Discontinued
FLIR X6980 SLS™
High-Speed LWIR Science-Grade Camera
Product Variations
The FLIR X6980 SLS is an extraordinarily fast longwave IR camera designed for scientists and engineers who need to capture high-speed imagery for accurate thermal analysis and custom radiometric measurements. This thermal imaging camera combines 640 × 512 resolution from the SLS detector with the fastest high-speed frame rates to offer the shorter snapshot speeds and wider temperature bands needed to record crisp stop motion images of high-speed events. With a four-position motorized filter wheel and support for FLIR motorized focus lenses, the X6980 SLS will provide high quality recordings, save time, and mitigate frustration in dynamic acquisition environments.
Capture full 640 × 512 imagery at up to 1004 Hz, with integration times that are 10x shorter than MWIR InSb cameras (ambient temperatures)
Save up to 26,000 frames of data directly to on-camera memory or up to 15 minutes to included 512 GB SSD
Stream thermal data directly to a computer to view, record, and analyze with FLIR Research Studio
Specifications
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| Resolution | 640 × 512 |
| Detector Pitch | 25 µm |
| Spectral Range | 7.5 µm (lower), 11.5–12.5 µm (upper) |
| Detector Type | Strained layer superlattice (SLS) |
| Camera f_number | FLIR X6981 SLS (7.5–12 µm), f/2.5: f/2.5 FLIR X6983 SLS (7.5–12 µm), f/4.1: f/4.1 |
| Dynamic Range | 14-bit |
| NETD | 40 mK typical |
| Frame Rate [Full Window] | Programmable: 0.0015 Hz to 1004 Hz |
| Integration Time | Programmable: 270 ns to ~full frame |
| Standard Temperature Range [with band matched optics] | -20°C to 350°C (-4°F to 662°F) |
| Optional Temperature Range [with band matched optics] | ND1: 250°C–1500°C (482°F–2732°F) ND2: 500°C–3000°C (932°F–5432°F) |
| Filtering | 4-Position motorized warm filter wheel, standard 1-inch filters, user swappable |
| Focus | Motorized (compatible w/manual) |
| Imaging & Optical | |
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| Available Lenses | Manual (7.5–12 µm): 17 mm, 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm, 200 mm Motorized (7.5–12 µm): 17 mm, 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm, 200 mm |
| Camera f_number | FLIR X6981 SLS (7.5–12 µm), f/2.5: f/2.5 FLIR X6983 SLS (7.5–12 µm), f/4.1: f/4.1 |
| Close_up Lenses_Microscopes | 1x |
| Detector Pitch | 25 µm |
| Detector Type | Strained layer superlattice (SLS) |
| Digital Zoom | 1x, Auto (best fit) |
| Direct to SSD Recording | Yes, removable 512 GB SSD included |
| Download of On_Camera RAM, SSD Recordings | Transfer from SSD through GigE, CXP, or CL to Research Studio v2.1 or higher |
| Dynamic Range | 14-bit |
| Filtering | 4-Position motorized warm filter wheel, standard 1-inch filters, user swappable |
| Focus | Motorized (compatible w/manual) |
| Frame Rate [Full Window] | Programmable: 0.0015 Hz to 1004 Hz |
| Image Time Stamp | Internal IRIG-B decoder clock TSPI accurate time stamp |
| Integration Time | Programmable: 270 ns to ~full frame |
| Lens Interface | FLIR FPO-M (4-tab bayonet, motorized) |
| NETD | 40 mK typical |
| On Camera Image Storage | RAM (volatile): 16 GB, up to 26,000 frames full frame SSD (user-removable/non-volatile): ~15 minutes of ~800 Hz recording with included 512 GB SSD (more than 2 hours possible with 4 TB SSD purchased separately) |
| Operability | 99% typical |
| Overlay | Customizable (ability to toggle off) |
| Palette | Selectable 8-bit |
| Pixel Clock | 355 MHz |
| Radiometric Data Streaming | Simultaneous Gigabit Ethernet (GigE Vision), Camera Link,CoaXPress® 1.1, dual 5 Gb links |
| Readout Modes | Asynchronous integrate while read, Asynchronous integrate then read |
| Readout Type | Snapshot |
| Resolution | 640 × 512 |
| Sensor Cooling | Closed cycle rotary |
| Spectral Range | 7.5 µm (lower), 11.5–12.5 µm (upper) |
| Standard Video | HDMI, SDI |
| Subwindow Modes | Flexible windowing down to 32 × 4 (steps of 32 columns, 4 rows) |
| Video Modes | HD-SDI: 720p@50/59.9Hz, 1080p@25/29.97Hz; SD-SDI: 480i@60Hz, 576i@50Hz |
| Measurement & Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | ≤100°C: ±2°C (±1°C typical), >100°C: ±2% of reading (±1% typical) |
| Ambient Drift Compensation [with factory cal] | Yes |
| Automatic Gain Control | Manual, Linear, Plateau equalization, ROI, DDE |
| Optional Temperature Range [with band matched optics] | ND1: 250°C–1500°C (482°F–2732°F) ND2: 500°C–3000°C (932°F–5432°F) |
| Standard Temperature Range [with band matched optics] | -20°C to 350°C (-4°F to 662°F) |
| Communication & Data Storage | |
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| Synchronization Modes | Sync In, Sync Out, Tri-Level Sync |
| Power | |
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| Power | 24 VDC (<50 W steady state) |
| Environmental & Certifications | |
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| Mounting | FLIR X6981 SLS (7.5–12 µm), f/2.5: 2 × 1/4 in. –20 / 1 × 3/8 in. –16 / 4 × #10 –24 / Side: 3x 1/4 in. –20 (each side) FLIR X6983 SLS (7.5–12 µm), f/4.1: 2 × 1/4 in. -20 / 1 × 3/8 in. -16 / 4 × #10 -24 / Side: 3x 1/4 in. -20 (each side) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) |
Accessories
- FLIR X-Camera Filter Wheel Removal Wrench (C1004.M202)
- FPO Bayonet Plug, 4-Tab FPO Bayonet (4142249)
- Extender Ring Set, 4 Rings 0.25", 0.50", 0.75", & 1.00", 4-Tab FPO Bayonet (4205079)
- FLIR Cooled Science X-Series + A-Series Camera Universal Lens Support (4210086)
- FLIR Cooled Science A-Series + X-Series Camera Power Connector (26399-000)
- 1x Microscope Protective Window - MWIR & LWIR (4206654-6)
Resources & Support
Datasheet
FLIR X6980 SLS Datasheet
Warranty
FLIR Solutions Cooled Camera Limited Warranty