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Optris · segment S5

Optris PI 640

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640 × 480 native thermal sensor, NETD 75 mK, 32 Hz.

    307 200 points measured
    Number of the sensor's measurement points, shown to the catalog's scale. The largest sensor in the database has 327 680 points.
    Published by the manufacturer

    A NETD discrepancy between two datasheets for the same model. One retailer's datasheet lists 75 mK, while the documentation for the 'PI 640i' variant in the same range (presented as an upgrade to the Precision line) lists 40 mK for an identical sensor. There's therefore an important distinction between the two versions of the same commercial name, not to be confused.

    Specifications

    Values come from manufacturer documentation unless otherwise noted in the sources at the bottom of the page. This device has not been physically tested.

    Identity
    BrandOptris
    ModelPI 640
    SeriesPI
    Commercial statuscurrent
    EAN codenot published by the manufacturer
    Manufacturer referencePI 640
    SegmentS5
    Sensor and image
    Native resolution, width (px)640
    Native resolution, height (px)480
    Native detector pixels307200
    Displayed resolution, width (px)not applicable
    Displayed resolution, height (px)not applicable
    Interpolation methodnone
    Detector typeuncooled microbolometer
    Detector materialVOx
    Pixel pitch (µm)17
    Spectral band, min (µm)7.5
    Spectral band, max (µm)13
    NETD (mK)75
    NETD measurement conditions75 mK advertised on one retailer datasheet, 40 mK advertised on the datasheet for the 'i' model in the same range — see notes
    Frame rate (Hz)32
    Optics
    Horizontal field of view (°)33
    Vertical field of view (°)25
    Advertised IFOV (mrad)not published by the manufacturer
    Recalculated IFOV (mrad)0.9
    Minimum focus distance (m)not published by the manufacturer
    Focusmanual
    Interchangeable lensesyes
    Digital zoom (×)not published by the manufacturer
    Macro lens
    Availabilityno
    Referencenot applicable
    Working distance (mm)not applicable
    Spot size (µm)not applicable
    Smallest measurable area (µm)not applicable
    Accuracy with macro (°C)not applicable
    Range max with macro (°C)not applicable
    Measurement
    Range min (°C)-20
    Range max (°C)900
    Absolute accuracy (°C)2
    Relative accuracy (%)2
    Emissivity settingcontinuous
    Reflected temperature correctionnot published by the manufacturer
    Measurement modesnot published by the manufacturer
    Simultaneous cursorsnot published by the manufacturer
    Full radiometryyes
    Visible channel
    Visible camera (MP)not applicable
    Image fusionno
    LED lightno
    Laser pointerno
    Ergonomics and ruggedness
    Screen (inches)not applicable
    Screen resolutionnot applicable
    Touchscreennot applicable
    Weight (g)320
    Dimensions (mm)90 × 56 × 45
    IP ratingIP67
    Drop resistance (m)not published by the manufacturer
    Operating temperature, min (°C)not published by the manufacturer
    Operating temperature, max (°C)not published by the manufacturer
    Power
    Power typehost-powered
    Battery systemnot applicable
    Battery life (h)not applicable
    Charging connectornot applicable
    Storage and connectivity
    Internal memory (GB)not applicable
    Memory cardno
    Wi-Fino
    Bluetoothno
    Wired interfaceUSB
    File formatsnot published by the manufacturer
    Software
    PC softwareOptris PIX Connect
    Free PC softwareyes
    Mobile appnot applicable
    Report generationnot published by the manufacturer
    Cloud servicenot published by the manufacturer
    Compliance
    Calibration certificate providednot published by the manufacturer
    Declared standardsIEC 60068-2-27 ; IEC 60068-2-6 ; IEC 60068-2-64
    Warranty (months)not published by the manufacturer
    Support in Francenot published by the manufacturer

    Observations

    • The first fixed-mount camera (no screen or battery) in this comparison. Unlike every other device in the catalog, the PI 640 is designed to be permanently mounted on a production line and controlled entirely from a computer over USB, with no battery life of its own. A very specific industrial segment: process control, automated line monitoring, research.
    • A 125 Hz subsampled mode. By limiting the readout to 640 × 120 pixels, the frame rate climbs to 125 frames per second, the highest in the entire catalog, for capturing fast phenomena impossible to observe on a typical handheld device.
    • Four interchangeable lenses (15°, 33°, 60°, 90°) with no recalibration needed.
    • A starting price around $8,750 according to a US retailer, one of the most expensive in the catalog.

    Sources