InfraTec ImageIR 9500 camera with lens, front view

Fast, High-end MWIR Thermography for Complex Research and Industrial Applications

The InfraTec ImageIR 9500 is a high‑end mid‑wave infrared (MWIR) camera engineered to master demanding thermographic measurement and inspection tasks across science, research, and industry. 

Featuring a cooled MCT photon detector with 1,280 × 720 pixels and InfraTec’s opto‑mechanical MicroScan technology enhancement to 2,560 × 1,440 effective IR pixels, the ImageIR 9500 delivers exceptionally detailed thermal images with outstanding geometric and thermal resolution. 

Its broad temperature range, responsive snapshot acquisition, and finely calibrated radiometry ensure accurate, repeatable temperature measurement even on complex or challenging surfaces and materials.

 

Key Features:

  • 1,280 x 720 pixel FPA photon detector in 16:9 HD format
  • MicroScan resolution enhancement up to 3.7 Megapixels (full frame)
  • 0.025 K thermal resolution
  • Frame rates up to 1.5 kHz
  • Extremely short integration times
InfraTec ImageIR 9500 camera beside detailed thermal image of electrical circuits

Flexible and Adaptable MWIR Solution Delivering High Performance for Precision and Automated Workflows

Designed for flexibility and adaptability, this system supports high frame rates up to 120 Hz full‑frame, with even faster operation at reduced resolutions, as well as modular components such as motorized filter and aperture wheels for spectral thermography and high‑temperature adaptation. 

Robust high‑speed interfaces including 10 GigE ensure reliable, loss‑free data transfer for real‑time analysis, while compatibility with InfraTec’s IRBIS 3 software family enhances evaluation, control, and automated workflows. 

Whether deployed in rigorous research labs or integrated into automated inspection systems, the ImageIR 9500 provides a powerful platform for high‑precision thermal diagnostics.

ImageIR 9500 Key Benefits:

  • High‑resolution MWIR imaging with a large photon detector and MicroScan enhancement for detailed thermography
  • Excellent thermal resolution for detecting subtle temperature differences
  • Wide temperature measurement range up to ~1,200 °C, expandable to extreme temperatures with optional configurations
  • Snapshot image acquisition with high frame rate capabilities
  • Modular optical system with optional motorized filter and aperture wheels for spectral and high‑temperature thermography
  • Robust industrial interfaces including 10 GigE for high‑speed, loss‑free data transfer
  • Precise radiometric calibration with ± 1 °C or ± 1 % accuracy for reliable, repeatable measurement
InfraTec ImageIR 9500 camera with lens, front view

Ideal Solution For:

  • Detailed thermal inspection and quality control in industrial production
  • Research and development requiring high spatial and thermal resolution
  • High‑temperature process monitoring and evaluation
  • Material characterization and failure analysis with spectral thermography enhancements
  • Automated test systems that demand reliable, high‑speed data acquisition
  • Non‑destructive testing (NDT) for complex assemblies and components

Technical Specifications

Specification

ImageIR 9500

Spectral Range 3.5 - 4.8 µm
Pixel Pitch 12 µm
Detector MCT
Detector Format 1,280 x 720 pixels
Image Format with MicroScan 2,560 x 1,440
Image Recording Principle Snapshot
Readout Mode ITR/IWR
Aperture Ratio F/2.0
Detector Cooling  Stirling Cooled
Focus Manual, motorized or automatically
Temperature Measurement Range  -20 to 1,200°C, up to 3,000°C
Measurement Accuracy +/-1°C or +/-1%
Temperature Resolution at 30°C Better than 0.025 K
Frame Rate Up to 120 / 446 / 1,517 / 16,053 Hz
Window Mode Yes
Dynamic Range 14 bit
Integration Time 1 to 20,000 µs
Aperture & Filter Wheel Aperture Wheel: Up to 7 positions, Filter Wheel: Up to 7 positions
Interfaces GigE, 10 GigE, 2x CAMLink, HDMI
Protection level IP54
Dimensions, Weight 241 x 123 x 160 mm; 4.7 kg (without lens)