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System Cameras

  • System cameras with a wide range of interchangeable lenses

  • Compact and robust design with protection up to IP67

  • Available in various equipment and performance configurations

  • Ideal for customized thermographic solutions

  • Reliable use even in demanding industrial environments

InfraTec system cameras
Infrared camera ImageIR 6300 from InfraTec / picture credits: iStock Olga Kostrova
Infrared camera ImageIR® 8100 Series from InfraTec - Picture credits: © iStock.com / prabhjits
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System Cameras for Industrial and Laboratory Use

A wide range of interchangeable lenses and the compact housing dimensions of our system cameras as well as the robust construction with a degree of protection up to IP67 make these infrared cameras useful tools for many areas of application in industry and research. They can be easily integrated into existing system environments by using the Software Development Kit (SDK). All system camera series are available in numerous equipment and performance variants and enable - depending on the application focus and requirements - individual thermography solutions.

We offer a variety of flexibly usable system camera models of different performance classes and spectral sensitivity ranges. These include the ImageIR® series cameras measuring in the short-wave infrared range, which are predestined for high-temperature applications. The universally applicable cameras of the VarioCAM® HD head product series, on the other hand, are particularly suitable for demanding measuring and monitoring tasks.

The respective service package includes the control and analysis programme of the IRBIS® software family developed by us. Among other things, it allows the collected temperature measurement data to be analysed and evaluated.

Detector Formats of System Cameras

Detecor fomat / MicroScan resolution (IR pixels) (1,024 × 768) / (2,048 × 1,536) (1,280 × 1,024) (1,024 × 768) (640 × 480) (640 × 512)
VarioCAM® HD head
VarioCAM® HDx head
ImageIR® 6300
ImageIR® 8100
ImageIR® 9100
Pir uc SWIR HD 800

Features and Functions of System Camera Features

InfraTec thermography - Feature EverSharp

Multifocus Func­tion

Sharp Imaging of all Objects in the Frame

The innovative Multifocus function ensures that the quality of the images is completely independent of the depth of field of the lenses used or the distance of the test objects from the camera.

Camera protective housing for infrared cameras by InfraTec

Protective Housings

Reliable Even in Demanding Environments

All-weather-proof and robust metal housings protect InfraTec thermographic cameras from heavy use. They enable use in harsh environments, in dust, spray water and explosion hazards.

MicroScan feature ImageIR

Micro­Scan Function

Quadruple Geometrical Resolution

By using a fast-rotating MicroScan wheel, the number of pixels used can be quadrupled compared to the native pixel count of the FPA detector, significantly improving image quality.

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Infrared Lenses

Precision lenses for a Wide Range of Requirements

Whether measuring the smallest details or monitoring over long distances, InfraTec provides high-quality, fast precision lenses for all types of thermographic analysis.

InfraTec thermography - High-speed Mode

High-speed Mode

Faster Measurement with a Constant Field of View

Due to binning technology, infrared cameras have an additional high-speed mode in which the frame rate increases to more than three times and the thermal resolution can be doubled.

Thermal image during ignition of an airbag  Image Small

Window Mode

Fast Measurements in Defined Subsections

Capture very fast temperature and motion sequences in full, half, quarter and sub modes, as well as in sub image formats defined by click-and-drag, using high frame rates.

Field of View Calculator for Your Measurement Task

Configure Your Camera System

Each measurement or testing task has its own characteristic basic conditions. For getting optimal results camera, detector and lens have to be perfectly matched to one another. The field of view calculator helps you to determine the appropriate combination.

InfraTec Field of View calculator - ImageIR 8100 / ImageIR 9100

Case Studies with System Cameras

InfraTec & Highland Helicopters - Aerial Fire Mapping ©Highland Helicopters Dunedin, New Zealand

Catching Fire – Aerial Fire Mapping

Wildfires are a permanent threat for several regions around the world – and the global climate change is adding to the number and severity of these events. Fighting them is a huge challenge, strong winds, heat and inaccessibility make it even more difficult and dangerous for those who risk their life to protect others. One approach to tackle wildfires is the usage of airborne fire mapping.

Vehicle-Bound Mobile Surveillance Solution

Vehicle-Bound Mobile Surveil­lance Solu­tion from InfraTec

2012 marked an important milestone for the Eastern European Countries of Poland and the Ukraine – the jointly rganized UEFA European Football Championship 2012. While this kind of events generate a wide public attraction there are certain background activities which contribute to a seamless progress significantly: Security and logistics are two core tasks to be handled by the relevant local authorities. 

