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FLIR DM166 Thermal Imaging TRMS Multimeter with IGM

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FLIR has FLIR DM166 Thermal Imaging TRMS Multimeter with IGM on sale for $299.99. Shipping is free.

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Key Features:
  • Infrared guided measurements for quick scans for overheating components with an 80 x 60 thermal imager
  • Broad DMM test functions to troubleshoot and diagnose the fault
  • Integrated non‐contact voltage detection
  • 600 V AC/DC voltage measurements, 10 A AC/DC current measurements, resistance up to 60 MΩ, frequency up to 50 kHz, capacitance up to 10 000 μF
  • Variable-frequency drive (VFD) measurement function

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    • This FLIR DM166 Thermal Imaging TRMS Multimeter with IGM is priced $210 lower (41.17% savings) than the $509.99 list price.
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    • This has a 4.6 out of 5 star overall rating based on 62 reviews at Amazon.
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The FLIR DM166 is the most affordable multimeter with built-in thermal imaging — a must-have tool for commercial electricians, automation, electronics, and HVAC technicians. Featuring Infrared Guided Measurement (IGM™) powered by an 80 x 60 FLIR thermal imager, the DM166 visually guides you to the precise location of temperature anomalies and potential problems faster, more safely, and efficiently. The feature-packed multimeter is an ideal tool for troubleshooting and diagnosing complex issues in both high- and low-voltage applications.

https://www.flir.com/products/dm166/
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Dang, this is cool. Now to somehow convince my work to buy me one...
I think the poster was confused. (s)he was referring to the spot temperature measure.

At 7.1.1 of the manual, (1) it has a surface temperature measurement represents the temperature of "the spot". (3) is the Cross hairs for spot targeting.

The 30:1 is related to how big that "spot" is (Clearly stated it is the "Distance to Spot ratio"). At 6 feet, it is measure a spot temperature of 2" or so.

As for field of view, it is top view of 50 degree and side view of 38.6 degree. So anything within 50 degree up/down and 38.6 degree left/right will be captured.
So using math with 50 degree up/down, you can calculate what's the height it capture at 6 feet distance away.

Found this Right Triangle Calculator
https://www.calculator.net/right-...lator.html
Did you forget to type the rest of the post? Where you bring up your reasoning

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12-29-2021 at 05:32 PM.
12-29-2021 at 05:32 PM.
Dang, this is cool. Now to somehow convince my work to buy me one...
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homeoftheben
12-29-2021 at 05:38 PM.
12-29-2021 at 05:38 PM.
Been looking for something like this for a while-- reviews looked good. Grabbed one, thanks!
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rspray
12-29-2021 at 05:50 PM.
12-29-2021 at 05:50 PM.
My employer just bought me this…via the expense report I'll be submitting. I actually do use DMM and thermal imaging, so this is fantastic.
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12-29-2021 at 06:15 PM.
12-29-2021 at 06:15 PM.
Quote from rspray :
My employer just bought me this…via the expense report I'll be submitting. I actually do use DMM and thermal imaging, so this is fantastic.
Does this work ok when using thermal imaging from 6-10 feet distance like to check for home insulation, etc?
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12-29-2021 at 06:23 PM.
12-29-2021 at 06:23 PM.
Quote from MozartA :
Does this work ok when using thermal imaging from 6-10 feet distance like to check for home insulation, etc?
Sorry for confusion, I don't have it yet. I just purchased via this deal. I don't intend to use it from more than 3-4 ft away for my uses.
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12-29-2021 at 06:23 PM.
12-29-2021 at 06:23 PM.
Quote from forumz :
Dang, this is cool. Now to somehow convince my work to buy me one...

...Now to convince me, to buy me one 😬
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12-29-2021 at 06:24 PM.
12-29-2021 at 06:24 PM.
I don't need another 1
I don't need another 1
I don't need another 1
Someone say it with me…
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12-29-2021 at 06:25 PM.
12-29-2021 at 06:25 PM.
Quote from MozartA :
Does this work ok when using thermal imaging from 6-10 feet distance like to check for home insulation, etc?

It should
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12-29-2021 at 06:27 PM.
12-29-2021 at 06:27 PM.
Quote from MozartA :
Does this work ok when using thermal imaging from 6-10 feet distance like to check for home insulation, etc?
Specs: https://flir.netx.net/file/asset/...attachment
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12-29-2021 at 06:48 PM.
12-29-2021 at 06:48 PM.
How good are FLIR for the DMM side?
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12-29-2021 at 06:50 PM.
12-29-2021 at 06:50 PM.
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The Distance to Spot ratio for the imager is 30:1 meaning that the measurement
spot is 30 times smaller than the distance the meter is from the spot (at a distance
of 30", the meter 'sees' a target spot of 1"). See Fig. 7-2.

So at 6ft, you will see an area of 2"......

That can't be right. The device would be totally useless if that were true. That's closer to the level of zoom you'd see on a microscope than a usable handheld device.
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