Knowledge Base

FAQ

Does Tau SWIR have radiometry (temperature measurement) features or options?

FAQ

Does Tau2 or Quark furnish an ability to wirelessly transmit or downlink video data from an unmanned vehicle or drone?

FAQ

Does the analog video format (NSTC, PAL) need to be specified when an order is placed for Quark2 or Tau2?

FAQ

Does the PathFindIR II come with the same accessories as Tau2 and Quark2 cameras?

FAQ

For Boson, Quark2, and Tau2 cameras used on vehicles for driver vision enhancement (DVE) or situational awareness, how would the operator inside view the scene?

FAQ

For protection, is a special window needed in front of my FLIR camera that won't interfere with the thermal imaging?

Technical Guidance

Heat Activated Power Strip with Lepton and WeMo

FAQ

How are FLIR's microbolometer arrays packaged? Are they under vacuum? Why?

FAQ

How are FLIR's thermal cameras identified for warranty tracking purposes? Is there a serial number, unique ID number, etc.?

FAQ

How does a neutral density filter affect the scene dynamic range of FLIR’s OEM cameras?

FAQ

How does FLIR calibrate thermal cameras? What is NUC?

FAQ

How does FLIR test its thermal camera cores and lenses for sealing to IP67? Is a vacuum test used?

FAQ

How does Tau2 adapt to the sense of the TTL output of a UART or RS-422 receiver?

FAQ

How far can I see with the PathFindIR II, Tau2, or Quark2?

FAQ

How is the Quark2 lens focused?

FAQ

How many bits per pixel is the digital output?

FAQ

I have lost or can’t find or don’t remember receiving the camera control software or User’s Guide. How can I get a copy?

FAQ

If the Photon Replicator Kit is used with Tau, is the Photon (Camera Control) GUI needed?

FAQ

Is faster video rate better than slow video for live streaming of thermal images?

FAQ

Is it possible to adjust the focus of Photon lenses manually? What is the range of focus? What is the close focus distance?

FAQ

Is it possible to image an object or scene that is hotter than the 550 C low gain scene range limit of Tau2 or Quark2?

FAQ

Is the (legacy) Photon tripod adapter necessary?

Application Note

Lepton Spot Meter Code

Others

Thermal Cameras for Safer AEB

FAQ

What are NUC tables and how are they used in Tau2, Quark2, and Muon?