Inspection of district heating pipelines using thermography

Inspec­tion of District Heating Pipelines

District heating is generally regarded as an extremely efficient and environmentally friendly form of energy supply. Based on industrial waste heat or renewable energy sources, it offers the possibility to heat water as a carrier and thus supplying private, commercial and industrial customers. Netze Duisburg GmbH is doing to control the city's entire district heating network supported by InfraTec infrared cameras.

At the geographic south pole

Antarctic Building Thermography

Building thermography is a popular and established application for thermal cameras. Today the related services are frequently provided with simple “pistol” style cameras and from low-cost service providers. But when it comes to perform precision thermography you definitely need serious equipment and professional users!

Thermography InfraTec CWD wind turbines testing

Precise MN·m Torque Meas­ure­ment in Wind Turbine Test Benches

The generation of electricity power produced by wind turbines is expanding worldwide. This development is associated directly with an increasing demand to test the product reliability, functionality and life durability of wind turbine subsystems like the drive train.

Inline Process Control for Quality Assurance of Weld Seams - TU Ilmenau

Inline Process Control for Quality Assur­ance of Weld Seams

As part of the 3dStahl collaborative project, a 6-axis robot, equipped with a welding machine, was attached upside down to a wall-to-wall wire rope hoist kinematics system in order to automate joining processes involving small quantities or even individual parts such as large-scale objects (lock gates, bridges).

InfraTec - Process Monitoring During Open‐die Forging

Process Monit­oring During Open‐die Forging

Anyone who wants to produce curved or twisted steel and aluminium components, can rely on bending forging nowadays. Components with complex geometries can now be manufactured by means of this incremental forging variant.

Thermal imaging of a shrink tunnel prototype

Thermal Imaging in Plastics Engineering

A core topic of modern materials research is the research on plastics as a versatile material for various technological applications. Quite often, industrial applications are developed from academic basic research.

At the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Paderborn, Kunststofftechnik Paderborn (KTP) works intensively on this topic using a VarioCAM® HD for this purpose.

InfraTec & KWS Saat - Thermography in Plant Research ©KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA

The Seeds of the Future

Environmental conditions today often tend towards extremes. Many areas are very humid and wet, while others are predominantly dry. Particularly in the second case, cultivating raw materials such as grain, beet or maize is a challenge. A challenge that KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA is facing. As part of its plant research, the company uses the VarioCAM® HD head 900 infrared camera from InfraTec to analyse the behaviour of plants during drought stress and pest infestation.

thermal imaging for climate research

Ther­mo­graphy for Climate Research

Climate research is one of the most exposed types of academic research these days. With the continuous discussion about extreme weather events and long‐term implications of human‐made climate factors the related science has become a part of everyone´s daily life.

Monitoring the Surface Temperature on Curing Epoxy Resin Samples - Picture credits: © AdobeStock / wichientep

Monit­oring the Surface Temper­ature on Curing Epoxy Resin Samples

Epoxy resin systems are mostly used as a matrix material in fibre composites. In a variety of manufacturing processes, the corresponding resin system is processed in a flowable state. The material only acquires its rigidity in a subsequent curing process. This is characterized by an exothermic chemical reaction with a pronounced temperature dependence.

Infrared Camera Series VarioCAM® HD head and VarioCAM® HDx head

The infrared cameras of the VarioCAM® HD head and VarioCAM® HDx head series from InfraTec are based on uncooled microbolometer FPA detectors. With up to (1,024 × 768) IR pixels, the camera series delivers brilliant and detailed 16-bit thermal images with an outstanding frame rate of up to 240 Hz. Due to the optional opto-mechanical MicroScan unit, even IR image formats with a geometrical resolution of 3.1 megapixels are achieved, which manifests itself in even greater image sharpness and imaging quality. This means that geometrically induced measurement errors on complexly structured objects can be reliably avoided. In combination with an excellent thermal resolution of up to 20 mK, these infrared cameras are suitable for demanding stationary measurement and inspection tasks in manufacturing, quality assurance and process optimisation as well as research and development. 

The camera series is equipped with a shock proof light metal housing that keeps out dust, dirt, and water and, if desired, meets the requirements of IP67 protection. The robust construction and compact housing dimensions easily allow installation in the harshest process environments. 

