VT04, VT04A and

VT02 Visual IR Technical Data

Thermometers

Detect issues instantly!

Eliminate the need for multiple temperature
measurements. Fluke Visual IR Thermometers
combine the convenience of a spot thermometer
with the visual advantage of an infrared heat map.

• See temperature patterns in a blended

heat map image
• Intuitive enough to use right out of
the box
• Pocket-size design
• Breakthrough affordability

Designed to see it all

Every Fluke Visual IR Thermometer has a built-in

digital camera with an infrared heat map overlay to
instantly identify the exact location of the problem. VT04/
VT04A

VT02
Center-point
temperature
(°C/°F )

Infrared heat map overlay

Hot and cold
markers

Digital image
for context
Clearly see that
breaker 20 is
overloaded and
communicate your
findings.
25 % heat map 50 % heat map 75 % heat map
Key features of a visual IR thermometer: Additional benefits of VT04/VT04A
Fits your budget See more with PyroBlend® Plus optics
Fluke VT02, VT04 and VT04A Visual IR Thermometers • Excellent field of view for tight spaces:
give you bold temperature features at a price that 28° x 28°
allows you to outfit your entire team. • Four times sharper images than VT02
Intuitive interface Alarm and time lapse features
Get to work as soon as you take it out of the box. • High/low temperature alarms—high and low
temperature alarms flash whenever the temperature
Pocket-size design
threshold is exceeded
Handy when you need it—easily fits in your tool bag
• Time-lapse image capture—automatically capture
or pocket.
images at set intervals of time without being there
Infrared heat map blending • Auto-monitor alarm—automatically capture images
Blend digital image with heat map overlay at 0 %, after a user-selected temperature threshold has been
25 %, 50 %, 75 %, and full infrared with one button. exceeded
Center-point temperature and
hot and cold markers
Hot and cold markers automatically identify hottest and
coldest spots within field of view.
SmartView® reporting software
Store up to 10,000 images per GB on included SD card
and make reports with Fluke’s professional reporting
software.
Batteries that work as long as you
Choose between a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
(VT04) and 4 AA batteries (VT04A and VT02). Both
options last 8 hours.

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Specifications
Key features VT02 VT04/VT04A
Built-in digital camera Yes
Infrared heat map overlay Yes, five blending modes
Image optics system PyroBlend® optic PyroBlend® Plus optic
4x sharper image than VT02

Field of view 20° x 20° 28° x 28°

High/low temperature alarms — Yes

Time-lapse image capture — Yes
Auto-monitor alarm — Yes
Battery type Four (4) AA batteries VT04: Li-ion rechargeable;
VT04A: Four (4) AA batteries
Ergonomics Slim pocket-sized design
Hot and cold markers Yes
General specifications
Battery life Eight (8) hours
Temperature measurement range -10 °C to +250 °C (14 °F to 482 °F)
Temperature measurement ± 2 °C or ± 2 %
accuracy
Temperature measurement Yes, center-point
Storage medium (micro SD card) Stores up to 10,000 images per GB (4 GB card included)
Infrared spectral band 6.5 µm to 14 µm
Level and span Auto
Focus mechanism Focus free
Alignment of blended visual NEAR: <23 cm (9 in) from target
image and infrared heat map FAR: >23 cm (9 in) from target
Dimensions 21 cm x 7.5 cm x 5.5 cm (8.3 in x 3 in x 2.2 in)
Weight 385 g (13.5 oz) VT04: 350 g (12.5 oz);
VT04A: 385 g (13.5 oz)
File format .is2 format saved to SD card. User can create professional reports or export images in
SmartView® (BMP, DIB, GIF, JPE, JFIF, JPEG, JPG, PNG, TIF and TIFF); go to Fluke website to
download software free
Safety and compliance CFR47: 2009 Class A. Part 15 subpart B; CE: EN 61326:2006; IEC/EN 61010-1:2010
Warranty Two-years

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Key applications
Hot and cold spots can’t hide anymore in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and automotive
applications. Watch videos and get application notes at www.fluke.com/vtapps.

Overloaded breakers Overheating motor

Faulty air damper Brake rotor

Ordering information

FLK-VT04 VT04 Visual IR Thermometer

FLK-VT04A VT04A Visual IR Thermometer
FLK-VT02 VT02 Visual IR Thermometer
Included with product*
VT04: includes a hard case, micro SD card and adapter, a lithium ion rechargeable
battery, and micro USB charger/power supply (including worldwide adapters).
VT04A: includes a soft case, micro SD card and adapter, and 4 AA batteries.
VT02: includes a soft case, micro SD card and adapter, and 4 AA batteries.
All models include printed quick start guides in English, Spanish, German, French
and Simplified Chinese; other languages are available to download from the Fluke
website at www.fluke.com/vtquickstart. The users manual (in multiple languages)
and SmartView® software (18 languages) are available for free download from the Fluke. Keeping your world
Fluke website at www.fluke.com/vtmanual and www.fluke.com/vtsmartview. up and running.®
Optional
Fluke Corporation
FLK-VT04-CHARGER Replacement Charger for VT04 PO Box 9090, Everett, WA 98206 U.S.A.
FLK-VT04-BATTERY Replacement Battery for VT04 Fluke Europe B.V.
PO Box 1186, 5602 BD
FLK-VT04-HARD CASE Hard Case for Visual IR Thermometers Eindhoven, The Netherlands
C90 Soft Case for DMMs and Visual IR Thermometers For more information call:
In the U.S.A. (800) 443-5853 or
Fax (425) 446-5116
Save money with Fluke kits: In Europe/M-East/Africa +31 (0) 40 2675 200 or
FLK-VT04-MAINT-KIT Includes a VT04 Visual IR Thermometer and a 1507 Fax +31 (0) 40 2675 222
In Canada (800)-36-FLUKE or
Insulation Multimeter Fax (905) 890-6866
FLK-VT04-HVAC-KIT Includes a VT04 Visual IR Thermometer, 902 True-rms From other countries +1 (425) 446-5500 or
Fax +1 (425) 446-5116
HVAC Clamp Meter and a 116 Digital Multimeter. Web access: http://www.fluke.com
FLK-VT04-ELEC-KIT Includes a VT04 Visual IR Thermometer, a 117 Electricians ©2013-2014 Fluke Corporation.
Multimeter and a 376 AC/DC True-rms Clamp Meter Specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in U.S.A. 3/2014 6000547F_EN
*The following accessories have been removed from the visual IR thermometer packaging: lanyard, hard carrying case
(still included with VT04), SmartView® and owner’s manual CDs (available for download from the Fluke website). Modification of this document is not permitted
without written permission from Fluke Corporation.

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