HIKMICRO M20W Thermal Camera – 256 × 192 Wide-Angle IR Resolution

M20W

The HIKMICRO M20W Thermal Camera is a professional handheld thermography camera designed for HVAC technicians, electricians, building inspectors, maintenance teams and mechanical service professionals who need a wider field of view for larger inspection areas. With 256 × 192 thermal resolution, SuperIR image enhancement and an 8MP visual camera, it helps users quickly identify heat patterns, hidden faults and temperature differences during inspection work.

The M20W measures temperatures from -20°C to 550°C, making it suitable for HVAC, electrical, mechanical, building inspection, insulation, maintenance and equipment troubleshooting applications. Its wide 50° × 37.2° field of view captures more of the scene in one image, making it especially useful for scanning walls, ceilings, floors, building envelopes and larger equipment areas.

With Thermal, Visual, Fusion, PIP and Blending image modes, the HIKMICRO M20W allows users to view thermal information alongside visual reference images. Focus-free operation, 1.0x to 8.0x continuous digital zoom, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C connectivity, removable Micro SD storage, IP54 protection and approx. 6 hours battery operating time make it a practical thermal camera for professional inspection and reporting work.

Key Features

• Professional wide-angle handheld thermal imaging camera for inspection and maintenance work

• 256 × 192 IR resolution with 49,152 thermal pixels

• SuperIR image enhancement up to 512 × 384 / 196,608 pixels

• High-sensitivity thermal detector with NETD < 40mK

• Temperature measurement range from -20°C to 550°C

• Accuracy of ±2°C / ±2% under specified conditions

• 25Hz image frequency for smooth thermal viewing

• Focus-free design for quick wide-area inspections

• Wide 50° × 37.2° field of view captures more of the scene in one image

• 8MP visual camera for detailed reference images

• 3.5" LCD touch screen with 640 × 480 resolution

• Multiple image modes: Thermal, Visual, Fusion, PIP and Blending

• 1.0x to 8.0x continuous digital zoom

• Measurement tools include centre spot, hot spot, cold spot, user-definable spots, line, rectangles and circles

• Auto, manual and 1-tap touch-screen level/span adjustment

• Colour alarms include above, below, interval and insulation modes

• Removable Micro SD card storage

• Voice note and text note annotation support

• MP4 video recording support

• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity

• USB Type-C interface for charging and data transfer

• Built-in LED light and Class II laser pointer

• Interchangeable rechargeable Li-ion battery with approx. 6 hours operating time

• IP54 protection rating and 2m drop test rating

• UNC 1/4"-20 tripod mounting thread

Specifications

• Brand: HIKMICRO

• Model: M20W

• Product Name: HIKMICRO M20W Thermal Camera

• Tool Type: Thermal Imaging Camera / Wide-Angle Handheld Thermography Camera

• IR Resolution: 256 × 192 pixels / 49,152 pixels

• SuperIR: 512 × 384 pixels / 196,608 pixels

• Thermal Sensitivity / NETD: < 40mK at 25°C, F# = 1.0

• Image Frequency: 25Hz

• Detector Pitch: 12μm

• Spectral Range: 7.5 to 14μm

• Focal Length: 3.6mm

• F-Number: F1.0

• Field of View: 50° × 37.2°

• Spatial Resolution / IFOV: 3.33mrad

• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.5m / 1.64ft

• Focus Mode: Focus free

• Visual Camera: 3264 × 2448 / 8MP

• Display: 3.5" LCD touch screen, 640 × 480 resolution

• Digital Zoom: 1.0x to 8.0x continuous

• Image Modes: Thermal, Visual, Fusion, PIP and Blending

• Colour Palettes: White Hot, Black Hot, Rainbow, Ironbow, Red Hot, Fusion, Rain and Blue Red

• Colour Alarm: Above, below, interval and insulation

• Object Temperature Range: -20°C to 550°C / -4°F to 1022°F

• Accuracy: Max. ±2°C / ±2% under specified conditions

• Measurement Tools: Centre spot, hot spot, cold spot, 10 user-definable spots, 1 line, 5 rectangles and 5 circles

• Level and Span Mode: Auto, manual and 1-tap touch-screen

• Storage Media: Removable 16GB Micro SD card

• Image Storage Capacity: Approx. 60,000 images

• Annotations: Voice note up to 60 seconds and text note up to 200 characters

• Video Storage Capacity: Approx. 15 hours

• Video File Format: MP4 video

• Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz and 5GHz

• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

• USB Interface: USB Type-C

• LED Light: Yes

• Laser: Class II, 635nm wavelength, <1mW power

• Battery Type: Interchangeable rechargeable Li-ion battery

• Battery Operating Time: Approx. 6 hours

• Battery Charging Time: Approx. 4 hours fully charged

• Protection Rating: IP54

• Drop Test Height: 2m

• Working Temperature Range: -10°C to 50°C

• Storage Temperature Range: -20°C to 70°C

• Relative Humidity: <95% non-condensing

• Weight: Approx. 660g

• Dimensions: 244 × 100 × 104mm

• Tripod Mounting: UNC 1/4"-20

• Application: HVAC inspection, electrical fault finding, building inspection, mechanical maintenance, insulation checks, equipment troubleshooting and thermal reporting work

Ideal For

• HVAC technicians

• Refrigeration technicians

• Electricians

• Building inspectors

• Facilities maintenance teams

• Mechanical maintenance technicians

• Electrical fault finding

• HVAC inspection and diagnostics

• Wide-area building inspections

• Finding insulation issues and thermal bridging

• Scanning walls, floors, ceilings and larger surfaces

• Mechanical equipment maintenance

• Equipment troubleshooting and reporting

• Service vehicles, maintenance tool kits and inspection work

Wide-Angle Thermal Camera for HVAC, Electrical and Building Inspection

The HIKMICRO M20W Thermal Camera gives technicians a professional wide-angle handheld thermal imaging tool for finding faults, temperature differences and hidden issues during inspection work. With 256 × 192 IR resolution, SuperIR image enhancement, focus-free operation, an 8MP visual camera and a 3.5" touch screen, it provides clear thermal and visual information for field inspections.

For HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, building inspection and maintenance professionals, the M20W is a practical thermal camera for scanning larger areas, carrying out fast system checks and documenting inspection work when accurate wide-angle thermal imaging is required on site.

Difference Between HIKMICRO M20W and M20

The HIKMICRO M20W and M20 share the same 256 × 192 IR resolution, SuperIR 512 × 384 image enhancement, 8MP visual camera, -20°C to 550°C temperature range, 3.5" touch screen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and professional analysis features. The main difference is the lens and focus style.

The M20W uses a wider 50° × 37.2° field of view with focus-free operation, making it better for scanning larger areas such as walls, ceilings, floors, building envelopes, HVAC spaces and general wide-area inspections. The M20 uses a narrower 25° × 18.8° field of view with manual focus and a 0.1m minimum focus distance, making it better suited to closer inspection, smaller targets and detailed fault finding.