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Thermal Sensitivity (NEdT) | <50 mK |
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Pixel Size | 17μm |
Spectral Band | 7.5 - 13.5 µm |
Frame Rate | Up to 60Hz |
Digital Video Output | 14-bit digital |
Sensor Type | Uncooled microbolometer |
Pixel Pitch | 17μm |
Output Interface | Camera Link |
Lens Options | Wide range of lens options available |
Details the technical specifications of the Tau camera, including resolution, spectral band, and power.
Outlines the different lens options and exportability configurations available for the Tau camera.
Provides instructions and precautions for safely unpacking the Tau camera upon receipt.
Describes the VPC module for connecting the Tau camera to a host computer for power and data.
Lists accessories that offer development environment or extended features for the Tau camera.
Explains the Software Developer's Kit for enabling camera control via programming languages.
Guides users on connecting the Tau camera using the Photon development kit for power and video output.
Details how to control the Tau camera remotely using an RS-232 serial interface and software.
Explains the necessary serial cable connection for remote camera control using the development kit.
Step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing the FLIR Camera Controller software.
Instructions for establishing a serial connection between the Tau camera and a PC using the I/O module.
Provides solutions for common problems when linking the FLIR Camera Controller with the Tau camera.
Overview of the FLIR Camera Controller interface, including status display and available tabs for control.
Describes settings available in the Setup tab, such as Flat Field Correction and External Sync.
Details how to adjust image orientation, pan & zoom, polarity, and DDE via the Analog Video tab.
Explains the options for configuring the digital data stream output modes (8-bit, 14-bit).
Covers Automatic Gain Control (AGC) modes and parameters for optimizing image quality.
Describes how to set a Region of Interest (ROI) for AGC calculations on the sensor array.
Instructions for utilizing the digital data channel with serial-to-parallel converters and frame grabbers.
Specifies the DC voltage and power consumption requirements for operating the Tau camera.
Details the pinout and mechanical definition of the primary 50-pin Hirose connector on the Tau camera.
Describes the NTSC/PAL analog video output standards and parameters.
Explains the RS-232 serial interface used for remote camera control and communication protocol.
Outlines the digital data channel using serial LVDS for data output.
Provides detailed pin-out definitions for the I/O Module's power, video, serial, and digital data connectors.
Describes the asynchronous serial interface (RX, TX, GND) for remote camera control.
Explains the packet protocol, settings, and requirements for serial communication with the camera.
Defines the meaning of the Status Byte returned by the camera for reply messages.
Lists valid commands that can be set in the Function Byte for camera control.
Illustrates the byte structure of serial messages exchanged between the camera and a controller.
Details various serial commands for camera defaults, AGC, pan/tilt, and DDE filter.
Notes the availability and purpose of a spare serial communications port.
Explains the analog video output signals and their compatibility with NTSC/PAL protocols.
Describes the camera's digital data ports, timing, and output formats (8-bit, 14-bit).