Benchtop Thermal Camera Analyzer – QualiTCA™ 25B
The QualiTCA™ 25B Benchtop Thermal Camera Analyzer is designed for electronics repair, PCB troubleshooting, thermal testing, and materials analysis. It combines the diagnostic capabilities of the QualiTCA™ 25A with advanced thermal data recording for heat sinks, heating elements, circuit boards, and material samples. Its 256×192 thermal sensor measures temperatures from -10°C to 550°C (14°F to 1022°F), supporting both electronics diagnostics and elevated-temperature testing.
A multi-axis camera bracket with four adjustment knobs provides precise positioning without moving the main stand. The adjustable focal range supports a minimum observation distance of 20 mm and a recommended maximum distance of 1000 mm, allowing detailed component-level inspection as well as broader PCB and assembly analysis. Two boards can be connected on the base to create a larger testing surface for bigger assemblies.
The QualiTCA™ 25B also features an external USB temperature sensor for displaying ambient temperature alongside thermal measurements. Full-screen temperature video streaming with an 80 ms data recording interval provides smooth thermal playback and detailed temperature analysis during testing.
The included Professional Edition thermal analysis software supports Windows 10 and Windows 7 systems with an Intel i3 processor and at least 4 GB of memory. Automatic and manual internet update options help keep the software current. Adjustable emissivity from 0.1 to 1.0 allows temperature measurements to be calibrated for different surface materials and finishes.
Sampling rates can be configured from 1 to 20 frames per second, allowing users to balance thermal recording quality, playback smoothness, and file size. Optional accessories such as an atomizer test fixture, automatic heating test bench, and experiment box provide additional options for specialized thermal experiments and laboratory testing.
The QualiTCA™ 25B thermal camera analyzer is a versatile benchtop solution for PCB repair, electronic component inspection, heat transfer studies, thermal characterization, and materials testing.
Benchtop Thermal Camera Analyzer – QualiTCA™ 25B Applications
The QualiTCA™ 25B Benchtop Thermal Camera Analyzer extends circuit board troubleshooting into advanced thermal analysis for materials, heating elements, electronic components, and specialized testing applications. Its thermal imaging and temperature recording capabilities provide detailed insight into heat distribution, temperature changes, and thermal performance.
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Circuit Board Repair and Leakage Detection: Identify potential short circuits and leakage points by analyzing the first, second, and third highest temperature readings across a circuit board.
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Material Thermal Conductivity and Heat Dissipation Analysis: Compare the thermal performance of different heat-conducting and heat-dissipating materials by observing how each material distributes temperature under consistent testing conditions.
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Heating Element and Heating Wire Testing: Measure heating rates, thermal performance, and temperature changes at different voltage and current levels for heating wires, heating sheets, and related heating components.
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E-Cigarette Atomizer Temperature Control Analysis: Monitor the heating rate and temperature of an atomizer during operation. Optional atomizer test fixtures are available for dedicated testing setups.
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Thermal Quality and Aging Analysis: Compare a reference sample with a tested sample side by side to identify thermal differences and evaluate changes associated with component aging.
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Pulse Heating Detection: Record brief and intermittent temperature increases from circuit board components that may not be visible in a single thermal image, helping identify irregular thermal behavior.
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Research and Development: Support thermal research and product development applications, including new material evaluation, LED inspection, mold inspection, and optical fiber welding analysis.
Benchtop Thermal Camera Analyzer – QualiTCA™ 25B Key Features
The QualiTCA™ 25B Benchtop Thermal Camera Analyzer combines PCB troubleshooting capabilities with advanced thermal measurement, recording, and data analysis tools for electronics testing, materials research, and heating component evaluation.
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Complete QualiTCA™ 25A Diagnostic Functions: Includes one-click leakage and short-circuit detection for faster circuit board troubleshooting and thermal fault identification.
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Adjustable Emissivity from 0.1 to 1.0: Allows temperature readings to be adjusted according to the surface material being tested for more accurate thermal analysis.
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Multi-Axial Bracket with Four Adjustment Knobs: Provides flexible camera positioning in multiple directions, including up/down, forward/backward, and angled positioning for precise thermal imaging.
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20 mm to 1000 mm Observation Range: Supports detailed close-up inspection of individual components as well as wider thermal views of complete circuit boards and assemblies.
