FAST-IR Series Infrared Cameras

The FAST-IR Series (Figure 1) from Telops consists of the fastest infrared cameras available on the market, making them suitable in the analysis of dynamic events. The FAST-IR infrared cameras provide high-speed thermal imaging with an unprecedented temporal resolution at a rapid frame rate. The high sensitivity of these high- performance infrared cameras enables detecting challenging targets.

Figure 1. The FAST-IR Series infrared camera

Technical Specifications

The technical specifications of the FAST-IR infrared cameras are listed in the following table:

Detector Specifications FAST-IR 1500 FAST-IR 650
Detector type InSb InSb
Spectral range 3 |m to 5 |m 3 |im to 5 |im
Spectral resolution 320 x 256 pixels 640 x 512 pixels
Detector pitch 30 |im 15 |m
Aperture size f/2.3 f/3
Sensor cooling Rotary-Stirling closed cycle Rotary-Stirling closed cycle
Typical Performances
Maximum full frame rate 1500 Hz 650 Hz (FPA frame size 320 x 256) 350 Hz (full-frame)
Scene temperature range -15 °C to 150 °C
Up to 1500°C (option)
Up to 2500°C (option)
-15 °C to 150 °C
Up to 1500°C (option)
Up to 2500°C (option)
Measurement accuracy 1 K or 1 % (°C) 1 K or 1 % (°C)
Typical NETD 23 mK 20 mK
Electronic Specifications
Exposure time 1 |is to full-frame time 0.5 |is to full-frame time
Windowing yes yes
Dynamic range 16 bits 14 bits (13 bits in high frame rate mode)
Camera Construction
Lens mount Janos bayonet interface
Size w/o lens

 

14'' x 9'' x 9''
Weight w/o lens

 

8.5 kg (typ)

User Interface

Figure 2. User interface

The key components of the user interface (Figure 2) are as follows:

  1. Trig-in: Trigger the camera on TTL signal
  2. IRIG-B
  3. Thermistor: LCC
  4. Power: 24 VDC 60W steady-state
  5. Trig-out: Output TTL signal
  6. NTSC/PAL
  7. GPS Input: GPS time and location from external GPS receiver
  8. CameraLink base/full

Key Features and Benefits

The ultra-high frame rate of the FAST-IR infrared cameras allows an optimum data throughput of larger than 1 Gigapixel/s. With high-performance electronics, they generate full-frame thermal images at rates of up to 1500fps. It is possible to acquire sub-windows at rates higher than 35000fps. Advanced calibration is another advantage of the FAST-IR infrared cameras. Their proprietary real-time infrared image processing includes enhanced high dynamic range imaging (EHDRI), automated exposure control (AEC), in-band radiance, radiometric temperature, and NUC. These unique features provide scientists with a user-friendly instrument with exceptional operational flexibility, providing accurate measurements over the entire operating range of the camera.

Unique Telops proprietary non-linearity correction and exposure time-independent calibration algorithms facilitate targets to be observed with the maximum possible accuracy and contrast. The FAST-IR infrared cameras provide radiometric temperature accuracy of ±1°C or ±1% over the entire range. They have high sensitivity and are capable of detecting temperature differences down to 20mK. Illustrative examples of dynamic events that can be analyzed using the FAST-IR infrared cameras are presented in Figures 3 and 4.

Figure 3. Explosion characterization

Figure 4. M16 muzzle flash analysis

This information has been sourced, reviewed and adapted from materials provided by Telops Inc.

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