--- title: "FLIR A700 Smart Thermal Camera System" description: "High-resolution uncooled radiometric thermal smart sensor delivering edge analytics and real-time hot-spot tracking for early fire detection and process monitoring." canonical_url: "https://nodewave.net/store/thermal-imaging/flir-a700-smart" last_updated: "2026-10-04T04:05:49.340Z" --- The FLIR A700 **Smart Sensor configuration** processes all thermal analytics directly on camera hardware. By generating localized temperature alarms, spot measurements, and area profiles on board, the camera can trigger local alarm relays or transmit MQTT messages directly to cloud brokers without requiring a dedicated industrial PC or external VMS server. ## 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

640\times 480

640 × 480 microbolometer detector, the camera provides precise temperature measurement across wide thermal spans up to

+2000\text{ °C}

+ 2000 °C (

+3632\text{ °F}

+ 3632 °F ). **Autonomous Early Fire Detection:** The A700 Smart Sensor detects subtle heat buildup before smoke or open flames develop. By mapping temperature zones and establishing dynamic thresholds, it triggers local digital outputs or Modbus alarms directly to suppression systems or facility automation networks.

- **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 (

6^\circ

6 ∘ narrow telephoto up to

80^\circ

8 0 ∘ wide angle) to fit small equipment cabinets or broad outdoor storage bays.

The FLIR A700 features an uncooled microbolometer focal plane array with a

12\ \mu\text{m}

12 μ m pixel pitch and thermal sensitivity under

30\text{ mK}

30 mK (lens dependent). Radiometric temperature readings cover three user-selectable measurement ranges up to

2000\text{ °C}

2000 °C with an accuracy of

\pm 2\text{ °C}

± 2 °C or

\pm 2\%

± 2% . 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	$640\times 480\text{ pixels}$ 640 × 480 pixels
Detector Pitch / Spectral Range	$12\ \mu\text{m}$ 12 μ m / $7.5\text{ to }14.0\ \mu\text{m}$ 7.5 to 14.0 μ m
Thermal Sensitivity (NETD)	$< 30\text{ mK}$ < 30 mK to $< 40\text{ mK}$ < 40 mK (lens dependent)
Temperature Ranges	$-20\text{ to }+120\text{ °C}$ − 20 to + 120 °C , $0\text{ to }+650\text{ °C}$ 0 to + 650 °C , $+300\text{ to }+2000\text{ °C}$ + 300 to + 2000 °C
Measurement Accuracy	$\pm 2\text{ °C}$ ± 2 °C ( $\pm 3.6\text{ °F}$ ± 3.6 °F ) or $\pm 2\%$ ± 2% of reading
Frame Rate	$30\text{ Hz}$ 30 Hz

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	$2\times$ 2 × opto-isolated inputs, $3\times$ 3 × opto-isolated outputs, $1\times$ 1 × solid-state fault relay
Wireless Connectivity	Optional dual-band Wi-Fi ( $2.4\text{ GHz} / 5\text{ GHz}$ 2.4 GHz /5 GHz ) with RP-SMA antenna connector

Compliance Metric	Specification
Ingress Rating	IP54 standard (IP66 available with optional housing accessory)
Dimensions & Weight	$123\times 77\times 77\text{ mm}$ 123 × 77 × 77 mm ( $4.84\times 3.03\times 3.03\text{ in}$ 4.84 × 3.03 × 3.03 in ) \| $0.82\text{ kg}$ 0.82 kg ( $1.8\text{ lbs}$ 1.8 lbs )
Operating Temperature	$-20\text{ °C to }+50\text{ °C}$ − 20 °C to + 50 °C ( $-4\text{ °F to }+122\text{ °F}$ − 4 °F to + 122 °F )
Power Consumption	Typical $7.5\text{W}$ 7.5 W at $24\text{ VDC}$ 24 VDC / $8.1\text{W}$ 8.1 W via PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 3
Shock & Vibration Ratings	IEC 60068-2-27 ( $25\text{ g}$ 25 g shock) / IEC 60068-2-6 ( $2\text{ g}$ 2 g vibration)

--- ## Installation & Thermal Management When installing the camera in ambient temperatures exceeding **40 °C (104 °F)**, a cooling plate accessory or protective enclosure with integrated air/water cooling must be installed to keep the internal case temperature below **65 °C (149 °F)**. --- ## Target Industry Applications Continuously scans bulk waste bunkers, shredder lines, and paper storage yards to detect self-heating hot spots prior to ignition. Monitors busbars, transformers, and switchgear connections for abnormal thermal rise indicative of impending electrical failure. --- ## Official Provider Resources & Technical Documentation Access technical manuals, datasheets, and software resources directly from Teledyne FLIR: Explore official product configurations, lens accessories, and software SDK downloads from Teledyne FLIR. Download complete wiring guides, Modbus register maps, and MQTT integration documentation.