FLIR M500

High resolution marine thermal camera with pan and tilt, 2-axis gyro stabilization, ultra long-range zoom, ultra low-light camera, and LED spotlight.

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FLIR M500
Maximum-Performance Multi-Sensor Camera

Maximum-Performance Multi-Sensor Camera

The M500 stands as the pinnacle of commercially available FLIR marine thermal cameras for maritime applications. Its mid-wave detector offers double the image sensitivity compared to long-wave infrared cameras, enhancing range performance by 35%. With superior performance in fog and other atmospheric conditions, cooled mid-wave sensors surpass long-wave thermal cameras. Additionally, the M500's internal gyro stabilization ensures a stable view even in turbulent seas.

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2-Axis Stabilization

Navigate with a steady view in rough seas. Vertical stabilization compensates for vessel pitch and horizontal stabilization maintains the M500's field of view on a selected bearing.

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Long Range Thermal 

A cryogenically cooled mid-wave thermal sensor delivers extra long range target detection.

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2 Camera Payloads

High Resolution Thermal + an Ultra Low Light Visible Camera.

M500 Thermal Detection Ranges

Actual range may vary depending on camera setup, environmental conditions and user experience.

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Positive Target Identification

M500 features a tight LED spotlight for identifying targets or inspecting incident scenes.

Premium Long Range Thermal Vision

Premium Long Range Thermal Vision

High-sensitivity mid-wave detector delivers superior image quality and enables long-range object recognition, while the M500's video tracking feature allows automatic following of a selected target using either thermal or visible cameras. Additionally, the M500 includes a HD color camera with 30x optical zoom and a low-light camera with 12x electronic zoom, ensuring detailed imaging in various lighting conditions.

Chartplotter Compatible

FLIR M-Series cameras are designed to integrate seamlessly with chartplotters and multi-function display from Furuno, Garmin, Raymarine and Simrad. View the thermal image on your chartplotter display and control the camera's pan and tilt with your chartplotter's touchscreen. 

M500 - Specifications & Resources

Thermal Camera
Field of View

Optical 28° x 21° WFOV to 2° x 1.5° NFOV

Video Refresh Rate

25 Hz (PAL) / 30 Hz (NTSC)

Focal Length

19mm (Wide) to 275mm (Narrow)

Optical Zoom

1x to 14x (continuous)

Digital Zoom

4x Continuous

Detector Type

Cooled MWIR InSb 640x512 Focal Plane Array

Visible Camera
Detector Type

1/2.8” CMOS

Lines of Resolution

Up to 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps

Minimum Illumination

Low Light Setting ON: 0.006 lux / Low Light Setting OFF: 0.1 lux

Optical Zoom

30x

Digital Zoom

12x

Focal Length

129 mm to 4.3 mm

Field of View

63.7° x 35.8° WFOV to 2.3° x 1.29° NFOV

Spotlight
Type, Lumens, Beamº

LED, 580 Lumens, 5° Divergence Angle

System
Gyro Stabilized

Yes

Video Tracking

Yes

Pan/Tilt Adjustment Range

360° Continuous Pan,± 90° Tilt

Analog Video Output

NTSC or PAL, 30 Hz or <9 Hz

Analog Video Connector Types

F-type BNC with BNC-to-RCA adapter included for video out

Network Video Output

Four, Independent H.264 Network Video Streams

HD-SDI Lossless Video Output

Yes

Power Requirements

12-24V DC

Power Consumption

250 W (max w/heaters)

Environmental
Operating Temperature Range

-13°F to +131°F (-25°C to +55°C)

Storage Temperature Range

-56° F to + 176°F (-50°C to +80°C)

Automatic Window Defrost

Standard at Power-Up

Sand/Dust Ingress

Mil-Std-810E

Water Ingress

IPX6

Shock

15 g vertical, 9 g horizontal

Vibration

IEC 60945; MIL-STD-810E

Lightning Protection

Standard

Salt Mist

IEC60945

Wind

100 knot (115.2 mph)

EMI

IEC 60945

Physical
Weight

32 lb (14.5 kg)

Size

Camera: 10.8” (273mm) x 15.7” (398mm) / Camera with Top-Down Riser: 12.8” (324mm) x 18.1” (459mm)

Range
Detect a 30-foot Vessel

5.0nm (9260m)

NATO Target 2.3m x 2.3m @50%

3.5nm (6480m)

Detect Human Sized Target

2.0nm (3625m)

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