InfraTec VarioCAM HD Z security camera side view

Adaptive Security Monitoring with High-Resolution Thermal Precision

The InfraTec VarioCAM HD Z Security combines high-resolution thermal imaging with motorized zoom optics to provide a versatile solution for security, surveillance, and monitoring applications. 

With its continuously adjustable field of view, the camera allows operators to switch seamlessly between wide-area overview and detailed long-range observation, all while maintaining precise radiometric measurement and excellent thermal sensitivity.

 

Key Features:

  • 1,024 x 768 pixel uncooled microbolometer detector
  • Powerful 6x infrared zoom lens with 25 to 150 mm focal lengths
  • Full frame rate up to 30 Hz
  • Detection range of vehicles and people up to 12.8 km
  • Customized installation versions available
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InfraTec VarioCAM HD Z security camera beside two thermal images of a car and close up car

Rugged, Flexible, and Ready for Advanced Security Applications

Designed for challenging outdoor environments, the VarioCAM HD Z Security offers robust IP67-rated housing, Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, and integrated autofocus, enabling reliable long-term operation and straightforward system integration. 

Whether deployed for perimeter protection, infrastructure monitoring, or mobile surveillance, this camera provides both the flexibility and precision required for modern thermal security systems.

VarioCAM HD Z Security Key Features:

  • Motorized zoom optics for effortless adjustment from wide-area monitoring to long-range detail observation without changing lenses
  • High-resolution thermal imaging capturing accurate radiometric data for precise detection and analysis
  • Robust IP67-rated housing ensures reliable operation in harsh outdoor conditions
  • Quick setup and seamless connection with existing security systems via GigE interface
  • Supports live thermal imaging, automated alert systems, and recording for documentation
InfraTec VarioCAM HD Z security camera inside a protective housing

Ideal Solution For:

  • Perimeter and facility security monitoring sensitive areas and detect intrusions at short and long distances
  • Critical infrastructure protection of power plants, industrial sites, and transportation hubs
  • Mobile surveillance on vehicles, UAVs, or maritime systems for flexible monitoring
  • Automated security systems combined with alarms, analytics, and control software for scalable solutions
  • Investigative and law enforcement operations

Technical Specifications

Specification

VarioCAM HD Z Security
Spectral Range 7.5 - 14 µm
Pixel Pitch 17 µm
Detector Microbolometer Focal Plane Array
Detector Cooling  Uncooled
Detector Format 1,024 x 768 pixels
Temperature Measurement Range  -20 to 550, up to 1,200°C
Measurement Accuracy +/-5°C or +/-5%
Temperature Resolution at 30°C Up to 0.01 K
Frame Rate (Full/Half/Quarter/Sub) Full frame: 30 Hz, sub frames: 60 Hz (640 × 480) / 120 Hz (384 × 288) / 240 Hz (1,024 × 96)
Window Mode Yes
Storage Media External control computer for camera control and data acquisition
Focus Motor-driven, accurately adjustable
Lens Focal Length 25 - 150 mm
Field of View 41.5° @ 25 mm - 6.6° @ 150 mm (HFOV)
Minimum Object Distance < 5m
Maximum Detection Range 12.8 / 7.2 km
Maximum Recognition Range 5.2 / 2.4 km
Zoom 6x stepless, Up to 32x 
Detection Range of One Person 7.2 km
Detection Range of A Vehicle 12.8 km
Dynamic Range 16 bit
Interfaces GigE Vision, RS232, Trigger (TTL)
Additional Features Camera internal emissivity correction, use of various colour sets, contrast enhancement, user profile, language selection
Dimensions, Weight 402 x 141 x 148 mm; 3.4 kg

Additional Information

Functionality Enhancements

Trigger Interface
Multifocus Function
Motorized Focus
Windowing Mode

Compatible Accessories

High-Performance Infrared Lenses
Camera Protective Housings

Datasheets & Resources

InfraTec VarioCAM HD Z Security Datasheet
VarioCAM HD Z Security Field of View Calculator
Webinar on Demand: Thermal Imaging with Zoom
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