FLIR A500 Thermal Camera with Advanced Smart Sensor
Available with a selection of lenses and a range of optional extras, the FLIR A500 Automation Thermal Camera is an infrared-imaging automation camera equipped with an advanced smart sensor configuration, edge computing, and an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). It is perfect for complex remote monitoring, alarming, and analytics objectives.
Thermal Imaging
Capable of delivering advanced thermal imaging, the A500 features a 464 x 348px IR resolution and precision motorised focus for ensuring consistent, precise temperature readings of both near and far objects. Measure temperatures between -20°C and +1500°C to an approximate accuracy of ±2°C/2%. It is ideal for monitoring critical infrastructure, assessing product quality, and detecting overheating components, it can even be used to identify elevated skin temperature alongside other temperature screening tools.
Advanced Smart Sensor Configuration
FLIR’s advanced smart sensor configuration is perfect for those who require built-in analytics. Cameras with this configuration allow you to transfer complete, actional results to your own system. The advanced smart sensor configuration supports the following functions and features:
- Built-in spot analytics function
- Built-in area analytics function
- Built-in alarms
- Isotherms
- Iso-coverage
- Digital I/O
- Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- Modbus TCP
- Built-in web interface
- Motorised focus
- Built-in fault diagnostics
- REST-API
- MQTT
- Modbus TCP Master
- Pan and tilt support
- Built-in line analytics function
- Built-in polygon analytics function
- Multi-image streaming
- Compressed 16-bit image streaming
- External black body correction
- Optional IP66- or IP67-rated design
- Optional visual camera with MSX
- Optional Wi-Fi
Analytical & Alarm Functions
- FSX® (Flexible Scene Enhancement) technology: increases the contrast in even-temperature scenes and enhances detail in low light
- Polygon line function: improves definition in areas of interest and object analysis
- Compressed radiometric streaming allows footage to be shared over Wi-Fi; it also allows multiple cameras to be connected via Wi-Fi
- Adjustable temperature alarms
Easy Integration
Built-in computing options and unrivalled network connectivity means seamless integration into new and existing networks. Onboard Wi-Fi (optional), Modbus TCP, and Ethernet/IP simplify integration into HMI/SCADA systems. The Modbus TCP Master also provides superior I/O control enabling integration into analogue and digital industrial automation systems. The FLIR A500 Advanced Smart Sensor Automation Thermal Camera also integrates into REST API over XML or JSON web systems, while an MQTT protocol ensures it is prepared for digitisation.
Suitable for a range of complex analytical/alarm applications, the FLIR A500 Thermal Camera is a reliable, flexible, powerful temperature-measuring automation camera.
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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?
- FLIR A500 Advanced Smart Sensor Automation Thermal Camera
- Your Choice of Lens
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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SKU | A500-SS |
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