About the FLIR Ranger III MS

The Power of the Multi-Sensor: The power of ultra long-range thermal and visible surveillance coupled with geo-location capability

More than the Sum of its Parts

The Ranger III Multi-Sensor (MS) is a powerful, sophisticated multi-sensor system designed for demanding, extremely long-range security and surveillance applications. In its MS configuration, FLIR joins the Ranger III’s high-resolution, continuous zoom thermal camera to a high performance TV camera with a long-range lens.

Optional GPS, Digital Magnetic Compass and Laser Rangefinder payloads are also available. The combination of these sensors allows operators to precisely geo-locate objects of interest, and display their position as an overlay on a digital map.

It is even possible to integrate Ranger III MS with radar systems to automatically direct the camera, and provide visual target assessment of the radar signature. The Ranger III MS offers control and compressed video over IP, as well as traditional analog video, and control with Pelco D, RS-232 and -422 serial formats.

See more, See farther

Ranger III’s high-resolution imaging capability lets operators see more detail from farther away

Maximum Detail

With FLIR’s Ranger III thermal security camera, you’ll see more detail from greater distances than ever before. Ranger III’s 639x489 detector creates crisp, high-resolution thermal video, putting more pixels on target for extreme image detail at unbelievably long ranges.

Maximum Range

The FLIR Ranger III comes with a choice of three long-range telescopes: 50x250mm, 100x500 and 150x750mm. In addition to their 5:1 optical zoom ratio, both models have 2:1 & 4:1 digital zoom, giving you the ability to reach out to targets far beyond the capability of any other thermal security camera in its class.

Ranger III - The best from the ground up

Not all long-range thermal security cameras are created equal. There are lots of factors that impact a thermal camera’s ultimate range performance. Is the detector a high resolution 640x480 array or medium resolution 320x240 array? How big are the pixels? What is the focal length of the telescope? Were the detector and telescope designed to work together from day one, or are they unmatched assemblies from different vendors? Does the thermal camera offer FLIR’s patent pending Digital Detail Enhancement? Does the thermal camera provide automatic focus and image adjustment? The Ranger III answers all of these questions to ensure maximum range performance.

FLIR designed the Ranger III from the ground up so that all of its critical components work together towards one goal: making Ranger III the best long-range thermal security camera around.

Applications for Thermal Imaging

Thermal security cameras compliment and complete your existing security network – you won’t believe what you haven’t been seeing

Border security

Thermal security cameras cover more territory with greater detail than any other sensor suite available. Networkable video and control make the Ranger III the perfect border security imaging solution.

Perimeter Security

Airports, hydropower generation, refineries, chemical plants, and other large facilities have perimeters that can encompass miles of real estate. Ranger III’s 24/7 multi-sensor network-ready coverage provides the ultimate security solution.

Long-range Detection

Thermal energy travels through many atmospheric obscurants better than visible light. Through smoke, dust, even light fog, thermal security cameras are ideal for detecting activity at extreme ranges.

A New Vision

Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) is FLIR’s proprietary image optimization algorithm that releases scene details normally hidden from view. Objects of interest are often lost in scenes with large contrasts in temperature. DDE brings them out, displaying them automatically with corrections no human operator could make. The image on the right has DDE on.

Seeing more than ever before

Beyond the capabilities of linear auto gain/level controls and even non-linear histogram equalization, DDE automatically provides system operators with buried image details without sacrificing image quality. The image on the right has DDE on.

5:1 Optical Zoom

Each model of Ranger III offers 5:1 zoom, plus 2:1 and 4:1 e-zoom for a combination of situational awareness and outstanding range – night and day, in good weather and bad.

