Certified for use in Zone 2/22 explosive environments such as water treatment facilities and chemical, oil, and gas plants, the FLIR Cx5 ATEX Hazardous Location Thermal Camera is a rugged, reliable infrared imaging camera. Designed for safe mechanical and electrical equipment inspections in hazardous locations, it makes T-class surveys quick and easy while eliminating the need for hot work permits.
Equipped with a 160 x 120px IR resolution (19 200 pixels), the FLIR Cx5 delivers accurate temperature measurements of nearby targets. Improve your understanding of thermal images using FLIR’s MSX function which overlays digital details onto the IR pictures, allowing you to locate issues instantly. Furthermore, a 1-touch level/span modifies the level and span with a single touch, saving significant time on manual thermal adjustments. Images are visible on the FLIR Cx5's 3.5-inch touchscreen display.
Wi-Fi connectivity allows images to be uploaded to the FLIR Ignite Cloud for storage and sharing. It also enables synchronisation with FLIR’s Thermal Studio analysis and reporting software. Annotations may be added to images and reports, making it easy to explain findings.
The ATEX thermal camera conforms to restricted breathing and dust protection standards. Additionally, this pocket-sized thermal imager includes an impact-resistant lens and a built-in LED work light.
The FLIR Cx5 ATEX Hazardous Location Thermal Camera is an ergonomic, easy-to-use thermal imager specifically for use in explosive environments.
IR sensor | 160 × 120 (19,200 pixels) |
Thermal sensitivity/NETD | <70 mK |
Field of view (FOV) | 54° × 42° |
Minimum focus distance | Thermal: 0.1 m (3.94 in) |
MSX®: 0.3 m (11.8 in) | |
Image frequency | 8.7 Hz |
Focus | Focus free |
Spectral range | 8–14 µm |
Screen size | 3.5 in |
Visual camera | 5 MP |
Digital camera focus | Fixed |
Image Presentation | |
Image adjustment | Automatic level and span |
Manual level and span | |
1-Touch level and span | |
Image modes | Infrared image |
Visual image | |
MSX (Embossed visual details on thermal image) | |
Picture-in-picture (IR area on visual image) | |
Gallery | Thumbnails and custom folder structure |
Colour palettes | Iron |
Gray | |
Rainbow | |
Arctic | |
Lava | |
Rainbow HC | |
Screen rotation | Yes |
Touchscreen | Capacitive touch |
Measurement & Analysis | |
Object temperature range | -20 to 400°C (-4 to 752°F) |
Accuracy | At ambient temp. 15 to 35°C (59 to 95°F) and object temp. above 0°C (32°F) |
0 to 100°C (32 to 212°F): ±5°C (±9°F) | |
100 to 400°C (212 to 752°F): ±5% | |
Measurement functions | Spot |
Box with max./min. | |
Measurement correction | Emissivity; matt/semi-matt/semi-gloss + custom value |
Reflected apparent temperature | |
Atmospheric compensation | |
Image Storage & Streaming | |
Storage media | Internal memory and onboard FLIR Ignite cloud connectivity (with Wi-Fi) |
Image storage capacity | >5000 images |
Image file format | Standard JPEG, 14-bit measurement data included |
Communication & Connectivity | |
Wi-Fi® | 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz) |
USB | USB 2.0, Type-C connector |
Bluetooth® | PAN |
Image upload | Directly upload images to the FLIR Ignite cloud library and services |
Additional Information | |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 9.3 x 3.9 x 3.7 in (235 x 100 x 95 mm) |
Battery type | Rechargeable built-in Lithium-ion battery |
Battery operating time | 4 hours |
Charging system | USB-C (1 A) |
Charging time | 2 hours |
External power operation | 5 V, USB-C |
Operating temperature range | -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) |
Storage temperature range | 40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Encapsulation | Camera Housing and lens: IP54 (IEC 60529) |
Drop test | Designed for 2 m (6.6 ft) |
Weight (including battery) | 0.69 kg (1.52 lb) |
Size (L × W × H) | 168 mm × 112 mm × 42 mm (6.6 in × 4.4 in × 1.7 in) |
Tripod mounting (built-in) | UNC ¼"-20 |
*Certifications | EN EIC 60079-0: 2018 |
EN EIC 60079-31: 2014 | |
EN EIC 60079-15: 2019 | |
IEC 60079-15: 2017 | |
IEC 60079-0: 2017 | |
IEC 60079-31: 2013 |