Infrared Camera Series
VarioCAM® HD research 700
This high-resolution infrared camera of the "upper class" for research and development features a megapixel resolution and excellent thermal resolution and thus, provides razor-sharp infrared recordings.
- Image format: (1,280 × 960) IR pixels with opto-mechanical MicroScan feature
- Recording and storage of IR frames rates with up to 240 Hz
- Thermal resolution (@ 30 °C): up to 0.02 K*
- Measurement accuracy: +/- 1 %

Geometric Resolution of 1.2 Megapixels Due to an Integrated MicroScan Feature
The MicroScan technology works opto-mechanical and is designed for permanent operation. Due to FPA detectors of the latest generation with (640 × 480) IR pixels, this technology allows for a quadruplication of IR measurement pixels. They show real temperature values but not interpolated pixels. This opens up several new fields of application. Old measurement tasks become more efficient and therefore, valuable working time and costs are saved. Large-scale or far-flung measurement objects can now be recorded in one, fast, precise and complete recording due to the unique MicroScan technology.

Integrated into camera, genuine temperature measured values
High resolution thermal images for temperature measurement
Precise detection of smallest temperature differences
Analysis of high-speed dynamic temperature changes and processes
Precise and highly repeatable measurements
Storage of Fast Infrared Sequences with up to 240 Hz
In case of sudden temperature changes, the infrared camera VarioCAM® High Definition provides a sub-frame modus (“subwindowing”) that is usually only found in cooled infrared cameras. The VarioCAM® HD series allows recording of infrared sequences with frame rates up to 240 Hz. In order to reach such high frame rates, each time a defined section of the detector is being read.
The following frame rates are available:
- Full-frame with (640 × 480) IR pixels: 60 Hz
- Sub-frame with (384 × 288) IR pixels: 120 Hz
- Sub-frame with (640 × 120) IR pixels: 240 Hz
Infrared Camera VarioCAM® High Definition of InfraTec
High-precision Calibration of Infrared Cameras Enables for High Accuracy of Measurements
The infrared camera VarioCAM® High Definition is calibrated using special algorithms. The specially developed calibration algorithm, with more than just a few calibration curves, is used for compensation of temperature fluctuations. Therefore, highest measuring accuracy and repeatability even at changing environmental temperatures is ensured. The exceptional high measuring accuracy can be reached across a wide temperature range.
Detection of Minor Defects through High Thermal Resolution
The thermal resolution describes the process to dissolve slightest temperature differences and thus, can display this measurement value. The infrared cameras of the VarioCAM® HD series have a high thermal resolution of up to 0.02 K that helps to display even slightest temperature differences with accuracy. In combination with the high-performance lenses this helps to detect critical faults at an early stage and display these in excellent quality.
Comprehensive Range of Precision Interchangeable Lenses Enables for a Wide Range of Applications
Due to the comprehensive range of lenses for infrared cameras, a wide range of measurement objects is available, starting with micro thermography to telephoto lens applications for objects in a large distance. The optics of the VarioCAM® HD series were designed as uncompromising full lenses with an opening number of 1.0, highest transmission and transmission quality as well as low distortion.

