KT&C KLU38-L Thermal IR Camera – 384x288, LWIR Microbolometer, CVBS/BT656/LVDS Outputs, High Temp Accuracy

The KT&C KLU38-L LWIR thermal block camera delivers precise infrared imaging in a compact, integration-ready module. Equipped with a 384×288 QVGA uncooled LWIR microbolometer sensor (17μm pitch), it captures detailed thermal data across 110,592 pixels with high sensitivity and low NETD. 

Video outputs include CVBS, BT656, and LVDS, supporting both legacy analog systems and modern digital pipelines. Factory-selectable 9Hz or 30Hz frame rates allow compliance with export regulations while maintaining real-time thermal performance where permitted. With a <5-second startup time and a wide -30°C to 60°C operating range, the KLU38L is well suited for embedded systems, industrial inspection, UAV payloads, and OEM thermal imaging platforms requiring regulatory-compliant components.

Features:

• 384×288 QVGA LWIR thermal resolution (110,592 pixels)
• Uncooled microbolometer sensor with 17μm pixel pitch
• 8–14 μm long-wave infrared spectral response
• CVBS, BT656, LVDS video output interfaces
• 9Hz or 30Hz frame rate (factory selectable)
• 10 thermal color palettes including Iron, Fire, Rain, BlueRed
• AGC, NUC, Level & Span, mirror, flip, and invert functions
• Manual or motorized lens support; athermalized lenses available
• RS-485 OSD control (analog output)
• KT&C proprietary protocol for camera menu control
• Operating temperature: -30°C to 60°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• 12VDC power input
• <5-second rapid startup

Applications:

• Industrial and electrical inspection
• Robotics and automation vision platforms
• UAV and drone thermal payloads
• Perimeter security and critical infrastructure monitoring
• OEM thermal camera integration
• Environmental and wildlife monitoring