The FLIR Tau 320 100MM is the Smallest, Lightest, Lowest Power-Consuming, Longwave Thermal Camera Core in its Class

The FLIR Tau 320 100MM (41320100H-FPNLX) combines compact size, very low power requirements, and outstanding imaging performance, making it the ideal thermal camera core for a variety of applications.

The FLIR Tau 320 thermal camera core has been specially designed for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and allows you to use the thermal camera core with many different lenses. It can be easily integrated into systems that require an advanced, uncooled thermal imaging solution.

The FLIR Tau 2.6 in" camera body volume is possible through a combination of FLIR's 17-micron pixel focal plane array, as well as an advanced shutter design that fits within the 1.5 in" camera cross-section. Since the electronics are common between the FLIR Tau 320 and FLIR Tau 640, integrators have immediate, direct compatibility between cameras, and both Tau camera versions share several lens designs.

FLIR Tau 320 100MM is the first uncooled thermal camera core to combine many versatile attributes into one affordable, high-performance package. Many common controls of the thermal camera cores are brought out via the FLIR Tau GUI (graphical user interface).

FLIR Tau Color Palette/ Polarity/LUT Chart	FLIR Tau Example Image (Fusion)

FLIR Tau 320 Applications

The FLIR Tau 320 thermal camera core is ideal for thermal imagers, unmanned vehicle payload cameras, firefighting instruments, and thermal sights. FLIR Tau is the best thermal camera core for applications that demand a unique combination of light weight, small size, and low power consumption.

FLIR Tau 320 Key Features

FLIR Tau cameras provide all of the features and functions operators and integrators have come to expect from FLIR, and then some. Tau 320 features and improvements include:

• 25-micron pixel size
• Reduced time constant
• Lightweight - the four WFOV Tau models weight less than 3 ounces
• Low volume
• Low power
• Field-switchable between NTSC and PAL video formats
• CMOS and BT.656 digital video options, as well as the legacy Photon serial LVDS
• High-speed camera communication up to 921,600 baud
• Improved GUI for camera configuration and backward compatibility with other Photon cameras
• Optional SDK offers access to Tau's complete feature set
• Relative temperature measurement (WFOV lenses only)
• On-board image capture and storage
• Camera power and control over USB XP board option
• Improved EMI suppression; Class B with rear cover installed, Class A without rear cover
• Discrete camera control functions available to OEMs
• Nine lens options available (4 WFOV; 5 NFOV)
• Wide field of view lenses sealed to IP-67
• Threaded WFOV lens barrel for external mounting attachment options
• Field-upgradable software/firmware
• Support for user-defined symbology
• Accessories available that provide electrical and mechanical interfacing for drop-in compatibility with Photon
• Supplemental FFC software allows users to calibrate out lens effects to improve image quality
• Customers can load their own start-up splash screens (10-camera minimum purchase required)

FLIR Tau 320 Alternate Configurations

For OEM customers, Tau is available in several additional factory configurations:

• For applications with especially tight volume constraints, a shutterless version of Tau is available (1.5" × 1.5" × 1.18"); requires customer-supplied FFC.
• Tau is also available as a lens-less core.
• A lower priced, digital-only version of Tau is available for large volume OEMs.

This product is intended for use by INCORPORATION INTO ANOTHER PRODUCT ONLY and is not considered by FLIR to be a finished end-product fit for general consumer use. Persons handling the product(s) must have electronics training and observe good engineering practice standards. As such, this product does not fall within the scope of the European Union directives regarding electromagnetic compatibility.

Exporting the FLIR Tau 320 from the United States

The Flir Tau 320 cameras operate at a 30 Hz (25 Hz PAL) frame rate. For cameras that will be exported or re-exported outside of the United States, we offer a "slow video" option that exempts the camera from export license requirements. The slow video frame rates are 7.5 Hz for NTSC and 8.3 Hz for PAL. Digital video is generated at 8- or 14-bit resolution at the equivalent analog video frame rate of the camera.

• FLIR Tau 320 100mm - Fast Video (30Hz) - 41320100H-FPNLX

• FLIR Tau 320 100mm - Slow Video (7.5Hz) - 41320100H-FPNLX

FLIR Tau 320 Export Video Demo

These and all thermal imaging cameras are export controlled devices. Due to U.S. export regulations there are restrictions for export.

Unless export licensing is applied for and granted 30Hz units can not be exported. After applying for an export license it can take quite a few months to more than a year for the license to be granted if granted at all. If the export license is granted government fees are incurred and need to be paid by the consignee prior to shipping. 7.5Hz versions can be exported without an export license but only to select countries, customers and end users.