SupIR-X 15-300 mm f/4.0 Motorized Continuous Zoom MWIR SXGA Imaging Lenses
SupIR-X 15-300 mm f/4.0 Motorized Continuous Zoom MWIR SXGA Imaging Lenses
Next-generation long-range MWIR imaging for SXGA 10µm detectors ISR missions
Purpose-built for 10µm SXGA detectors, the SupIR-X 15–300mm f/4 is engineered for demanding intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) applications across air, land, and sea. This rugged, compact lens delivers exceptional clarity, stability, and extended detection ranges. Fully compatible with Ophir’s extender ecosystem, it scales up to 1200mm focal length—enabling vehicle target detection beyond 26 km while maintaining a constant f/4 aperture.
- Specially designed for 10µm SXGA MWIR detectors (3.6–4.2µm and 3.6–4.9µm spectral bands)
- Horizontal field of view: 45° (wide) to 2.4° (narrow)
- Integrated mechanical shutter for Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC)
- Compatible with 19.4mm & 20.5mm cold shield heights
- Rugged, compact design: Ø93.4 × 132mm, ~1kg
- Operating range: –32°C to +80°C, IP67 front element sealing
- Extender configurations: 30–600mm, 35–690mm, 45–900mm, 60–1200mm
- Applications: Border & homeland security, counter-UAS, coastal & maritime surveillance, law enforcement, critical infrastructure protection See All Features
HFOV [deg]
WFOV (15 mm)
| Format | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitch | 640x512 | 1280x720 | 1280x1024 | |
| 15 µm | 36.3° | |||
| 10 µm | 45.0° | 47.8° | ||
NFOV (300 mm)
| Format | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitch | 640x512 | 1280x720 | 1280x1024 | |
| 15 µm | 1.8° | |||
| 10 µm | 2.4° | 2.4° | ||
Specifications
- TypeContinuous Zoom
- Focal Length15 to 300 mm
- F/#4.0
- Avg.Trns.92% (HD)
- Cold Stop FPA Distance19.4mm-20.5mm
- Cold Stop Clear ApertureCSH 19.4 - 4.9mm;
CSH 20.5 - 5.126mm; - Back Focal LengthCSH 19.4 - 28.4mm in air;
CSH 20.5 - 28.2mm in air; - Minimum Focus Range5 m, 50 m
- Nuc (by defocus)By integrated shutter or defocus
- Focus MechanismMotorized
- Zoom MechanismMotorized
- Weight1003gr
- DimensionsØ93.36mm x 131.9mm
- Drive Voltage12V
- Current Consumption0.5A average, 1.0A peak at T= - 32°C;
0.2A average, 1.0A peak at T 20°C - Communication InterfaceRS422
- Operating Temperature Range-32ºC to +80ºC
- Storage Temperature Range-54ºC to +85ºC
- SealingIP67 front element only
- Wavelength RegionMWIR
Features
SupIR 15-300mm f/4.0 Detection, Recognition & Identification (DRI) Range
DRI ranges enable one to easily estimate the maximum range that an object can be either detected, recognized or identified. It is important to note that these estimates are based solely on geometrical parameters – the target size, distance, lens focal length and camera detector pixel size. Signal level, detector sensitivity, atmospheric conditions and other factors are not considered!
The calculations used here are based on the “Johnson Criteria”. According to the Johnson Criteria, the minimum resolution, pixels on target, required to achieve a 50% probability for an observer to discriminate an object are:
- Detection: An object is present – 2 pixels on target (Lower Bar)
- Recognition: discern the type of object, a human vs. a vehicle – 8 pixels on target (Middle Bar)
- Identification: discern specific objects, a man vs. a woman, a car model – 12.8 pixels on target (Upper Bar)
High Performance Mid-Wave Focal Plane
Using advanced technologies, top-quality materials and unique coating techniques, together with innovative engineering and opto-mechanical designs, we have earned a reputation for excellent performance, durability and quality.
High-durability and Hard-carbon AR Coatings
Our highly abrasion-resistant, anti-reflective advanced optical coatings include several types of Hard Carbon coatings which provide maximum durability, energy transmission & minimal reflection. Our innovative coating technologies include:
- Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) – Thermal heating and electron gun
- Ion Assisted Deposition (IAD) – Ion gun
- Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) for DLC coatings
Passive Athermalized Lens Assembly
Our IR imaging lens assemblies incorporate passive athermalization of the lenses and opto-mechanical system to maintain the highest imaging performance over the full operating temperature range. We use advanced materials that enable unique athermalization properties and optomechanical designs that effectively compensate for optical variations over a wide temperature range.
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Applications
Commercial
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Resources
Application Notes
Situational Awareness Systems (SAS) Security, Surveillance & Homeland Security IR Zoom Lenses for Security and Surveillance(1.7 MB, PDF)
Data Sheets
SupIR-X 15-300 mm f/4.0 Data Sheet(1.1 MB, PDF)
Drawings & CAD
680519 Interface Control Document(118 kB, PDF)
Literature
IR Long Range Zoom Lenses Brochure(9.5 MB, PDF) MWIR F/4.0 Zoom Lenses for Long Range Applications Brochure(574.2 kB, PDF)
