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07564 748 500
We Are Proud To Offer The Option To ‘Try Before You Buy’ – Contact Us For Further Details
07564 748 500
£10 557.00 ex VAT
The FLIR A500 Image Streaming Thermal Camera delivers 464×348 thermal resolution, GigE Vision compliance, and lens options for reliable automation & R&D integration.
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The FLIR A500 Image Streaming Thermal Camera is a powerful tool designed for real-time thermal imaging in R&D and industrial automation environments. With a thermal resolution of 464×348 pixels and sensitivity below <30 mK, this compact camera offers high accuracy and integration flexibility for researchers and engineers alike.
Fully compliant with GigE Vision™ and GenICam™ standards, the A500 Image Streaming model easily integrates into existing systems and platforms. Whether you’re working on automated inspection lines, embedded research projects, or environmental monitoring setups, the A500 delivers dependable, real-time thermal data. Lens options include 24°, 42°, and 95° fields of view to suit a variety of applications.
Our team at Thermal Vision Direct is here to help. As an authorised FLIR Premium Partner, we can guide you through product selection and system integration. Get in touch today for personalised recommendations.
| Digital I/O connector type | M12 12-pin A-coded, Male (shared with external power) |
| Digital Inputs | 2x opto-isolated, Vin(low)= 0–1.5 V, Vin(high)= 3–25 V |
| Digital Output Purpose | Programmatically set; fault (NC) |
| Digital Outputs | 3x opto-isolated, 0–48 V DC, max. 350 mA; solid-state opto relay; 1x dedicated as Fault output (NC) |
| Encoding | RTSP video: H.264 / MPEG4 / MJPEG RTSP radiometric: JPEG-LS, FLIR radiometric GVSP video: uncompressed GVSP radiometric: linear temperature & FLIR radiometric |
| Ethernet Interface | Wired, Wi-Fi (optional) |
| WiFi | Optional; RP-SMA, female connector |
| EMC | ETSI EN 301 489-1/17, EN 61000-4-8, FCC Part 15 Class B, ISO 13766-1, EN ISO 14982 |
| Image Frequency | 30 Hz |
| Thermal Sensitivity (NETD) | <30 mK (42° @ 30°C) <40 mK (24° @ 30°C) <50 mK (14° @ 30°C) |
| Accuracy | ±2°C or ±2% of reading (ambient 15–35°C, object > 0°C) |
| Digital I/O Isolation Voltage | 500 VRMS |
| Digital Input Purpose | NUC, NUC disable, image TAG (Start/Stop/General), image flow control (SFNC 2.3) |
| Ethernet | Control, result, image, and power |
| Ethernet Communication | GigE Vision 1.2, GenICam compliant, FLIR proprietary socket-based |
| Ethernet Connector Type | M12 8-pin X-coded, female; RP-SMA, female |
| Ethernet Power | PoE IEEE 802.3af class 3 |
| Ethernet Protocols | IEEE 1588, SNMP, TCP, UDP, SNTP, RTSP, RTP, HTTP, ICMP, IGMP, sftp, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, MDNS (Bonjour), uPnP |
| Ethernet Standard | IEEE 802.3 |
| Ethernet Type | 1000 Mbps |
| Multicast | Yes |
| RS-232 | M8 A-coded, male connector |
| Serial Communication | Pan & Tilt control, Pelco D, RS232/RS485 |
| Unicast | Yes |
| Available Lenses | 6°, 24°, 14°, 42°, 2.0x Macro, Dual FOV (14° + 24°), 80° |
| Contrast Enhancement | FSX® / Histogram equalisation (IR only) |
| Detector Pitch | 17 µm |
| Focal Plane Array | Uncooled microbolometer |
| Focus | One-shot contrast, motorised, manual |
| Image Source | Visual / IR / MSX® (optional visual camera) |
| IR Resolution | 464 × 348 pixels |
| Multi-Streaming | RTSP: Yes GVSP: One stream only |
| Overlay | With / Without |
| Pixel Format | RTSP: YUV411, MONO 16 GVSP: YUV422, MONO 8, MONO 16 |
| Radiometric IR Streaming | RTSP or GVSP (GigE Vision) |
| Spectral Range | 7.5–14 µm |
| Streaming Resolution | RTSP: 640×480, 1280×960, 320×240 GVSP: 640×480, 320×240 |
| Visible Camera | Optional; disabled with 80° lens |
| Accuracy | ±2°C or ±2% of reading (ambient 15–35°C, object > 0°C) |
| Atmospheric Transmission Correction | Based on distance, ambient temp, humidity |
| Emissivity Correction | Variable from 0.01 to 1.0 |
| External Optics & Windows Correction | Based on optics/window transmission and temp |
| Measurement Corrections | Global object parameters |
| Object Temperature Range | –20°C to 120°C, 0°C to 650°C, 300°C to 1500°C |
| Reflected Apparent Temperature Correction | Based on input of reflected temperature |
| Base Mounting | 4× M4 on 4 sides |
| Housing Material | Aluminium |
| Size (L × W × H) | 123 × 77 × 77 mm |
| Weight | 0.82 kg (camera only) |
| Corrosion | ISO 12944 C4 G or H, EN60068-2-11 |
| EMC | ETSI EN 301 489-1/17, EN 61000-4-8, FCC Part 15 Class B, ISO 13766-1, EN ISO 14982 |
| Encapsulation | IEC 60529, IP54; IP66 with accessory |
| Humidity (Op. & Storage) | 95% RH, 25–40°C / 2 cycles (IEC 60068-2-30) |
| Operating Temperature | –20°C to 50°C; Cooling plate required >40°C |
| Radio Spectrum | FCC, RSS-247, ETSI 2.4 & 5 GHz band |
| Shock | IEC 60068-2-27, 25 g |
| Tripod Mounting | UNC ¼″-20 on 2 sides |
| Vibration | IEC 60068-2-6 & IEC 61373 Cat 1 (Rail) |
| External Power Operation | 24/48 V DC, 8 W max |
| External Voltage | 18–56 V DC |
| Power Connection | M12 12-pin A-coded, male (shared with Digital I/O) |
| Power Consumption | 7.5 W @ 24 V, 7.8 W @ 48 V, 8.1 W @ PoE |
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