Experience the FLIR K53: Delivering the dependable clarity and performance essential for firefighters to operate swiftly and securely even in the most smoke-filled environments. This thermal imaging camera is equipped with FSX™ Flexible Scene Enhancement, enhancing structural and textural details within thermal images. With the K53's improved perspective and orientation, firefighters gain heightened situational awareness, instilling them with enhanced confidence and safety.
The FLIR K53 High-performance, Affordable TICs
FIREPOWER SIMPLIFIED
One glove-friendly button starts the K53 in TI-Basic mode, while one trigger-pull captures stills or records video.
UNCOMPROMISING VISUAL QUALITY
320 × 240 resolution, a 60 Hz frame rate, and a bright 4" LCD all help you see more in smokey conditions.
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.
FLIR K53 Now Available with Enhanced Improvements
Includes great K53 values you’ve come to rely on plus:
- Improved image clarity and sharpness
- Better contrast in low-contrast areas
- Better contrast in high contrast areas
- Better room and depth perception
- More efficient and safer search and rescue operation
- Better at preventing firefighter disorientation
- More efficient navigation and orientation in low and non-visibility areas
- Quicker location of fire
- Better image performance during demonstration
Comparison
*Note: The enhancement does not affect the technical specifications of the products *
Specifications
| OVERVIEW | |
| 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.) |
| 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) |
| COMMUNICATIONS & Data Storage | |
| 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. |
| Interface | Update from PC devices Data transfer to and from PC |
| USB | USB Mini-B |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Directives | Designed to meet NFPA 1801:2013 specification: Vibration Impact acceleration resistance Corrosion Viewing surface abrasion Heat resistance Heat and flame Product label durability |
| 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 hours, 95% relative humidity, 25–40°C (77–104°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, 25–40°C (77–104°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) |
| 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 |
| Image Modes | TI Basic fire-fighting mode |
| IR Resolution | 320 × 240 pixels |
| Non-radiometric IR video recording | MPEG-4 to internal flash memory |
| Pitch | 25 µm |
| Spatial resolution (IFOV) | 3.6 mrad |
| Spectral Range | 7.5–13 µm |
| Thermal Sensitivity/NETD | <40 mK @ 30°C (86°F) |
| MEASUREMENT & ANALYSIS | |
| Accuracy | ±4°C (±7.2°F) or ±4% for ambient temperatures of 10–35°C (50–95°F) |
| Set-up Commands | Local adaptation of units, date and time formats |
| 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) |
| Spot Meter | 1.0 |
| METER DATA | |
| Auto Range | Yes, selectable on/off using FLIR Tools® |
| POWER | |
| Battery capacity | 4.4 Ah, at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) |
| Battery operating time | Approximately 4 hours at 25°C (77°F) ambient temperature and typical use |
| Battery type | Li ion |
| Battery voltage | 3.6 V |
| Battery weight | 0.52 kg (0.3 lb.) |
| Charging system | Battery is charged inside the camera 2-bay charger Optional In-truck charger |
| Charging Temperature | 0–45°C (32–113°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. |
| SHIPPING INFORMATION | |
| Material | PPSU Silicon rubber Aluminium, cast Flame-resistant magnesium alloy |
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