Description
ERUTM128-50 1280×1024 Uncooled Infrared Thermal Core Module — 50 mm Lens
The ERUTM128-50 is a 1280×1024 uncooled infrared thermal core module built around a 12 µm vanadium oxide (VOx) detector, paired here with a 50 mm athermal objective. That combination produces a 17.5° × 14.0° field of view and a calculated detection range of approximately 4700 m against a human-size target — high-detail imaging at medium-long range.
Like the rest of the ERUTM128 (1280 × 1024) family, the core delivers NETD of ≤30 mK, 25Hz / 30Hz / 50Hz real-time output and ≤1.2 W power consumption, so it can be embedded in battery-powered and space-constrained platforms without a dedicated thermal design.
Why the 50 mm lens
The 50 mm athermal lens brings the field of view down to 17.9° while the 1280 × 1024 detector continues to resolve fine thermal detail, making this the configuration for identifying rather than merely detecting targets.
Field of view, detection distance and pixel density on target are all governed by the focal length. The table below shows how the ERUTM128 series behaves across its lens options, so you can match the module to the distance your project actually operates at.
| Model | ERUTM128-25 | ERUTM128-35 | ERUTM128-50 (this model) | ERUTM128-100 |
| Lens | 25 mm | 35 mm | 50 mm | 100 mm |
| Field of view (H × V) | 34.2° × 27.6° | 24.8° × 19.9° | 17.5° × 14.0° | 8.8° × 7.0° |
| Detection (human) | ≈2350 m | ≈3300 m | ≈4700 m | ≈9450 m |
| Recognition (human) | ≈1200 m | ≈1650 m | ≈2350 m | ≈4700 m |
| Best for | the widest field of view at 1280 × 1024 | the balanced 1280 × 1024 configuration | high-detail imaging at medium-long range | the long-range flagship of the 1280 × 1024 series |
Key Features
- 1280×1024 high-resolution uncooled VOx infrared detector with 12 µm pixel pitch
- 50 mm athermal objective giving a 17.5° × 14.0° field of view
- NETD ≤30mK @ F#1.0 / 25℃ for detecting small temperature differences
- 25Hz / 30Hz / 50Hz real-time thermal video output
- ≤1.2 W typical power consumption at 25 °C
- Long-wave infrared spectral response of 8–14 µm
- DVP16 / BT1120 / USB3.0 / MIPI-DSI-4LANE (expansion: USB3.0 / SDI / HDMI / GIGE / CameraLink / VPC / MIPI-CSI-2LANE)
- TTL-232 / USB3.0
- 8× digital zoom and multiple colour palettes (white hot, black hot, iron red, red hot)
- Built-in image processing: non-uniformity correction, time-domain and spatial filtering, digital detail enhancement
- Industrial operating range of −40 °C to +60 °C
Designed for OEM Integration
The ERUTM128-50 is supplied as a bare core so that system integrators can mount it directly against their own optics, housing and processing board. With dimensions of 68 × 69 × 24.7 mm (50 mm and motorised / continuous zoom); 38 × 39 × 28 mm (fixed focal 14/19/25/35 mm) and the interface set listed above, it fits platforms where a complete camera would be too large.
Integration support covers interface-board selection, communication protocol documentation, lens alternatives, mounting geometry and firmware parameter tuning. Where a project needs a different field of view, the same core is available with other focal lengths in the ERUTM128 series.
