FAST-IR Mid Wave Cameras
The FAST-IR MWIR camera series from Telops represents some of the fastest and most sensitive mid-wave infrared cameras available on the market. Operating in the 1.5 – 5.4 µm spectral range with cooled SLS and InSb detector technology, these cameras combine ultrafast frame rates, microsecond integration times, and exceptional thermal sensitivity as low as 20 mK. Blackbody-free permanent radiometric calibration, automatic exposure control (AEC), and enhanced high-dynamic-range imaging (EHDRI) are standard across the series. From the versatile FAST M350 to the blazing FAST M3K capable of 3,100 Hz full-frame and 100,000 Hz in subwindow mode, the FAST-IR MWIR series delivers the speed and precision required for ballistics, combustion research, aerospace testing, and any application demanding rigorous high-speed thermal analysis.
| Key Features |
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| • Blackbody-free permanent calibration — no field recalibration required; optional calibration up to 2,500 °C |
| • Extreme frame rates — up to 3,100 Hz full frame and up to 100,000 Hz in subwindow mode |
| • Microsecond integration times — as short as 0.27 µs for crisp, blur-free capture of the fastest thermal events |
| • Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) & Enhanced High-Dynamic-Range Imaging (EHDRI) — standard across the series |
| • High-speed internal memory buffer — up to 16 GB onboard for extended burst recording without a PC |
| • Lock-In thermography (optional) — for enhanced sensitivity in non-destructive testing applications |
| • Full synchronization suite — Trigger In/Out, IRIG-B, GPS, SDI, GigE & Camera Link, RS-232, and thermistor ports |
System Specifications
| Specification | FAST M350 | FAST M1K | FAST M2K UD | FAST M3K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detector | ||||
| Detector Type | Cooled SLS | Cooled SLS | Cooled SLS | Cooled SLS |
| Spectral Range | 1.5 – 5.4 µm (3.0–5.0 µm opt.) |
1.5 – 5.4 µm (3.0–5.0 µm opt.) |
1.5 – 5.4 µm (3.0–5.4 µm opt.) |
1.5 – 5.4 µm (3.0–5.0 µm opt.) |
| Resolution | 640 × 512 | 640 × 512 | 640 × 512 | 320 × 256 |
| Pixel Pitch | 25 µm | 25 µm | 25 µm | 30 µm |
| NETD | 20 mK | 25 mK | 23 mK | 25 mK |
| Frame Rates | ||||
| Full Frame | 355 Hz | 1,012 Hz | 1,500 Hz | 3,100 Hz |
| Max Subwindow | 4,900 Hz @ 132×4 |
40,000 Hz @ 64×8 |
42,000 Hz @ 64×8 |
100,000 Hz @ 64×4 |
| Min. Integration Time | 0.27 µs | 0.27 µs | 0.27 µs | 0.27 µs |
| Interface & Features | ||||
| Data Interface | GigE & Camera Link | |||
| Synchronization | Trigger In/Out, IRIG-B, GPS, SDI, RS-232, Thermistor | |||
| Internal Buffer | Up to 16 GB | |||
| Lens Mount | Threaded interface | |||
| Calibration Range | Standard up to 150 °C; optional up to 2,500 °C with neutral density filters | |||
