Mobotix Mx-M16TB-R079 M16B Thermografic IP Security Camera with Thermal Radiometry, 50 mK, 45-degree Lens

Mobotix Mx-M16TB-R079 M16B Thermografic IP Security Camera with Thermal Radiometry, 50 mK, 45-degree Lens

The intelligent video system with an integrated high-performance thermal image sensor takes full advantage of the M16B camera design. Thanks to the two directly adjacent lenses, there is also a thermal overlay function with image overlay (thermal and optical) to pinpoint the exact location of hotspots like smoldering fires in a visible image. The MOBOTIX TR cameras feature a calibrated thermal image sensor. Thermal radiation measurements made across the entire image area can be used to trigger an event based on the temperature increasing above or decreasing below an individually set trigger level (camera alarm, network message, activation of a signal output etc.).

IP Thermografic camera with/without Thermal Radiometry technology (TR) and Germanium lens (3 different image angles available); can be optionally equipped with a second optical 6MP sensor module (day/color or night/black and white to be ordered separately for easy self-assembly)

Key Features:

• IP thermographic camera TR with Germanium Lens: B079 equivalent, horizontal/vertical image angle 45°/32°
• ONVIF-compliant
• Mx6 system platform (2nd generation) with H.264, MxPEG+ and M-JPEG
• Thermal radiometry (TR): calibrated thermal sensor for temperature events from -40 to 550°C (-40 to 1022°F)
• NETD typ. 50 mK, 79 mK,
• IR range 7.5 to 13.5 micrometer, uncooled micro bolometer, up to 9 frames per second,
• 336 x 252 pixels (can be scaled up to 6MP)
• Integrated microphone and speaker
• MxActivitySensor can also be used in total darkness
• PoE thermal camera with a power consumption of < 10 W
• IP66/IK07, -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F)
• Internal DVR: 4 GB microSD
• System components: speaker and microphone (inside housing), PIR sensor, temperature sensor, MxActivitySensor, shock detector VarioFlex wall/ceiling mount (can be used with additional pole mount: MX-MH-SecureFlex-ESWS), ethernet patch cable 0.5 m/1.65ft
• Interfaces: Ethernet 10/100 (RJ45), MxBus, USB; IO and RS232 via additional Interface Box
• Optional optical 6MP sensor module (to be ordered individually)

Basic Information On Thermal Imaging Technology

Thermal imaging technology is a contactless imaging procedure that makes it possible to see the thermal radiation from an object or body otherwise invisible to the human eye (mid-wavelength infrared). Thermal radiation is electromagnetic radiation emitted by a body based on its temperature. It is caused by thermal motion within a body’s molecules. This is the result of accelerated charges that emit radiation in accordance with the laws of electrodynamics. Thermal imaging technology captures and displays temperature distribution across surfaces and objects. Thermographic cameras usually display heat intensity information in artificial colors (blue = cooler, red = warmer). In terms of the number of pixels, the resolution is considerably lower than that for cameras capturing the visible spectral range.

Unlike cameras with optical image sensors, one of the decisive quality criteria for a thermal camera is the camera’s ability to capture the slightest differences in temperature and to produce an image that displays these differences in colors. The NETD, or Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference, is used to measure the sensitivity of a thermal sensor and is expressed in millikelvin. With an NETD of 50 mK, MOBOTIX thermal cameras can visualize temperature variations starting at 0.05°C , which places them in the top range of cameras currently available for general use.

Respecting Privacy

The detected thermal profile of a thermal camera shows no identifiable details for identification of persons and can therefore guarantee privacy. As soon as an object is moving into the relevant surveillance area, MOBOTIX dual camera system can automatically switch from thermal sensor to the optical sensor, producing visible high resolution video. This unique MOBOTIX feature combines two aspects, respecting the privacy aspect and at the same time optimal video surveillance.

TR temperature measurement of each pixel in the whole image area, up to 20 independant temperature events, accuracy up to +/– 10-degree C

Temperature Events And Thermal Overlay

Thermal radiometry (TR) cameras from MOBOTIX generate automatic alarms, defined by temperature limits or temperature ranges, which is vital to detect potential fire or heat sources. Up to 20 different temperature triggers can be defined at the same time within so-called TR (Thermal Radiometry) windows or the whole sensor image can be used over the temperature range of -40 to +550 °C. In this way critical situations can be analyzed in the control room in order to plan the next steps for effective fire prevention. Critical assets like emergency generators, wind turbines or radio stations can be cost-effectively maintained and tested remotely. MOBOTIX thermal dual camera systems offer thermal overlay to localize so-called hot spots in the visual image to prevent larger damage. The standard Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) compatibility and the extremely low power consumption of only 6 watts allows operation of MOBOTIX thermal camera systems in every situation.