NORTH AMERICA AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF FLIR HIGH-SPEED INFRARED VIDEO CAMERAS
The Next X-Series
HIGH-SPEED & HIGH DEFINITION
infrared imaging solutions from FLIR
The next generation of high-speed, high resolution IR (infrared) science-grade video cameras is here with the FLIR X6980 and X8580 – the latest series of midwave & longwave thermal cameras offering blazing-fast frame rates and crisp, low-noise imagery along with advanced recording, triggering, and synchronization. From their remote focus capabilities to the rapid data transfer and direct-to-SSD recording, these cameras will improve the quality of your thermal data while saving you time and eliminating frustrations inherent in working in dynamic thermal environments.
Choose the camera that’s right for your research…
FLIR X6980 Series Key Features
- 4 MWIR models – midwave IR with FLIR indium antimonide (InSb) detectors with spectral range options & fixed apertures
- 2 LWIR models – longwave IR with strained layer superlattice (SLS) detectors with fixed apertures
- 1,004 fps @ 640 x 512 full resolution
- Over 29,000 fps windowed
- On-camera RAM recording
- Removable 5GB SSD, optional 4TB SSD
- Synchronization with instruments & events
- Full GenICam support over GiGE®, Camera Link™ & CoaXpress®
- Four-position motorized filter wheel with auto filter recognition
- FLIR manual & motorized focus lenses
- FLIR Research Studio software
FLIR X6980™ MWIR &
FLIR X6980 SLS™ LWIR
High-Speed & High Sensitivity Science-Grade Infrared Video Cameras
1,004 fps @ 640 x 512 Full Resolution,
Over 29,000 fps Windowed
Blazing-Fast Speeds & Crisp Thermal Imagery
Extraordinary high-speed infrared 640 x 512 full resolution images at 1,004 fps. 3x faster minimum gating & 2x the horizontal resolution of competing cameras. Record breaking IR (infrared) speeds over 29,000 fps.
To truly stop motion on a high speed event – a ballistics test; a fast thermal transient; even destructive tests on Li-Ion batteries – you need a camera that can capture detailed infrared images at more than 1,000 frames per second. The FLIR X6980 MWIR cameras feature cooled FLIR indium antimonide detectors and the FLIR X6980 SLS LWIR cameras feature strained layer superlattice detectors, offer the speed and sensitivity needed, as well as motorized lenses that can be focused remotely.
The FLIR Next X-Series features advanced thermal recording, triggering, and synchronization capabilities – making it easy to configure and integrate for successful acquisitions in the most demanding applications. The cameras feature a four-position motorized filter wheel and support for FLIR motorized focus lenses, providing higher quality IR recordings while saving time and reducing frustration in dynamic acquisition environments.
The FLIR X6980 SLS LWIR combined with the fastest high-speed frame rates offers shorter snapshot speeds and wider temperature bands, enabling researchers to capture and stop motion of an entire high-speed thermal event in the lab and in the field.
