Bosch Professional 12V System Thermal Camera GTC 600 C (1x
Bosch Professional 12V System Thermal Camera GTC 600 C (1x 12V battery, w/app function, Temperature Range: -20°C to +600°C, Resolution: 256 x 192px, in L-Boxx)
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| Weight: | 2.85 kg |
| Dimensions: | 44 x 37 x 13.7 cm; 2.85 Kilograms |
| Model: | 0601083570 |
| Part: | 0601083570 |
| Colour: | Blue |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Lithium Ion |
| Manufacture: | BOZYC |
| Dimensions: | 44 x 37 x 13.7 cm; 2.85 Kilograms |
| Quantity: | 1 |
The thermal camera is really easy to use, the interface is intuitive. So far it has done what I expect it to do, the thermal image is relatively high quality and tells me what I needed to know.
Images can be transferred through an app, and it includes a non-thermal image in the storage by default which is helpful.
Product seems very good, just need to learn how to use it properly, so far it has shown me places that need insulating. Time will tell, but am happy so fa
I upgraded my Bosch GTC 400 with this GTC 600 model.
The GTC 600 has a far greater infrared resolution to produce better detail of images. The mobile application Bosch Thermal is easy to use. Bear in mind that if connecting to the camera via WiFi some mobile phones will disconnect if it can’t detect an internet connection. I use Android and this can be overridden in its settings, bit irritating at first until you realise it’s a phone thing and not the camera!!
I hate the sound of my own voice, but, the voice notes feature is pretty cool when doing larger surveys or moving between multiple jobs.
The camera is a little larger than the GTC 400 but feels much sturdier. There’s no way I’m testing it, but I’ve no reason to doubt the claims it can survive a 2 metre drop. It has much larger rubber buffers moulded to the outside.
The features this camera packs put it into a much higher price bracket if you were comparing to Flir or Testo. Only suggestions to Bosch if they’re listening:
– Firmware update to enable short video recording
– Pre fitted permanent screen protector
Well done Bosch!
Thermal cameras used to be expensive and more suitable for lab environments. This Bosch unit changes that.
While not cheap, it is within the reach of a tradesman.
I’ve used this for jobs such as checking the heating elements on the car. Windows, mirrors and seats. Checking the house for heat leaks around doors, windows, roof. Checking for hotspots in electrics and plumbing.
The camera is hand-held with a removable rechargeable battery that uses either a mains charger or a USB cable.
On turning on there is a self-test and calibration test. Once complete, you are free to measure.
Point at any object and the camera will read the temperature in either Centigrade or Fahrenheit. It also adds colour to show the differences.
The screen resolutions is good enough to show the individual wired on the car windows.
A sturdy case holds the camera, charger etc.
While useful for a home DIYer, it’s a matter of how much you will use it to determine if you need one.
Bosch Professional GTC 600 C Thermal Camera
The Bosch GTC 600 C thermal camera comes in an impressive looking carry case. The camera (even more impressive looking) sits in the foam interior on the left in a sculpted pocket. Below that is a USB C connecting cable for transferring data, to the right hand side of the camera there is the 12 Volt power pack and below that sits the battery charging station. A quick pictorial guide sits in a small cut-out between the camera and the charger. At the bottom of the case (under the foam) is a full printed manual for reference. There are extra pockets in the foam interior, in case you need to carry spare battery packs. The case is a Bosch L-Box stacking system type, it has a handle on the side, another on the top and there are locking handles at each end to affix the case to other L-Box cases. Within this case, you have all the equipment needed to capture the thermal signatures of almost anything you want.
Although the GTC 600 C is a fairly complex instrument, it is surprisingly easy to use. Once switched on, and after it calibrates the detector, it is simply a matter of pointing it at the object or objects of interest then a press of the button will capture the image and all the displayed data.
Once I had familiarised myself with the controls and the feel of the instrument, it was time to delve deeper and explore the menus and settings. There is a comprehensive manual that will give you the information but I found that watching the training videos produced by Bosch was far easier. I could follow along with the instructions, pause, rewind and play over again until I understood. I am by no means a dab hand at operating the GTC 600 C but I can access the features I want then learn others as required. If you are thinking of buying one of these thermal cameras I would highly recommend looking at the Bosch videos.
Search YouTube for “Everything you need to know about the Bosch GTC 600 C Professional thermal imaging camera”
The instrument can be connected to your PC using the supplied USB cable, you can also link a smartphone or tablet using the Wi-Fi feature incorporated in the GTC 600 C. Linking is simply a matter of using the Bosch app and connecting to the GTC 600 C Wi-Fi signal, with this you can monitor and capture the output from the GTC 600 C.