Technical Details

Distance Chart

Product Datasheet (1.83 MB)

Operation Manual N/A

Pricing and Ordering Information

Please note that Power Supplies for all Thermal Imagers must be purchased separately (Handhelds and Kits Excluded)

This unit is available in a 9Hz Export Version. Please note exportation may require license from US Department of State. Learn More »

Muti-Sensor Ranger Configurations

Ranger III LR MS • Focal Length: 50mm & 250mm • Horizontal Field of View: 11° & 2.2° • Resolution: 640x480 • Microbolometer: Cooled	Ranger III LR MS: System Pack 1 • 980 26X Zoom Visible Camera with Auto Focus • Horizontal Field of View: 42° to 1.6° • High Performance Pan/Tilt • Nexus TCP/IP Control • 2-Ch MPEG-4 Streaming Video • 2-Ch Simultaneous Analog Video • Pelco D, RS-422 Control Ranger III LR MS: System Pack 2 • C22 22X Zoom Visible Camera • Horizontal Field of View: 12° to .54° • High Performance Pan/Tilt • Nexus TCP/IP Control • 2-Ch MPEG-4 Streaming Video • 2-Ch Simultaneous Analog Video • Pelco D, RS-422 Control
Ranger III XR MS • Focal Length: 100mm & 500mm • Horizontal Field of View: 5.5° & 1.1° • Resolution: 640x480 • Microbolometer: Cooled	Ranger III XR MS: System Pack 1 • 980 26X Zoom Visible Camera with Auto Focus • Horizontal Field of View: 42° to 1.6° • High Performance Pan/Tilt • Nexus TCP/IP Control • 2-Ch MPEG-4 Streaming Video • 2-Ch Simultaneous Analog Video • Pelco D, RS-422 Control Ranger III XR MS: System Pack 2 • C22 22X Zoom Visible Camera • Horizontal Field of View: 12° to .54° • High Performance Pan/Tilt • Nexus TCP/IP Control • 2-Ch MPEG-4 Streaming Video • 2-Ch Simultaneous Analog Video • Pelco D, RS-422 Control
Ranger III XR+ MS • Focal Length: 150mm & 750mm • Horizontal Field of View: 3.6° & 0.7° • Resolution: 640x480 • Microbolometer: Cooled	Ranger III XR+ MS: System Pack 1 • 980 26X Zoom Visible Camera with Auto Focus • Horizontal Field of View: 42° to 1.6° • High Performance Pan/Tilt • Nexus TCP/IP Control • 2-Ch MPEG-4 Streaming Video • 2-Ch Simultaneous Analog Video • Pelco D, RS-422 Control Ranger III XR+ MS: System Pack 2 • C22 22X Zoom Visible Camera • Horizontal Field of View: 12° to .54° • High Performance Pan/Tilt • Nexus TCP/IP Control • 2-Ch MPEG-4 Streaming Video • 2-Ch Simultaneous Analog Video • Pelco D, RS-422 Control Ranger III XR+ MS: System Pack 5 • Visible Camera: D60 60X Zoom • Horizontal Field of View: 1X: 21° to .22° / 2X: 10.5° to .11° • High Performance Pan/Tilt • Nexus TCP/IP Control • 2-Ch MPEG-4 Streaming Video • 2-Ch Simultaneous Analog Video • Pelco D, RS-422 Control

Junction Protocol Converter for Ranger III MS Connectivity: Taking networkability to a whole new level

Analog and Digital Connections

The Ranger III MS thermal security camera comes ready for video and control over IP, as well as traditional remote control with RS-232, -485 and the Nexus software suite.

NEXUS: Network multiple cameras and multiple users to make your investment in thermal security cameras a truly integrated solution

Middleware Solution

Nexus provides control of the entire security network. It features capabilities like plug-and-play control of FLIR’s thermal cameras, inter-sensor slew-to-cue alarm response, geo-referenced situational awareness overlay and much more. Integrate Ranger III MS thermal security cameras with the powerful Nexus camera mapping, display and control software suite. The right choice for applications requiring display and control over the internet, Nexus allows system control over a laptop or other host PC, as well as outputting multiple video channels in mpeg4 format.