Pelco EXTE2-VF36-E0A00-1 Explosion-Protected Fixed Thermal Camera
Overview
The Pelco EXTE2-VF36-E0A00-1 is a fixed thermal camera built for hazardous-area perimeter and asset monitoring where a standard visible-light sensor either can't see through smoke and total darkness or can't legally be installed at all. It pairs an uncooled VOx microbolometer with a stainless steel explosion-protected housing rated for ATEX, IECEx, UL, CSA, UKCA, INMETRO, and KCs environments — oil and gas terminals, chemical plants, refineries, and other classified locations. EXTE2-VF36-E0A00-1 (often searched as EXTE2 VF36 E0A00 1) targets thermal detection over identification, so pair it with a visible-light camera on the same pole if you need license-plate or facial detail alongside heat-signature detection.
Key Features
- 320x256 Uncooled VOx Microbolometer at VGA (640x512) output: delivers usable thermal contrast at range without the cost and maintenance burden of a cooled sensor — the right tradeoff for continuous perimeter watch rather than long-range military-grade identification.
- 12 µm pixel pitch, 8-14 µm spectral range: tuned to the long-wave infrared band where human and vehicle heat signatures separate cleanly from ambient background, even in total darkness or heavy smoke.
- NETD ≤50 mK (≤40 mK at 30 fps): lower noise-equivalent temperature difference means finer thermal contrast — a person against a warm wall stays visible instead of washing into the background.
- Dynamic range -40°C to 225°C: covers cold storage yards through hot equipment surfaces in the same scene, useful for combined intrusion detection and early thermal fault spotting on machinery.
- 9 thermal palettes (White Hot, Black Hot, Rainbow, IronBow, Lava, Arctic, GlowBow, GradedFire, Hottest): operators can switch palette to match the scene — GradedFire or Hottest for spotting hot equipment, White/Black Hot for general surveillance clarity.
- H.264, H.265, and JPEG compression: H.265 cuts bitrate and storage load significantly versus H.264, a real factor when this camera runs 24/7 alongside other cameras on the same NVR.
- Up to 64 privacy zones: masks sensitive equipment or adjacent property from view without a hardware change.
- ONVIF Profiles S, T, G, M: confirms interoperability with ONVIF-compliant network video recorders and video management software for straightforward integration into an existing NVR-based system.
- 802.3af Class 3 PoE at 10W typical consumption: runs on a single CAT5 RJ-45 drop with no separate power supply needed, simplifying cable runs into hazardous-area junction boxes; 12VDC and 24VAC options are available for sites without PoE infrastructure.
- FIPS 140-2 L1/L3, TPM, Secure Boot, 802.1x, HTTPS: hardened against network-level tampering, relevant for critical-infrastructure sites where cybersecurity audits are part of the compliance package.
- IP66/67/68/69 and NEMA 4X/6P with AISI 316L electropolished stainless housing: the housing survives washdown, submersion, and corrosive marine or chemical-plant atmospheres — 316L stainless resists the salt and chemical exposure that would pit standard aluminum housings.
- 1x 3/4" NPT pipe thread mount: integrates with standard explosion-proof conduit and junction hardware already used across process-industry sites.
Integration & Compatibility
Because EXTE2-VF36-E0A00-1 speaks ONVIF Profiles S, T, G, and M, it drops into most existing network video recorders and VMS platforms without proprietary integration work. Review PoE planning guidance before running cable into classified areas, since voltage drop and Class 3 power budgets matter more on long hazardous-area conduit runs. For sites standardizing on a single thermal-plus-visible strategy, check the broader Pelco camera catalog for a matching visible-light explosion-protected model, and browse thermal cameras for other fixed and PTZ options in this class. A dedicated PoE switch sized to Class 3 loads keeps power budgeting predictable across a multi-camera thermal deployment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the EXTE2-VF36-E0A00-1 rated for hazardous locations?
A: Yes — it carries explosion-protection certification under UL, CSA, ATEX, IECEx, UKCA, INMETRO, and KCs, and is built with an AISI 316L stainless steel housing for classified-area deployment.
Q: What frame rate does the EXTE2-VF36-E0A00-1 run at?
A: Up to 30 fps, with certain models limited to 25 fps or as low as 8.6 fps depending on configuration; NETD improves to ≤40 mK on 30 fps models.
Q: Can this camera run on standard PoE?
A: Yes — it supports IEEE 802.3af Class 3 PoE over CAT5 with an RJ-45 connector, drawing approximately 10W. 12VDC and 24VAC power options are also available.
Q: Does the EXTE2-VF36-E0A00-1 support ONVIF?
A: Yes — it conforms to ONVIF Profiles S, T, G, and M for integration with compliant VMS and NVR platforms.
Q: What is the resolution of this thermal camera?
A: VGA at 640x512, produced from a 320x256 uncooled VOx microbolometer sensor with 12 µm pixel pitch.
Q: How is the camera protected against water and dust?
A: It is rated IP66/67/68/69 and NEMA 4X/6P, suitable for washdown, submersion exposure, and corrosive outdoor environments.
The EXTE2-VF36-E0A00-1 crossed my desk for a tank-farm perimeter job, and the spec that decided it was the AISI 316L electropolished stainless housing — standard aluminum explosion-proof housings don't hold up long against sour-gas atmospheres, and this one's rated for it.
Technical Highlights:
- NETD ≤50 mK (≤40 mK @ 30fps): at that noise floor a person walking along a fence line at night stays a distinct thermal shape instead of blurring into the background heat.
- Dynamic range -40°C to 225°C: wide enough to hold both a cold winter perimeter scene and a hot compressor skid in frame without clipping either end.
- 802.3af Class 3 PoE at 10W: one CAT5 run handles data and power, which matters when your conduit path into a classified zone is already tight.
Deployment Considerations:
- ONVIF Profiles S, T, G, M mean it'll integrate into most existing NVR/VMS setups without a proprietary driver, but confirm your VMS's thermal palette handling before commissioning — not every platform renders all nine palettes identically.
- This is a fixed 36mm lens thermal unit built for detection, not identification — don't spec it expecting license-plate or facial detail; pair it with a visible-light camera if that's a requirement.
I'd place the EXTE2-VF36-E0A00-1 on a refinery tank-farm perimeter or chemical-plant fence line where ATEX/IECEx classification is mandatory and washdown-grade stainless housing is the deciding factor over a lower-cost aluminum thermal unit.