FLIR X6980 MWIR & FLIR X6980 SLS LWIR At a Glance
HIGH-SPEED, HIGH SENSITIVITY
Acquire Crisp Thermal Images at High Speeds
- Capture full 640 × 512 pixel resolution data up to 1,004Hz or up to 29,134Hz in subwindow mode
- Detect minute temperature differences with very low noise
- FLIR motorized lenses ensure crisp images by remotely focusing the camera
- Stream high-speed 14-bit data simultaneously over GiGE®, Camera Link™ & CoaXPress®
LWIR models:
- Run 10x shorter integration times than MWIR InSb cameras when imaging ambient temperature scenes
- Detect temperature differences down to 40 mK (millikelvin) over a wider dynamic range versus other cooled detector types
ON-CAMERA RAM/SSD RECORDING
Record critical thermal data directly to on-camera memory
- Save up 26,000 frames of full-resolution data at 1kHz to on-camera RAM with zero dropped frames
- Record up to 15 minutes of 640 × 512 resolution data at 800Hz directly to the included 512GB SSD
- Remotely playback and transfer recorded data directly from the SSD over GigE, Camera Link, or CoaXpress
- Rapidly remove sensitive data from the camera with hot-swappable SSDs
SYNCHRONIZATION & TRIGGERING
Capture essential imagery by synchronizing with external events or instrumentation
- Initialize on-camera data recordings using an external record trigger or specific IRIG-B time
- Control precisely when an image frame is generated or synchronize it to other equipment
- Align image capture times with other data using TSPI-accurate IRIG-B time stamping
MULTIPLE SOFTWARE INTERFACES
View, record, analyze & share important thermal data
- Stream thermal data directly to a computer running Windows®, MacOS® or Linux®
- Make critical decisions quickly using FLIR Research Studio’s advanced analysis capabilities
- Integrate camera functionality and recording in third-party software via the FLIR Science Camera SDK
- Collaborate with colleagues by enabling local analysis of shared data with FLIR’s free Research Studio Player
ADVANCED FILTERING OPTIONS
Maximize camera imagery to meet specific requirements
- Quickly switch between different filters using the easy access, four-position motorized filter wheel
- Easily install/remove spectral or neutral density filters in the field for optimal camera flexibility
- Ensure the correct filters and calibration association with automatic filter recognition
- Optimize the camera system for unique applications with custom cold filter options
Key Applications
High-Speed Thermal Imaging
Munitions Range Testing
Non-Destructive Testing
Radiometry
Thermal Stress Mapping
Target Signature
FLIR X6980 InSb MWIR
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1,004 fps @ 640 x 512 px
29,000 fps windowed
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4 Midwave infrared models featuring FLIR indium antimonide (InSb) detectors with spectral range options & fixed apertures
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FLIR X6980 InSb MWIR
1.5–5.0 µm, ƒ/2.5
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FLIR X6981 InSb MWIR
3.0–5.0 µm, ƒ/2.5
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FLIR X6982 InSb MWIR
1.5–5.0 µm, ƒ/4.1
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FLIR X6983 InSb MWIR
3.0–5.0 µm, ƒ/4.1
FLIR X6980 SLS LWIR
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1,004 fps @ 640 x 512 px
29,000 fps windowed
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2 Longwave infrared models featuring strained layer superlattice (SLS) detectors with fixed apertures
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FLIR X6981 SLS LWIR
7.5–12 µm, ƒ/2.5
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FLIR X6983 SLS LWIR
7.5–12 µm, ƒ/4.1
FLIR X8580™ MWIR &
FLIR X8580 SLS™ LWIR
High-Speed & High Definition Science-Grade Infrared Video Cameras
181 fps @ 1280 x 1024 High Definition Resolution,
Up to 6,000 fps Windowed
Go Thermal with True HD High-Speed Infrared Imaging
High definition high-speed infrared 1280 x 1024 HD resolution images at 181 fps. Record breaking IR (infrared) speeds up to 6,000 fps.
To truly stop motion on a high speed event – a ballistics test; a fast thermal transient; even destructive tests on Li-Ion batteries – you need a camera that can capture detailed infrared images at 181 frames per second. The FLIR X8580 MWIR cameras feature cooled FLIR indium antimonide detectors and the FLIR X8580 SLS LWIR cameras feature strained layer superlattice detectors, offer the speed and sensitivity needed, as well as motorized lenses that can be focused remotely.
The FLIR Next X-Series features advanced thermal recording, triggering, and synchronization capabilities – making it easy to configure and integrate for successful acquisitions in the most demanding applications. The cameras feature a four-position motorized filter wheel and support for FLIR motorized focus lenses, providing higher quality IR recordings while saving time and reducing frustration in dynamic acquisition environments.
The FLIR X8580 SLS LWIR combined with high definition and high-speed frame rates offers shorter snapshot speeds and wider temperature bands, enabling researchers to capture and stop motion of an entire high-speed thermal event in the lab and in the field.
