FLIR 427-1064-61-00 Fixed Thermal Security Camera
The FLIR 427-1064-61-00 is a fixed thermal security camera built around an uncooled VOx microbolometer detector, delivering 320x240 thermal resolution for perimeter detection tasks where visible-light cameras fail — total darkness, smoke, fog, and glare. This model is NDAA-compliant, which matters directly for federal, municipal, and critical-infrastructure procurement where Section 889 restrictions rule out non-compliant thermal hardware before price even enters the conversation. If your project has a compliance checklist, 427-1064-61-00 clears the thermal-camera line item.
Overview
Thermal cameras don't compete with visible cameras on identification — they compete on detection. The 427-1064-61-00 uses a 320x240 uncooled VOx microbolometer core with thermal sensitivity (NETD) under 50 mK, meaning it resolves very small temperature differences between a subject and its background. That's the number that determines whether a person walking through a dark tree line actually registers as a distinct shape on screen instead of blending into ambient heat noise. Output runs over ONVIF Profile S and RTSP using H.264 encoding, so the 427-1064-61-00 drops into existing VMS infrastructure without a proprietary viewer.
Key Features
- 320x240 Uncooled VOx Microbolometer: Enough thermal pixel density for reliable perimeter intrusion detection at practical ranges without the cost premium of higher-resolution cooled detector cores.
- NETD <50 mK Thermal Sensitivity: Sub-50-millikelvin sensitivity means the sensor picks up subtle heat signatures — a person or vehicle against a cooler background — even in low-contrast thermal scenes like overcast nights.
- 30 Hz Frame Rate (US) / 8.3 Hz (Export): Full 30 Hz output on US-market units gives smooth motion tracking for a moving subject on export or VMS playback, critical when a detection event needs to hold up as usable evidence rather than a stutter of stills.
- IP66 Environmental Rating: IP66 stops driving rain and blowing dust cold — the standard bar for an outdoor perimeter camera mounted on a fence line or building exterior with no overhang.
- Operating Range -50°C to 75°C: Rated from -50°C to 75°C, the 427-1064-61-00 stays operational through Arctic cold snaps and desert summer heat alike, so site selection isn't limited by climate.
- PoE+ or 24 VAC Power: Powering over PoE+ removes the need for a dedicated electrical run to remote perimeter poles — one cable handles data and power. The 24 VAC option covers sites already wired for legacy analog thermal or access hardware.
- ONVIF Profile S, RTSP, H.264: Standards-based streaming means the 427-1064-61-00 integrates with ONVIF Profile S-compliant VMS platforms without a proprietary SDK, and H.264 keeps bandwidth and storage load predictable on shared network links.
- NDAA Compliant: Clears Section 889 procurement requirements for government, education, and critical-infrastructure buyers who are barred from purchasing restricted-origin video equipment outright.
Integration & Compatibility
Because the 427-1064-61-00 speaks ONVIF Profile S and RTSP natively, it records into any VMS that supports standard ONVIF discovery — pair it with a compatible network video recorder for centralized thermal-plus-visible recording, or run it alongside your existing IP camera deployment on the same NVR. Thermal cameras are frequently deployed as a detection layer ahead of a visible PTZ for verification — worth reviewing in a camera selection guide if you're designing a layered perimeter system for the first time. On the network side, plan PoE+ budget per drop before finalizing your PoE switch selection, since thermal cameras draw differently than standard IR bullet cameras. The 427-1064-61-00 (often searched as 427 1064 61 00) belongs in the broader FLIR thermal camera lineup alongside multi-sensor and PTZ thermal variants for sites needing wider coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the 427-1064-61-00 NDAA compliant?
A: Yes, the 427-1064-61-00 is NDAA-compliant, meeting Section 889 procurement requirements for government and critical-infrastructure buyers.
Q: What resolution does the 427-1064-61-00 thermal sensor use?
A: The 427-1064-61-00 uses a 320x240 uncooled VOx microbolometer detector with thermal sensitivity (NETD) under 50 mK.
Q: What is the IP rating on the 427-1064-61-00?
A: The 427-1064-61-00 is rated IP66 for protection against dust and heavy rain in outdoor installations.
Q: How is the 427-1064-61-00 powered?
A: The 427-1064-61-00 accepts PoE+ or 24 VAC power input.
Q: What VMS protocols does the 427-1064-61-00 support?
A: The 427-1064-61-00 supports ONVIF Profile S, RTSP, and H.264 streaming for integration with standard VMS platforms.
Q: What temperature range can the 427-1064-61-00 operate in?
A: The 427-1064-61-00 is rated for operation from -50°C to 75°C.
The spec that jumps out on the 427-1064-61-00 is thermal sensitivity — NETD under 50 mK on a 320x240 uncooled VOx core. That's the number that tells you whether this camera will actually pick a person out of a cool tree line at 2 AM instead of just showing you a gray blob.
Technical Highlights:
- 320x240 VOx Microbolometer: Enough thermal pixel count for reliable detection-range perimeter work without paying for a cooled-core sensor you don't need for detection-only tasks.
- NETD <50 mK: Sub-50 mK sensitivity separates a warm body from background clutter in low-thermal-contrast scenes — the spec that actually determines detection reliability, not resolution.
- IP66 / -50°C to 75°C: That operating window covers everything from northern-tier winters to desert rooftop heat, so this isn't a camera you have to swap out seasonally.
Deployment Considerations:
- Frame rate drops to 8.3 Hz on export units versus 30 Hz on US-market units — confirm which variant you're quoting before assuming smooth-motion playback.
- PoE+ is the cleaner install path for remote perimeter poles; reserve the 24 VAC option for sites already wired for legacy analog gear.
I'd spec the 427-1064-61-00 for a fenced perimeter or rooftop detection layer feeding a visible PTZ for verification — not as a standalone identification camera, since thermal at 320x240 isn't built for facial or plate detail.
