FLIR A50/A70 Image Streaming
Fixed-Mount Thermal Camera
Product Variations
FLIR A50 and A70 Thermal Image Streaming Cameras are the right choice for users who want camera control capabilities and image streaming over Ethernet, as well as flexibility to perform analytics and raw data collection on thermal characteristics using preferred software applications. With options for Wi-Fi, an integrated visual camera, compressed radiometric image streaming, and ONVIF S compatibility (advanced version only), these small and lightweight fixed-focus automation cameras will optimize process control and quality assurance to improve yield, product quality, through-put time, and lower costs.
An affordable automation solution with camera control, image streaming, and simplified integration.
Quickly access thermal characteristics, with up to 640 × 480 (307,200 pixels) resolution and ±2°C accuracy, allowing users to optimize production settings and product quality.
GigE Vision and GenICam compliant for camera control and thermal/visual image video streaming over Ethernet into third-party machine vision applications.
Install the lightweight, IP66 rated camera with M8/12 connectors in any location – with multiple mounting options.
Specifications
| Highlighted | |
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| 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 | Standard: GVSP video streaming - uncompressed; GVSP radiometric streaming - temperature linear and FLIR radiometric Advanced: RTSP video streaming - H.264 / MPEG4 / MJPEG; RTSP radiometric streaming - compressed JPEG-LS, FLIR radiometric; GVSP video streaming - uncompressed; GVSP radiometric streaming - temperature linear and FLIR radiometric |
| Ethernet Interface | Wired, Wi-Fi (optional) |
| WiFi | Optional feature purchased separately. RP-SMA, female connector |
| EMC | • ETSI EN 301 489-1 (radio) • ETSI EN 301 489-17 (radio) • EN 61000-4-8 (magnetic field) • FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class B (emission US) • ISO 13766-1 (EMC - Earth-moving and building construction machinery) • EN ISO 14982 (EMC - Agricultural and forestry machinery) |
| f number | 1.4 |
| Image Fequency | |
| Image Frequency | 30 Hz |
| Thermal Sensitivity_NETD | <35 mK |
| 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 | NA |
| Alarm Output | NA |
| Communication & Data Storage | |
|---|---|
| Digital input purpose | NUC; NUC disable; image TAG (Start, Stop, General); image flow control (acc. SFNC 2.3): • Single frame (on trigg) • Multiframe (on trigg) • Continuous |
| Digital Inputs | 2x opto-isolated, Vin(low)= 0–1.5 V, Vin(high)= 3–25 V |
| Digital I_O connector type | M12 12-pin A-coded, Male (shared with external power) |
| Digital I_O isolation voltage | 500 VRMS |
| 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 | Standard: GVSP video streaming - uncompressed; GVSP radiometric streaming - temperature linear and FLIR radiometric Advanced: RTSP video streaming - H.264 / MPEG4 / MJPEG; RTSP radiometric streaming - compressed JPEG-LS, FLIR radiometric; GVSP video streaming - uncompressed; GVSP radiometric streaming - temperature linear and FLIR radiometric |
| Ethernet | For control, result, image, and power |
| Ethernet Communication | • GigE Vision ver. 1.2 • Client API GenICam compliant • 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 | • IEEE 1588 • SNMP • TCP, UDP, SNTP, RTSP, RTP, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP, IGMP, sftp (server), FTP (client), SMTP, DHCP, MDNS (Bonjour), uPnP, GVSP, GVCP |
| Ethernet Standard | IEEE 802.3 |
| Ethernet Type | 1000 Mbps |
| Image Storage | NA |
| Multicast | Yes |
| ONVIF Profile S Compliant | Standard: No Advanced: Yes |
| RS_232 | M8 A-coded, male connector |
| Serial Communication | Pan & Tilt control. Pelco D standard HW interface: RS232 and RS485 exclusively |
| WiFi | Optional feature purchased separately. RP-SMA, female connector |
| Imaging & Optical | |
|---|---|
| Contrast Enhancement | FSX® / Histogram equalization (IR only) |
| Detector Pitch | A50: 17 µm A70: 12 µm |
| f number | 1.4 |
| Field of view [FOV] | 29°: 29° × 22° 51°: 51° × 39° 95°: 95° × 74° |
| Focal Length | 29°: 14.3 mm (0.56 in) 51°: 8.2 mm (0.32 in) 95°: 4.1 mm (0.16 in) |
