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FoldIR 16-180mm f/3.6 10µm VGA MWIR Zoom Lens

Specifications

Technical Specs

Type
Continuous Zoom
Focal Length
16 to 180 mm
F/#
3.6
Spectral Range
3.4 to 4.2 μm
Cold Stop FPA Distance
12 mm
Cold Stop Clear Aperture
Ø3.37 mm
Back Focal Length
23.08 mm in air
Minimum Focus Range
5 m Wide, 50 m Narrow
Nuc (by defocus)
Blur to 7mm diameter, Optional: mechanical shutter
Focus Mechanism
Motorized
Focus Time
≤5.5 s
Zoom Mechanism
Motorized

Zoom Time
≤1 s
Weight
465 g
Dimensions
121 x 70 x 102 mm (LxWxH)
Drive Voltage
12 V
Current Consumption
<0.5 A average, 1.0 A peak
Communication Interface
RS422, RS232
Operating Temperature Range
-32°C to + 75°C
Storage Temperature Range
-54°C to + 85 °C
Sealing
IP 67 front element only
Wavelength Region
MWIR

Type
Continuous Zoom
Focal Length
16 to 180 mm
F/#
3.6
Spectral Range
3.4 to 4.2 μm
Cold Stop FPA Distance
12 mm
Cold Stop Clear Aperture
Ø3.37 mm
Back Focal Length
23.08 mm in air
Minimum Focus Range
5 m Wide, 50 m Narrow
Nuc (by defocus)
Blur to 7mm diameter, Optional: mechanical shutter
Focus Mechanism
Motorized
Focus Time
≤5.5 s
Zoom Mechanism
Motorized

Zoom Time
≤1 s
Weight
465 g
Dimensions
121 x 70 x 102 mm (LxWxH)
Drive Voltage
12 V
Current Consumption
<0.5 A average, 1.0 A peak
Communication Interface
RS422, RS232
Operating Temperature Range
-32°C to + 75°C
Storage Temperature Range
-54°C to + 85 °C
Sealing
IP 67 front element only
Wavelength Region
MWIR

Resources & Downloads

Application Notes

Data Sheets

LightIR 16-180 mm f/3.6 Data Sheet(328.1 kB, PDF)

3D Product Models

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)

Technical Articles

Advanced IR Zoom Lenses for Next Generation Thermal Imaging

FAQs

Infrared Optics FAQs

Webinars

Webinar – IR optics for drones: Where Minimal Is Critical(14:39)

Videos

Low-SWaP, Compact Zoom Lenses for MWIR VGA 10µm Detectors(1:05)