The FLIR C3-X compact thermal imaging camera is an affordable, professional inspection tool for building, facilities maintenance, HVAC/R, electrical repair, and other troubleshooting applications.
Featuring a thermal camera, visual inspection camera, and LED flashlight, the powerful FLIR C3-X makes it easy to identify hidden problems.
The FLIR C3-X has built-in FLIR Ignite™ cloud connectivity that allows direct data transfer, storage, and backup, so images are always available on all your devices.
The 3.5-inch integrated touchscreen is simple to use, so you can quickly inspect, document repairs, and share evidence with customers. With the FLIR C3-X Compact Thermal Imaging Camera in your pocket, you’ll be ready anytime to find hot fuses, air leaks, plumbing issues, and more.
FLIR C3-X Specifications
| OVERVIEW | |
| Camera size (L x W x H) | 138 × 84 × 24 mm |
| Detector Type | Focal plane array, uncooled microbolometer |
| Display Technology | IPS |
| Housing material | PC and ABS, partially covered with TPE; aluminum |
| Packaging Size | 160 × 118 × 93 mm |
| Screen Rotation | Yes |
| Size (L x W x H) | 138 × 84 × 24 mm |
| Text | Soft keyboard on touchscreen |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive touch |
| CONNECTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS | |
| Bluetooth | PAN |
| Image Upload | Directly upload images to FLIR Ignite cloud library and services |
| Storage Media | Internal memory and onboard FLIR Ignite cloud connectivity (with Wi-Fi) |
| USB | USB 2.0, Type-C connector |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz) |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Drop test | 2 metre |
| EMC | EN 301 487-1; EN 301 489-17; FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class B |
| Encapsulation | Camera housing and lens: IP54 rated (IEC 60529) |
| Environmental Safety | REACH Regulation EC 1907/2006; RoHS2 Directive 2011/65/EC; WEEE Directive 2012/19/EC; Proposition 65 |
| Humidity (Operating and Storage) | IEC 60068-2-30/24 h 95% relative humidity 25 to 40°C / 2 cycles |
| Magnetic fields | EN 61000-4-8 level 5 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -10 to 50°C |
| Radio Spectrum | ETSI EN 300 328; EN 301 489; FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15; RSS-247 Issue 2 |
| Relative Humidity | 95% relative humidity 25 to 40°C non-condensing |
| Safety | EN 62368-1 |
| Shock | 25 g (IEC 60068-2-27) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to 70°C |
| Tripod Mounting | UNC ¼”-20 (built-in) |
| Vibration | 2 g (IEC 60068-2-6) |
| IMAGING & OPTICAL | |
| Aspect ratio | 4:03 |
| Auto orientation | Yes |
| Camera software update | Automatic over Wi-Fi, USB via computer |
| Colour | Black |
| Colour Palettes | Iron, Gray, Rainbow, Rainbow HC |
| Detector Pitch | 12 µm |
| Digital Camera | 5 MP resolution |
| Digital Camera Focus | Fixed |
| Digital Camera FOV | 71.5° × 56° (84° diagonal) |
| Digital Zoom | No |
| Display resolution | 640 × 480 pixels |
| Field of view (FOV) | 53.6° |
| f-number | 1.1 |
| Focus | Focus free |
| Gallery | Thumbnails and custom folder structure |
| Image Adjustment | Automatic level and span, Manual level and span |
| Image Frequency | 8.7 Hz |
| Image Modes | Infrared image, Visual image, MSX (Embossed visual details on thermal image), Picture-in-picture (IR area on visual image) |
| IR Resolution | 128 × 96 pixels |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Thermal: 0.1 m, MSX: 0.3 m |
| Thermal: 0.1 m, MSX: 0.3 m | |
| Spatial resolution (IFOV) | 7.9 mrad/pixel |
| Spectral Range | 8 to 14 µm |
| Thermal Sensitivity/NETD | <70 mK |
| Video Lamp | Yes |
| MEASUREMENT & ANALYSIS | |
| Accuracy | 0 to 100°C : ±3°C (±5.5°F); 100 to 300°C : ±3% [ambient temp. 15 to 35°C and object temp. above 0°C |
| Languages | Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, traditional Chinese, Turkish |
| Measurement Functions | Spot, Box with max./min. |
| Measurements correction | Emissivity; matt/semi-matt/semi-gloss + custom value, Reflected apparent temperature, Atmospheric compensation |
| Object Temperature Range | -20 to 300°C |
| Set-up Commands | Local adaptation of units, language, date and time formats, Screen brightness (high, medium, low) |
| OTHER | |
| Battery regulations | UL 1642; EN 62133 ed 2 |
| PHYSICAL FEATURES | |
| Screen Size | 3.5 in |
| Weight [including battery] | 0.19 kg |
| POWER | |
| Battery capacity | 1800 mAh |
| Battery charge life | >500 cycles |
| Battery Charging | BC Title 20; 10 CFR Section 430.23 (aa) |
| Battery operating time | 4 hours |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable built-in Lithium ion battery |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V |
| Battery weight | 40 g |
| Charging system | USB-C (1 A) |
| Charging Temperature | 35°C |
| Charging Time | 2 hours |
| External Power Operation | 5 V, USB-C |
| Power Management | Adjustable stand-by and automatic shut-down |
| SHIPPING INFORMATION | |
| Packaging Weight | 0.52 kg |
| STORAGE MEDIA | |
| Image File Format | Standard JPEG, 14-bit measurement data included |
| Image Storage | >5000 images |
