Featuring an advanced smart sensor configuration, edge computing, and an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the Teledyne FLIR A500 Advanced Smart Sensor Automation Thermal Camera is an infrared-imaging automation camera ideal for complex remote monitoring, alarming, and analytics objectives. It offers a 464 x 348px IR resolution, precision motorised focus, -20°C to +1500°C total temperature range, and an approximate accuracy of ±2°C/2%. The Teledyne FLIR A500 Advanced Smart Sensor Automation Thermal Camera also includes useful analytical functions such as FSX® technology, a polygon line function, compressed radiometric streaming, and adjustable temperature alarms. Integrated Wi-Fi (optional), Modbus TCP, and Ethernet/IP simplify integration into HMI/SCADA systems, industrial automation systems, and REST API over XML or JSON web systems. The Teledyne FLIR A500 Advanced Smart Sensor Automation Thermal Camera is a reliable, flexible, powerful temperature-measuring automation camera ideal for monitoring critical infrastructure, assessing product quality, and detecting overheating components.
Teledyne FLIR A500 Advanced Smart Sensor Automation Thermal Camera Key Features
- Thermal imaging camera with an advanced smart sensor configuration, edge computing, and IIoT
- Available with a selection of lenses and optional extras
- Perfect for complex remote monitoring, alarming, and analytical objectives
- IR resolution: 464 x 348px
- Precision motorised focus
- Total temperature range: -20°C and +1500°C
- Approximate accuracy: ±2°C/2%
- Monitor critical infrastructure
- Assess product quality
- Detect overheating components
- Identify elevated skin temperature alongside other temperature screening tools
- FSX® technology
- Polygon line function
- Adjustable temperature alarms
- Compressed radiometric streaming enables the connection of multiple cameras and sharing of footage over Wi-Fi
- Seamlessly integrates into new and existing networks
- Optional Wi-Fi
- Modbus TCP
- Ethernet/IP
- Simple integration into HMI/SCADA systems
- Integrates into industrial automation systems using analogue and digital control
- Integrates into REST API over XML or JSON web systems
- MQTT protocol
- Suitable for complex analytical/alarm applications
- Reliable, flexible, powerful temperature-measuring automation camera
What’s Included?
- Teledyne FLIR A500 Advanced Smart Sensor Automation Thermal Camera
- Your Choice of Lens
Teledyne FLIR A500 Advanced Smart Sensor Automation Thermal Camera Technical Specifications
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 |
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Digital Outputs | 3x opto-isolated, 0–48 V DC, max. 350 mA; solid-state opto relay; 1x dedicated as Fault output (NC) |
Encoding | Video stream: H.264, MPEG4, or MJPEG Radiometric stream: Compressed JPEG-LS, FLIR radiometric |
Ethernet Interface | Wired, Wi-Fi (optional) |
WiFi | Optional feature purchased separately. RP-SMA, female connector |
EMC |
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Image Frequency | 30 Hz |
Thermal Sensitivity/NETD | <30 mK, 42° @ 30°C (86°F) <40 mK, 24° @ 30°C (86°F) <50 mK, 14° @ 30°C (86°F) |
Accuracy | ±2°C (±3.6°F) or ±2% of reading, for ambient temperature 15°C–35°C (59°F–95°F) and object temperature above 0°C (32°F) |
Alarm Functions | On any selected measurement function, digital in, and internal camera temperature |
Alarm Output |
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Communication & Data Storage | |
Digital I/O connector type | M12 12-pin A-coded, Male (shared with external power) |
Digital I/O isolation voltage | 500 VRMS |
Digital input purpose |
NUC, NUC disable, alarm |
Digital Inputs | 2x opto-isolated, Vin(low)= 0–1.5 V, Vin(high)= 3–25 V |
Digital Output Purpose |
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Digital Outputs | 3x opto-isolated, 0–48 V DC, max. 350 mA; solid-state opto relay; 1x dedicated as Fault output (NC) |
Encoding | Video stream: H.264, MPEG4, or MJPEG Radiometric stream: Compressed JPEG-LS, FLIR radiometric |
