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Guide IR IR518-C

The IR518-C is a thermal monocular made by Guide IR and is part of the 518 series.

Description

The IR518-C contains a crisp 50mm f/1.1 objective lens focusing the available thermal radiation. The field of view on this thermal monocular is 11 by 8.2 degrees. It features a 2 times digital zoom to enlarge your subject.

Behind the lens of the IR518-C you can find the (uncooled, 25 micrometer) 384 x 288 pixels core refreshing the image at 50Hz. It's operating within the 8µm to 14µm infrared spectrum.

The physical dimensions of this thermal monocular read 169 x 69 x 107mm (lwh) weighing in at 760 grams. This device is rated IP66. It handles dust, shocks and water (splashes). It's rated for operating in temperatures between -20°C and 50°C.

The IR518-C can be used in scanning and surveillance, hunting adventures and police operations.

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Features

  • Light weight and compact design
  • Day & night easy operation
  • Image capture, mission reporting
  • Waterproof and shockproof
  • License free & rapid delivery

Specifications

Lens50 mm
F-ratio1.1
Optical zoom1.0 x
Digital zoom2.0 x
FOV (h/v)11.0 ° / 8.2 °
Thermal typeUncooled
Sensor resolution (h/v)384 pixels / 288 pixels
Pixel pitch25 µm
Spectral range8.0 µm / 14.0 µm
Display resolution (h/v)320 pixels / 240 pixels
Refresh rate50.0 Hz
Image polarityWhite Hot, Black Hot
Output screen colorFull color
Startup time4 seconds
Package contentsCarry Case, Test Report, Software CD, Monitor Cable/USB/RS232/Mains Breakout, Mains Adaptor, Neck Strap, Lens Cloth & Handstrap
Dimensions (l/w/h)169 mm / 69 mm / 107 mm
Weight760 g
TypeAA NiMH
Number of batteries4
Battery life2 hours
Replaceable
Surveillance
Hunting
Law enforcement
Search & rescue
Military
Fire fighting
Dustproof
Shockproof
Waterproof
Submersible
Operating temperature-20.0 °C / 50.0 °C
Storage temperature-40.0 °C / 60.0 °C
Environmental ratingIP66

DRI Ranges

DRI stands for Detection, Recognition and Identification and is based on the widely used Johnson's criteria.

  • Detection Detect if an object is present
  • Recognition See what type of object it is (i.e. person, vehicle, airplane)
  • Identification For example see if someone is a friend or foe
Detection Recognition Identification
Rabbit 360 meters 90 meters 45 meters
Person 1266 meters 316 meters 158 meters
Vehicle 3066 meters 766 meters 383 meters

Please note that these values are calculated, always consult the manufacturer for official range numbers.

Gallery


Guide IR 518 series
Guide IR 518 series
Package contents of Guide IR518 series
IR518 series dimensions reference
Rooftop video of Guide IR518-C
Spotting a fox at 150 yards using the Guide IR518-C
Kangaroo boxing! Filmed with a Guide IR 518-C thermal monocular

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