InfraTec VarioCAM HD Z camera side view

One Camera. Variable Perspective. Consistent Thermal Accuracy.

The InfraTec VarioCAM HD Z is a professional radiometric infrared camera with motorized zoom optics, designed for users who need flexibility without compromising measurement accuracy. Featuring a 6x high-performance zoom lens, it enables thermal analysis with unprecedented attention to detail.

By combining a high-resolution uncooled LWIR thermal detector with a continuously adjustable field of view, the VarioCAM HD Z allows operators to seamlessly switch between wide-area overviews and detailed close-up inspections, without changing lenses or repositioning the camera.

 

Key Features:

  • 1,024 x 768 pixel microbolometer detector
  • High performance zoom lens with 25 to 150 mm focal length
  • Frame rates up to 30 Hz full frame
  • Customizable installation versions available
InfraTec VarioCAM HD Z camera inside a protecting housing beside a thermal long-distance image of powerlines

Precision Thermal Imaging for Industrial, Research, and Field Applications

Engineered for demanding industrial, research, and maintenance applications, the VarioCAM HD Z delivers precise temperature measurement, excellent thermal sensitivity, and robust image quality in a compact, ergonomic housing. 

Advanced features such as autofocus, real-time radiometric recording, and InfraTec’s powerful IRBIS 3 software make it a versatile tool for both mobile inspections and detailed thermal analysis across a wide range of scenarios.

VarioCAM HD Z Key Benefits:

  • Motorized zoom optics with continuously adjustable zoom enabling rapid adaptation from wide-area surveys to detailed inspections with a single camera
  • High-resolution radiometric imaging capturing precise temperature data for every pixel, supporting accurate analysis and reporting
  • Excellent thermal sensitivity to detect subtle temperature differences for early fault detection and condition monitoring
  • Autofocus and ergonomic design for fast setup and comfortable operation
  • Powerful IRBIS 3 Software delivering advanced analysis, reporting, and documentation tools for professional thermography workflows
InfraTec VarioCAM HD head Z system inside a protective housing

Ideal Solution For:

  • Electrical and mechanical maintenance for identify overheating components, loose connections, and early failure risks
  • Industrial monitoring of machinery, processes, and systems to prevent unplanned downtime
  • Building diagnostics, detecting heat loss, insulation defects, moisture intrusion, and air leakage
  • Research and development
  • Energy audits and facility inspections evaluating thermal efficiency and system performance quickly and accurately

Technical Specifications

Specification

VarioCAM HD Z

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
Lens Mount Automatic objective detection
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 500 mm @ 25 mm - 1,300 mm @ 150 mm
Zoom 6x stepless, Up to 32x 
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