FLIR X8580 Series Key Features
- 4 MWIR models – midwave IR with FLIR indium antimonide (InSb) detectors with spectral range options & fixed apertures
- 2 LWIR models – longwave IR with strained layer superlattice (SLS) detectors with fixed apertures
- 181 fps @ 1280 x 1024 HD resolution
- Up to 6,000 fps windowed
- On-camera RAM recording
- Removable 5GB SSD, optional 4TB SSD
- Synchronization with instruments & events
- Full GenICam support over GiGE®, Camera Link™ & CoaXpress®
- Four-position motorized filter wheel with auto filter recognition
- FLIR manual & motorized focus lenses
- FLIR Research Studio software
FLIR X8580 MWIR & FLIR X8580 SLS LWIR At a Glance
HIGH DEFINITION, HIGH SENSITIVITY
Acquire Crisp Thermal Images at High Speeds
- Detect minute temperature differences with very low noise
- Capture full 1280 × 1024 pixel resolution data at up to 181Hz or up to 6,000Hz in subwindow mode
- Detect minute temperature differences with very low noise
- FLIR motorized lenses ensure crisp images by remotely focusing the camera
- Stream high-speed 14-bit data simultaneously over GiGE®, Camera Link™ & CoaXPress®
LWIR models:
- Run 10x shorter integration times than MWIR InSb cameras when imaging ambient temperature scenes
- Detect temperature differences down to 40 mK (millikelvin) over a wider dynamic range versus other cooled detector types
ON-CAMERA RAM/SSD RECORDING
Record critical thermal data directly to on-camera memory
- Save up to 34 seconds of full HD resolution data to on-camera RAM with zero dropped frames
- Record up to 15 minutes of 1280 × 1024 resolution data at 181Hz direct to the included 512GB SSD or up to 2 hours with the optional 4TB SSD
- Remotely playback and transfer recorded data directly from the SSD over GigE®, Camera Link™, or CoaXPress®
- Rapidly remove sensitive data from the camera with hot-swappable SSD
SYNCHRONIZATION & TRIGGERING
Capture essential imagery by synchronizing with external events or instrumentation
- Initialize on-camera data recordings using an external record trigger or specific IRIG-B time
- Control precisely when an image frame is generated or synchronize it to other equipment
- Align image capture times with other data using TSPI-accurate IRIG-B time stamping
MULTIPLE SOFTWARE INTERFACES
View, record, analyze & share important thermal data
- Stream thermal data directly to a computer running Windows®, MacOS® or Linux®
- Make critical decisions quickly using FLIR Research Studio’s advanced analysis capabilities
- Integrate camera functionality and recording in third-party software via the FLIR Science Camera SDK
- Collaborate with colleagues by enabling local analysis of shared data with FLIR’s free Research Studio Player
ADVANCED FILTERING OPTIONS
Maximize camera imagery to meet specific requirements
- Quickly switch between different filters using the easy access, four-position motorized filter wheel
- Easily install/remove spectral or neutral density filters in the field for optimal camera flexibility
- Ensure the correct filters and calibration association with automatic filter recognition
- Optimize the camera system for unique applications with custom cold filter options
FLIR X8580 InSb MWIR
•••
181 fps @ 1280 x 1024 px
6,000 fps windowed
•••
4 Midwave infrared models featuring FLIR indium antimonide (InSb) detectors with spectral range options & fixed apertures
•••
FLIR X8580 InSb MWIR
1.5–5.0 µm, ƒ/2.5
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FLIR X8581 InSb MWIR
3.0–5.0 µm, ƒ/2.5
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FLIR X8582 InSb MWIR
1.5–5.0 µm, ƒ/4.1
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FLIR X8583 InSb MWIR
3.0–5.0 µm, ƒ/4.1
FLIR X8580 SLS LWIR
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181 fps @ 1280 x 1024 px
6,000 fps windowed
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2 Longwave infrared models featuring strained layer superlattice (SLS) detectors with fixed apertures
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FLIR X8581 SLS LWIR
7.5–12 µm, ƒ/2.5
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FLIR X68583 SLS LWIR
7.5–12 µm, ƒ/4.1
Key Applications
High Resolution Thermal Imaging
Non-Destructive Testing
PCB Testing
Radiometry
Thermal Stress Mapping
Target Signature
Check the Specs
Download the datasheets to learn more about high-speed & high definition IR imaging.
