4 ±0.1 lb.)
- Camera size (L x W x H)
- 120 × 125 × 280 mm (4.7 × 4.9 × 11 in.)
Imaging & Optical
- Contrast optimization
- Digital image enhancement using FSX
- Depth of Field
- 0.84 m to infinity (33 in. to infinity)
- Detector Type
- Focal plane array (FPA), uncooled microbolometer
- Field of view (FOV)
- 51° × 38°
- f-number
- 1.25
- Focal Length
- 9 mm (0.35 in.)
- Focus
- Fixed
- Image Frequency
- 60 Hz
- IR Resolution
- 320 × 240 pixels
- Non-radiometric IR video recording
- MPEG-4 to internal flash memory
- Non-radiometric IR video streaming
- Uncompressed colorized video using USB
- Pitch
- 25 µm
- Spatial resolution (IFOV)
- 2.8 mrad
- Spectral Range
- 7.5–13 µm
- Storage Capacity
- 200 files in total, with a maximum duration of 30 minutes. The total number of files is co-dependent on the number of saved images.
- Thermal Sensitivity/NETD
- <30 mK @ 30°C (86°F)
Environmental & Certifications
- Drop
- 2 m (6.6 ft.) on concrete floor (IEC 60068-2-31)
- EMC
- EN 61000-6-2:2005 (Immunity) EN 61000-6-3: 2011 (Emission) FCC 47 CFR Part 15 B (Emission)
- Encapsulation
- IP 67 (IEC 60529)
- Humidity (Operating and Storage)
- IEC 60068-2-30/24 h 95% relative humidity 25°C to 40°C (77°F to 104°F) / 2 cycles
- Magnetic fields
- EN 61 000-4-8, Test level 5 for continuous field (severe industrial environment)
- Operating Temperature Range
- –20°C to 85°C (–4°F to 185°F) 150°C (302°F): 15 min. 260°C (500°F): 5 min.
- Relative Humidity
- 95% relative humidity 25°C to 40°C (77°F to 104°F) non-condensing
- Shock
- 25 g (IEC 60068-2-27)
- Storage Temperature Range
- –40°C to 85°C (–40°F to 185°F)
- Tripod Mounting
- UNC ¼"-20 (adapter needed)
- Vibration
- 2 g (IEC 60068-2-6)
Power
- Battery capacity
- 6.2 Ah, at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
- Battery operating time
- >5 hours at 25°C (77°F) ambient temperature and typical use
- Battery Type
- Li Ion
- Battery voltage
- 3.6 V
- Battery weight
- 0.152 kg (0.3 lb.)
- Charging system
- Battery is charged inside the camera 2-bay charger Optional In-truck charger
- Charging Temperature
- 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
- Charging Time
- 2 h to 85% capacity, charging status indicated by LEDs
- Power Management
- Automatic shutdown and sleep mode
- Safety [power supply]
- CE/EN/UL/CSA/PSE 60950-1
- Start Up Time
- <17 s. (IR image, no GUI)
- Start-up time from sleep mode
- <4 s.
Measurement & Analysis
- Accuracy
- ±4°C (±7.2°F) or ±4% of reading, for ambient temperature 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
- Auto Range
- Yes, selectable on/off using FLIR Tools®
- Camera size (L x W x H)
- 120 × 125 × 280 mm (4.7 × 4.9 × 11 in.)
- Camera weight incl battery
- 1.1 ±0.05 kg (2.4 ±0.1 lb.)
- Isotherm
- Yes
- Object Temperature Range
- –20°C to 150°C (–4°F to 302°F) 0°C to 650°C (32°F to 1202°F)
- Set-up Commands
- Local adaptation of units, date and time formats
- Spot Meter
- 1.0
General
- Compatible with FLIR software
- FLIR Tools®
- Material
- PPSU Silicon rubber Aluminium, cast Flame-resistant magnesium alloy
- Packaging Size
- 500 × 190 × 370 mm (19.7 × 7.5 × 14.6 in.)
User Interface
- Display
- 4 in. LCD, 320 × 240 pixels, backlit
- Languages
- English
- Report Generation
- Separate software (FLIR Tools)
Communication & Data Storage
- File Formats
- Standard JPEG
- Image Storage
- Standard JPEG; Image freeze: configurable
- Image Storage Capacity
- 200 files in total the total number of files is co-dependent on the number of saved video clips.
- Image Storage Mode
- IR only
- Interface
- Update from PC devices Data transfer to and from PC
- Storage Media
- Internal flash memory
- USB
- USB Mini-B
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