Guide H3S Intelligent Thermal Camera (320x240, 15mK, -40°C to 2000°C)

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The Guide H3S is a high-precision, hammer-style intelligent thermal camera from the Hammer II Series, engineered explicitly for professional industrial inspections and electrical grid maintenance. Running on the full ApexVision S1 system architecture, it integrates a proprietary 320×240 uncooled VOx infrared detector with an elite thermal sensitivity of 15mK to isolate critical thermal dynamic shifts instantly. Featuring a fast 50Hz frame rate, a wide auto-switching temperature measurement range up to 2000°C, and advanced 4-mode autofocus, the H3S delivers clean, ultra-detailed thermography. It natively supports the innovative TwinView dual-field-of-view (DFOV) single-lens kit, allowing operators to seamlessly switch between long-range scanning and close-range diagnostics without lens changes.

Fields of Application and Use Cases:

• Power Utility and Substations: Long-distance diagnostic scanning of high-voltage transmission joints, insulator stacks, switchgear components, and transformers from safe distances.
• Metallurgy and Smelting Plants: Precision measurement and process monitoring of extreme thermal environments, including molten metal surfaces, slag tracking, and furnace refractory lining wear.
• Chemical Processing and Petrochemicals: Non-contact auditing of high-temperature chemical reactors, processing vessels, and distillation columns to intercept thermal degradation hazards early.
• Industrial Kilns and Boiler Inspections: High-accuracy diagnostics of refractory bricks, structural insulation setups, and internal thermal distribution in extreme industrial heating assets.

Technical Specifications:

• Core Technology: Full ApexVision S1 architecture (ApexCore S1 detector + Nexus 1.0 platform + SharpIR 2.0 algorithm)
• Infrared Resolution: 320×240 @ 12μm (Real-time super-resolution reconstruction upgrade to 640×480)
• Thermal Sensitivity (NETD): 15mK
• Frame Rate: 50Hz / 9Hz
• Focal Length & FOV: 8.5mm, 25°×19° FOV (IFOV: 1.36mrad, D:S 735:1)
• Lens Compatibility: Supports TwinView DFOV single-lens kits (25°+15° / 25°+45°)
• Focusing Modes: Manual, Automatic, Touch autofocus, Continuous autofocus
• Digital Zoom: 1.1x to 8x continuous
• Temperature Measurement Range: Auto-switching: -40°C to 150°C, 0°C to 650°C, 500°C to 2000°C (RangeMax lens kit required for ultra-high range)
• Measurement Accuracy: ±2°C or ±2% (whichever is greater)
• Analysis Parameters: 8 simultaneous targets in total (Spot, Line, Area configurations)
• Alarm Functions: Full-screen threshold alarm (Image, Voice, Color, and Flash synchronization)
• Display Screen: Large 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen (800x480 resolution)
• Image Modes: IR, VIS, MIF (Multi-spectral Image Fusion), PIP
• Color Palettes: 15 distinct options (including White Hot, Iron Red, Arctic, Rainbow 2, Hot Iron, Rainbow 1)
• Image Adjustment: Automatic, Semi-automatic, Manual, Local Dimming (4 LevelSpan modes)
• Digital Camera: 5MP with dual target illuminators
• Laser Module: Built-in laser indication and laser ranging (0.1m to 40m)
• Storage Capacities: Built-in 64 GB storage, external SD card support (64 GB included, up to 256 GB)
• Data Interfaces: USB-C, SD slot, Tripod socket, Wi-Fi terminal streaming, Bluetooth 5.0
• Battery System: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, 5 hours runtime (90% charge optimization in 1 hour)
• Environmental Protection: Operating temperature -20°C to 50°C; IP54 protection rating; 2m drop-proof test
• Dimensions & Weight: 292×125×125mm, 1.24kg (including standard lens and battery)
• Software Kit: PC: ThermoTools; Mobile: FocusIR (iOS/Android)
• Standard Package: Guide H3S device with lens, front/back lens covers, 2x Lithium-ion batteries, desktop charger, power adapter, adapter plugs, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-A to USB-C cable, USB-C to Ethernet adapter, 64 GB SD card, wrist/shoulder straps, carrying bag, safety box, quick start guide, warranty card, inspection report, calibration certificate