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Infrared Radiometric Zoom Cameras

  • Radiometric infrared zoom cameras for flexible use without lens changes

  • High precision in capturing both large objects nearby and small details at long distances

  • Ideal for industrial monitoring, process control, research as well as security, border protection and surveillance tasks

  • Supported by InfraTec’s IRBIS® software for intuitive operation, detailed analysis and versatile system integration

InfraTec infrared zoom cameras
InfraTec's new infrared zoom camera: ImageIR® 6300 Z, picture credit:  iStock / onlyyouqj, tarik kizilkaya
ImageIR 9300 Z und ImageIR 8300 Z von InfraTec
Unlimited Flexibility in Thermal Imaging with Zoom (Sprache: Englisch)
Infrared camera VarioCAM® HD Z security - Zoom of car
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Zoom Cameras – Convenient and Long Ranges

Our radiometric infrared zoom cameras allow universal and efficient use with very different or rapidly changing image fields without time-consuming lens changes and the need to interrupt the measurement. They can be used to capture large objects completely from a short distance as well as the smallest objects from a long distance and to measure their temperatures precisely. Their outstanding technical features make them suitable for a wide range of measuring and monitoring tasks.

InfraTec's powerful and intuitive to operate IRBIS® thermography software complements the infrared cameras with a wide range of camera control and editing tools designed to meet different user requirements. It allows detailed analyses in an efficient way.

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Detecor Format of Infrared Zoom Cameras

Detecor fomat (IR pixels) (640 x 512) (1,024 × 768) (1,280 × 1,024)
ImageIR® 6300 Z
ImageIR® 8300 Z
ImageIR® 9300 Z
VarioCAM® HD Z
VarioCAM® HD Z security

ImageIR® 6300 Z – Universal Zoom Camera

Infrared camera ImageIR® 6300 Z Series from InfraTec

ImageIR® 6300 Z is a small, lightweight, compact, cooled MWIR system with (640 x 512) IR pixels and a full frame rate of 180 Hz for universal use in thermographic temperature measurements in a wide variety of application fields. It comes with a 7.5× zoom lens integrated as standard, which, in combination with the motorised focus, allows fast and flexible adjustment to different object distances and sizes while maintaining stable image quality and high measurement accuracy.

Further information about mageIR® 6300 Z

Super-Zoom Thermal Imaging Systems

ImageIR 9300 Z and ImageIR 8300 Z from InfraTec

The 30× zoom lens of the cooled thermal imaging systems ImageIR® 8300 Z and ImageIR® 9300 Z allows for effortless handling of complex reconnaissance and surveillance tasks such as border protection, vehicle surveillance, environmental monitoring, and animal observation. The outstanding image quality and range are remarkable: land vehicles can be detected up to 18 km away and people up to 15 km away.

Further information about ImageIR® 8300 Z

Further information about ImageIR® 9300 Z

High-Resolution Uncooled Zoom Thermography Systems

Infrared camera VarioCAM® HD Z security of InfraTec

Our high-resolution thermographic systems VarioCAM® HD Z are radiometric microbolometer cameras with a high-speed motorised 6× infrared zoom lens for the spectral range of (7.5 ... 14) µm. Equipped with an uncooled FPA detector, they deliver brilliant 16-bit thermal images of the highest quality with (1,024 × 768) IR pixels. This combination of thermography in HD format and the continuous zoom lens opens the door for users to continuous thermal monitoring of processes and plants, even from great distances, in unprecedented detail.

Further information about VarioCAM® HD Z

Features and Functions of Thermal Zoom Cameras

Circuit board ImageIR® 10300

Thermal Images

Visual Representation of Temperature Information

An infrared camera captures the infrared radiation generated by the intrinsic heat of objects or excitation as a thermal image (also known as a thermogram). The radiometric image contains a wealth of measurement data.

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Camera Remote Control

Wireless Measurement – Independent and Convenient

The functions of the stationary camera systems can be controlled via the integrated web interface using a smartphone or software, as well as via an additional tablet attached to the housing.

infrared cameras

Infrared Camera, Thermal Camera

Measuring Temperatures and Temperature Curves

An infrared camera – also known as a thermal imaging camera or thermal camera – is a measuring instrument that can be used to measure the temperatures of object surfaces without contact and over a large area.

Circuit board ImageIR® 10300

Thermal Images

Visual Representation of Temperature Information

An infrared camera captures the infrared radiation generated by the intrinsic heat of objects or excitation as a thermal image (also known as a thermogram). The radiometric image contains a wealth of measurement data.

InfraTec glossary - ImageIR® mobile wireless camera remote control

Camera Remote Control

Wireless Measurement – Independent and Convenient

The functions of the stationary camera systems can be controlled via the integrated web interface using a smartphone or software, as well as via an additional tablet attached to the housing.

infrared cameras

Infrared Camera, Thermal Camera

Measuring Temperatures and Temperature Curves

An infrared camera – also known as a thermal imaging camera or thermal camera – is a measuring instrument that can be used to measure the temperatures of object surfaces without contact and over a large area.

