HIKMICRO EXPLORER E20 Smartphone Clip-In Thermal Imager for Android - 9.7mm <50mK 256x192px 12μm
- Ultra-Portable Thermal Imaging – Weighs less than 26 g and smaller than a watch, making it easy to carry in your pocket for instant access.
- Plug-and-Go Simplicity – Connects to compatible Android smartphones via USB Type-C for instant operation with the HIKMICRO Sight app.
- High-Performance Thermal Detector – 256 × 192 resolution, 12 µm VOx sensor with a 9.7 mm lens delivers crisp heat signatures and fine detail.
- Wide Field of View & Long Detection Range – 18.1° × 13.6° FOV for easy scanning and detection distances up to 970 m.
- Six Viewing Modes Including Birdwatching – Choose from Birdwatching, Red Hot, White Hot, Black Hot, Rainbow, or Ironbow to suit your environment.
- Advanced Observation Tools – Picture-in-picture, hot track, digital compass, and built-in video and snapshot recording enhance versatility.
The HIKMICRO EXPLORER E20 Clip-In Thermal Imager is a radically small, versatile, and powerful device. It slots straight into any Android phone or tablet that has a USB Type C socket and transforms the way the user can see the world - and at the very low price of £329.99.
Weighing in at just 26 grams and measuring under 27mm in each dimension, the EXPLORER requires no batteries, drawing only minimal power from the smartphone or tablet. It can be carried easily, ready for near-instant use for spotting birds, animals, people (or indeed any other heat source) in any lighting conditions, including full darkness.
Fitted with a 256x192 thermal sensor and 10mm focal length lens system, the EXPLORER delivers similar thermal performance levels to the best-selling HIKMICRO Lynx 10mm monocular, allowing a good level of image detail and allows you to locate small animals and birds with ease.
The explorer is controlled by the HIKMICRO Sight app and you get access to the same features as the other HIKMICRO products including 4 colour palettes, digital zoom, and the ability to capture image and video.
iPhone version coming soon!
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- Image Sensor VOx Uncooled Focal Plane Arrays
- Max. Resolution 256 × 192
- Frame Rate 50 Hz
- Pixel Interval 12 μm
- Response Waveband 8 μm to 14 μm
- NETD Less than 50 mK (@25°C, F#=1.0)
- Lens (Focal Length) 9.7 mm
- Detection Range 970 m
- Field of View (H × V), Degrees / m @100m 18.1° × 13.6° / 31.8 m × 23.8 m
- Aperture F1.0
- Magnification 1×–2× (Digital zoom 2×)
- Image Display – Contrast Adjustment Adjustable from 0 to 100 by slider control
- Image Display – Brightness Adjustment Adjustable from 0 to 100 by slider control
- Image Mode Birdwatching / Red Hot / White Hot / Black Hot / Rainbow / Ironbow
- General – Power Consumption 360 mW
- General – Protection Level IP40
- General – Weight 26 g
- General – Dimension 26.6 mm × 26.6 mm × 27.2 mm
- General – Working Temperature From -10 °C to 50 °C
- General – Power Supply USB Type-C interface
- System – Record Video Yes
- System – Capture Snapshot Yes
- System – Digital Magnetic Compass Yes
- System – PIP Yes
- System – Hot Track Yes
- Ultra-Compact and Lightweight – Weighing less than 26 g and smaller than a watch, the EXPLORER E20 is designed for ultimate portability, making it easy to carry in a pocket for instant use.
- Instant Plug-and-Go Operation – Attaches directly to compatible Android smartphones via USB Type-C, with installation taking less than one second. Simply plug in and start exploring through the HIKMICRO Sight app.
- High-Performance Thermal Imaging – Equipped with a 256 × 192 resolution, 12 µm VOx uncooled focal plane array and a 9.7 mm lens, delivering sharp, detailed heat signatures in both day and night conditions.
- Wide Field of View for Better Coverage – Offers an expansive 18.1° × 13.6° field of view (31.8 m × 23.8 m at 100 m), enabling easy location and identification of hidden or distant targets in complex environments.
- Long Detection Range – Despite its small size, it can detect heat sources up to 970 m away, ensuring reliable performance in wide-open areas and challenging terrains.
- Six Customisable Colour Palettes – Includes Birdwatching, Red Hot, White Hot, Black Hot, Rainbow, and Ironbow modes for optimised viewing in different environments and applications.
- Specialised Birdwatching Mode – Tailored image processing enhances fine details in birds and other wildlife, making it ideal for nature observation and conservation work.
- Smooth, High-Refresh Imaging – Operates at 50 Hz with HDR enhancement for fluid, lag-free visuals, even when tracking fast-moving subjects.
- Battery-Free, Low Power Design – Draws less than 0.35 W of power directly from your smartphone, eliminating the need for internal batteries and enabling all-day operation without interruption.
- Multi-Scenario Outdoor Use – Perfect for camping, hiking, wildlife spotting, alpine climbing, conservation, adventure travel, and outdoor filming.
- Versatile Imaging Controls – Adjustable brightness and contrast (0–100 via slider) allow users to fine-tune the display for different lighting and environmental conditions.
- Built-In Observation Tools – Features include picture-in-picture (PIP) mode, hot track for automatic subject detection, and a digital magnetic compass for precise orientation.
- Integrated Recording Functions – Capture both still images and video directly to your smartphone for sharing, analysis, or documentation.
- Battery: 1 Year
- Full Product: 3 Years
- Detector: 10 Years
HIKMICRO has a full UK service and technical centre, complete with Hotline: 0203 514 0092 available to assist with any issues.