HIGH-SPEED MWIR CAMERA FOR RANGE & SCIENCE APPLICATIONS
FLIR RS8500
The FLIR RS8500 MWIR infrared camera system is a high-performance thermal camera and infrared telescope combined in a single weatherproof housing, specifically designed for long-range tracking and measurement applications including military range, aerospace, and outdoor research. Built around a high-resolution 1280 × 1024 midwave indium antimonide detector with the ability to deliver data up to 180 frames per second, the RS8500 provides 24% more pixels and a 46% faster frame speed than the previous model. Multiple simultaneous data and video output options allow the camera to be easily integrated into most data acquisition systems.
ADVANCED FEATURES FOR OPTIMAL FLEXIBILITY
This high-performance infrared camera features a 10X continuous zoom lens with TSPI-accurate time stamping of images and metadata all in a single weatherproof housing
SUPERIOR RESOLUTION AND MEASUREMENT ACCURACY
Easily capture high-speed thermal data in full HD resolution on long-range and high-temperature targets with the 1.3 megapixel MWIR indium antimonide detector and internal warm filter wheel
SIMPLIFIED DATA ANALYSIS, SHARING AND COLLABORATION
View, record, and analyze data easily in the latest FLIR software using the available GigE, CameraLink Full Fiber (RS8523 model only), or CoaxPress digital data connection options while having full control over the advanced triggering and synchronization capabilities
SPECIFICATIONS
| System Overview |
FLIR RS8500 |
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| Resolution | 1280 × 1024 | |
| Detector Pitch | 12 µm | |
| Spectral Range | 3.0 – 5.0 µm | |
| Detector Type | indium antimonide | |
| Camera f-number | f/5 | |
| Thermal Sensitivity/NETD | 25 mK typical | |
| Frame Rate [Full Window] | Programmable; 0.0015 Hz to 181 Hz | |
| Integration Time | 270 ns to ~full frame | |
| ND Filter Wheel | 4-position motorized filter wheel, standard 1-inch ND filters must be factory installed | |
| Focus | Motorized FOV/focus | |
| Imaging & Optical |
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| Camera f-number | f/5 | |
| Detector Pitch | 12 µm | |
| Detector Type | indium antimonide | |
| Digital Zoom | 1x, 4x, 4:3 | |
| Focus | Motorized FOV/focus | |
| Frame Rate [Full Window] | Programmable; 0.0015 Hz to 181 Hz | |
| Image Time Stamp | Internal precision timestamp. IRIG-B AM decoder, TSPI accurate | |
| Integration Time | 270 ns to ~full frame | |
| Lens | 120–1200 mm zoom (metric, low-latency metadata) | |
| Lens Cover | Optional, motorized | |
| ND Filter Wheel | 4-position motorized filter wheel, standard 1-inch ND filters must be factory installed | |
| Operability | >99.5% (99.9% typical) | |
| Palette | Selectable 8-bit | |
| Pixel Clock | 355 mHz | |
| Radiometric Data Streaming | Gigabit Ethernet (GigE Vision), CXP (5 Gb Dual Link) | |
| Readout Modes | Asynchronous integrate while read Asynchronous integrate then read | |
| Readout Type | Snapshot | |
| Resolution | 1280 × 1024 | |
| Sensor Cooling | Closed cycle linear | |
| Spectral Range | 3.0–5.0 μm | |
| Standard Video | HD-SDI | |
| Subwindow Modes | Flexible | |
| Thermal Sensitivity_NETD [typical] | 25 mK typical | |
| Video Modes | HD: 720p/59.9/50 Hz, (SMPTE 296M) 1080p/29.9/25 Hz (SMPTE 274M) | |
| Measurement & Analysis & General | ||
| Optional Temperature Range | -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F ) | |
| Power | 24 V nominal, 20-28 V acceptable | |
| IP Rating | 65 | |
| Mounting | 15 x 3/8”-16 tapped holes | |
| Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) | |