FoldIR 16-180mm f/3.6 10µm VGA MWIR Zoom Lens
FoldIR 16-180mm f/3.6 10µm VGA MWIR Zoom Lens
The FoldIR 16-180mm f/3.6 is a lightweight, compact, thermal imaging lens optimized for smaller size 10 µm pitch 640x512 FPA detectors. It features a unique folded optics design that significantly reduces the integrated optical system in which it is incorporated. The lens is 65% smaller than existing MWIR 10 µm 640x512 lenses.
- Weight 465gr
- Dimensions 121 x 70 x 102 mm
- Detection range 13.7km
- Designed for MWIR 10µm VGA detectors
- Efficient folded optics design for max. volume use See All Features
HFOV [deg]
WFOV(16mm)
| Format | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitch | 640x480 | ||
| 10 µm | 22.6° | ||
NFOV(180mm)
| Format | |
|---|---|
| Pitch | 640x480 |
| 10 µm | 2° |
Features
LightIR 16-180mm f/3.6 Detection, Recognition & Identification (DRI) Range
DRI ranges enable one to easily estimate the maximum range that an object can be either detected, recognized or identified. It is important to note that these estimates are based solely on geometrical parameters – the target size, distance, lens focal length and camera detector pixel size. Signal level, detector sensitivity, atmospheric conditions and other factors are not considered!
The calculations used here are based on the “Johnson Criteria”. According to the Johnson Criteria, the minimum resolution, pixels on target, required to achieve a 50% probability for an observer to discriminate an object are:
- Detection: An object is present – 2 pixels on target (Lower Bar)
- Recognition: discern the type of object, a human vs. a vehicle – 8 pixels on target (Middle Bar)
- Identification: discern specific objects, a man vs. a woman, a car model – 12.8 pixels on target (Upper Bar)
High Performance Mid-Wave Focal Plane
Using advanced technologies, top-quality materials and unique coating techniques, together with innovative engineering and opto-mechanical designs, we have earned a reputation for excellent performance, durability and quality.
High-durability and Hard-carbon AR Coatings
Our highly abrasion-resistant, anti-reflective advanced optical coatings include several types of Hard Carbon coatings which provide maximum durability, energy transmission & minimal reflection. Our innovative coating technologies include:
- Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) – Thermal heating and electron gun
- Ion Assisted Deposition (IAD) – Ion gun
- Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) for DLC coatings
Passive Athermalized Lens Assembly
Our IR imaging lens assemblies incorporate passive athermalization of the lenses and opto-mechanical system to maintain the highest imaging performance over the full operating temperature range. We use advanced materials that enable unique athermalization properties and optomechanical designs that effectively compensate for optical variations over a wide temperature range.
Applications
Resources
Application Notes
Drone Infrared Imaging UAV Infrared Imaging Advanced IR Optical Assemblies for UAVs and Drones(502.2 kB, PDF) Advanced IR Optical Assemblies for UAVs and Drones Meeting SWaP constraints
Data Sheets
LightIR 16-180 mm f/3.6 Data Sheet(328.1 kB, PDF)
Drawings & CAD
680389 Interface Control Document(210.9 kB, PDF)
Literature
High Performance Optics for UAV Payloads and Drones(1.1 MB, PDF) IR Lightweight and Compact Zoom Lenses(2.1 MB, PDF) LightIR 16-180mm f/3.6 Product Overviw(1.1 MB, PDF)
