FLIR M232 – Pan & Tilt Marine Thermal Camera 9Hz

Description

Add stabilized thermal awareness to a compatible marine network with the FLIR M232 9 Hz Pan-and-Tilt Thermal Camera. Its 320 × 240 thermal core, continuous 360° pan range, and 24° × 18° field of view help operators scan nearby water, shorelines, docks, and vessel activity in darkness or low-contrast conditions. Need a compact thermal camera rather than a large dual-payload turret? The M232 delivers H.264 IP video, 4× digital zoom, and NMEA/ONVIF connectivity for supported helm systems.

Key Specifications

• FLIR M232 9 Hz pan-and-tilt marine thermal camera.
• 320 × 240 uncooled microbolometer thermal sensor.
• 24° × 18° field of view.
• H.264 IP video stream with ONVIF compatibility.
• 4× continuous digital zoom.
• Continuous 360° pan with +110° to -90° tilt range.
• Supports NMEA 2000 integration and Power over Ethernet under supported installation configurations.
• 12V/24V DC or IEEE 802.3af PoE input.
• Approximately 15W typical and 18W maximum power consumption.
• IP67-rated UV-resistant high-impact ASA housing; approximate weight: 6.0 lb (2.7 kg).

Integration

The M232 requires a compatible MFD, monitor, or IP-video viewer; it is not a standalone chartplotter, radar, or GPS device. Ethernet carries its video feed, while compatible NMEA 2000 data can support integration and control functions. Verify display video support, network capacity, PoE availability, and control compatibility before installation.

The published approximate detection figures—about 1,500 ft for a person and 0.67 NM for a vessel—are conditional estimates, not guaranteed recognition or detection distances. Thermal performance depends on target heat contrast, humidity, air and water temperature, sea state, rain, spray, range, lens condition, and mounting location.

Installation Notes

Mount the camera on a rigid deck, hardtop, mast, or arch location with clear sightlines and full pan-and-tilt clearance. Keep it outside radar-transmission exclusion areas and away from rigging, antennas, lights, rails, and exhaust that could obstruct the view. Plan Ethernet, NMEA, and 12V/24V or PoE connections before drilling.

Use sealed marine connections, appropriate circuit protection, and protected cable routing. Configure camera video, pan/tilt controls, and MFD integration before relying on the system. Thermal imaging supports awareness but does not replace radar, navigation lights, charts, safe speed, or visual watchkeeping.

Before Ordering

Confirm compatible MFD/video support, ONVIF and NMEA requirements, PoE or 12V/24V power method, camera-mount location, full pan-and-tilt clearance, cable routes, and whether 9 Hz video suits the intended operation.