Specifications current as of March 2023 and are subject to change.
FLIR X6980™ MWIR
PDF – 1 MB
includes specs for 4 models
FLIR X6980 SLS™ LWIR
PDF – 1 MB
includes specs for 2 models
FLIR X8580™ MWIR HD
PDF – 1 MB
includes specs for 4 models
FLIR X8580 SLS™ LWIR HD
PDF – 1 MB
includes specs for 2 models
FLIR Next X-Series Lenses
Go Thermal! with Next Level IR Glass
Lenses for R&D and Science
When selecting an infrared camera system for a research and development application, the lens can be just important as the camera itself. Infrared camera lenses are key to ensuring accurate thermal measures by making sure there are enough pixels on the target of interest to make accurate readings. The appropriate infrared camera and lens combination can offer a deeper understanding of the thermal performance of a system while providing defensible temperature measurement data to support critical decisions.
Whether you need to measure a large target at close distance or a small target at a long distance, FLIR offers a wide array of motor-focus and manual focus lens options to fit any requirement.
Standard Lenses
FLIR has a selection of standard lenses which are ideal for the majority of thermal research applications. These can range from ultra-wide and wide-angle lenses – perfect for close shots of large targets – to telephoto lenses for distant targets.
Macro & Microscope Lenses
When you need to measure temperatures on small targets, like surface mount components on a printed circuit board, it’s important to use a lens which provides the spatial resolution necessary to achieve accurate temperature measurements. Several options are available ranging from FLIR Macro Mode to a microscope lens which can provide spatial resolutions as small at 4 micrometers per pixel and special long distance microscope lenses available for applications where you need to measure small items at distances up to 20 centimeters.
Motor-focus Infrared Lenses
The next generation of X-Series high-speed & high definition infrared science-grade video cameras are compatible with FLIR motorized lenses for precise, remote focus adjustments for your thermal imaging research applications.
1–5 µm Spectral Range
17mm
25mm
50mm
100mm
200mm
Manual Focus Infrared Lenses
FLIR Broadband 25mm, ƒ2.5 manual lens (not to scale).
Broadband
1–5 µm Spectral Range
25mm
50mm
100mm
FLIR MWIR 1x Microscope 25mm, ƒ4 manual lens (not to scale).
Midwave
3–5 µm Spectral Range
17mm
25mm
50mm
100mm
200mm
1x Microscope
3x Microscope
5x Microscope
1x Long Working Distance Microscope
50mm Macro Lens
FLIR LWIR 25mm, ƒ2.5 manual lens (not to scale).
Longwave
7.5–12 µm Spectral Range
17mm
25mm
50mm
100mm
200mm
1x Microscope
FLIR Lens Extender Ring Set
Designed exclusively for the FLIR Next X-Series high performance cameras, these four extender rings can be placed between the lens and X-Series camera to extend the backworking distance of the lens, reducing minimum focus distance, providing smaller fields of view and spatial resolutions.
Set of 4 Rings
.25″
.5″
.75″
1″
FLIR Research Studio
Thermal Analysis Software for Research & Science Applications
FLIR Research Studio 3.2 is designed to work the way you do, providing robust recording and analysis capabilities with an intuitive user interface for a variety of research & development applications.
This premium, advanced thermal analysis software offers a simplified workflow for displaying, recording, and evaluating data from multiple FLIR cameras simultaneously – allowing you to quickly interpret and understand critical information. FLIR Research Studio also features multi-language and multi-platform support (Windows®, macOS®, Linux®) to improve collaboration between team members, increase efficiency, and help reduce the potential for misinterpretation due to poor translations.
