Industrial Thermal Cameras for Automated Monitoring
IRSX fixed-mount thermal cameras provide radiometric temperature measurement, onboard analysis, alarms, and industrial connectivity for process monitoring, predictive maintenance, electronics inspection, and factory automation.
Pembroke Instruments can help select the IRSX-I640 or IRSX-I336, match the lens to your field of view and working distance, and define the software and integration approach.
Smart Thermal Imaging for Industrial Systems
- Radiometric measurement: temperature data is available at every image pixel.
- Onboard processing: configure measurement regions, alarms, logic, and automated responses in the camera.
- Industrial integration: GigE Vision / GenICam, Modbus TCP, REST API / OpenAPI, Profinet, and digital I/O.
- Flexible optics: multiple lens options support wide-area monitoring and small-target inspection.
- Rugged installation: compact IP67 housing for fixed industrial deployment.
IRSX-I640 or IRSX-I336?
Both IRSX models provide radiometric thermal measurement, onboard processing and industrial connectivity. Start with the resolution your application requires, then select the lens for target size and working distance.
IRSX-I640
640 × 512 • 17 µm • 7.5–13 µm LWIR
Best starting point for smaller hot spots, larger target coverage and applications requiring greater spatial detail.
IRSX-I336
336 × 256 • 17 µm • 7.5–13 µm LWIR
Best starting point for compact fixed monitoring, automation, machine vision and cost-sensitive industrial temperature measurement.
Send target size, working distance, temperature range and the smallest thermal feature you need to resolve. Pembroke can recommend the camera and lens combination.
Why Contact Pembroke Before Selecting a Thermal Camera?
Industrial thermal camera selection is not only a sensor-resolution decision. The right system depends on target geometry, temperature range, optics, software, installation environment, and how the thermal result will be used in the factory or lab.
Find the Right Industrial Thermal Camera for Your Application
Industrial thermal camera selection depends on the required field of view, working distance, spatial resolution, temperature range, frame rate, software workflow, and factory integration method. The IRSX series is designed for applications where the camera must do more than display a thermal image - it can measure, analyze, trigger alarms, and communicate results directly to control systems.
Need More Pixels?
Choose IRSX-I640 when the application requires higher spatial detail, larger target coverage, or better ability to resolve smaller hot spots.
View IRSX-I640 specs →Need Compact Monitoring?
Choose IRSX-I336 for cost-effective fixed thermal monitoring, automation, machine vision, and compact industrial temperature measurement.
View IRSX-I336 specs →Need Field of View Help?
Use the IRSX calculator to estimate target area, pixel coverage, and spatial resolution for common lens and working-distance combinations.
Open FOV calculator →Need Factory Integration?
IRSX cameras support industrial interfaces and protocols including GigE Vision / GenICam, Modbus TCP, REST API / OpenAPI, and Profinet.
Discuss integration →What Do You Need the IRSX Camera to Do?
Key Capabilities of IRSX Smart Thermal Cameras
Stand-Alone Thermal Inspection
IRSX cameras include onboard processing and browser-based configuration, allowing the camera to analyze thermal data, apply measurement tools, trigger alarms, and communicate results without requiring a dedicated PC at the inspection point.
Radiometric Temperature Data
Each pixel provides temperature information for full-field thermal measurement, trend monitoring, thermal profiling, and automated pass/fail decisions in industrial inspection systems.
Industrial Connectivity
Support for GigE Vision / GenICam, Modbus TCP, REST API / OpenAPI, Profinet, digital I/O, and power-over-Ethernet options makes IRSX suitable for factory automation and Industry 4.0 installations.
Rugged IP67 Enclosure
The compact 55 x 55 x 77 mm enclosure is designed for harsh production environments, long-term monitoring, and integration into machinery or protective housings.
Multiple Lens Options
Wide-angle, standard, telephoto, and close-focus lens configurations support applications from large-area monitoring to electronics and component-level inspection.
Alarms and Automation
Measurement regions, thermal thresholds, logic rules, and outputs can be configured so the camera responds automatically to process deviations, overheated components, or safety-critical thermal events.
IRSX Thermal Camera Comparison
Compare the IRSX-I640 and IRSX-I336 fixed-mount smart thermal cameras for industrial monitoring, predictive maintenance, process control, and automated thermal inspection. This table uses a row-based format so the key specifications remain readable instead of being compressed into narrow side-by-side columns.
| Camera Model | Product Image | Key Specifications and Best-Fit Applications | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRSX-I640 |
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Sensor Format: 640 x 512 pixels
Pixel Size: 17 x 17 um
Spectral Range: 7.5 to 13 um LWIR
NETD: < 30 mK @ F/1.0
Frame Rate: 9 Hz; 30 Hz
Accuracy: +/-2 C or +/-2% of measured value
Measurement Ranges: High Gain -20 C to +135 C; Low Gain -40 C to +550 C
High-Temperature Option: up to +1200 C with ND filter
Interfaces: GigE Vision / GenICam, Modbus TCP, REST API / OpenAPI, Profinet, Digital I/O
Software: AT SolutionPackage, cxSDK for C/C++/Python, Camera Simulator, SmartProcessing App, Streaming App, custom apps
Common Lens Options: 7.5 mm, 9 mm, 13 mm, 19 mm, 25 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 60 mm, 100 mm; zoom options on request
Enclosure / Size / Weight: IP67; 55 x 55 x 77 mm; 270 g without lens
Best fit: higher-resolution thermal imaging, larger target coverage, smaller hot-spot detection, and applications requiring more spatial detail.
