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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

FLIR TG275
Thermal Camera
The reviewer appreciated the tool's
crisp screen and versatility.
by Brittany Vincent, Managing Editor

The FLIR TG275 is designed for automotive maintenance and repair technicians who want to accelerate
diagnostic procedures and avoid undetected problems. Featuring IGM (Infrared Guided Measurement),
this diagnostic tool combines non-contact temperature measurement and thermal imaging to help troubleshoot repairs, spot potential faults, and record
images. This thermal imager is ideal for diagnosing
problems in relays and switches, parasitic drain on the
battery, drivetrain components, HVAC system (vents),
and much more.
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THE REVIEW:

hen it comes to diagnosing the litany of
problems that can
plague a vehicle, an infrared
camera can be a major boon. It
can help to illuminate underlying
issues as well as solutions for a
more expedient fix.
Tool reviewer Matt Fanslow, diagnostic technician at Riverside Automotive in
Red Wing, Minnesota, came away with an
abundance of appreciation for the FLIR
TG275 Thermal Camera's time-saving
and diagnostic capabilities, versatility,
and crisp screen.
" I've owned and have used many different thermal imagers and usually the display is fuzzy, " Fanslow says. " It's not that
you really need sharpness and detail, but
it sure is nice to have. "
The FLIR TG275 comes with a built-in
laser pointer and flashlight that Fanslow
used when investigating problems under
the dash or in a dark compartment. He
found a variety of diagnostic uses for
the camera, up to and including testing
engine performance, brakes, HVAC,
ADAS, wheel bearing noises, and even
parasitic drains.
" No, I didn't and won't use it to try to
evaluate catalytic converter efficiency, "

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Fanslow jokes.
" That's a myth
t hat needs
to die. "
Fanslow
found the tool
easy to set up,
though there
was very little
actual setup
required aside
from charging up
the battery before
use. The tool included
a manual to make the process even easier, though. It
wasn't something Fanslow
felt he needed to use, " save for
maybe on a couple features. "
He adds, once learned, [the
product] becomes very simple
to use.
The Minnesota-based technician believes thermal imagers
like the FLIR TG275 are woefully
under-utilized in repair shops. As
such, he will continue to rely on
these types of tools in his line of work
as they offer a wide variety of options
in terms of diagnostic analysis.
" You're only limited by your imagi-

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nation, and of course the
actual ability of the tool
itself to display what
you are looking for,
or that heat differential, is an appropriate
means to evaluate the
system/component, "
Fanslow says.
Still, there are a
few improvements
Fa n s low be l ie ve s
could make the FLIR
TG275 an even more
attractive tool.
Fanslow suggested a
slightly larger screen,
higher sensitivity, and the
ability to set minimum/
maximum ranges for
potential augments.
In terms of easy-touse, crisp, and reliable
thermal imaging that
can be used for multiple diagnostic applications, the FLIR
TG275 T her ma l
C a me r a wowe d
t h i s d i a g nos t ic
technician.

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