Dark background with three images of the Hikmicro camera on the right. One camera faces forwards displaying the screen, the others are pointed to the left and right. The Hikmicro logo is in the bottom-right corner, while the white text '8 Applications for Hikmicro Thermal Cameras' occupies the left of the image.

Please note: The M10 has been replaced for the M11.

Hikmicro is an industry-leading manufacturer of thermal cameras, detectors, cores, modules, and solutions. Their eclectic catalogue of products includes ecology, hunting, and outdoor thermal monoculars; first response/ security thermal solutions; and thermal cameras optimised for mechanical, building, and electrical applications. In this blog, we will be looking at Hikcmicro’s M-Series Handheld Thermal Cameras, particularly the M10 and M30, and their uses. These handheld thermal imaging cameras are extremely versatile and provide easy and effective solutions for automotive repair, building, mechanical, HVAC, PCB, electricity, oil, and metallurgy applications.

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Hikmicro M10 Handheld Thermal Imaging Camera

The Hikmicro M10 Handheld Thermal Imaging Camera is an infrared imager with a 3.5” touchscreen LCD, LED torch, built-in 16GB memory, and Wi-Fi connectivity. It has an IR resolution of 160 x 120px, a <40mK thermal sensitivity, and seven selectable thermal colour palettes. It delivers real-time temperature readings; the Hikmicro M10 Handheld Thermal Imaging Camera can measure temperatures between -20°C and +550°C to an accuracy of ±2°C/2%, and includes a laser pointer for ensuring temperature data is gathered for the correct target. Finally, this rugged (IP54), handheld imager also includes a built-in digital camera, allowing you to view optical and fusion (blended visual and thermal images) pictures in addition to thermal imaging.

Image of the Hikmicro M10 Handheld Thermal Camera pointing to the right.
Hikmicro M10 Handheld Thermal Imaging Camera

Discover more about the Hikmicro M10 Handheld Thermal Imaging Camera.

Hikmicro M30 Handheld Thermal Imaging Camera

Like the Hikmicro M10, the M30 is an infrared- and visible-light imaging camera with a 3.5” touchscreen LCD, LED torch, laser-light for identifying the correct target, and Wi-Fi connectivity. You can choose to view thermal, optical, or fused images and may save pictures to the built-in 64GB storage module. This rugged camera has a 384 x 288 IR resolution, 5MP digital camera, multiple thermal palettes, and a Picture-in-Picture mode. Like its sister product, the Hikmicro M30 Handheld Thermal Imaging Camera will display real-time temperatures (in Thermal mode) and is ideal for troubleshooting and maintenance applications.

Image of the Hikmicro M30 Camera, black Hikmicro case, chargers, wires, and adapters.
Hikmicro M30 Handheld Thermal Camera

To learn more about the Hikmicro M30 Handheld Thermal Imaging Camera, click here.

8 Applications (and counting…)

Both the Hikmicro M10 and M30 Handheld Thermal Imaging Cameras are suitable for troubleshooting and maintenance applications across a range of industries. The images below illustrate how these cameras can provide a solution to identifying and diagnosing just some of the common issues encountered during automotive repair, and building, machinery, HVAC, PCB, electrical, oil, and metallurgy inspections.

1.) Automotive Repair

Image of a car's rear window.

Check that rear-window heating is working correctly.

Thermal image of the car's rear-window showing functional heating.

Inspect car engines and other components.

Thermal image of a car engine.
Thermal image of car components.

2.) Building

Check pipes for leaks, missing insulation, and blockages.

Image of large pipes on the ceiling.
Thermal image of large pipes on the ceiling showing a hot spots in the middle.

Find ineffective seals that are allowing heat to escape.

Combined visual and thermal image of a door. Blue around the seal of the door indicates heat loss.

3.) Machinery

Identify overheating or faulty components.

Visual image of components.
Thermal image of components indicating hotspots.
Visual image of mechanical equipment.
Thermal image of mechanical equipment showing hotspots.

4.) HVAC

Check that underfloor heating is warming up consistently and to the correct temperature.

5.) PCB

Visual image of a circuit board.

Identify broken, faulty, or overheating components.

Thermal image of the circuity board indicating hotspots.

6.) Electrical

Ensure that electrical conductors, such as electricity lines, are working correctly. You can also verify that electrical insulators are doing their job.

Visual image of electricity lines.
Thermal image of electricity lines.
Visual image of electricity lines.
Thermal image of electricity lines.
Thermal image of electricity lines.
Thermal image of electricity lines.
Thermal image of electricity lines.
Thermal image of electrical components.

7.) Oil

Asses tanker capacity and conduct quick maintenance checks.

Thermal image of two oil tankers indicating their oil levels.
Thermal image of one oil tanker indicating its oil level.
Visual image of an industrial plant.
Thermal image of an industrial plant.
Thermal image of structures and pipes on an industrial plant.
Thermal image of structures on an industrial plant.
Thermal image of pipes on an industrial plant.
Thermal image of pipes on an industrial plant.
Thermal image of tankers, pipes, and structures at an industrial plant.

8.) Metallurgy

Assess the physical behaviour of metallic pipes and storage tanks. Identify erosion, cracks, or leaks for early preventative maintenance.

Visual image of storage tankers.
Thermal image of storage tankers indicating capacity.
Visual image of pipes.
Thermal image of pipes indicating the position of the substance.
Thermal image of a small pipe indicating the position of the substance.
Thermal image of a storage tank indicating its capacity.

Further Information

For more information regarding Hikmicro’s M10 and M30 Thermal Cameras, please contact our Sales team on 01642 931 329 or via our online form.

In the meantime, browse our ever-growing range of Hikmicro products.