FLIR 427-0102-33-00 Fixed Thermal Security Camera
The FLIR 427-0102-33-00 is a fixed thermal security camera built around an uncooled VOx microbolometer detector, aimed at perimeter and critical-infrastructure sites where visible-light cameras lose reliability in total darkness, smoke, fog, or glare. Unlike a standard IR-illuminated camera that depends on reflected light, this thermal sensor images heat signatures directly — intrusion detection at the fence line works the same at 2am as it does at noon. The 427-0102-33-00 (often searched as 427 0102 33 00) is rated NDAA-compliant, a relevant factor for federal, municipal, and critical-infrastructure procurement where Section 889 restrictions apply.
Key Features
- Uncooled VOx Microbolometer Detector: no cryocooler, no scheduled maintenance downtime for cooling components — lower long-term ownership cost than cooled thermal detectors, at the tradeoff of somewhat less sensitivity at extreme range.
- Thermal Sensitivity NETD <50 mK: the camera resolves small temperature differences in-scene, which is what separates a person-shaped heat blob from background clutter on a cold night.
- IP66 Rating: sealed against dust ingress and high-pressure water jets — correct for exposed outdoor mounting on a pole or wall, though it is not a submersion rating.
- Operating Range -50°C to 75°C: covers deployment from arctic perimeter sites to desert rooftop mounts without a separate heater/cooler enclosure.
- PoE+ or 24 VAC Power: run a single Cat5e/6 cable for data and power where PoE+ budget allows, or fall back to 24 VAC on longer runs or existing conduit infrastructure — flexibility for retrofit jobs.
- ONVIF Profile S, RTSP, H.264: standards-based integration into an existing VMS stack without a proprietary SDK — H.264 keeps bandwidth and storage load predictable across a thermal camera group added to a mixed-camera system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the 427-0102-33-00 NDAA-compliant?
A: Yes, the 427-0102-33-00 is listed as NDAA-compliant.
Q: What detector does the 427-0102-33-00 use?
A: An uncooled VOx microbolometer thermal detector with NETD under 50 mK.
Q: Can the 427-0102-33-00 be mounted outdoors?
A: Yes — it carries an IP66 rating and an operating range of -50°C to 75°C.
Q: How is the 427-0102-33-00 powered?
A: PoE+ or 24 VAC.
Q: Does the 427-0102-33-00 support ONVIF?
A: Yes, ONVIF Profile S, along with RTSP and H.264 streaming.
The 427-0102-33-00 is a straightforward spec sheet once you know what you're looking at: uncooled VOx microbolometer, NETD under 50 mK. That sensitivity number is the one to check against your scene — under 50 mK means it separates warm bodies from background clutter without the sensor being the limiting factor.
Technical Highlights:
- NETD <50 mK: low thermal-noise floor, so subtle temperature differences (a person against a cool wall, a vehicle engine against pavement) stay resolvable rather than washing into background noise.
- IP66 + -50°C to 75°C operating range: this camera is built for the fence line, not the server closet — full weatherproofing and an operating window that covers both arctic and desert deployments without added enclosures.
- PoE+ or 24 VAC power: gives you a single-cable-run option for new installs and a fallback path for retrofits already wired for 24 VAC.
Deployment Considerations:
- ONVIF Profile S plus RTSP/H.264 means integration onto an existing VMS should follow standard onboarding — confirm your specific VMS platform's ONVIF Profile S support before commissioning.
- Thermal cameras image heat, not detail — pair with a visible-light camera on the same pole if you need identification-grade footage alongside detection.
This is the camera to spec for a perimeter fence line or unlit yard where the requirement is reliable intrusion detection in total darkness or bad weather, not facial identification — and where NDAA-compliant sourcing is a procurement requirement.
