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NODE-1280 — 1280×1024 Network (IP) LWIR Thermal Module

Long-wave IR (LWIR): 8–14 μm

NODE-1280 is a 1280×1024/12μm VOx uncooled LWIR network module — an MG03-class core with a network tail board: Gigabit Ethernet RTSP streaming (H.264/H.265/MJPEG, ONVIF, GB28181), RS-485 Modbus RTU, and 25/35/50mm F1.0 fixed athermalized lens options in a 44.5 × 44.5 mm end-face body at <4 W (DC 9–24 V).

NODE-1280
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1280×1024
Resolution
≤30 mK
NETD
GigE · RTSP
IP Streaming
<4 W
Power (DC 9–24 V)
Overview

Overview

NODE-1280 pairs a 1280×1024/12μm VOx uncooled core (NETD ≤30 mK at F1.0) with a network interface tail board, turning a high-resolution long-focus module into a native IP device. One channel of Ethernet RTSP video (10/100/1000M adaptive, H.264/H.265/MJPEG, ONVIF and GB28181) feeds video platforms directly, while RS-485 Modbus RTU connects industrial control systems at the same time — a fit for long-range surveillance, perimeter protection, fire detection and target observation. Three fixed athermalized lens configurations (25/35/50 mm F1.0) cover FOVs from 34.2° × 27.6° down to 17.5° × 14.0°.

Key Features

Key Features

Native IP Video over Gigabit Ethernet

  • 1-channel Ethernet RTSP streaming via the network interface board, 10/100/1000M adaptive
  • Main stream 1280×1024 or 1024×768; sub stream 1024×768 / 640×512 / 320×256
  • H.264 / H.265 / MJPEG encoding; TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, RTSP, DHCP, DNS, ONVIF and GB28181

RS-485 Modbus RTU for Industrial Control

  • RS-485 A/B broken out on the network interface board, running Modbus RTU
  • Baud rate, data/parity/stop bits and slave address defined per project protocol file
  • Register map with function codes, data types and scaling frozen per project before integration

High-Resolution Long-Focus Imaging

  • 1280×1024 / 12μm VOx uncooled FPA, 8–14 μm, NETD ≤30 mK (F1.0, 25℃)
  • 25/50 Hz frame-rate variants (per delivery firmware); start-up ≤8 s
  • NUC / 3DNR / DNS / DRC / EE image pipeline; 10 palettes (white hot, black hot, lava, iron red, medical, polar, rainbow and more)

Compact, Field-Rated Hardware

  • 44.5 × 44.5 mm end face, 93.4 mm total length in the 50 mm configuration; 4×M2 symmetric mounting
  • DC 12 V nominal (9–24 V input), typical power <4 W
  • -40℃ ~ +70℃ operating, 30 g / 11 ms shock, IP67-rated lens front element, RoHS 2.0 / REACH
Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Thermal Imaging

Sensor Type Vanadium oxide (VOx) uncooled focal plane array
Resolution 1280 × 1024
Pixel Pitch 12 μm
Spectral Band 8–14 μm
NETD ≤30 mK (F1.0, 25℃)
Frame Rate 25 Hz / 50 Hz (per delivery firmware)
Video Format YUV
Start-up Time ≤8 s

Image Processing

Image Pipeline NUC / 3DNR / DNS / DRC / EE (non-uniformity correction, noise reduction, dynamic range and edge enhancement)
Palettes 10 palettes — white hot, black hot, lava, iron red, medical, polar, rainbow and more

Network Video

Network Video Output 1-channel Ethernet RTSP (via network interface board)
Ethernet 10/100/1000M adaptive
Main Stream 1280×1024 or 1024×768 (per delivery firmware)
Sub Stream 1024×768 / 640×512 / 320×256 (per delivery firmware)
Video Compression H.264 / H.265 / MJPEG
Protocols TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, RTSP, DHCP, DNS, ONVIF, GB28181
Access Parameters RTSP URL, port, authentication and transport mode provided with the delivery firmware package

Serial & I/O (Network Interface Board)

RS-485 RS485 A/B, Modbus RTU; parameters and register map per project protocol file
UART 1× 3.3 V UART (J5)
Alarm I/O 2× alarm input + 1× alarm output (J4)
Audio MIC input, line out, speaker driver (J4 / J6)
Analog Video CVBS output (J4)
USB USB 2.0 device (J2)

Optics & Structure

Lens Type Fixed, athermalized; 25 / 35 / 50 mm F1.0 configurations
Field of View (50 mm) 17.5° × 14.0° (H × V)
Front Element Coating HD coating
Lens Front Protection IP67
Lens Max Diameter Ø55 mm
Module End Face 44.5 × 44.5 mm
Inner Body Cross-section 38 × 38 mm
Total Length (50 mm config) 93.4 mm
Mounting 4× M2, 2.5 mm deep, symmetric; 30 mm vertical hole spacing

Power, Environmental & Compliance

Supply Voltage DC 12 V nominal; 9–24 V input range
Power Consumption <4 W typical
Operating Temperature -40℃ ~ +70℃
Storage Temperature -45℃ ~ +85℃
Humidity 5%–95% RH, non-condensing
Shock Half-sine 30 g / 11 ms, six directions
Vibration 10–150–10 Hz, 0.15 mm peak; 8 min per axis, 2 cycles
Compliance RoHS 2.0 / REACH

Connectors (A1251AWV, 1.25 mm)

J1 — Power (4-pin) Pin 1/2 = 12 V (9–24 V input), Pin 3/4 = GND
J2 — USB (4-pin) Pin 1 = VBUS 5 V, Pin 2 = GND, Pin 3 = D−, Pin 4 = D+
J3 — Gigabit Ethernet (8-pin) EPHY_MX0± / MX1± / MX2± / MX3± differential pairs
J4 — Audio / CVBS / RS-485 / Alarm (12-pin) MIC±, LINE_OUT, DGND, VIDEO_CVBS, RS485_A/B, 2× EXT_ALARM_INPUT, ALARM_OUT±
J5 — 3.3 V UART (3-pin) UART3_RX_3V3, UART3_TX_3V3, DGND
J6 — Speaker (2-pin) Speaker−, Speaker+

Lens Configurations

Fixed athermalized F1.0 lenses. One SKU — the lens configuration is selected at order time.

Fixed Athermalized Lenses

Focal Length Field of View (H × V)
25 mm F1.0 34.2° × 27.6°
35 mm F1.0 24.8° × 20.0°
50 mm F1.0 17.5° × 14.0°

25/35 mm core modules measure 44.5 × 44.5 × 63.4 / 74.9 mm and weigh 155 / 195 g; the 50 mm network configuration is documented at 93.4 mm total length (see dimension drawing).

Mechanical Dimensions

50 mm configuration — side view (mm) — NODE-1280
50 mm configuration — side view (mm)
50 mm configuration — mounting view (mm) — NODE-1280
50 mm configuration — mounting view (mm)
Connector end — rear view (mm) — NODE-1280
Connector end — rear view (mm)
Lens end — front view — NODE-1280
Lens end — front view

Installation Notes

  1. Mount the module with the upright-image marker face up; do not deform the 44.5 × 44.5 mm module frame.
  2. Keep clearance for the lens, connectors, cables and heat dissipation during installation.
  3. Dimensions follow the 50 mm / 1280 engineering drawing; verify against the controlled 2D drawing before final assembly.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Typical Applications

Typical Applications

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