Typical Applications
With a 50 mm lens the ERUTM128-50 is most often specified for:
- Long-range surveillance where target identification matters
- Maritime observation from vessels and shore stations
- Border security across open terrain
- High-detail UAV imaging for infrastructure inspection
- Scientific and industrial thermography at distance
Technical Specifications
| Component Model | ERUTM128-50 |
| Detector Type | Uncooled vanadium oxide (VOx) infrared focal plane array detector |
| Resolution | 1280×1024 |
| Pixel Pitch | 12um |
| Detector Frame Rate | 25Hz / 30Hz / 50Hz |
| Operating Wavelength Range | 8~14um |
| Noise-Equivalent Temperature Difference (NETD) | ≤30mK @ F#1.0 / 25℃ |
| Standard Lens | 50 mm athermal |
| Field of View (H × V) | 17.5° × 14.0° |
| Detection Range (1.7 m × 0.5 m human target) | ≈ 4700 m detection / ≈ 2350 m recognition / ≈ 1200 m identification |
| Detection Range (2.3 m × 2.3 m vehicle target) | ≈ 6400 m detection |
| Alternative Lenses | Fixed 14 / 19 / 25 / 35 / 50 mm; motorised focus 75 / 100 / 150 mm; continuous zoom 25–75 / 28–90 / 30–180 / 30–300 mm |
| Image Adjustment | |
| Brightness Adjustment | 0–10 levels available |
| Contrast Adjustment | 0–10 levels available |
| Enhancement | 0–10 levels available |
| False Color | Multiple palettes: white hot, black hot, iron red, red hot (10 palette types on the 1280 series) |
| Digital Zoom | Centre zoom 1× / 2× / 4× / 8× |
| Image Processing | |
| Core Algorithms | Non-uniformity correction, time-domain filtering, spatial filtering and noise reduction, digital detail enhancement, histogram-based exposure adjustment |
| Additional | Super-resolution algorithms, shutterless imaging support, one-click parameter recovery |
| Power Supply | |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7V – 5.3V |
| Typical Power Consumption | ≤1.2 W @ 25Hz @ 23±3℃ |
| Module Interface | |
| Digital Video | DVP16 / BT1120 / USB3.0 / MIPI-DSI-4LANE (expansion: USB3.0 / SDI / HDMI / GIGE / CameraLink / VPC / MIPI-CSI-2LANE) |
| Communication Interface | TTL-232 / USB3.0 |
| External Expansion | 50 pin: BP040SB-50-0114-B-R0; supports I2C and 16/24-bit parallel displays (MicroOLED MDP03/MDP02, Olightek SVGA060, Sony ECX334A) |
| Physical Characteristics (excluding lens and flange) | |
| Weight | — |
| Dimensions | 68 × 69 × 24.7 mm (50 mm and motorised / continuous zoom); 38 × 39 × 28 mm (fixed focal 14/19/25/35 mm) |
| Environmental Adaptability | |
| Operating Temperature | -40℃ ~ +60℃ |
| Storage Temperature | -40℃ ~ +80℃ |
| Humidity | 5% – 95%, non-condensing |
| Vibration / Shock | Designed for airborne and vehicle-mounted installation |
| Software Support | Windows and Linux SDK (USB3.0) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the field of view of the ERUTM128-50?
The 50 mm athermal lens delivers a 17.9° × 14.3° field of view for high-detail imaging at range. The field of view is set by the 50 mm athermal objective; other focal lengths in the ERUTM128 series are available if your project needs a wider or narrower scene.
How far can the ERUTM128-50 detect a person?
With a standard human target of 1.7 m × 0.5 m and a 2 K temperature difference, the calculated detection range is approximately 4700 m, with recognition at approximately 2350 m. Real-world range varies with target size, thermal contrast, atmospheric transmission and the display or software used for evaluation. Our engineers will run the DRI calculation for your specific target and lens choice on request.
Why choose the 50 mm lens?
The 50 mm athermal lens brings the field of view down to 17.9° while the 1280 × 1024 detector continues to resolve fine thermal detail, making this the configuration for identifying rather than merely detecting targets.
What is the thermal sensitivity of the ERUTM128-50?
NETD is ≤30mK @ F#1.0 / 25℃, measured at 25 °C with an F#1.0 aperture. Lower NETD means smaller temperature differences become visible, which matters when contrast is low — for example at long range or in humid air.
What interfaces does the ERUTM128-50 support?
Digital video: DVP16 / BT1120 / USB3.0 / MIPI-DSI-4LANE (expansion: USB3.0 / SDI / HDMI / GIGE / CameraLink / VPC / MIPI-CSI-2LANE). Communication: TTL-232 / USB3.0. Supply: 2.7V – 5.3V. The interface board can be exchanged at the factory to match your processing platform, and the ERUTM128 series supports Windows and Linux SDK integration over USB 3.0.
Does the ERUTM128-50 support OEM / ODM customisation?
Yes. As a manufacturer we can adapt the lens, interface board, housing, mounting, firmware features and packaging to your project. Custom configurations are quoted individually — send us your target distance, platform, interface and volume and we will propose a configuration.
Request a Quotation
We do not publish fixed prices because every project differs in lens, interface, housing and volume. Send us your target distance, platform type, interface requirement and estimated annual quantity, and our engineers will return a configuration proposal and quotation for the ERUTM128-50.
