Meet the FLIR M232 Pan/Tilt Camera — one of FLIR’s most compact and budget-friendly marine thermal cameras, purpose-built to make night passages safer and more predictable. Packing a full 360° pan and 110° of tilt into a rugged, weather-tough package, the M232 delivers clear thermal detail when visibility is reduced to black water and fog, helping you spot vessels, wake, and obstacles long before they become hazards.

Key advantages that matter on the water

• High-contrast thermal imagery with a 320 × 240 VOx microbolometer for detailed night views, allowing you to clearly identify vessels, obstacles, and shoreline features in darkness or fog.
• 2x e-zoom extends your reach without sacrificing critical context, so you can assess distant hazards sooner.
• Fast, reliable operation with a 9 Hz video refresh rate that keeps panning, tracking, and scanning smooth in choppy conditions.
• Full pan/tilt capability with 360° continuous pan and +110°, -90° tilt for comprehensive all-round coverage of your surroundings.
• Ethernet-enabled integration to connect seamlessly with your onboard electronics, chart plotter, and other devices, enabling centralized monitoring and control.
• Flexible control options — operate the camera via an optional joystick or integrate it with your multifunction display for intuitive control alongside your navigation suite.

The M232 isn’t just a camera; it’s a practical safety upgrade for any vessel where night visibility is a concern. The unit’s compact form factor keeps installation discreet on smaller rigs, while its robust thermal performance provides reliable imagery in a wide range of conditions.

Performance you can rely on

• Detector: 320 × 240 VOx microbolometer for crisp thermal images.
• Video and output: 9 Hz refresh rate and H.264 IP video stream for smooth live viewing and easy integration into existing networks.
• Range indicators: Person in the water detectable at approximately 457 m; small vessel detectable up to about 1.3 km, giving you actionable awareness well before critical proximity.

Power, durability, and form factor

• Power: 12 or 24 VDC, 15 W typical, 18 W maximum.
• Weight and size: 2.7 kg without the top-down riser; 3.0 kg with the top-down riser. Size is 161.1 mm diameter at the base, 229.3 mm height.
• Environmental hardiness: Operating temperature −25°C to +55°C (−13°F to +131°F); storage to −30°C to +70°C (−22°F to +158°F); relative humidity up to 93%; IP-67 waterproof rating; 1 m drop test (in packaging).
• Image processing: FLIR Proprietary Digital Detail Enhancement for clearer detail in challenging scenes.

Designed for boats that demand reliable night vision without complexity, the M232 makes it easier to navigate through darkness, spray, and glare. It’s an ideal fit for skippers, coastal cruisers, and small-to-mid size vessels that want to elevate safety, situational awareness, and confidence on every voyage.

For quick setup and practical reference, you can download the Quick Set Up Guide and User & Installation Manual to tailor the M232 to your helm layout and viewing preferences.