Integrated GPS Receiver
Another interesting function for maintenance tasks is the integrated GPS module. This module is able to geographically recognise the measurement location and can automatically locate as well as archive thermal images. It is useful if, for example, a various number of objects located in different places within a big facility have to be measured thermographically at regular intervals.
Automatic Functions of the Infrared Camera
The numerous automatic functions, such as autofocus, automatic image optimisation, automatic hotspot display, automatic calibration range switch etc. enable a fast and effective operation.
Technical Specifications
Spectral range | (7.5 … 14) µm |
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Detector | Uncooled Microbolometer Focal Plane Array |
Detector format | (640 × 480) |
Image format with opto-mechanical MicroScan (IR pixels) | (1,280 × 960) |
Temperature measuring range | (-40 … 2,000) °C* |
Measurement accuracy | ± 1 °C or ± 1 %* |
Temperature resolution @ 30 °C | Up to 0.02 K* |
Frame rate | Full-frame: 60 Hz, sub-frame formats*: 120 Hz (384 × 288) / 240 Hz (640 × 120) |
Window mode * | Yes |
Storage media | SDHC Card, external control computer for camera control and data acquisition* |
Image storage | Time-, trigger- and temperature controlled recording of 16 bit single frames or image sequences with timestamp, video streaming in MPEG format |
Realtime storage * | Computer-aided storage of radiometric sequenzes by GigE interface with up to 240 Hz |
Lens mount | Bayonet to comfortably switch objectives, automatic objective detection and data transfer |
Focus | Motor-driven, automatic or manual, accurately adjustable, laser-supported autofocus* |
EverSharp function * | Multifocal recording allows for maximum extend of sharp focus |
Zoom | Up to 32× digital, stepless |
Digital colour video camera | 8 Megapixels, LED video light, vision mixer and cross-fade feature |
Dynamic range | 16 bit |
Interfaces | GigE-Vision* | DVI-D (HDMI) | C-Video | RS232 | USB 2.0 | WLAN* | Bluetooth* |
Trigger * | 2 × digital I/O, 2 × analogue I/O |
Tripod adapter | 1/4" photo thread |
Power supply | Standard Lithium-Ion battery, energy save mode, AC adapter, (12 … 24) V DC |
Integrated microphone and speaker | Voice annotation feature, replay and audio dubbing |
Laser range finder* * | Semiconductor laser red, laser protection class 2, range up to 70 m |
Integrated GPS sensor* * | Image integrated storage of position data |
Display | 5.6" colour TFT display (1,280 × 800) pixel, 170° rotatable and 280° revolvable, daylight suited, incl. flip mirror feature |
Colour viewfinder* * | Tiltable colour viewfinder with diopter compensation |
Grip plate with supporting loop | Gummed, ergonomically shaped grip with padded, individually adaptable hand strap |
Grab handle with operating function* * | Gummed and ergonomically shaped, with integrated multifunctional button |
Single-handed operation | Intuitive operation with ergonomically arranged function keys and multifunctional joystick, programmable keys |
Shoulder strap | Shoulder strap made of textile |
Storage and operation temperature | (-40 … 70) °C, (-25 … 55) °C |
Protection degree | IP54, IEC 60529 |
Impact strength/vibration resistance in operation | 25 G (IEC 68 - 2 - 29), 2 G (IEC 68 - 2 - 6) |
Dimensions; weight | (210 × 125 × 155) mm; 1.6 kg (basic configuration with standard lens) |
Automatic functions | Autofocus, permanent autofocus, automatic distance indicator, distance-dependent display of pixel size to avoid geometrically related measurement errors, autoimage, autolevel, min. / max. temperature alarm: visual / acoustic, alarm triggered image storage |
Measurement functions | 8 freely choosable, movable measurement fields / -points, automatic hot / cold spot display: globally and internally defined measurement fields, differential temperature measurement, temperature profile, histogram, differential image, isotherms display |
Further functions | Camera internal emissivity correction, shutter free operation, use of various colour sets, contrast enhancement, user profile, language selection, user-specific comment data base, digital voice recording |
Analysis and evaluation software* * | IRBIS® 3, IRBIS® 3 report, IRBIS® 3 view, IRBIS® 3 plus*, IRBIS® 3 professional*, IRBIS® 3 remote HD, IRBIS® 3 control*, IRBIS® 3 online*, IRBIS® 3 process*, IRBIS® 3 active*, IRBIS® 3 mosaic*, IRBIS® 3 vision*, FORNAX 2*, FORNAX 2 plus* |
Depending on model |

Field of View Calculator
Check the geometrical resolution of our infrared cameras for your application.
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.

Software
Fast and Detailed Analysis Using the Integrated IRBIS® 3 Software Package
The efficiency of an infrared camera significantly depends on its data analysis software. As a standard, the thermography software package IRBIS® 3 is included in each camera delivery. This software gives a fast, precise and detailed evaluation of obtained thermograms and sequences. With this, and the copy & paste function in all WINDOWS programmes a good basis is provided for comprehensive development work.

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