FLIR X6980-HS InSb™

High-Speed MWIR Science-Grade Camera

The FLIR X6980-HS InSb is an extraordinarily fast midwave 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 with blazing-fast frame rates, allowing researchers to record stop motion on fast-moving subjects or rapid temperature changes—whether in the lab or on the test range. With a four-position motorized filter wheel and support for FLIR motorized focus lenses, the X6980-HS InSb will provide higher quality recordings, save time, and mitigate frustration in dynamic acquisition environments.

Experience unmatched image clarity and speed with 10 GigE, CXP 2.1 high-speed interfaces or Camera Link Full.
Capture more than 1.5 hours of detailed thermal events directly to a 4 TB SSD with zero dropped frames.
Proprietary triggering, synchronization, and accurate IRIG time stamping system ensures precise on-time recording.

Specifications

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Resolution 640 × 512
Detector Pitch 25 µm
Spectral Range 1.5–5.0 µm
Detector Type FLIR indium antimonide (InSb)
Camera f_number f/2.5
Dynamic Range 14-bit
Thermal Sensitivity_NETD 20 mK, typical
Frame Rate [Full Window] Programmable: 0.0015 Hz to 1004 Hz
Integration Time Programmable: 270 ns to approx. full frame
Standard Temperature Range [with band matched optics] -20°C to 300°C (-4°F to 572°F)
Optional Temperature Range [with band matched optics] ND1: 45°C–600°C (113°F–1112°F) ND2: 250°C–2000°C (482°F–3632°F) ND3: 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
Available Lenses Manual (broadband): 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm
Motorized (broadband): 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm
Camera f_number f/2.5
Close_up Lenses_Microscopes No microscopes available
Detector Pitch 25 µm
Detector Type FLIR indium antimonide (InSb)
Digital Zoom 1x, Auto (best fit)
Direct to SSD Recording Yes, removable 4 TB NVMe SSD included, approx. 2 hours of zero dropped frames record time
Download of On_Camera RAM, SSD Recordings Transfer from SSD through 10 GigE, CXP, or CL to Research Studio
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 precision timestamp. IRIG-B AM decoder, TSPI accurate, Free wheel if sync signal is lost
Integration Time Programmable: 270 ns to approx. full frame
Lens Interface FLIR FPO-M (4-tab bayonet, motorized)
On Camera Image Storage RAM (volatile): 64 GB, up to 95,000 frames full frame
NVMe U.2 SSD (user-removable/non-volatile): 4 TB U.2 SSD included, up to 6 M frames full frame
Operability ≥99.5% (≥99.95% typical)
Overlay Customizable with the ability to toggle off
Palette Selectable 8-bit
Pixel Clock 355.2 MHz
Radiometric Data Streaming Simultaneous 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GigE Vision), Camera Link, CoaXPress® (CXP 2.1) Single link @ 10 GBPS or Dual Link @ 5 GBPS
Readout Modes Asynchronous Integrate While Read; Asynchronous Integrate Then Read
Readout Type Snapshot
Resolution 640 × 512
Sensor Cooling Closed cycle rotary
Spectral Range 1.5–5.0 µm
Standard Video HDMI, SDI
Subwindow Modes Flexible windowing down to 32 × 4 (steps of 32 columns, 4 rows)
Thermal Sensitivity_NETD 20 mK, typical
Video Modes HD-SDI: 720p@50/59.9 Hz, 1080p@25/29.9 Hz, 1080p@60 Hz
SD-SDI: 480i@60 Hz, 576i@50 Hz
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, DDE
Optional Temperature Range [with band matched optics] ND1: 45°C–600°C (113°F–1112°F) ND2: 250°C–2000°C (482°F–3632°F) ND3: 500°C–3000°C (932°F–5432°F)
Standard Temperature Range [with band matched optics] -20°C to 300°C (-4°F to 572°F)
Communication & Data Storage
Synchronization Modes Sync In, Sync Out, Tri-Level Sync, Video Sync
Trigger Mode[s] Trigger In, Software generated, Time generated
General
Weight 6.35 kg (14 lbs)
Power
Power 24 VDC (<50 W steady state)
Environmental & Certifications
Mounting 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)

Resources & Support

Datasheet

FLIR X6980-HS INSB Datasheet

Datasheet

FLIR X6980 Datasheet GB

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