Thermografie-Kameraserie ImageIR® mit neuer 10 GigE-Schnittstelle

10 GigE Inter­face

Ultra-fast Data Transfer

High-resolution detectors and high frame rates generate large amounts of data. With the 10 Gigabit Ethernet interface, this data can be transferred quickly, reliably and without loss.

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High-speed Mode

Faster Measurement with a Constant Field of View

Due to binning technology, infrared cameras have an additional high-speed mode in which the frame rate increases to more than three times and the thermal resolution can be doubled.

InfraTec thermography - Feature EverSharp

Multifocus Func­tion

Sharp Imaging of all Objects in the Frame

The innovative Multifocus function ensures that the quality of the images is completely independent of the depth of field of the lenses used or the distance of the test objects from the camera.

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Motor Focus

Remote-controlled Focussing of the Thermal Image

Interchangeable standard lenses in the ImageIR® series can be equipped with a motor focus unit. This enables precise, remote-controlled and fast focussing via the operating software.

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Infrared Lenses

Precision lenses for a Wide Range of Requirements

Whether measuring the smallest details or monitoring over long distances, InfraTec provides high-quality, fast precision lenses for all types of thermographic analysis.

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Window Mode

Fast Measurements in Defined Subsections

Capture very fast temperature and motion sequences in full, half, quarter and sub modes, as well as in sub image formats defined by click-and-drag, using high frame rates.

Camera protective housing for infrared cameras by InfraTec

Protective Housings

Reliable Even in Demanding Environments

All-weather-proof and robust metal housings protect InfraTec thermographic cameras from heavy use. They enable use in harsh environments, in dust, spray water and explosion hazards.

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Unlimited Flexibility in Thermal Imaging with Zoom

  • Motorized zoom lenses in general

  • Radiometric zoom lens specialties

  • Specific motorized zoom camera advantages

  • Applications for infrared zoom cameras in detail

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Long-range Infrared Radiometric Zoom Cameras

To meet the versatile requirements, InfraTec develops thermal imaging zoom cameras in HD quality - with cooled and uncooled detectors. Their main specifications are:

ImageIR® 6300 Z

  • Cooled (640 × 512) IR pixelsIR detector

  • (15 … 115) mm or (25 … 170) mm zoom lens with motor focus

Zoom infrared camera series ImageIR® 6300 Z

ImageIR® 8300 Z

  • Cooled (640 x 512) IR pixel detector

  • (28 … 850) mm zoom lens with motor focus

Super-zoom infrared camera series ImageIR® 8300 Z

ImageIR® 9300 Z

  • Cooled (1,280 x 1,024) IR pixel detector

  • (28 … 850) mm or (50 ... 1,350 ) mm zoom lens with motor focus

Super-Zoom Infrared Camera Series ImageIR® 9300 Z

VarioCAM® HD Z

  • Uncooled (1,024 x 768) IR pixel microbolometer detector

  • (25 … 150) mm zoom lens with motor focus

Infrared camera series Vari­oCAM® HD Z

InfraTec cameras can be integrated into our automated system solution IROD or into the systems of external partners. This extends the possibilty to integrate ITAR-free thermal imaging cameras into various static platforms, ground vehicles, aircraft or ships.

Long-range thermal imaging zoom cameras from InfraTec
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Zoom Cameras

VarioCAM® HD Z security

Image Format(1,024 x 768) IR Pixel
Detector typeUncooled Microbolometer Focal Plane Array

InfraTec Infrared camera
Zoom Cameras

ImageIR® 8300 Z

Image Format(640 x 512) IR Pixel
Detector typeInSb

InfraTec Infrared camera
Zoom Cameras

ImageIR® 9300 Z

Image Format(1,280 x 1,024) IR Pixel
Detector typeInSb

Coastal Protec­tion in the Adri­atic Sea

Below pictures illustrate the efficiency of an ImageIR® 9300 Z. Located on an Adriatic radar tower it allows near-field imaging for self-protection, mid-range surveillance of the area adjacent to the tower and remote monitoring of ships near to the coast line. The distance range covers some 25 m to beyond 11 km and even the seaspace to a neighbour island more than 40 km away.

Thermal image - recording with zoom camera ImageIR® 9300 Z
A view from the Croatian island of Vis to the island of Sušac 43 km away. The rather low building with the small lighthouse on the roof is clearly visible. Same counts for a mast standing a few meters away. As the image shows, on the rest of the island there are neither further buildings nor bigger trees.

Relevant Indus­tries & Applic­a­tions for Thermal Zoom Cameras

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Aerial Ther­mo­graphy

Detect persons and objects in the field or monitor wide-area geologic properties or environmental damages.

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Security Applications

For observation tasks for applications - like investigation, remote surveillance, border guard and the protection of critical infrastructure - powerful infrared cameras are becoming increasingly indispensable today.

thermal imaging in aviation

Aerospace Industry

Comply with highest security demands by applying state-of-the-art infrared camera systems.