The images are captured in two formats simultaneously, a thermal image with data and a normal colour camera image. The GTC 600 C can then superimpose the thermal image over the camera image with variable opacity. This gives you a composite view to help identify the points of interest. Conveniently, the GTC 600 C also has built in voice memo recording so you can directly record notes and thoughts about the images.
The images are captured at two different resolutions, the normal camera images are 640×480 pixels while the thermal images are captured at 256×192 pixels. Though for reasons I can’t explain, the thermal images are 320×240 when I download them to my PC. These resolutions may not seem earth shattering when compared to some ordinary cameras, this reflects the relatively high cost of the thermal imaging sensor and it is more than adequate for the purpose.
I have used the GTC 600 C to record thermal images of one of my 3D printer beds to check the heat distribution. It confirmed my suspicion that it wasn’t heating evenly but now I also know that it isn’t reaching the proper temperature, in fact, I now know that it is only 74.2C rather than the supposed 80C. Now I can try to make some compensation to correct the temperature and the heat distribution.
It is not difficult to see the huge range of applications and trades where this instrument could be very useful. It may not be cheap but it has the potential to speed up the diagnosis of a range of faults and problems as it can register such a large range of temperatures.
As you can probably guess I am impressed with the Bosch Professional GTC 600 C Thermal Camera and I am very happy to recommend it.
The unit comes in a robust box designed to protect it from just about everything and also to keep all the parts in one place. It’s ergonomically excellent and easy to operate with the controls in just the right place. I like that it has a microphone and speaker that allows you to make voice notes as you progress, keeping your second hand free. Data transfer is simple via the USB-C port and there’s also a facility for image transfers via Wi-Fi to a Bosch App. The app is good and is something I’ve noted with high end Bosch tools that they can have an app to help you along. As you’re measuring you can pause everything by pressing the red button and the Gallery Mode facility allows you to tie it all together.
It’s worth pointing out that the images are of a high quality – 256 x 192 (49,152 pixels) with an NETD of 50 mK. NETD stands for “Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference”. It is a measure for how well a thermal imaging detector is able to distinguish between very small differences in thermal radiation in the image. The lower the figure the better the result. NETD is typically being expressed in milli-Kelvin (mK). It is also sometimes referred to as “Thermal Contrast”. When the noise is equivalent to the smallest measurable temperature difference, the detector has reached its limit of its ability to resolve a useful thermal signal. The more noise there is, the higher the NETD value of the detector.
Bosch says that documenting measurements is easy thanks to the voice notes feature, app connectivity, and free PC Software which allows for deeper documentation and analysis and they’re absolutely right. It’s a great tool and is well thought out. In our line of work it’s indispensable.
It’s tell you minimum and maximum temp as also where you are pointing to.
You don’t have the ability to do software updates, so no new features or bug fixes but you do get calibration certificate and it also it does self calibrate.
In the plus point the battery can be used with other bosch professional products which I had a few off.
There is a newer model with more data point to measure temps.
Bought primarily to check underfloor heating all functioning correctly and it does a perfect job showing all the pipe runs for wet UFH.
I’ve added a few photos and a video to show it in action.
You can pair via WiFi to smartphone and download images into Bosch measuring app, there’s a dedicated thermal imaging app coming in a few months.
Once in the app you can adjust opacity of thermal image over real image, annotate and output to camera roll or as a PDF report.
I also used it to find out why my dog was limping, could see a hot joint in his front legs which let me know where he had a swelling.
1) Out of all the professional ranges of thermal imaging products available for under a grand, this Bosch GTC 400 seems to be the only one that is able to consistently see under carpets. The configurations allow you to tune colour sensitivity and this allows you to pick up the pips under the carpets with ease. Some of the standout pros are:
2) The ability to overlay camera imaging with the thermal to show more detail in the thermal picture is a very nice feature and one that professionals would require.
3) The battery life is great. I was using this for a few hours and very little drawdown
4) the navigation functions are easy to use
Some things I found with the GTC 400 are:
– I found several areas in my ceiling where there were clear insulation issues.
– I found one of my exterior walls seems to have no insulation as I can see the outlines of the bricks in the walls as cold lines.
– i found one of my floating floors had no insulation
– i found my front door was full of leaks
overall it is an expensive gadget to have but one that will make any homeowner better informed for DIY decisions and also to troubleshoot problems where thermal imagine can highlight problem areas.