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IRSX Technical Specifications (PDF) → IRSX Application Examples (PDF) → IRSX FOV Calculator → Request IRSX-I640 Price & Availability → |
| IRSX-I336 |
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Sensor Format: 336 x 256 pixels
Pixel Size: 17 x 17 um
Spectral Range: 7.5 to 13 um LWIR
NETD: < 30 mK @ F/1.0
Frame Rate: 9 Hz; 30/60 Hz
Accuracy: +/-2 C or +/-2% of measured value
Measurement Ranges: High Gain -20 C to +135 C; Low Gain -40 C to +550 C
High-Temperature Option: up to +1200 C with ND filter
Interfaces: GigE Vision / GenICam, Modbus TCP, REST API / OpenAPI, Profinet, Digital I/O
Software: AT SolutionPackage, cxSDK for C/C++/Python, Camera Simulator, SmartProcessing App, Streaming App, custom apps
Common Lens Options: 4 mm, 7.5 mm, 9 mm, 13 mm, 19 mm, 25 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 60 mm, 100 mm; zoom options on request
Enclosure / Size / Weight: IP67; 55 x 55 x 77 mm; 270 g without lens
Best fit: cost-effective fixed thermal monitoring, automation, machine vision, and compact industrial temperature measurement.
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IRSX Technical Specifications (PDF) → IRSX Application Examples (PDF) → IRSX FOV Calculator → Request IRSX-I336 Price & Availability → |
Request price and availability, or send your target size and working distance so we can verify the camera and lens before you order.
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Industrial Thermal Camera Applications
IRSX thermal cameras are well suited for continuous monitoring and automated inspection where temperature changes indicate process quality, equipment health, or safety risk.
Predictive Maintenance
Monitor motors, bearings, pumps, electrical cabinets, transformers, and production equipment for abnormal heating before failures cause downtime.
View maintenance applications →Process Monitoring
Track temperature uniformity in plastics, extrusion, bonding, sealing, welding, heat treatment, ovens, furnaces, and production processes.
View process applications →Fire and Safety Monitoring
Detect rising temperatures, hot spots, overheated components, and abnormal thermal patterns before visible smoke, fire, or equipment damage occurs.
View safety applications →Electronics and PCB Inspection
Inspect PCB hot spots, power electronics, semiconductors, and electrical assemblies using radiometric thermal data and close-focus optics.
View thermal microscope products →Factory Automation
Use thermal thresholds, regions of interest, alarms, I/O, and industrial protocols to create automated temperature-based pass/fail inspection systems.
Discuss automation →Building and Energy Inspection
For mobile inspection tasks, handheld thermal cameras can support building diagnostics, moisture detection, envelope inspection, and energy audits.
View handheld thermal cameras →Discuss the application with an engineer before finalizing camera resolution, lens, temperature range and mounting geometry.
Include application details for a more specific recommendation.
Software, Smart Processing, and Industrial Integration
The IRSX platform is designed for deployment in industrial environments where the camera must deliver more than a video stream. Onboard software and industrial communication tools allow the camera to function as a smart sensor in a larger automation workflow.
IRSX SmartApp and Browser-Based Setup
Configure radiometric viewing, measurement regions, temperature thresholds, alarms, logic rules, and outputs through a browser-based interface. This reduces the need for a separate PC and simplifies commissioning for fixed monitoring installations.
- Real-time radiometric thermal images
- Spots, boxes, polygons, and regions of interest
- Threshold alarms and measurement logic
- Camera-side processing for automated inspection
Factory and IIoT Connectivity
IRSX cameras are appropriate for Industry 4.0 environments where thermal results need to flow into PLCs, factory software, dashboards, or machine-control systems.
- GigE Vision / GenICam image streaming
- Modbus TCP for industrial automation
- REST API / OpenAPI for software integration
- Profinet support
- Digital I/O for triggers, alarms, and external devices
Tell us what control platform or software environment you use and what data or alarm behavior you need from the IRSX.
Include application details for a more specific recommendation.
Thermal Camera Lenses, Field of View, and Spatial Resolution
Lens selection is one of the most important decisions in an industrial thermal imaging system. The correct lens determines whether the camera can cover the required target area while still resolving the thermal features that matter for measurement or inspection.
IRSX-I640 Lens Options
| Lens | Approx. Field of View |
|---|---|
| 7.5 mm | 90 x 69 deg |
| 9 mm | 69 x 56 deg |
| 13 mm | 45 x 37 deg |
| 19 mm | 32 x 26 deg |
| 25 mm | 24 x 19 deg |
| 35 mm | 18 x 14 deg |
IRSX-I336 Lens Options
| Lens | Approx. Field of View |
|---|---|
| 4 mm | 90.6 x 65.4 deg |
| 7.5 mm | 42 x 32 deg |
| 9 mm | 35 x 27 deg |
| 13 mm | 25 x 19 deg |
| 19 mm | 17 x 13 deg |
| 25 mm | 13 x 10 deg |
| 35 mm | 9.3 x 7.1 deg |
For installation planning, use the IRSX-I336 and IRSX-I640 target area calculator to estimate field of view and pixel-level spatial resolution at your working distance.
Provide working distance and target dimensions and Pembroke can help determine field of view and pixel coverage.
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Thermal Imaging Resources, Downloads, and Related Pages
Pembroke Instruments provides supporting technical pages and downloads to help engineers select, integrate, and apply industrial thermal imaging cameras.
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View thermal microscope products →Not Sure Which IRSX Thermal Camera Fits Your Application?
Describe your thermal imaging task and Pembroke Instruments will help determine the appropriate camera model, lens, field of view, temperature range, software workflow, and integration method.
- Process monitoring and automated inspection
- Predictive maintenance and equipment monitoring
- Electronics, PCB, and component-level thermal inspection
- Factory automation, alarms, PLC communication, and software integration
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