Made in USA, the Tau® 2 OEM thermal imaging cameras offer an unmatched combination of features and reliability, making them well-suited for demanding applications including unmanned vehicles, thermal sights, and handheld imagers. Improved electronics provide powerful image processing modes that dramatically improve detail and contrast through continuous histogram equalization. Radiometry is available in every pixel for both 640 × 512 and 336 × 256 resolutions and all three camera grade levels. All Tau 2 configurations share electrical, mechanical, and optical interfaces allowing integrations to be designed that work seamlessly with all formats. Available in Commercial, Performance, and Industrial variants, each with unique sensitivity and pixel operability thresholds to meet operational requirements. Radiometry is an optional feature for Performance-grade cameras, and standard feature with Industrial-grade. All Tau 2 configurations and resolutions share electrical, mechanical, and optical interfaces allowing integrations to be designed that work seamlessly with all formats.
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Reliable Performance with Accurate Temperature Measurement
Deployed in products worldwide requiring radiometry and analytics
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Advanced Image Processing and Feature Set
Advanced electronics and image processing provide clearer imagery, edge sharpening, and contrast
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Designed for Integrators
Shared interface and access to US-based Technical Services team reduce development risk and shorten time to market
Specifications
- IR Resolution
- 640 × 480 (NTSC); 640 × 512 (PAL)
- Pixel Size
- 17 µm
- Frame Rate Options
- 30/60 Hz (NTSC) 25/50 Hz (PAL)
- Thermal Sensitivity/NETD
- Industrial: <30mK Performance: <50 mK Commercial: <60mK
- Scene Temperature Range
- -25°C to +100°C
-40°C to +550°C
- Temperature Measurement
- Improved accuracy, moveable spot meter, image metric data, T-Linear (digital output) AR requires a separate calibration that must be performed during camera manufacture. The AR capability is captured in the camera part number. An additional fee is charged for this feature.
Performance
- Scene Temperature Range
- -25°C to +100°C
-40°C to +550°C
- Thermal Sensitivity/NETD
- Industrial: <30mK Performance: <50 mK Commercial: <60mK
- Time to Image
- <4.0 sec
Radiometry
- Temperature Measurement
- Improved accuracy, moveable spot meter, image metric data, T-Linear (digital output) AR requires a separate calibration that must be performed during camera manufacture. The AR capability is captured in the camera part number. An additional fee is charged for this feature.
Imaging & Optical
- Array format
- 640 × 480 (NTSC); 640 × 512 (PAL)
- BT656 (8-bit)
- Yes
- Camera Link (Expansion Bus Accessory Module)
- Yes
- CMOS (14-bit or 8-bit)
- Yes
- Color and Monochrome Palettes (LUTs)
- Yes
- Continuous Electronic Zoom
- 2x- 4x
- Diameter
- 82mm
- Digital Detail Enhancement
- Yes
- Discrete I/O Controls Available
- Yes (10-camera minimum)
- Dynamic Range Switching
- Yes
- Factory Optimized Video
- Yes
- Field of View
- 3.3° x 2.5° 0.170 mr
- Flat-Field Correction (FFC) Duration
- <0.5 sec
- FPA - Digital Video Display Format
- 336 x 256
- Frame Rate Options
- 30/60 Hz (NTSC) 25/50 Hz (PAL)
- Hyperfocal Depth of Field
- 80m
- Hyperfocal Distance
- 160m
- Image Optimization
- Yes
- Invert/Revert (analog and 8-bit digital)
- Yes
- IR Resolution
- 640 × 480 (NTSC); 640 × 512 (PAL)
- Length
- 100mm
- LVDS (14-bit or 8-bit)
- Yes
- Minimum Focus Distance
- 7m
- NTSC/PAL (field switchable)
- Yes
- Pixel Size
- 17 µm
- Polarity Control [black hot & white hot]
- Yes
- Settable Splash Screens
- Yes (10-camera minimum)
- Slow Video Option [factory configured]
- Yes
- Spectral Band
- 7.5 - 13.5 µm
- Spot Meter
- Temperatures measured in central 4×4
- Symbology
- Yes, single-pixel resolution (256 gray and 256 color)
- Thermal Imager
- Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
Connections & Communications
- External Sync Input/Output
- Yes
- RS-232 Compatible Communication
- 57,600 & 921,600 baud
- User Configurability via SDK & GUI
- Yes
Electrical
- Electrical Interface
- 50-pin Hirose
- Input Voltage
- 4.0 - 6.0 VDC
- Power Dissipation [steady state]
- approx. 1.0 W
- Power Reduction Switch [disables analog video]
- Yes
Mechanical
- Lensed & Lensless Configurations Available
- Yes
- Mounting Features
- M34x0.5 inside thread.
- Precision Mounting Holes [M2x0.4] on 3 sides [2 per side]
- Yes
- Sealable Bulkhead Mounting Feature
- Yes
- Size (w/o lens)
- 1.75" x 1.75" x 1.18"/ 1.5" x 1.5" x 1.18" (Compact and Shutterless)
- Weight
- 479g
Environmental & Approvals
- Humidity
- 5% - 95% non-condensing
- Operating Temperature Range
- -40°C to +80°C (Industrial & Performance) -20°C to +65°C (Commercial)
- Operational Altitude
- +40,000 feet
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Shock
- 200g shock pulse w/ 11 msec sawtooth
- Temperature Shock
- 5°/min
- Vibration
- 4.3g three axis, 8 hr each
Export Designations
- ECCN Code
- JL
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Export Restrictions
The information contained in this page pertains to products that may be subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 C.F.R. Sections 120-130) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 C.F.R. Sections 730-774) depending upon specifications for the final product; jurisdiction and classification will be provided upon request.