Dark 30 Defiance 640 PTZ Thermal Camera
The Defiance 640 is the same vehicle head as the 384, with a finer sensor for crews who have to identify a heat signature, not just find it. Security Pro USA quotes it for highway patrol, rural officers, and border or ranch teams that scan from a moving truck.
Pan is continuous 360 degrees. Tilt runs from straight down to 45 degrees up. The picture goes to a wired 10.1 inch HDMI screen so the operator is not squinting at a phone.
640 versus the closeout 384
- 640 × 480 sensor, 17 micron, 60 fps, NETD under 30 mK
- 32 mm germanium lens at f/1.0, digital zoom 1–8×
- Field of view still 20° by 15°
- Dark 30 lists the same 1,258 yard detection figure as the 384. The gain is detail, not a longer brochure number
- Five palettes, Dark 30 app, variable-speed remote, sleep, return to home
Install
Aluminum housing, IP66, 12 VDC, about 750 mA for the camera. Mount with bolts, suction cups, or 100 lb magnets. Body is about 6.65 × 7.68 × 7.8 in and 111 oz. Working range −4°F to 122°F. Add the base kit, screen, and remote. Use the riser if a roof rack blocks the lens.
SKU DT27000. Minimum advertised price applies. Dark 30 states a 5-year warranty on thermal cameras. Browse Dark 30 or vehicle thermal cameras.
Questions
Does the 640 see farther than the 384?
No. Dark 30 lists the same 1,258 yard detection figure for both. The 640 uses a 640 by 480 sensor and a lower NETD, so the picture has more detail. The range number does not change.
Does a minimum advertised price apply to the 640?
Yes. The 640 is a current model and the minimum advertised price applies. The 384 closeout is the one with no MAP. Both cameras use the same mounts, screen, and remote.