FLIR X6980-HS InSb™

HIGH-SPEED MWIR SCIENCE-GRADE CAMERA

FLIR X6980-HS InSb™

The FLIR X6980-HS InSb is an extraordinarily fast midwave IR camera designed for scientists and engineers who need to capture high-speed imagery for accurate thermal analysis and custom radiometric measurements. This thermal imaging camera combines 640 × 512 resolution with blazing-fast frame rates, allowing researchers to record stop motion on fast-moving subjects or rapid temperature changes—whether in the lab or on the test range. With a four-position motorized filter wheel and support for FLIR motorized focus lenses, the X6980-HS InSb will provide higher quality recordings, save time, and mitigate frustration in dynamic acquisition environments.

FULL FRAME RATE STREAMING

Experience unmatched image clarity and speed with 10 GigE, CXP 2.1 high-speed interfaces or Camera Link Full.

EXTENDED SSD RECORDING

Capture more than 1.5 hours of detailed thermal events directly to a 4 TB SSD with zero dropped frames.

PRECISE TIMING SYSTEM

Proprietary triggering, synchronization, and accurate IRIG time stamping system ensures precise on-time recording.

SPECIFICATIONS

System Overview

FLIR X6980-HS InSb™

Resolution 640 × 512
Detector Pitch 25 µm
Spectral Range 1.5–5.0 µm
Detector Type FLIR indium antimonide (InSb)
Camera f-number f/2.5
Dynamic Range 14-bit
Thermal Sensitivity/NETD 20 mK, typical
Frame Rate [Full Window] Programmable: 0.0015 Hz to 1004 Hz
Integration Time Programmable: 270 ns to approx. full frame
Standard Temperature Range [with band matched optics] -20°C to 300°C (-4°F to 572°F)
Optional Temperature Range [with band matched optics] ND1: 45°C–600°C (113°F–1112°F) ND2: 250°C–2000°C (482°F–3632°F) ND3: 500°C–3000°C (932°F–5432°F)
Filtering 4-position motorized warm filter wheel, standard 1-inch filters, user swappable
Focus Motorized (compatible w/manual)
Imaging & Optical
Available Lenses Manual (broadband): 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm
Motorized (broadband): 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm
Camera f-number f/2.5
Close-up Lenses/Microscopes No microscopes available
Detector Pitch 25 µm
Detector Type FLIR indium antimonide (InSb)
Digital Zoom 1x, Auto (best fit)
Direct to SSD Recording Yes, removable 4 TB NVMe SSD included, approx. 2 hours of zero dropped frames record time
Dynamic Range 14-bit
Filtering 4-position motorized warm filter wheel, standard 1-inch filters, user swappable
Focus Motorized (compatible w/manual)
Frame Rate [Full Window] Programmable: 0.0015 Hz to 1004 Hz
Image Time Stamp Internal precision timestamp. IRIG-B AM decoder, TSPI accurate, Free wheel if sync signal is lost
Integration Time Programmable: 270 ns to approx. full frame
Lens Interface FLIR FPO-M (4-tab bayonet, motorized)
On Camera Image Storage RAM (volatile): 64 GB, up to 95,000 frames full frame
NVMe U.2 SSD (user-removable/non-volatile): 4 TB U.2 SSD included, up to 6 M frames full frame
Operability ≥99.5% (≥99.95% typical)
Overlay Customizable with the ability to toggle off
Palette Selectable 8-bit
Pixel Clock 355.2 MHz
Radiometric Data Streaming Simultaneous 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GigE Vision), Camera Link, CoaXPress® (CXP 2.1) Single link @ 10 GBPS or Dual Link @ 5 GBPS
Readout Modes Asynchronous Integrate While Read; Asynchronous Integrate Then Read
Readout Type Snapshot
Resolution 640 × 512
Sensor Cooling Closed cycle rotary
Spectral Range 1.5–5.0 µm
Standard Video HDMI, SDI
Subwindow Modes Flexible windowing down to 32 × 4 (steps of 32 columns, 4 rows)
Thermal Sensitivity/NETD 20 mK, typical
Video Modes HD-SDI: 720p@50/59.9 Hz, 1080p@25/29.9 Hz, 1080p@60 Hz
SD-SDI: 480i@60 Hz, 576i@50 Hz
Measurement & Analysis
Ambient Drift Compensation [with factory cal] Yes
Automatic Gain Control Manual, Linear, Plateau equalization, DDE
Accuracy ≤100°C: ±2°C (±1°C typical), >100°C: ±2% of reading (±1% typical)
Optional Temperature Range [with band matched optics] ND1: 45°C–600°C (113°F–1112°F) ND2: 250°C–2000°C (482°F–3632°F) ND3: 500°C–3000°C (932°F–5432°F)
Standard Temperature Range [with band matched optics] -20°C to 300°C (-4°F to 572°F)
General
Synchronization Modes Sync In, Sync Out, Tri-Level Sync, Video Sync
Trigger Mode(s) Trigger In, Software generated, Time generated
Weight 6.35 kg (14 lbs)
Power 24 VDC (<50 W steady state)
Mounting 2 × 1/4 in. -20 / 1 × 3/8 in. -16 / 4 × #10 -24 / Side: 3x 1/4 in. -20 (each side)
Operating Temperature Range -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)