PIXFRA Arc A604 Pro Thermal Imaging Monocular - Further Information
The PIXFRA Arc A604 Pro Thermal Imaging Monocular is a specialist 640×512 thermal camera designed to provide an exceptionally wide field of view for professional ecology, wildlife surveys, bat monitoring, habitat assessment and close-range thermal observation. Combining an ultra-wide 102° field of view with an extraordinary 20mm minimum focusing distance, the Arc A604 Pro provides a completely different perspective to conventional thermal monoculars.
At the heart of the PIXFRA Arc A604 Pro is a high-resolution 640×512, 12μm thermal sensor with excellent <18mK NETD thermal sensitivity. Rather than concentrating on long-range detection, PIXFRA has engineered the A604 Pro to capture an enormous area within a single thermal image, making it particularly useful when surveying habitats, following fast-moving wildlife or monitoring multiple animals simultaneously.
Its remarkable 102° ultra-wide field of view allows professional ecologists and wildlife researchers to observe significantly more of the surrounding environment without constantly scanning the monocular from side to side. This makes the Arc A604 Pro thermal monocular particularly well suited to bat surveys, ecological fieldwork, wildlife monitoring, habitat surveys and animal behaviour studies, where detecting movement across a broad area can be critical.
Ultra-Wide 102° Thermal Field of View
One of the defining features of the PIXFRA Arc A604 Pro is its extraordinary 102° field of view.
Traditional thermal imaging monoculars are generally designed to provide increasing magnification and detection range. The Arc A604 Pro takes a different approach, providing an extremely broad thermal view that allows the operator to monitor a much larger area at once.
For professional ecological surveys this can provide a significant advantage. Fast-moving animals can be easier to locate and follow, while groups of animals can be observed within the same thermal scene.
Applications include:
- Professional ecological surveys
- Bat detection and monitoring
- Wildlife surveys
- Habitat observation
- Small mammal monitoring
- Animal behaviour studies
- Wildlife research
- Nocturnal species observation
- Environmental surveying
Exceptional 20mm Close Focus
The Arc A604 Pro isn't limited to wide-area observation.
With an exceptional minimum focusing distance of just 20mm, the monocular can also be used for extremely close thermal examination.
This capability opens up applications that are difficult or impossible with conventional thermal monoculars, many of which are designed to focus at distances measured in metres rather than millimetres.
The close-focus capability makes the A604 Pro particularly interesting for insect and invertebrate observation, small mammal research and detailed investigation of heat patterns at extremely short distances.
For professional ecologists, this combination of ultra-wide observation and extreme close focusing makes the A604 Pro an exceptionally versatile thermal surveying instrument.
High Resolution 640×512 Thermal Sensor
The 640×512 resolution, 12μm thermal detector provides detailed thermal imagery while the impressive <18mK NETD sensitivity enables the Arc A604 Pro to distinguish extremely small differences in temperature.
High thermal sensitivity becomes particularly important when environmental temperatures are similar to the subject being observed.
This can help maintain useful thermal detail when working in woodland, dense vegetation, damp environments and challenging weather conditions, providing professional users with greater confidence when conducting wildlife and ecological surveys.
Designed for Professional Ecology & Wildlife Surveys
The Arc A604 Pro has been developed with field observation and data collection firmly in mind.
A built-in video recorder with audio enables observations to be recorded directly to the monocular's 32GB internal memory, allowing footage to be reviewed and analysed following a survey.
The monocular can also be mounted onto a tripod, allowing it to continuously monitor a selected habitat or area while the operator concentrates on other aspects of the survey.
This can be particularly useful during longer observation sessions where maintaining a fixed thermal view is preferable to continuously holding the device.
PIXFRA App Connectivity
Connect the Arc A604 Pro thermal monocular to the free PIXFRA smartphone app to access additional remote functionality.
Users can remotely control selected functions and settings as well as share the thermal image with up to four smartphones, making the system particularly useful for teams carrying out ecological surveys or group wildlife observations.
Instead of several people attempting to view the monocular individually, members of the survey team can monitor the thermal image simultaneously from their own compatible devices.
Built for Fieldwork
Despite its advanced thermal capabilities, the Arc A604 Pro retains the compact design philosophy of the PIXFRA Arc family.
An IP67 protection rating provides protection against dust and moisture, while an operating temperature range of approximately -30°C to +55°C allows the monocular to be used throughout demanding outdoor conditions.
Whether conducting wildlife surveys on cold winter nights, monitoring bats during summer evenings or undertaking ecological fieldwork in wet woodland, the Arc A604 Pro has been designed as a practical thermal imaging tool for serious outdoor use.
