FTV 640 LRF1500 - Professional Remote Thermal Camera System

The FTV 640 LRF1500 is a professional, vehicle-mounted thermal imaging system engineered for demanding, wide-area surveillance. It offers a complete, integrated solution for monitoring thousands of hectares, day or night. Whether your objective is managing feral animals, monitoring livestock, securing assets, or ensuring perimeter security, the FTV 640 LRF1500 delivers unparalleled performance.

Designed and manufactured entirely in Australia, the FTV 640 can be fully integrated with the HELLFYR 12000 or SPOTFYR 12000 spotlight and FYRSTIK remote handle. As a customer, you engage directly with our Australian design team for expert advice, ensuring you get a system that meets your exact operational requirements.

Online Store Price: $4400 AUD

The Problem with Adapting Monoculars for Remote Use

Many users are sold thermal monoculars with promises of easy integration with tablets and spotlights for remote vehicle use, only to discover significant functional and stability issues. Resellers and influencers often lack the technical design or manufacturing insight to solve these problems, leaving the user with a system that fails under real-world usage.

While a quality monocular is effective for its intended handheld purpose, mounting it on a vehicle roof introduces problems with durability, power supply, and data stability. For a truly effective operational setup that covers all scenarios, the ideal solution often involves a dedicated remote system for the vehicle and retaining a separate monocular for use on foot.

1500M INTEGRATED LRF & HUD! (Heads-Up Display)

FTV 640 GEN 2.0 features a 1500M constant scan laser range finder with a LARGE customisable read out that can be displayed right onto your windscreen (HUD - Headsup Display) in front of the driver or passenger.

DSM - Dynamic Stream Management - A world first!

Dynamic Stream Management (DSM) is a unique software feature in the FTV thermal imaging system that addresses the common issue of frame drop and lag in video streaming. Here is a breakdown of the technical aspects and benefits of this technology:

DSM Technical Overview:

Real-time Frame Drop Detection: DSM actively monitors the video stream for any dropped frames.
Instantaneous Frame Removal: When a frame drop is detected, the software immediately removes the lost frames from the stream.
Camera and Tablet Synchronization: By removing dropped frames, DSM ensures that the camera and the viewing tablet remain synchronized to the current frame, providing a real-time image.
Low Latency Stream: The system maintains a very low latency stream, with a lag of only a few milliseconds. The stream lag is displayed on the screen and is typically under 4/100ths of a second.

DSM Benefits for the User:

Eliminates Lag and Frame Drops: Unlike other thermal streaming systems that can suffer from significant lag and frame drops, DSM provides a smooth and uninterrupted video feed.
Real-Time Imaging: The real-time image delivery is crucial for applications where immediate visual information is critical.
No Buffering Delay: Traditional Wi-Fi streaming systems often have a buffer of 5-10 seconds, which is not suitable for this application. DSM eliminates the need for such a large buffer.
Continuous Operation: Users will not have to restart the tablet or camera due to accumulated lag, a common frustration with other systems.
Reliable and Steady Stream: DSM ensures a consistent and dependable video stream, allowing for confident and uninterrupted observation.
World-First Technology: This innovative feature is a world-first in the thermal imaging space, setting the FTV 640 LRF1500 system apart from its competitors.

Wifi stability to six tablets simulatenously!

Thanks to the FTV's 5G wifi system and the DSM you can stream up to 6 tablets simultaneously. This makes it ideal for eco tourism or observation and data collection by a team. There is no other system that can deliver this performance and streaming stability.

FTV 640 LRF1500 Technical Specifications

Sensor: European 640x480, 12µm pixel pitch
Spectral Range: 8-14µm (Long-Wave Infrared)
Frame Rate: 50Hz
Lens: 35mm F1.0 Germanium lens
Field of View (FOV): 12.5° x 9.4°
LRF - Laser Range Finder 1500m continuous scan
Housing: Full CNC machined aluminium monoblock construction
Mounting: Lockable, quick-release Arca-type clamp system
Connectivity: 5G WiFi for wireless streaming up to six tablets
DSM - Dynamic Stream Management intelligent software
Power: 12V or 24V compatible via FTV Power Module

Professional Use Case: Anti-Poaching Operations

The FTV system's features provide a distinct advantage for the vital work conducted by anti-poaching organisations. The ability to covertly scan vast terrain with a 360° field of view, free from cable restrictions, is a game-changer. The tactile FYRSTIK remotehandle gives operators an immediate sense of the camera's orientation, a key failing of joystick systems, allowing for faster communication and team coordination.

When integrated with a HELLFYR 12000 spotlight, the operator can instantly switch from covert thermal detection to powerful white light illumination. This allows for positive target identification, accurate assessment of the environment, and can serve as a powerful passive deterrent, all capabilities that a standalone thermal sensor cannot provide. FYRLYT proudly supports anti-poaching and conservation groups with direct purchasing and global freight-free shipping.

Understanding Key Thermal Concepts

The Role of White Light with Thermal Imaging

A common question is why a powerful white light spotlight is a key benefit with a thermal camera. Thermal sensors excel at detection but produce a flat image with little depth or detail, making it difficult to judge terrain or definitively identify a target at distance. A quality white light source, like a HELLFYR, complements the thermal view by providing crucial detail, depth perception, and context, allowing for a more accurate and responsible assessment of the situation. It can also be used strategically in a security surveillance scenario to make the subject aware they have been located.

Misconception: The Effect of IR Spotlights on Thermal

Contrary to a common misconception, an IR (infrared) spotlight does not increase the detection distance or benefit the image of a thermal camera. A thermal camera detects the heat emitted by an object. An IR illuminator projects IR light that reflects off an object. These are different parts of the spectrum. Projecting IR light does not change the thermal signature of an object and can actually add unwanted noise to the thermal image.

Thermal sensor resolution. What you need to know!

Watch this video and you will be better informed than many self procalimed thermal experts. Paul Alisauskas, FYRLYT's lead thermal designer, offers a key insight that clears up common confusion about thermal sensor resolution. His expertise highlights a critical point: Thermal sensor size DOES NOT dictate thermal sensor resolution.

Understanding this is crucial because people easily misunderstand what's truly important in thermal imaging. This knowledge can actually save you thousands of dollars by helping you avoid overpaying for unnecessary features based on size misconceptions. FYRLYT wants to give you the real facts, based on science, so you can check for yourself and make smart choices for your specific needs.

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