FLIR 6451

SCIENCE-GRADE MWIR CAMERA

FLIR A6451 MWIR

The Flir A6451 is a high-performance MWIR automation camera designed for advanced process control, quality assurance, and non-destructive testing. Part of the A6400-Series, it delivers high thermal sensitivity and fast frame rates for accurate temperature measurement on moving products.

Built on proven A6700-Series electronics, the Flir A6451 supports GigE Vision and GenICam for easy system integration. Its industry-leading long-life linear cooler reduces maintenance demands, making it ideal for continuous 24/7 automation in demanding industrial environments.

OPTIMIZED FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

Industry-leading 27,000 hour cooler life, revolutionary HOT MWIR detector, and 125 Hz frame rate for capturing fast events and delivering high-sensitivity in non-destructive testing

SEAMLESS PROCESS CONTROL

The Flir A6451 is focused built for customer driven interfaces, commands, and triggers such as industry standard GigE Vision and GenIcam

FLEXIBLE AND HIGH PERFORMANCE

The Flir A6451 allows users to store hundreds of calibrations on-camera, ideal for diverse application needs

SPECIFICATIONS

System Overview

A6451 MWIR

Detector Type  Flir HOT MW (SLS)
Spectral Range 3.0 – 5.0 µm
Resolution 640 × 512
Detector Pitch 15 μm
NETD < 30 mK, 25 mK typical (50% well-fill at 30°C)
Operability  99.5%
Sensor Cooling  Flir FL-100 liner
Electronics/Imaging
Readout Snapshot
Readout Modes Asynchronous integrate while read / Asynchronus integrate
then read
Synchronization Modes Sync in / Sync out
Image time stamp Yes
Integration Time 480 ns to ~full frame
Pixel clock 50 MHz
Subwindow Modes  Flexible windowing down to 16 × 4 (steps of 16 columns,
4 rows
Frame Rate  Programmable; .0015 Hz to 125 Hz
Dynamic Range 14-bit
On-camera image storage None
Radiometric data streaming Gigabit Ethernet (GigE Vision)
Standard video SDI
Command and control GenICam (GigE), RS-232
Measurement
Standard temperature range
(with band matched optics)
-20°C to 350°C (-4°F to 662°F), -10°C for microscopes
Optional temperature range 45°C to 600°C (113°F to 1112°F) (ND1)
250°C to 2000°C (482°F to 3632°F) (ND2)
500°C to 3000°C (932°F to 5432°F) (ND3)
Accuracy  ≤ 100°C ±2°C (±1°C typical), > 100°C ±2°C of reading (±1°C
typical
Optics
f/# f/2.5
Available Lenses Manual (3-5 µm): 17 mm, 25
mm, 50 mm, 100 mm, 200
mm, 50 mm Macro
Close-up lenses/microscopes 1x, 3x
Lens Interface Flir FPO-M (4-tab bayonet, motorized)
Focus Manual
Filter holder (warm) Behind lens mount for
standard 1 in. diameter filters
Standard video presentation
Palettes Selectable 8-bit
AGC Manual, Linear, Plateau equalization, DDE
Overlay Fixed configuration, can be turned off
Video modes SDI: 720p @ 50/59.9, 1080p @ 29.9
Standard video zones Auto, best fit
General
Operating Temperature Range -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Power 24 V DC (< 24 W steady rate
Weight w/o Lens 2.3 kg (5 lbs)
Size (L × W × H ) w/o Lens 226 × 102 × 109 mm (8.9 × 4.0 × 4.3 in.)
Mounting 2 × ¼” -20 tapped holes,
1 × ⅜” -16 tapped hole,
4 × 10 -24 tapped holes