Topdon TC001 Thermal Camera (USB-C)
Topdon TC001 Thermal Camera (USB-C)
The Topdon TC001 turns any compatible Android phone, tablet or Windows laptop into a professional-grade thermal imaging camera, plugging straight into a USB-C port. Compact and pocketable, it is ideal for automotive technicians diagnosing electrical faults, overheating components, blocked HVAC vents and engine hotspots quickly and accurately.
- High-resolution 256 x 192 pixel infrared sensor with 12μm pixel size and 8–14μm spectral range for clear, detailed thermal images
- Wide temperature measurement range of -20°C to 550°C (±2°C accuracy, 0.1°C resolution)
- Excellent thermal sensitivity with NETD under 40mK and a smooth 25Hz frame rate for crisp, real-time imaging
- Plugs directly into USB-C port of Android phones, tablets and Windows laptops via the included 50cm multifunctional adapter cable — no separate battery required
- 10 selectable colour palettes plus multiple measurement modes via the TOPDON TCView app, with data export for reporting
- Ultra-compact at just 30g and 71 × 42 × 14mm; supplied with carrying case, cleaning cloth and quick user guide
- Free lifetime software updates
See the TC001 in Action
Watch the Topdon TC001 product overview on YouTube
Workshop Applications
The TC001 is a practical, fast-to-deploy thermal tool for a wide range of automotive and workshop tasks:
- Identifying overheating components — brakes, wheel bearings, engine bay hotspots
- Diagnosing electrical faults — hot connections, failing relays, overloaded wiring
- HVAC and climate system checks — blocked vents, heater core performance, refrigerant flow issues
- Battery and charging system thermal profiling
- Water ingress and insulation checks on bodywork and interiors
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Infrared resolution | 256 × 192 pixels |
| Pixel size | 12μm |
| Spectral range | 8–14μm |
| Temperature range | -20°C to 550°C (-4°F to 1022°F) |
| Accuracy | ±2°C |
| Temperature resolution | 0.1°C |
| Thermal sensitivity (NETD) | <40mK |
| Frame rate | 25Hz |
| Colour palettes | 10 selectable |
| Connection | USB-C (Android & Windows) |
| Cable length | 50cm multifunctional adapter |
| Weight | 30g |
| Dimensions | 71 × 42 × 14mm |
| App | TOPDON TCView (Android & Windows) |
| Software updates | Free lifetime updates |
| In the box | TC001, adapter cable, carrying case, cleaning cloth, user guide |
Build Your Inspection Kit
The TC001 works alongside other Topdon tools for a complete workshop inspection setup:
- Topdon Borescope — visual inspection of cylinders, pipes and cavities where thermal won’t reach
- Topdon BTMobile ProS — battery and charging system tester to complement thermal profiling of electrical circuits
- Topdon CT100 Circuit Tester — fast voltage and continuity checks alongside thermal fault-finding
UK-Based Support & Genuine Warranty Protection
When you buy from Dunns Automotive, you’re choosing the confidence of a genuine UK distributor. Every product comes with full UK warranty coverage and fast, reliable support from Topdon UK — no overseas delays, no grey imports, no uncertainty. Just authentic TOPDON UK tools backed by a dedicated UK team that’s here to help whenever you need it.