The camera series supports industry-wide standards for data transfer and image processing with GigE-Vision and GeniCam. This means that each model can not only be used for computer-aided laboratory applications via InfraTec's efficient and convenient IRBIS® thermography software, but - based on these standards - also allows rapid integration into existing system environments.

InfraTec - Professional camera series VarioCAM
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Detector Format

High-end detectors with up to (1,024 × 768) infrared pixels

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MicroScan

Available with unique opto-mechanical micro-scanner for up to (2,048 × 1,536) infrared pixels

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Thermal resolution

Thermal resolution as low as 0.02 K

240 Hz
Frame Rate

Frame rate up to 240 Hz

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Fixed Mount

Cameras for fixed mount use in harsh process environments as well as for computer-assisted laboratory tasks

Infrared camera ImageIR 6300 from InfraTec

System Camera Series ImageIR® 6300

The radiometrically calibrated system camera ImageIR® 6300 is equipped with a cooled focal plane array photon detector of the latest generation. By combining the detector format of (640 × 512) IR pixels with the very small pixel pitch of 10 µm, the camera delivers razor-sharp images. Due to its snapshot mode, moving objects can also be displayed without distortion. The innovative XBn detector technology allows the detector to be operated at a significantly higher working temperature than the usual approximately 80 K. This allows the size, weight and power (SWaP) of the integrated detector/cooler unit to be minimised.

The ImageIR® 6300 is the first model in the ImageIR® series to feature a new integrated operating system. This opens up a wide range of new functions, such as fully autonomous camera operation without the need for an additional control PC. The camera can also be controlled via a web interface using a smartphone or tablet. In addition, users can run their own software directly on the camera and access the data stream directly via the integrated SDK. Together with the option of power supply via a wide-range input (9–36 V) or Power over Ethernet (PoE), these features make the the infrared camera much easier to use. This is particularly true for plant-integrated applications and in hard-to-reach places.

SWIR infrared camera ImageIR 8100/9100

Infrared Cameras ImageIR® 8100 and ImageIR® 9100

The SWIR infrared cameras ImageIR® 8100 and ImageIR® 9100 are radiometrically calibrated and available with (640 × 512) or (1,280 × 1,024) IR pixels in VGA or SXGA image format. They operate in the short-wave infrared range and allow, among other things, emissivity-optimised measurements of temperatures on metallic surfaces. Due to the resulting small detector chip diagonals, a pixel pitch of only 5 µm enables a comparatively cost-effective, compact optical design with high imaging quality. In combination with radiometric calibration, brilliant thermography images with high geometrical and thermal resolution can be achieved in both formats. The combination with interchangeable lenses of different focal lengths enables the comfortable adaptation of the image fields to real measurement scenarios.

Further details about camera series ImageIR® 8100

Further details about camera series ImageIR® 9100

Indus­tries & Applic­a­tions for System Cameras

thermal imaging in electronics
Elec­tronics & Elec­trical Engin­eering

Measure temperature distributions of smallest electronic components with infrared cameras.

thermal imaging for automotive applications
Auto­motive Industry

Infrared camera systems help you to secure a high product quality in production and at your suppliers.

thermal imaging in aviation
Aerospace Industry

Comply with highest security demands by applying state-of-the-art infrared camera systems.

All branches and application areas

Video Gallery System Cameras

VarioCAM® High Definition: Air Conditioning Bee Style
Thermal imaging automotive - seat heating
Temperature change of a glacier
Hot Concrete
Wind currents, recorded with a VarioCAM thermal imaging camera
VarioCAM® High Definition: Air Conditioning Bee Style
Thermal imaging automotive - seat heating
Temperature change of a glacier
Hot Concrete
Wind currents, recorded with a VarioCAM thermal imaging camera

Further Product Categories from InfraTec

High end camera series ImageIR
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High-end Cameras

The high-end thermographic systems from InfraTec are designed for particularly demanding applications in the field of research and development, for non-destructive testing as well as process monitoring. They are based on a modular design concept enabling excellent adjustment to the respective applications. The optical channel consists of an interchangeable infrared lens as well as application-specifically usable apertures, filters, reference and optical elements.

Infrared camera OEM module TarisIR mini from InfraTec
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Compact Cameras

The compact cameras are the smallest infrared cameras in InfraTec's portfolio. Designed for universal use, they enable users to enter stationary thermography at an excellent price-performance ratio. Compact dimensions, low weight and the equipment with modern interfaces as well as the supplied Software Development Kit (SDK) facilitate integration into existing system environments.