FLIR Research Studio is available as a 1-year subscription in Standard Edition or Professional Edition. The Professional Edition offers an expanded set of analysis tools and features to help streamline recording, analysis, and export processes. With a Professional Edition license of Research Studio, you can share data more conveniently than ever using the free Research Studio Player application.
Key Features
SIMPLE TO USE
Quickly interpret and understand critical thermal measurement data with the easy Connect, View, Record, Analyze & Share workflow
ADVANCED THERMAL ANALYSIS
Features a wide assortment of thermal measurement tools including multiple region-of-interest types, data plotting options, sophisticated image filters & isotherms to acquire meaningful data
SHARE RESULTS EASILY
Connect & collaborate with Ignite, FLIR’s online cloud platform and the Ignite Sync desktop app – share data with team members in standard file, image, and movie formats across multiple operating systems – in 22 different languages
UNDERSTANDING THERMAL PALETTES
Thermal imaging cameras, riflescopes, and handheld optics all operate on the same basic premise. An onboard thermal sensor detects different amounts of heat energy, then generates an image. While thermal images may sometimes look like standard photographs, their vivid colors or contrasting grayscale details represent a very specific, very large data set. Understanding what these colors and shades represent – and learning how to best-leverage them in the lab or in the field – allows researchers, law enforcement professionals, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts to quickly detect suspects, targets, and objects of interest.
Like any digital image, thermal images are made up of pixels. The number of pixels in a thermal image is determined by the camera’s resolution. Higher-resolution sensors generate images with a higher pixel-count and generally produce clearer results. In thermal imaging, each individual pixel represents a specific temperature data point. These data points are assigned a unique color or shade based on their value, meaning that as the thermal sensor detects changes in heat energy, it will express this change by adjusting the color or shade of a pixel. These preset gradients, or thermal palettes, determine pixel appearance and help identify different heat sources throughout a scene.
User-controlled thermal palettes assign color or shading to individual pixels based on their heat energy. Switching palettes changes the appearance of a scene and highlights key areas of a thermal image without altering any temperature data.
FLIR Research Studio offers multiple thermal palettes for your application.
White Hot
The most commonly used palette, White Hot displays warmer objects in white and cooler objects in black. Grayscale palettes offer simplicity for scenes with a wide temperature span and generate images with realistic details. The versatility of White Hot makes it appealing for use in shifting landscapes and urban areas.
Black Hot
Black Hot is the inverted version of White Hot, displaying warmer objects as black and cooler objects as white. A favorite among law enforcement and hunters, Black Hot displays body heat in a clear, lifelike image.
Artic
Identifying warm objects with a golden color and colder objects with shades of blue, the Arctic palette mixes the simple coloring of Ironbow with the low-contrast performance of Rainbow HC. Differing colors quickly detect heat sources while darker shading picks out slight temperature changes.
Ironbow
A general-purpose palette that quickly identifies thermal anomalies and body heat, Ironbow uses color to show heat distribution and subtle details. Hot objects are shown in lighter, warm colors while colder objects are dark, cool colors.
Outdoor Alert
Built on the trusted Black Hot gradient, Outdoor Alert was designed for one purpose – quickly detecting body heat. Highlighting the warmest 10% of a scene in a mix of vibrant oranges and yellows, Outdoor Alert is best suited for high-contrast environments and offers stellar nighttime body heat detection.
Rainbow HC
Using different colors to display minute temperature differences, Rainbow HC is best suited for scenes with minimal heat change. Focusing on an area with similar heat energy allows the Rainbow HC to detect objects and slight temperature changes despite low-contrast conditions.
Sepia
The Sepia palette applies a warm, golden hue to the White Hot palette for reduced eye and mental fatigue. Ideal for instances of prolonged thermal surveillance or scouting, Sepia’s narrow visual spectrum keeps users comfortable during long viewing periods.
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