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FLIR A500 Fixed-Mount Thermal Camera

FLIR A500 Fixed-Mount Thermal Camera

The FLIR A500 is a high-precision fixed-mount thermal imaging camera engineered for continuous industrial automation, quality assurance, and process monitoring. Featuring a 464 x 348 uncooled microbolometer with <30 mK thermal sensitivity, the A500 detects minute temperature variations that signal impending equipment failure or process drift. With GigE Vision and GenICam compliance, H.264/MJPEG streaming, and advanced alarm functions via Modbus TCP, MQTT, and RESTful API, the A500 integrates seamlessly into Industry 4.0 architectures. Its wide temperature measurement range from -20—C to +1500—C and IP66-rated enclosure make it exceptionally capable for Canadian heavy industry, from oil sands monitoring to cold-chain logistics. The FLIR A500 is designed for seamless Industry 4.0 integration, supporting MQTT, Modbus TCP, RESTful API, and ONVIF protocols out of the box.

Key Specifications:

  • Detector: 464 x 348 uncooled VOx microbolometer
  • Thermal mK @ 30—C (42— lens)
  • Temperature Range: -20—C to +1500—C (configurable)
  • Accuracy: —2—C or —2% of reading
  • Lens Options: 14—, 24—, 42— HFOV
  • Streaming: H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG; radiometric JPEG-LS
  • Interfaces: GigE, PoE, Wi-Fi optional, M12 digital I/O
  • Protocols: GigE Vision, GenICam, Modbus TCP, MQTT, RESTful API, ONVIF
  • Enclosure: IP66-rated for dust and water protection
  • Software: FLIR Research Studio, FLIR Atlas SDK

Use Cases:

  • Continuous thermal monitoring of pumps, motors, and transformers
  • Steel, mining, and oil sands process temperature control
  • Cold-chain logistics and refrigerated warehouse monitoring
  • Automated quality inspection in plastics and composite manufacturing
  • Early fire detection and hot-spot monitoring in waste management

Why Source from Dark AI Factoro, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, and beyond.

  • Bilingual FR/EN support — our team serves you in English or French for seamless procurement.
  • Expert curation — every camera is vetted by machine-vision specialists for reliability and performance.
  • Local stock planning and Canadian-compliant documentation for hassle-free integration.
  • Dedicated technical pre-sales support to help you choose the right sensor, lens, and interface.

    • Integration & Software Ecosystem:

    The FLIR A500 is designed for seamless Industry 4.0 integration, supporting MQTT, Modbus TCP, RESTful API, and ONVIF protocols out of the box. FLIR Research Studio provides an intuitive Connect-View-Record-Analyze workflow for scientific and engineering teams, while the FLIR Atlas SDK enables custom application development in C#, C++, MATLAB, and Python. Multi-streaming capabilities allow simultaneous H.264 video, radiometric JPEG-LS, aggered image sequences to multiple clients. Dark AI Factories provides Canadian industrial customers with PoE infrastructure planning, VMS integration support, and on-site commissioning assistance for large-scale thermal monitoring deployments.

    What's Included:

    • FLIR A500 camera body with selected lens
    • 24— lens (or chosen FOV option)
    • M12 power/I/O cable
    • FLIR Research Studio software license
    • Installation guide, SDK, and calibration certificate

    Warranty & Support from DAF:

    Every camera purchased through Dark AI Factories comes with our commitment to long-term partnership. We provide datasheet access, sample code repositories, integration guides, and direct manufacturer escalation when needed. For Canadian customers, we offer localized invoicing, bilingual documentation packages, and post-sales engineering support to ensure your vision system perforlawlessly from day one. Whether you are a stin Waterloo's robotics corridor, a research lab in Montreal, or an oil-and-gas operator in Alberta, Dark AI Factories is your trusted imaging partner.

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