A8481

Compact MWIR HD Science Camera

The A8481 and A8451 bring 1280 × 1024 HD MWIR imaging to the compact A-Series body, with four times the pixels of VGA A-Series cameras. They share their body and mounting points with the A6451, A6481, and A6700 Series, so existing fixtures and cabling carry over. The 8 µm high operating temperature (HOT) strained-layer superlattice (SLS) detector is cooled by a long-life linear cooler rated in the 27,000-hour class. The A8481 adds a motorized lens interface and a motorized 3-position filter wheel, and both cameras support a range of FLIR Precision Optics lenses. Gigabit Ethernet or CoaXPress connectivity provides complete camera control and fully radiometric capture in FLIR Research Studio Professional.

Product Overview

HD Without the Big-Body Tradeoff

The A8481 and A8451 bring HD thermal imaging to the compact A-Series form factor for the first time.

Delivering 1280 × 1024 resolution in the same proven body used throughout the A67xx family, the A84xx-Series gives researchers four times more pixels without changing optics, fixtures, software, or workflows.

The A8481 extends the platform further with a motorized filter wheel and lens interface, enabling automated optics control and broader temperature measurement capability.

The result is greater thermal detail, more measurement points, and faster scientific insight, all from a platform your team already knows. With HOT MWIR SLS technology, full radiometric recording, precision synchronization, and support for FLIR Precision Optics, the A84xx-Series helps engineers and researchers move beyond VGA limitations while keeping the simplicity of the A-Series ecosystem.

1280 × 1024
HD thermal resolution
4×
More pixels than VGA A-Series cameras
35 mK
Thermal sensitivity (NETD, Typical)
45 Hz / 60 Hz
Full-frame streaming
All in the same A-Series body. No reintegration required.
Why We Built It

HD Used to Mean a Bigger Camera

For years, moving from VGA thermal imaging to HD meant moving to a larger camera platform. New mounts. New cabling. New integration work. New validation cycles.

The A84xx-Series changes that.

Built around a 1280 × 1024 HD MWIR detector, the A8481 and A8451 bring HD thermal imaging into the same compact A-Series platform trusted by researchers and engineers around the world.

X85xx high-speed HD
Large-format high-speed platform
Range and ballistics class
A8581 large-format HD
Large-format InSb HD platform
4.6 × 5.3 × 8.9 in · 8.2 lb
A84xx Series — HD, A67xx body
Compact A67xx chassis
4.0 × 4.3 × 8.9 in · ~5 lb
Size and Integration

More Thermal Detail.
Same Footprint.

Most HD MWIR cameras require larger camera bodies and new integration efforts.

The A8481 delivers HD performance in the same compact A-Series chassis, making it simple for existing users to upgrade thermal resolution while keeping their established workflows intact.

4× More Pixels
Capture more thermal detail across the same scene without sacrificing field of view.
Zero Re-Integration
Reuse existing fixtures, mounts, cabling, optics, and software.
Compact Design
Deploy HD imaging in space-constrained labs, test cells, and research environments.
A8581 · large-format body
4.6 × 5.3 in front face · 8.2 lb



A8481 · compact A67xx body
4.0 × 4.3 in front face · ~5 lb
A Natural Upgrade Path

Four Times the Pixels.
Same Workflow.

The A8481 was designed as a natural upgrade path for A-Series users.
Keep
• Existing FLIR Precision Optics
• Existing mounts and fixtures
• Existing software environment
• Existing analysis workflows
• Existing automation infrastructure
The HD array is nearly the same physical size (10.2 mm vs 9.6 mm across) - so on the same focal length you keep a comparable field of view, now sampled roughly twice as finely. Or window in and trade pixels for speed.
 
640 × 512
327,680 pixels · 15 µm
→
 
1280 × 1024
1,310,720 pixels · 8 µm
 
Applications

One Camera. Multiple
Research Environments.

Designed for Scientific Discovery and Test Validation
Electronics & PCB Analysis
Identify component-level hot spots while maintaining visibility of the entire board.
Battery Research
Capture temperature variations across cells, modules, and packs with greater spatial detail.
Materials & Mechanical Testing
Measure thermal behavior across larger samples while resolving smaller features.
NDT & Inspection
Detect and characterize defects with improved image density and thermal clarity.
Combustion & Propulsion
Study thermal structures in flames, exhaust streams, and high-temperature events.
Academic Research
A flexible platform that supports multiple projects, laboratories, and departments.
Optics

One mount, three optics families

More Pixels on Target
The A8481 supports the full ecosystem of FLIR Precision Optics, allowing researchers to optimize spatial resolution for nearly any application.
Manual Focus Lenses
17 mm to 200 mm options
Motorized Focus Lenses
Control focus directly within Research Studio
Microscope Optics
Capture thermal detail down to 1.6 µm/pixel
Macro Imaging
Analyze small components and materials with exceptional detail
Measurement and Control

