Dione S 1280 CAM Series
Ultra-compact, uncooled thermal imaging core
The Dione S 1280 CAM series is based on an uncooled 12 μm pitch microbolometer detector with a 1280 × 1024 resolution and NETD of less than 40 mK (available upon request) and 50 mK.
The camera cores are optimized for low SWaP (Size, Weight and Power). The Dione S 1280 CAM is lightweight and small with mechanical shutter. It utilizes Xenics image enhancement for advanced image processing while keeping power consumption low.
All Dione S 1280 versions have the same SAMTEC ST5 connector and are GenICam compliant. Dione S 1280 CAM is a LWIR uncooled thermal imaging SWAP module with housing supporting M34/M45 lens (optional).
The ultra-compact Dione S 1280 CAM series find application in safety and security systems, as well as in industrial thermal imaging systems.
Benefits & Features
• State-of-the-art 1280 × 1024 microbolometer detector with 12 μm pitch
• Low SWaP (Size, Weight and Power)
• GenICam compliant
• Shuttered and uncooled operation
• Availability of multiple lenses (optional) adds flexibility to integration programs
Mechanical Specifications
Dione S 1280 CAM 40 mK | Dione S 1280 CAM 50 mK | |
Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm] | 60 x 55 x 39* | 65 x 62 x 40* | 60 x 55 x 39* | 65 x 62 x 40* |
Weight [gr] - excluding lens | 188* | 190* | 188* | 190* |
Optical interface (optional) | M34x0.5 or M45x0.75 | M34x0.5 or M45x0.75 |
Connector general I/O | SAMTEC ST5-30-1.50-L-D-P-TR | SAMTEC ST5-30-1.50-L-D-P-TR |
Environmental & Power Specifications
Dione S 1280 CAM 40 mK | Dione S 1280 CAM 50 mK | |
Ambient operating temperature range [°C] | From -40 to +70 | From -40 to +70 |
Storage temperature [°C] | From -45 to +85 | From -45 to +85 |
Power consumption [W] | 2.3 (at 60 Hz operation; 16bitDV) | 2.3 (at 60 Hz operation; 16bitDV) |
Power supply voltage | DC 5 V | DC 5 V |
Shock | 40 g, 11 ms, MIL-STD810G | 40 g, 11 ms, MIL-STD810G |
Vibration | 5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], MIL-STD810G | 5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], MIL-STD810G |
Regulatory compliance | RoHS | RoHS |
Electro-Optical Specifications
Dione S 1280 CAM 40 mK | Dione S 1280 CAM 50 mK | |
Image format [pixels] | 1280 x 1024 | 1280 x 1024 |
Pixel pitch [µm] | 12 | 12 |
Detector type | Microbolometer | Microbolometer |
Integration type | Rolling shutter | Rolling shutter |
Active area and diagonal [mm] | 15.36 x 12.29 [19.67 diagonal] | 15.36 x 12.29 [19.67 diagonal] |
Detector NETD [Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference] [mK] | <40 [at 30 Hz, 300K, F/1], available upon request | <50 [at 30 Hz, 300K, F/1] |
Spectral range [µm] | 8 - 14 | 8 - 14 |
Pixel operability | >99.5% | >99.5% |
Max frame rate [full frame] [Hz] | 60 | 60 |
Integration time range [µs] | 20 – 65 (1 – 65 µs is possible) | 20 – 65 (1 – 65 µs is possible) |
Region of interest | Yes | Yes |
Min region size [pixels] | 80 x 80 | 80 x 80 |
Analog-to-Digital [ADC] [bits] | 14 | 14 |
Command and control | SAMTEC ST5 connector | SAMTEC ST5 connector |
Digital output format | 16bit DV**, MIPI CSI-2**, USB** | 16bit DV**, MIPI CSI-2**, USB** |
Trigger | SAMTEC ST5 connector | SAMTEC ST5 connector |
Software
IR software is not included for 16bitDV.
Lenses
Our cameras are compatible with a wide variety of lenses.
We do not manufacture our own lenses, but instead offer a variety of third-party lenses that can be purchased directly from us. We guarantee compatibility for any lenses purchased directly from Xenics.
Cables & Power Supplies
Xenics develops flexible and modular cameras resulting in a wide variety of camera interfaces. All these interfaces require unique cabling which we keep in stock. Next to interface cables we also offer separate power supplies.
Cases
Xenics ships its infrared cameras all over the world in high-grade custom cases. As our infrared cameras have different sizes, we have several case-types in stock guaranteeing a tight fit. The cases are made of polypropylene which make them very sturdy. They are dustproof, watertight, stackable and can cope with temperatures between -40 °C and 80 °C. In addition they are equipped with an automatic air pressure compensation valve allowing us to ship the cameras all over the globe.
Most of our infrared cameras come with a standard hardshell case upon purchasing.
Part number | Description |
XEN-000736 | Dione S 1280 CAM 40 mK |
XEN-000735 | Dione S 1280 CAM 50 mK |
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Dione S 1280 CAM Series

Ultra-compact, uncooled thermal imaging core
The Dione S 1280 CAM series is based on an uncooled 12 μm pitch microbolometer detector with a 1280 × 1024 resolution and NETD of less than 40 mK (available upon request) and 50 mK.
