FLIR introduced A6450 long-life cooled MWIR cameras, a new thermal imaging device purpose-built for continuous industrial automation, process control, and non-destructive testing. Designed to overcome long-standing barriers to deploying cooled thermal cameras in production environments, the A6450 combines long-life cooling, high-speed MWIR performance, and automation-ready integration enabling manufacturers and system integrators to deploy high-performance thermal imaging in true 24/7 operations.
MWIR, or middle wavelength infrared, is an electromagnetic spectrum range typically spanning 3.0–5.0 micrometers. Such devices detect thermal energy emitted by objects, rather than reflected light. Due to high sensitivity and ability to detect hot targets, MWIR is critical band for thermal imaging, corresponding to high thermal emission levels, so cooled cameras can detect heat signatures.
“Historically, the timing and cost of maintaining cooled thermal cameras limited their use in production line applications,” stated Flir’s Matthew Hasty, global vertical director automation. “With the A6450, we’ve fundamentally changed that equation delivering long-life cooled MWIR performance that manufacturers can confidently deploy across continuous production processes.”
At the core of the A6450 is a Hot MWIR detector paired with a linear cooler, delivering up to 27,000 hours of operational life. This extended lifespan dramatically reduces the need for annual maintenance, so manufacturers can shift from short service intervals to multi-year operational planning. By reducing downtime, service costs, and operational risk, the A6450 transforms cooled MWIR cameras from specialized inspection tools into reliable, long-term automation assets.
High-speed, high-sensitivity for moving targets
The A6450 is designed for applications where timing is critical. With a 125 Hz frame rate, the camera accurately captures fast thermal events and subtle temperature variations on moving products capabilities essential for non-destructive testing, process monitoring, and inline quality assurance.
High thermal sensitivity allows users to detect early-stage defects, material inconsistencies, or process deviations before they propagate downstream, helping reduce scrap, rework, and unplanned downtime.
Built on industry-recognized Flir A6700-Series electronics, the A6450 supports GigE Vision®, GenICam®, and other industry-standard protocols, and it integrates easily with existing automation systems. Customer-driven interfaces, commands, and triggers, allow system integrators to deploy the camera quickly without custom development.
For pre-deployment testing and validation, the A6450 offers plug-and-play compatibility with Flir Research Studio, enabling users to test, tune, and validate inspection setups before full system integration.
To support diverse manufacturing environments, the A6450 offers a flexible, high-performance optics portfolio and extensive calibration options. Users can store hundreds of calibration profiles directly on the camera, making it easy to support multiple products, materials, and inspection scenarios especially in facilities with frequent changeovers. This flexibility allows one camera platform to support a wide range of applications across production lines, which reduces hardware complexity and increases deployment efficiency.
Designed for industrial quality and safety
The A6450 supports automation strategies that improve product quality, reduce manual inspection labor, and minimize risk. Continuous thermal monitoring helps identify seal defects, material deformities, and other critical quality issues by revealing subtle temperature variations. By detecting overheating, process drift, or equipment stress early, manufacturers can intervene to prevent defects from escalating downstream and delivering safer operations with more consistent quality outcomes.
Learn more at www.flir.com/discover/rd-science/flirA64xx-Series/