InfraTec infrared zoom cameras
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Zoom Cameras

The radiometric infrared zoom cameras from InfraTec enable the detection of smallest objects and measurement of their temperatures even over long distances. With their various technical features, they are suitable for measurement tasks in research & development or quality assurance as well as in the field of security applications, e.g. for surveillance tasks.

High end camera series ImageIR
Product Categorie

High-end Cameras

The high-end thermographic systems from InfraTec are designed for particularly demanding applications in the field of research and development, for non-destructive testing as well as process monitoring. They are based on a modular design concept enabling excellent adjustment to the respective applications. The optical channel consists of an interchangeable infrared lens as well as application-specifically usable apertures, filters, reference and optical elements.

Infrared camera OEM module TarisIR mini from InfraTec
Product Categorie

Compact Cameras

The compact cameras are the smallest infrared cameras in InfraTec's portfolio. Designed for universal use, they enable users to enter stationary thermography at an excellent price-performance ratio. Compact dimensions, low weight and the equipment with modern interfaces as well as the supplied Software Development Kit (SDK) facilitate integration into existing system environments.

InfraTec infrared zoom cameras
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Zoom Cameras

The radiometric infrared zoom cameras from InfraTec enable the detection of smallest objects and measurement of their temperatures even over long distances. With their various technical features, they are suitable for measurement tasks in research & development or quality assurance as well as in the field of security applications, e.g. for surveillance tasks.

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There is system camera matching perfectly your specific requirements. To find out which one it is, just check out all the models in detail.

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Further Insights into the World of Thermography

Montage of visual and thermal images of dresdner zwinger - Créditos de la foto: © Maik W / fotocommunity.de

Applic­a­tion Fields

Especially during the production of thermally sensitive components, thermography is capable of giving vital information for quality assurance purposes. Even smallest temperature deviations can lead to serious quality loss, i.e. in the plastics or automotive industry. By setting up an infrared camera monitoring system, such faults can be recognised, documented and corrected immediately. InfraTec offers a suitable infrared camera and ideal thermography software for every application field, stationary or mobile.

Automated Solutions by InfraTec - Picture Credits: © iStock.com / ToddMedia

Auto­mated Solu­tions from InfraTec

Automated thermographic solutions from InfraTec provide you with reliable information about even the smallest temperature developments and distributions – efficiently and cost-effectively. Based on our proven modular system, we configure a system for you that is tailored to your specific requirements. All components such as thermographic cameras, transmission and display devices, industrial PC and software are suitable for continuous industrial operation. You can use ATEX-certified protective housings and pan/tilt heads wherever the ambient conditions require it.

Ther­mo­graphic Soft­ware

The IRBIS® 3 software family provides a wide range of special software for convenient camera control and analysis of thermographic images. You can choose from a variety of packages and modules to analyse thermographic measurement data and comfortably generate thermographic reports. The range includes, for example, the stand-alone thermography report software IRBIS® 3 report and IRBIS® 3 active, a tool for thermographic inspection using active thermography.

Montage of visual and thermal images of dresdner zwinger - Créditos de la foto: © Maik W / fotocommunity.de

Applic­a­tion Fields

Especially during the production of thermally sensitive components, thermography is capable of giving vital information for quality assurance purposes. Even smallest temperature deviations can lead to serious quality loss, i.e. in the plastics or automotive industry. By setting up an infrared camera monitoring system, such faults can be recognised, documented and corrected immediately. InfraTec offers a suitable infrared camera and ideal thermography software for every application field, stationary or mobile.

Automated Solutions by InfraTec - Picture Credits: © iStock.com / ToddMedia

Auto­mated Solu­tions from InfraTec

Automated thermographic solutions from InfraTec provide you with reliable information about even the smallest temperature developments and distributions – efficiently and cost-effectively. Based on our proven modular system, we configure a system for you that is tailored to your specific requirements. All components such as thermographic cameras, transmission and display devices, industrial PC and software are suitable for continuous industrial operation. You can use ATEX-certified protective housings and pan/tilt heads wherever the ambient conditions require it.

Ther­mo­graphic Soft­ware

The IRBIS® 3 software family provides a wide range of special software for convenient camera control and analysis of thermographic images. You can choose from a variety of packages and modules to analyse thermographic measurement data and comfortably generate thermographic reports. The range includes, for example, the stand-alone thermography report software IRBIS® 3 report and IRBIS® 3 active, a tool for thermographic inspection using active thermography.