Executive Summary & Core Capabilities
The FLIR A700 Smart Thermal Camera is a high-resolution uncooled radiometric thermal camera designed for continuous condition monitoring, process control, and early fire detection. Equipped with a microbolometer detector, the camera provides precise temperature measurement across wide thermal spans up to ().
- Early Hot-Spot Warnings: Tracks thermal profiles in real time to alert operators to overheating machinery, battery hazards, or smoldering waste piles long before smoke alarms trigger.
- Direct Automation Connection: Connects directly to plant SCADA systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) without needing special computer hardware.
- Flexible Lens Options: Supports multiple field-of-view lenses ( narrow telephoto up to wide angle) to fit small equipment cabinets or broad outdoor storage bays.
The FLIR A700 features an uncooled microbolometer focal plane array with a pixel pitch and thermal sensitivity under (lens dependent). Radiometric temperature readings cover three user-selectable measurement ranges up to with an accuracy of or .
The Smart Sensor platform runs embedded analytics onboard. Communications are supported over Gigabit Ethernet using protocols such as Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, and REST API. Physical connectivity includes M12 connectors for Power over Ethernet (PoE) and opto-isolated digital I/O channels.
Technical Specifications & Performance Matrix
| Parameter | Engineering Specification |
|---|---|
| IR Sensor Resolution | |
| Detector Pitch / Spectral Range | / |
| Thermal Sensitivity (NETD) | to (lens dependent) |
| Temperature Ranges | , , |
| Measurement Accuracy | () or of reading |
| Frame Rate |
| Output / Protocol | Operational Capability |
|---|---|
| Industrial Fieldbus | Modbus TCP (Master/Slave), Ethernet/IP |
| Cloud & Web Integration | MQTT, REST API (XML/JSON), Web Server Interface |
| Onboard Analytics | Spotmeters, area boxes (max/min/avg), isothermal alarms, Delta T calculations |
| Digital Inputs / Outputs | opto-isolated inputs, opto-isolated outputs, solid-state fault relay |
| Wireless Connectivity | Optional dual-band Wi-Fi () with RP-SMA antenna connector |
| Compliance Metric | Specification |
|---|---|
| Ingress Rating | IP54 standard (IP66 available with optional housing accessory) |
| Dimensions & Weight | () | () |
| Operating Temperature | () |
| Power Consumption | Typical at / via PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 3 |
| Shock & Vibration Ratings | IEC 60068-2-27 ( shock) / IEC 60068-2-6 ( vibration) |
Installation & Thermal Management
Target Industry Applications
Waste & Recycling Early Fire Detection
Continuously scans bulk waste bunkers, shredder lines, and paper storage yards to detect self-heating hot spots prior to ignition.
Substation & Critical Electrical Monitoring
Monitors busbars, transformers, and switchgear connections for abnormal thermal rise indicative of impending electrical failure.
Official Provider Resources & Technical Documentation
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