| Focal Plane Array [FPA] | Uncooled microbolometer |
| Focus | Fixed, adjustable with included tool |
| Image Fequency | |
| Image Frequency | 30 Hz |
| IR Resolution | A50: 464 × 348 A70: 640 × 480 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 29°: 0.25 m (0.82 ft) 51°: 0.2 m (0.66 ft) 95°: 0.1 m (0.33 ft) |
| MSX | Yes, included in visual camera option |
| Overlay | Without |
| Radiometric IR video streaming | Standard: GigE Vision Advanced: GigE Vision and RTSP |
| Readout | No measurements readouts, only streamed video |
| Spectral Range | 7.5–14 µm |
| Streaming Resolutions | A50 Standard: GVSP video streaming: 640 × 480 pixels
GVSP radiometric streaming: 464 × 348 pixels A50 Advanced: RTSP video streaming, source 0: 640 × 480 pixels RTSP video streaming, source 1: 1280 × 960 pixels RTSP radiometric streaming: 464 × 348 pixels GVSP video streaming: 640 × 480 pixels GVSP radiometric streaming: 464 × 348 pixels A70 Standard: GVSP video streaming: 640 × 480 pixels GVSP radiometric streaming: 640 × 480 pixels A70 Advanced: RTSP video streaming, source 0: 640 × 480 pixels RTSP video streaming, source 1: 1280 × 960 pixels RTSP radiometric streaming: 640 × 480 pixels GVSP video streaming: 640 × 480 pixels GVSP radiometric streaming: 640 × 480 pixels |
| Thermal Sensitivity_NETD | <35 mK |
| Video Streaming | Standard: GVSP (GigE Vision) protocol Advanced: RTSP or GVSP (GigE Vision) protocols |
| 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 | NA |
| Alarm Output | NA |
| Atmospheric transmission correction | Based on inputs of distance, atmospheric temperature, and relative humidity |
| Automatic hot and cold detection | NA |
| Measurement Corrections | NA |
| Measurement Presets | NA |
| Measurement Tools | NA |
| Object Temperature Range | A50: –20 to 175°C (–4 to 347°F)
175 to 1000°C (347 to 1832°F) A70: –20 to 175°C (–4 to 347°F) –20 to 250°C (–4 to 482°F) 175 to 1000°C (347 to 1832°F) |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Base Mounting | 4 x M2.5 direct into camera or 4x 10-32 UNF onto bottom cooling plate |
| Housing material | Aluminium |
| Size [L x W x H] | 107 × 67 × 57 mm (4.21 × 2.64 × 2.24 in) |
| Weight | 519g (1.14lb) without bottom cooling plate |
| Environmental & Certifications | |
|---|---|
| Corrosion | • ISO 12944 C4 G or H • EN60068-2-11 |
| EMC | • ETSI EN 301 489-1 (radio) • ETSI EN 301 489-17 (radio) • EN 61000-4-8 (magnetic field) • FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class B (emission US) • ISO 13766-1 (EMC - Earth-moving and building construction machinery) • EN ISO 14982 (EMC - Agricultural and forestry machinery) |
| Encapsulation | IEC 60529 and IP66 |
| Humidity [operating and storage] | IEC 60068-2-30/24 hours, 95% relative humidity, 25–40°C (77–104°F)/2 cycles EN60068-2-38 |
| Operating Temperature Range | –20 to 50°C (–4 to 122°F) Bottom cooling plate is needed in temperatures above 40°C (104°F). Maximum internal temperature sensor: 70°C (158°F) |
| Radio Spectrum | • FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class C (2.4 GHz band US) • FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class E (5 GHz band US) • RSS-247 (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band Canada) • ETSI EN 300 328 V2.1.1 (2.4 GHz band EU) • ETSI EN 301 893 V2.1.1 (5 GHz band EU) |
| Shock | IEC 60068-2-27, 25 g |
| Tripod Mounting | 4 x M2.5 direct into camera or 4x 10-32 UNF onto bottom cooling plate |
| Vibration | • IEC 60068-2-6, 0.15 mm at 10–58 Hz and 2 g at 58–500 Hz, sinusoidal • IEC 61373 Cat 1 (Railway) |
| 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 | • 7.5 W at 24 V DC typical • 7.8 W at 48 V DC typical • 8.1 W at 48 V PoE typical |
| User Interface | |
|---|---|
| Web interface | Yes |
Accessories
Resources & Support
Datasheet
FLIR A50/A70 Image Streaming (IS) Datasheet GB
Datasheet
FLIR A50/A70 Image Streaming (IS) Datasheet
Brochure
FLIR Early Fire Detection (EFD) Brochure
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FLIR Automation Brochure
Application Story
FLIR Thermal Condition Monitoring Article
Warranty
FLIR Global Uncooled Thermal Camera 2-10 Limited Warranty
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