Measurement-Grade
Thermal Data

The A8481 combines HD imagery with the measurement accuracy and control required for demanding R&D environments.
Key Capabilities
• Fully radiometric data capture
• Precision trigger and synchronization I/O
• GigE Vision and GenICam compatibility
• CoaXPress support
• Windowed frame rates up to 13,733 Hz
• Motorized filter wheel for expanded measurement ranges
• Radiometric .ATS recording
Software

Powered by FLIR
Research Studio

Acquire, record, analyze, and share thermal data through the same workflow trusted across the FLIR science camera portfolio.
Connect
Connect cameras quickly via GigE or CoaXPress.
View
Visualize HD thermal data in real time.
Record
Capture fully radiometric datasets.
Analyze
Generate plots, profiles, statistics, and reports.
• Maximize measurement pixels with manual, microscope, and macro FLIR Precision Optics lenses, plus motor-focus lenses on the A8481
• Extend the measurable temperature range with the motorized 3-position filter wheel on the A8481
• Lock capture to your test with precision triggering and sync I/O
• Analyze and record 1280 × 1024 (1.3 MP) HD thermal imagery, fully radiometric
• Detect small thermal differences with 35 mK NETD (typical)
• Inspect small components up close with optional 1× and 3× microscope lenses
• Stream fully radiometric data at 45 Hz over Gigabit Ethernet or 60 Hz over CoaXPress
• Acquire and analyze in Research Studio's Connect → View → Record → Analyze workflow
• Work in the operating system and language your team prefers

Especificaciones

Resaltado
Resolución de IR 1280 × 1024 HD
Rango espectral 3.4 - 5.1 µm
Tipo de detector HOT MWIR SLS
Número F f/2.5
Rango dinámico 14-bit
Frecuencia de imagen máxima Frame rate (full): 45 Hz GigE, 60 Hz CXP
Frame rate (windowed): up to 13,733 Hz (32 × 4)
Frecuencia de imagen máxima [con ventana mínima] up to 13,733 Hz (32 × 4)
Tiempo de integración Minimum: 480 ns to ~full frame
Rango de temperatura estándar -20°C to 350°C (-4°F to 662°F), -10°C for microscopes
Rango de temperatura opcional 45°C to 600°C (113°F to 1112°F) (ND1)
250°C to 2000°C (482°F to 362°F) (ND2)
500°C to 3000°C (932°F to 5432°F) (ND3)
Generación de imágenes y óptica
Estándar de vídeo SDI
Frecuencia de imagen máxima Frame rate (full): 45 Hz GigE, 60 Hz CXP
Frame rate (windowed): up to 13,733 Hz (32 × 4)
Frecuencia de imagen máxima [con ventana mínima] up to 13,733 Hz (32 × 4)
Interfaz de la lente FLIR Precision Optics bayonet
Lentes de aproximación/microscopios 1x, 3x
Lentes disponibles Manual (3-5 μm): 17 mm, 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm, 200 mm, 50 mm Macro
Motorized (3-5 μm): 17 mm, 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm, 200 mm
Marca de hora en imagen Yes
Modos de lectura Asynchronous integrate while read / Asynchronous integrate then read
Modos de subventana Flexible windowing down to 16 × 4 (steps of 16 columns, 4 rows)
Modos de vídeo SDI: 720p @ 50/59.9, 1080p @ 25/29.9
Número F f/2.5
Operabilidad 99.5%
Rango dinámico 14-bit
Rango espectral 3.4 - 5.1 µm
Refrigeración de sensor Linear, closed-cycle (27,000 h)
Reloj de píxeles 50 MHz
Resolución de IR 1280 × 1024 HD
Sensibilidad térmica_NETD [típica] 35 mK NETD (typical)
Tiempo de integración Minimum: 480 ns to ~full frame
Tipo de detector HOT MWIR SLS
Tipo de lectura Snapshot
Transmisión de vídeo IR radiométrico GigE Vision / CoaXPress
Medición y análisis
Control de ganancia automático Manual, Linear, Plateau equalization, DDE
Precisión 2°C or ±2% of reading
Rango de temperatura del objeto -20°C to 3000°C (-4°F to 5432°F)
Rango de temperatura estándar -20°C to 350°C (-4°F to 662°F), -10°C for microscopes
Rango de temperatura opcional 45°C to 600°C (113°F to 1112°F) (ND1)
250°C to 2000°C (482°F to 362°F) (ND2)
500°C to 3000°C (932°F to 5432°F) (ND3)
Comunicación y almacenamiento de datos
Mando y control GigE, CXP, RS-232
Modos de sincronización Sync in / Sync out
General
Peso [sin lente] 2.3 kg (5 lbs)
Tamaño [L. × An. × Al.] 226 × 102 × 109 mm (8.9 × 4.0 × 4.3 in.)
Alimentación
Alimentación Nominal voltage is 24 V DC (ranging from 20 to 28 V); continuous current is 1.4 A,

Accesorios

  1. Heavy Duty Open Base Microscope Camera Stand

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