MWIR Single FOV Lenses for Thermal Imaging Camera
Fixed Focal Length: Single FOV lenses are characterized by their fixed focal lengths, which in turn determines their FOV. The focal length and the dimension of the detector together define the FOV, with the detector dimension remaining constant.
Adjustable Focus Mechanism: Despite having a fixed focal length, single FOV lenses often include mechanisms that allow users to fine-tune the focus:
- Manual Focusing: Users can adjust the focus manually by turning a focus ring or knob.
- Motorized Focusing: Users can remotely adjust the focus using a motorized system, which is particularly useful for applications where manual adjustments are impractical.
Thermal Stability and Athermalization: Some single FOV lenses are athermalized, meaning they are designed to maintain focus despite temperature changes, ensuring consistent performance in varying environmental conditions.
Applications: Surveillance and Security, Industrial Inspection, Scientific Research, etc.
Single FOV lenses are designed for mid-wave infrared (MWIR) thermal imaging cameras, providing a fixed focal length and, consequently, a fixed field of view (FOV). However, real-life applications often require slight adjustments to ensure the observed objects are in sharp focus, regardless of their distance from the camera.
Key Features of MWIR Single FOV Lenses:
1.Fixed Focal Length: Single FOV lenses are characterized by their fixed focal lengths, which in turn determines their FOV. The focal length and the dimension of the detector together define the FOV, with the detector dimension remaining constant.
2.Adjustable Focus Mechanism: Despite having a fixed focal length, single FOV lenses often include mechanisms that allow users to fine-tune the focus:
- Manual Focusing: Users can adjust the focus manually by turning a focus ring or knob.
- Motorized Focusing: Users can remotely adjust the focus using a motorized system, which is particularly useful for applications where manual adjustments are impractical.
3.Thermal Stability and Athermalization: Some single FOV lenses are athermalized, meaning they are designed to maintain focus despite temperature changes, ensuring consistent performance in varying environmental conditions.
Kingwin Optics’ MWIR Single FOV Lenses:
Kingwin Optics offers a range of single FOV lenses for MWIR thermal imaging cameras, featuring both off-the-shelf and custom options to meet various application needs:
1.Range of Focal Lengths: Kingwin Optics provides single FOV lens modules with focal lengths ranging from 13mm to 400mm. Each focal length corresponds to a specific FOV, catering to different imaging requirements.
2.Focus Adjustment Mechanisms:
- Manual Focus: Allows precise adjustments by hand to bring objects into sharp focus.
- Motorized Focus: Enables remote focus adjustments without physical intervention, enhancing convenience and flexibility.
3.Fixed and Custom Designs: In addition to lenses with adjustable focus, Kingwin Optics offers lenses with absolutely fixed focal lengths and athermalized designs for improved thermal stability. Custom-designed IR thermal imaging lenses are also available to meet specific requirements.
Applications of MWIR Single FOV Lenses:
- Surveillance and Security: Single FOV lenses with fixed focal lengths are ideal for surveillance applications where a stable and consistent FOV is critical for monitoring.
- Industrial Inspection: These lenses are used in industrial thermal imaging for inspecting equipment, detecting heat anomalies, and ensuring operational safety.
- Scientific Research: In scientific and environmental research, single FOV lenses provide precise thermal imaging for studying heat distribution, material properties, and environmental phenomena.
By offering a diverse selection of single FOV lenses with both manual and motorized focusing mechanisms, Kingwin Optics ensures that users can achieve the necessary focus adjustments for accurate and reliable thermal imaging across various MWIR applications.
