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TC01 Non-contact 16x4 Pixel Infrared Temperature Sensor
The TC01 is a non-contact infrared temperature sensor with a 16×4 pixel array, producing a 64-pixel thermal image. Housed in a waterproof, dustproof metal en...
The TC01 is a non-contact infrared temperature sensor with a 16×4 pixel array, producing a 64-pixel thermal image. Housed in a waterproof, dustproof metal enclosure (IP65), it communicates via RS485 using the standard Modbus-RTU industrial protocol for easy integration with industrial controllers and PCs.
With a detection range of -20°C to 300°C and a wide 60° × 16° field of view, this sensor is suited for contactless temperature monitoring, motion detection, human positioning, and intrusion detection in demanding environments.
Key Features
- 16×4 Pixel IR Array – 64-pixel thermal imaging for temperature mapping
- -20°C to 300°C Range – Wide industrial-grade temperature detection
- IP65 Rated – Waterproof and dustproof metal enclosure
- RS485 / Modbus-RTU – Standard industrial communication protocol
- 60° × 16° FOV – Wide field of view for area monitoring
- Non-Contact – Remote temperature measurement without physical contact
Specifications
- Operating Voltage – 9–24V DC
- Rated Power – 0.1W
- Operating Temperature – -40°C to 85°C
- Detection Range – -20°C to 300°C
- Accuracy – ±1°C to ±5.5°C
- IR Array – 16×4 pixels
- Field of View – 60° × 16°
- Protection – IP65
- Interface – RS485 (Modbus-RTU)
- Probe Diameter – 15.4mm
- Probe Length – 79mm
- Cable Length – 1.5m (stripped tin-plated wire ends)
Ideal For
- Industrial non-contact temperature monitoring
- Intrusion and motion detection systems
- Human presence and positioning detection
- Temperature scanning in harsh environments
Package Contents
- 1× TC01 Non-Contact 16×4 Pixel Infrared Temperature Sensor
Resources
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- Modbus
- Modbus is an industrial communication protocol used by many meters, sensors, PLCs, and automation devices. Modbus support matters because it can make the controller easier to integrate with existing industrial equipment.
- ModBus-RTU
- ModBus-RTU is a common industrial protocol for sending sensor readings and control commands over serial links such as RS485. Knowing the sensor uses ModBus-RTU helps you choose software libraries, data loggers, or controllers that can request and interpret its readings.
- Motion detection
- A camera feature that checks the image for changes that suggest something has moved. It matters because your project can use movement as a trigger instead of constantly saving or processing every frame.
- RS485
- RS485 is a robust wired serial communication standard often used in factories, farms, and buildings where cables may be long or electrically noisy. It matters because it lets this controller connect to industrial sensors, meters, and control equipment over longer distances than typical hobby serial wiring.
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