All branches and application areas

Further Product Categories from InfraTec

High end camera series ImageIR
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High-end Cameras

The high-end thermographic systems from InfraTec are designed for particularly demanding applications in the field of research and development, for non-destructive testing as well as process monitoring. They are based on a modular design concept enabling excellent adjustment to the respective applications. The optical channel consists of an interchangeable infrared lens as well as application-specifically usable apertures, filters, reference and optical elements.

InfraTec system cameras
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System Cameras

The system cameras from InfraTec have a wide range of interchangeable lenses and, in addition to compact housing dimensions, have a robust construction with a degree of protection up to IP67. All system camera series are available in numerous equipment and performance variants and enable customised thermography solutions.

Infrared camera OEM module TarisIR mini from InfraTec
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Compact Cameras

The compact cameras are the smallest infrared cameras in InfraTec's portfolio. Designed for universal use, they enable users to enter stationary thermography at an excellent price-performance ratio. Compact dimensions, low weight and the equipment with modern interfaces as well as the supplied Software Development Kit (SDK) facilitate integration into existing system environments.

High end camera series ImageIR
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High-end Cameras

The high-end thermographic systems from InfraTec are designed for particularly demanding applications in the field of research and development, for non-destructive testing as well as process monitoring. They are based on a modular design concept enabling excellent adjustment to the respective applications. The optical channel consists of an interchangeable infrared lens as well as application-specifically usable apertures, filters, reference and optical elements.

InfraTec system cameras
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System Cameras

The system cameras from InfraTec have a wide range of interchangeable lenses and, in addition to compact housing dimensions, have a robust construction with a degree of protection up to IP67. All system camera series are available in numerous equipment and performance variants and enable customised thermography solutions.

Infrared camera OEM module TarisIR mini from InfraTec
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Compact Cameras

The compact cameras are the smallest infrared cameras in InfraTec's portfolio. Designed for universal use, they enable users to enter stationary thermography at an excellent price-performance ratio. Compact dimensions, low weight and the equipment with modern interfaces as well as the supplied Software Development Kit (SDK) facilitate integration into existing system environments.

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Further Insights into the World of Thermography

Montage of visual and thermal images of dresdner zwinger - Créditos de la foto: © Maik W / fotocommunity.de

Applic­a­tion Fields

Especially during the production of thermally sensitive components, thermography is capable of giving vital information for quality assurance purposes. Even smallest temperature deviations can lead to serious quality loss, i.e. in the plastics or automotive industry. By setting up an infrared camera monitoring system, such faults can be recognised, documented and corrected immediately. InfraTec offers a suitable infrared camera and ideal thermography software for every application field, stationary or mobile.

Automated Solutions by InfraTec - Picture Credits: © iStock.com / ToddMedia

Auto­mated Solu­tions from InfraTec

Automated thermographic solutions from InfraTec provide you with reliable information about even the smallest temperature developments and distributions – efficiently and cost-effectively. Based on our proven modular system, we configure a system for you that is tailored to your specific requirements. All components such as thermographic cameras, transmission and display devices, industrial PC and software are suitable for continuous industrial operation. You can use ATEX-certified protective housings and pan/tilt heads wherever the ambient conditions require it.

Ther­mo­graphic Soft­ware

The IRBIS® 3 software family provides a wide range of special software for convenient camera control and analysis of thermographic images. You can choose from a variety of packages and modules to analyse thermographic measurement data and comfortably generate thermographic reports. The range includes, for example, the stand-alone thermography report software IRBIS® 3 report and IRBIS® 3 active, a tool for thermographic inspection using active thermography.

Montage of visual and thermal images of dresdner zwinger - Créditos de la foto: © Maik W / fotocommunity.de

Applic­a­tion Fields

Especially during the production of thermally sensitive components, thermography is capable of giving vital information for quality assurance purposes. Even smallest temperature deviations can lead to serious quality loss, i.e. in the plastics or automotive industry. By setting up an infrared camera monitoring system, such faults can be recognised, documented and corrected immediately. InfraTec offers a suitable infrared camera and ideal thermography software for every application field, stationary or mobile.

Automated Solutions by InfraTec - Picture Credits: © iStock.com / ToddMedia

Auto­mated Solu­tions from InfraTec

Automated thermographic solutions from InfraTec provide you with reliable information about even the smallest temperature developments and distributions – efficiently and cost-effectively. Based on our proven modular system, we configure a system for you that is tailored to your specific requirements. All components such as thermographic cameras, transmission and display devices, industrial PC and software are suitable for continuous industrial operation. You can use ATEX-certified protective housings and pan/tilt heads wherever the ambient conditions require it.

Ther­mo­graphic Soft­ware

The IRBIS® 3 software family provides a wide range of special software for convenient camera control and analysis of thermographic images. You can choose from a variety of packages and modules to analyse thermographic measurement data and comfortably generate thermographic reports. The range includes, for example, the stand-alone thermography report software IRBIS® 3 report and IRBIS® 3 active, a tool for thermographic inspection using active thermography.