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Double Board Joining: Expands the available working area to 346 × 220 mm, providing additional space for larger circuit boards and assemblies.
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Configurable Sampling Up to 20 FPS: Select sampling rates from 1 to 20 frames per second to balance recording file size with smooth playback of heating and cooling events.
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Radiometric JPG and MP4 Recording: Stores thermal temperature information with captured images and recorded video, providing more data than a standard visual image.
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Thermal Curves, Isotherms, and Excel Data Export: Converts thermal imaging results into measurable data for temperature trend analysis, comparison, documentation, and technical reporting.
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External Ambient Temperature Sensor: Displays ambient temperature alongside thermal measurements, providing additional environmental context during testing.
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Optional Thermal Testing Accessories: Expand testing capabilities with optional accessories such as an atomizer test fixture, automatic heating test bench, and enclosed experiment box.
Theory and Method
Materials and electronic components above absolute zero emit infrared radiation related to their surface temperature. The QualiTCA™ 25B Benchtop Thermal Camera Analyzer detects this infrared energy with a 256×192 microbolometer array, converting thermal radiation into temperature information for detailed analysis of circuit boards, components, materials, and heating elements.
Different surfaces emit infrared energy at different rates, which can affect temperature measurement accuracy. The QualiTCA™ 25B provides an adjustable emissivity range of 0.1 to 1.0, allowing users to configure the measurement according to the surface being tested. This correction helps produce more reliable temperature readings, particularly when testing materials with lower emissivity than a reference blackbody.
The manually focused lens supports an observation distance from 20 mm to a recommended maximum of 1000 mm. This range allows detailed inspection of individual electronic components at close distances while also supporting broader thermal views of circuit boards and complete assemblies. Two boards can be joined on the base to increase the available working area for larger circuit boards or thermal testing setups without repositioning the camera.
The thermal camera analyzer supports configurable sampling rates from 1 to 20 frames per second, allowing users to balance recording file size with smooth playback during heating and cooling tests. This capability is useful for tracking temperature changes over time and identifying short-duration thermal events.
Advanced analysis tools include point, line, polygon, and full-field temperature curves, along with isotherm visualization and Excel data export. These functions allow users to progress from a live thermal image to a measurable temperature data set for analysis, comparison, documentation, and technical reporting without requiring a separate data logger.
Benchtop Thermal Camera Analyzer - QualiTCA™ 25B Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| IR Resolution |
256 × 192 |
| Lens |
4 mm |
| Wavelength |
8 to 14 μm |
| Frame Rate |
25 Hz |
| NETD |
70 mK @ 25°C |
| Field of View |
42° (H) × 32.1° (V) |
| Focus |
Manual, adjustable from 20mm to 1000mm |
| Measurement Range |
-10°C to 550°C (14°F to 1022°F) |
| Accuracy |
±2°C or ±2% of reading, whichever is greater |
| Temperature Measurement Method |
Maximum, minimum, and average temperature |
| Emissivity Correction |
Adjustable within 0.1 to 1.0 |
| Data Sampling Frequency |
Configurable: 20, 10, 5, or 1 frames per second |
| Interface |
USB Type-C |
| Base Board |
One board standard; joins to two boards for a larger area |
| Rotary Knobs |
4 knobs: up/down, lens slight adjust, lens forward/back, lens slope adjust |
| External Device |
USB temperature sensor (ambient temperature display) |
| Board Size (Single) |
220 × 172 mm, 241mm height |
| Board Size (Double) |
346 × 220 mm, 341mm height |
| Weight |
1.5 kg |
| Working Temperature |
-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) |
| Working Humidity |
Up to 95% |
| Configuration Software |
Professional Edition Analysis Software |
| Computer Requirements |
Windows 10 (recommended) or Windows 7, Intel i3 or better, 4GB RAM or more |
| Software Upgrade |
Automatic or manual, via internet connection |
| Software Features |
Curves, isotherms, real-time and offline video analysis, point/line/polygon temperature measurement, temperature alarm, three video recording methods, EXCEL data recording, dynamic and fixed range, synchronous ambient temperature display, 3D temperature field, adjustable emissivity |
| Image File |
Full-temperature JPG thermogram (radiometric JPG) |
| Video File |
MP4 |