Ethernet | For control, result, image, and power |
Ethernet Communication |
TCP/IP socket-based FLIR proprietary |
Ethernet Connector Type | M12 8-pin X-coded, female; RP-SMA, female |
Ethernet Interface | Wired, Wi-Fi (optional) |
Ethernet Power | Power over Ethernet, PoE IEEE 802.3af class 3 |
Ethernet Protocols |
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Ethernet Standard | IEEE 802.3 |
Ethernet Type | 1000 Mbps |
Image Storage | Records up to 100 FLIR radiometric JPEG; storage as function of: alarm, scheduling, or user interaction (camera web) |
Multicast | Yes |
RS-232 | NA |
Video Storage | Records up to 10 H.264 videos; storage as function of alarm — 5 sec. before alarm and 5 sec. after alarm. |
WiFi | Optional feature purchased separately. RP-SMA, female connector |
Imaging & Optical | |
Available Lenses | 6°, 14°, 24°, 42°, Dual FOV (14° + 24°) athermalized lenses |
Contrast Enhancement | FSX® / Histogram equalization (IR only) |
Detector Pitch | 17 µm |
Focal Plane Array (FPA) | Uncooled microbolometer |
Focus | One-shot contrast, motorized, and manual |
Image Frequency | 30 Hz |
Image Source | Video stream 0: visual / IR / MSX® (visual camera is an optional feature) Video stream 1: visual Radiometric video stream: IR |
IR Resolution | 464 × 348 |
Multi-Streaming | Yes |
Overlay | With / Without |
Pixel Format | Video stream: YUV411 Radiometric stream: MONO 16 |
Radiometric IR video streaming | RTSP protocol |
Readout |
Measurement results:
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Spectral Range | 7.5–14 µm |
Streaming Resolution | Video stream 0: 640 × 480 pixels Video stream 1: 1280 × 960 pixels Radiometric stream: 320 × 240 pixels |
Thermal Sensitivity/NETD | <30 mK, 42° @ 30°C (86°F) <40 mK, 24° @ 30°C (86°F) <50 mK, 14° @ 30°C (86°F) |
Video Streaming | RTSP protocol |
Visible Camera | Optional accessory |
Measurement & Analysis | |
Accuracy | ±2°C (±3.6°F) or ±2% of reading, for ambient temperature 15°C–35°C (59°F–95°F) and object temperature above 0°C (32°F) |
Alarm Functions | On any selected measurement function, digital in, and internal camera temperature |
Alarm Output |
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Atmospheric transmission correction | Based on inputs of distance, atmospheric temperature, and relative humidity |
Automatic hot & cold detection | Max./min. temperature value and position shown within box |
Measurement Corrections | Global object parameters; local parameters per analyze function |
Measurement Presets | Yes |
Measurement Tools | 10 spotmeters, 10 boxes or mask polygons, 3 Deltas (difference any value/reference/external lock), 2 isotherms (above/below/interval), 2 iso-coverage, 1 reference temperature, 2 lines, 1 polyline |
Object Temperature Range | -20°C to 120°C (-4°F to 248°F), 0°C to 650°C (32°F to 1202°F), 300°C to 1500°C (572°F to 3632°F) |
General | |
Base Mounting | 4× M4 on 4 sides |
Housing material | Aluminium |
Size (L x W x H) | 123 × 77 × 77 mm (4.84 × 3.03 × 3.03 in) |
Weight | 0.82 kg (1.8 lb), camera only |
Environmental & Certifications | |
Corrosion |
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EMC |
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Encapsulation | IEC 60529, IP 54, IP66 with accessory |
Humidity (Operating and Storage) | IEC 60068-2-30/24 hours, 95% relative humidity, 25°C–40°C (77°F–104°F)/2 cycles |
ONVIF Conformance | Yes. ONVIF Profile S |
Operating Temperature Range |
-20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F):
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Radio Spectrum |
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Shock | IEC 60068-2-27, 25 g |
Tripod Mounting | UNC ¼″-20 on 2 sides |
Vibration |
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Power | |
External Power Operation | 24/48 V DC 8 W max |
External Voltage | Allowed range 18–56 V DC |
Power Connection | M12 12-pin A-coded, male (shared with Digital I/O) |
Power Consumption |
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Reviews
SKU | A500-SS |
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