The FLIR TG165-X MSX Thermal Camera is a compact, rugged, and easy-to-use spot thermal imaging camera designed to help professionals quickly identify hot and cold spots, locate hidden faults, and complete inspections faster than with a standard single-spot IR thermometer.
This all-in-one non-contact temperature measurement and thermal imaging tool allows users to see a thermal image of the area being inspected, making it easier to understand exactly where a problem is located.
The FLIR TG165-X is ideal for professional use in:
Electrical inspections
Mechanical troubleshooting
HVAC/R inspections
Building diagnostics
Automotive diagnostics
Facility maintenance
Preventative maintenance
Plumbing inspections
Air leak detection
Water leak investigation
General temperature measurement and fault finding
The FLIR TG165-X features an 80 × 60 thermal sensor that helps users visualize temperature differences across components, equipment, and surfaces.
Instead of searching for a temperature issue with a single-spot thermometer, users can see the full thermal pattern on screen, helping them identify overheating components, cold zones, hidden air leaks, mechanical issues, or possible water-related problems more quickly.
This makes the FLIR TG165-X useful for checking:
Electrical panels
Switchgear and breakers
Motors and bearings
HVAC vents and ducts
Pipes and plumbing areas
Automotive components
Building surfaces
Insulation problem areas
Mechanical systems
Equipment with abnormal heat build-up
A key feature of the FLIR TG165-X is FLIR's patented MSX Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging technology.
MSX adds visual detail to thermal images, making them easier to interpret and understand.
This means users can see important outlines, edges, components, labels, and structural details overlaid onto the thermal image.
MSX helps make inspection images clearer, more useful, and easier to explain when documenting faults or showing results to clients, technicians, or maintenance teams.
The FLIR TG165-X also includes a 2MP visual camera, allowing users to capture visual images with temperature readings for added context.
This helps users document what was inspected and makes it easier to demonstrate before-and-after results when a problem has been found and corrected.
The camera is designed for fast and accurate non-contact measurement.
With a 24:1 distance-to-spot ratio, the TG165-X allows users to measure smaller areas from a practical distance, helping improve accuracy when targeting specific components or surfaces.
The bullseye laser pointer indicates the size of the measurement area, helping users target the correct component with greater confidence.
This is especially useful when inspecting:
Small electrical components
Connections and terminals
Pipes and valves
HVAC components
Motors and mechanical parts
Automotive areas
Hard-to-reach equipment
Components in busy or complex inspection areas
The FLIR TG165-X measures object temperatures from -25 C to 300 C, making it suitable for a wide range of everyday professional inspection tasks.
It is useful for identifying abnormal temperature patterns, overheating equipment, cooling issues, thermal loss, and hidden faults before they become more serious.
The camera includes multiple colour palettes to help users view thermal images in a way that best suits the inspection environment.
Colour palette options include:
Iron
Rainbow
Whitehot
Blackhot
Arctic
Lava
The FLIR TG165-X is built to support quick and simple inspection workflows.
Images can be captured with a simple trigger pull, allowing users to record thermal MSX images or visual images with temperature readings.
This makes it easier to document faults, compare inspection results, and keep a visual record of maintenance findings.
With internal 4 GB storage, the FLIR TG165-X can store up to 50,000 images.
This gives users plenty of capacity for inspection records, site visits, maintenance checks, and before-and-after documentation.
Images are saved as JPEG files with spot temperature data included in the metadata.
For easy data transfer and charging, the camera uses USB Type-C.
The TG165-X is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery and offers up to 5 hours of scanning time, or approximately 4.5 hours with the laser on.
The battery is charged inside the camera, helping keep the unit convenient and easy to maintain.
The FLIR TG165-X also includes a bright LED worklight, making it easier to inspect in dark, confined, or difficult-to-see areas.
This is helpful when working inside:
Electrical cabinets
Plant rooms
Ceiling spaces
Mechanical rooms
Under counters
Behind equipment
Automotive service areas
Dark maintenance areas
Hard-to-reach inspection locations
The 2.4-inch display allows users to view live thermal images and recorded images clearly while working.
The simple button layout and pistol-grip form factor make the camera comfortable to use during everyday inspection tasks.
Built for demanding work environments, the FLIR TG165-X has a rugged portable design and an IP54-rated enclosure for protection against dust and water.
It is also designed to withstand a 2 m drop, making it suitable for job sites, workshops, maintenance environments, and field inspections.
The TG165-X is a practical choice for professionals who want a durable, easy-to-use thermal inspection tool that offers more visual information than a standard IR thermometer.
It helps users inspect faster, identify problems more clearly, and document findings with confidence.
Key Features:
Compact handheld MSX thermal camera
80 × 60 thermal resolution
FLIR MSX image enhancement for clearer thermal images
2MP visual camera for visual reference images
24:1 distance-to-spot ratio
Bullseye laser pointer for accurate targeting
Object temperature range from -25 C to 300 C
Thermal sensitivity of <70 mK
71 × 56 field of view
Fixed focus operation
Minimum focus distance of 0.3 m
Minimum measurement distance of 0.26 m
Centre spot measurement
Adjustable emissivity with preset levels and custom adjustment from 0.1 to 0.99
Multiple colour palettes: Iron, Rainbow, Whitehot, Blackhot, Arctic, and Lava
2.4-inch display
320 × 240 display resolution
Internal 4 GB storage
Stores up to 50,000 images
JPEG image format with spot temperature data
USB Type-C for charging and data transfer
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Up to 5 hours scanning time
Built-in LED worklight
IP54 rated for protection against dust and water
Designed to withstand a 2 m drop
Pistol-grip form factor for comfortable handheld use
UNC "-20 tripod mounting
Rugged and portable design for professional use
Applications:
Electrical fault finding
Mechanical inspections
HVAC/R troubleshooting
Building diagnostics
Facility maintenance
Preventative maintenance
Automotive diagnostics
Plumbing inspections
Air leak detection
Water leak investigation
Equipment inspections
Motor and bearing checks
Hot spot detection
Cold zone detection
General non-contact temperature measurement
The FLIR TG165-X MSX Thermal Camera is designed to help professionals inspect quickly, work confidently, and pinpoint faults faster.
With thermal imaging, MSX enhancement, a bullseye laser pointer, 24:1 spot measurement, internal image storage, LED worklight, rechargeable battery, and a rugged IP54-rated design, the FLIR TG165-X is a practical and reliable tool for everyday inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks.
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What's in the box
1 x TG165-X
1 x FLIR Thermal Studio Starter
1 x Printed documentation
1 x Wrist strap lanyard
1 x USB cable
1 x Pouch
