Meet the FLIR M232 Thermal IP Camera—the compact, robust thermal imaging solution designed for marine night navigation. With a 320 x 240 VOx microbolometer and a 9 Hz refresh rate, the M232 delivers clear, actionable imagery in total darkness, helping you spot people, vessels, and hazards from the horizon to the shoreline.
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Resolution: 320 x 240 VOx microbolometer for detailed thermal images
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Frame rate: 9 Hz video refresh for smooth, real-time monitoring
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Pan/Tilt & Zoom: 360° continuous pan; +110° to -90° tilt; 2x electronic zoom for extended range
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Connectivity: H.264 IP video stream for easy integration with marine displays and networks
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Power & Environment: 12/24 VDC power; 15 W typical, 18 W max; operating -25°C to +55°C; IP67 enclosure; 93% max humidity
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Ruggedness: 1 m drop rating (in packaging) for tough handling and transport
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Physical specs: Weight 6.0 lb (2.7 kg) without top-down riser; 6.6 lb (3.0 kg) with top-down riser; base diameter 6.34" (161.1 mm); height 9.03" (229.3 mm)
The FLIR M232 is ideal for recognizing navigational aids, docks, and potential hazards at night, giving you a decisive edge in safety and situational awareness on the water. Its IP video capability means straightforward integration with existing onboard electronics and displays, enabling faster decision-making and safer voyages.
What's in the Box
- Thermal camera
- Thermal camera base-seal fasteners x3
- 2 x self-adhesive decals (for ball-down mounting only)
- RayNet-to-RJ45 adapter cable (100 mm)
- Right-angled RayNet-to-RayNet cable (10 m)
- Right-angled 3-pin power cable (10 m)
- Top-down riser kit (includes riser, riser base seal, and riser mounting template)
- Documentation
| Main Thermal Camera |
| Detector type |
320 240 VOx Microbolometer |
| Video refresh rate |
9 Hz |
| Field of view |
24° 18° |
| E-zoom |
2x |
| Image Processing |
FLIR Proprietary Digital Detail Enhancement |
| System Specifications |
| Pan/Tilt Range |
Pan: 360° (continuos), Tilt: +110°, -90° |
| Image Processing |
FLIR Propriety Digital Detail Enhancement™ |
| Video Output |
H264 IP Video stream |
| Power Requirements |
12 or 24 VDC |
| Power Consumption |
15 W (typical) 18 W (max) |
| Environmental |
| Operating Temperature Range |
-13°F to +131°F (-25°C to +55°C) |
| Storage Temperature Range |
-30°F to +158°F (-30°C to +70°C) |
| Relative Humidity |
93% max |
| Vibration |
IEC 60945; MIL-STD-810E |
| Salt Mist |
ASTM B117 |
| Wind |
100 mph (161 kph) |
| EMI |
IEC 60945 |
| Rating |
IP67 |
| Drop Test Rating |
1m drop (in packaging) |
| Physical |
| Weight |
6.0 lb (2.7 kg) w/o top-down riser 6.6 lb (3.0 kg) w/ top-down riser |
| Size |
6.34" (dia. @ base) x 9.03" (ht.) 161.1 (dia.) x 229.3 (ht.) mm |
| Range Performance |
| Person in the Water |
~1,500 ft (457 m) |
| Small Vessel |
~0.67 nm (1.3 km) |