The camera cores are optimized for low SWaP (Size, Weight and Power). The Dione S 1280 CAM is lightweight and small with mechanical shutter. It utilizes Xenics image enhancement for advanced image processing while keeping power consumption low.
All Dione S 1280 versions have the same SAMTEC ST5 connector and are GenICam compliant. Dione S 1280 CAM is a LWIR uncooled thermal imaging SWAP module with housing supporting M34/M45 lens (optional).
The ultra-compact Dione S 1280 CAM series find application in safety and security systems, as well as in industrial thermal imaging systems.
Benefits & Features
• State-of-the-art 1280 × 1024 microbolometer detector with 12 μm pitch
• Low SWaP (Size, Weight and Power)
• GenICam compliant
• Shuttered and uncooled operation
• Availability of multiple lenses (optional) adds flexibility to integration programs

Mechanical Specifications
Dione S 1280 CAM 40 mK | Dione S 1280 CAM 50 mK | |
Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm] | 60 x 55 x 39* | 65 x 62 x 40* | 60 x 55 x 39* | 65 x 62 x 40* |
Weight [gr] - excluding lens | 188* | 190* | 188* | 190* |
Optical interface (optional) | M34x0.5 or M45x0.75 | M34x0.5 or M45x0.75 |
Connector general I/O | SAMTEC ST5-30-1.50-L-D-P-TR | SAMTEC ST5-30-1.50-L-D-P-TR |
Environmental & Power Specifications
Dione S 1280 CAM 40 mK | Dione S 1280 CAM 50 mK | |
Ambient operating temperature range [°C] | From -40 to +70 | From -40 to +70 |
Storage temperature [°C] | From -45 to +85 | From -45 to +85 |
Power consumption [W] | 2.3 (at 60 Hz operation; 16bitDV) | 2.3 (at 60 Hz operation; 16bitDV) |
Power supply voltage | DC 5 V | DC 5 V |
Shock | 40 g, 11 ms, MIL-STD810G | 40 g, 11 ms, MIL-STD810G |
Vibration | 5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], MIL-STD810G | 5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], MIL-STD810G |
Regulatory compliance | RoHS | RoHS |
Electro-Optical Specifications
Dione S 1280 CAM 40 mK | Dione S 1280 CAM 50 mK | |
Image format [pixels] | 1280 x 1024 | 1280 x 1024 |
Pixel pitch [µm] | 12 | 12 |
Detector type | Microbolometer | Microbolometer |
Integration type | Rolling shutter | Rolling shutter |
Active area and diagonal [mm] | 15.36 x 12.29 [19.67 diagonal] | 15.36 x 12.29 [19.67 diagonal] |
Detector NETD [Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference] [mK] | <40 [at 30 Hz, 300K, F/1], available upon request | <50 [at 30 Hz, 300K, F/1] |
Spectral range [µm] | 8 - 14 | 8 - 14 |
Pixel operability | >99.5% | >99.5% |
Max frame rate [full frame] [Hz] | 60 | 60 |
Integration time range [µs] | 20 – 65 (1 – 65 µs is possible) | 20 – 65 (1 – 65 µs is possible) |
Region of interest | Yes | Yes |
Min region size [pixels] | 80 x 80 | 80 x 80 |
Analog-to-Digital [ADC] [bits] | 14 | 14 |
Command and control | SAMTEC ST5 connector | SAMTEC ST5 connector |
Digital output format | 16bit DV**, MIPI CSI-2**, USB** | 16bit DV**, MIPI CSI-2**, USB** |
Trigger | SAMTEC ST5 connector | SAMTEC ST5 connector |
Software
IR software is not included for 16bitDV.
Lenses
Our cameras are compatible with a wide variety of lenses.
We do not manufacture our own lenses, but instead offer a variety of third-party lenses that can be purchased directly from us. We guarantee compatibility for any lenses purchased directly from Xenics.
Cables & Power Supplies
Xenics develops flexible and modular cameras resulting in a wide variety of camera interfaces. All these interfaces require unique cabling which we keep in stock. Next to interface cables we also offer separate power supplies.
Cases
Xenics ships its infrared cameras all over the world in high-grade custom cases. As our infrared cameras have different sizes, we have several case-types in stock guaranteeing a tight fit. The cases are made of polypropylene which make them very sturdy. They are dustproof, watertight, stackable and can cope with temperatures between -40 °C and 80 °C. In addition they are equipped with an automatic air pressure compensation valve allowing us to ship the cameras all over the globe.
Most of our infrared cameras come with a standard hardshell case upon purchasing.
Part number | Description |
XEN-000736 | Dione S 1280 CAM 40 mK |
XEN-000735 | Dione S 1280 CAM 50 mK |
Safety & Security
Transportation
Process Monitoring
Datasheets
Looking For More Details?
Fill up the form below and our customer support team will get be glad to assist you with your queries.