FAST HD & sHD Infrared Cameras
The FAST HD and FAST sHD series are high-performance, high-definition MWIR cameras from Telops designed for applications demanding large-format imagery combined with exceptional thermal sensitivity. The FAST HD series delivers 1.3-megapixel resolution (1280 × 1024), while the FAST sHD series pushes to a unique 3-megapixel capability (up to 1920 × 1536) — ideal for IR signature measurement, ranging, experimental mechanics, and nondestructive testing (NDT). All models feature a cooled InSb detector covering 1.5 – 5.4 µm, Telops’ proprietary blackbody-free permanent radiometric calibration, automatic exposure control (AEC), and enhanced high-dynamic-range imaging (EHDRI) as standard. An IP-67 sealed enclosure and rotary-Stirling closed-cycle cooling make these cameras equally at home in the lab or the field.
| Key Features |
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| • Up to 3 megapixels (1920 × 1536) — the highest resolution available in the FAST-IR series |
| • Blackbody-free permanent calibration — no field recalibration required; optional calibration up to 2,500 °C |
| • Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) & Enhanced High-Dynamic-Range Imaging (EHDRI) — standard on all models |
| • 16-bit dynamic range — full radiometric data in every frame |
| • High-speed internal memory buffer — up to 32 GB onboard for extended burst recording |
| • Lock-In recording (optional) — for enhanced sensitivity in NDT and experimental mechanics |
| • IP-67 sealed enclosure — ruggedized for demanding field and lab environments |
| • Full synchronization suite — Trigger In/Out, IRIG-B, GPS, SDI, GigE, Camera Link, RS-232, and thermistor ports |
System Specifications
| Specification | FAST M3sHD | FAST M2sHD | FAST M200HD | FAST M100HD |
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| Detector | ||||
| Detector Type | Cooled InSb | |||
| Spectral Range | 1.5 – 5.4 µm | 1.5 – 5.4 µm (3.0–5.0 µm opt.) |
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| Resolution | 1920 × 1536 (3 MP) |
1520 × 1536 (2.3 MP) |
1280 × 1024 (1.3 MP) |
1280 × 1024 (1.3 MP) |
| Pixel Pitch | 10 µm | |||
| Aperture | F/3 | |||
| Typical NETD | 30 mK | |||
| Frame Rates | ||||
| Full Frame | 90 Hz | 50 Hz | 180 Hz | 100 Hz |
| Max Subwindow | 2,570 Hz @ 64×2 |
1,425 Hz @ 64×2 |
2,180 Hz @ 64×4 |
1,200 Hz @ 64×4 |
| Mechanical & Environmental | ||||
| Dimensions (w/o lens) | 321 × 199 × 176 mm (12.6″ × 7.8″ × 6.9″) | |||
| Lens Mount | Bayonet interface | |||
| Operating Temp. | –20 °C to +50 °C | |||
| Storage Temp. | –40 °C to +70 °C | |||
| IP Rating | IP-67 | |||
| Interface & Features | ||||
| Data Interface | GigE & Camera Link | |||
| Synchronization | Trigger In/Out, IRIG-B, GPS, SDI, RS-232, Thermistor | |||
| Internal Buffer | Up to 32 GB | |||
| Dynamic Range | 16-bit | |||
| Calibration Range | Standard up to 150 °C; optional up to 2,500 °C | |||
