S243 Series Thermal Surveillance Monocular
The S243 Series is an ultra-portable thermal surveillance monocular designed for security patrol, farm monitoring, wildlife observation, and outdoor scanning.
With a long 10–15 hour battery life, Wi-Fi streaming, onboard recording, and rugged IP66 protection, it delivers reliable performance in harsh environments.
Key Features
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Long standby:
• S242W ≥15 hours
• S243W ≥10 hours
• S243W Pro ≥10 hours -
Small, lightweight, one-hand operation
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Wi-Fi real-time image transmission + mobile app viewing
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Supports photo & video recording
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IP66 protection + 1 meter drop resistance
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Built-in multiple color palettes
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Built-in crosshair cursor
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Type-C fast charging
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Laser indicator
How It Works / Overview
The S243 Series uses a VOx thermal detector with 12 μm pixel pitch and up to 384×288 resolution to produce high-contrast thermal images.
Its compact form factor and extended battery runtime make it ideal for:
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Perimeter patrol & farm security
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Wildlife tracking at night
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Search operations
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Handheld surveillance in remote areas
The built-in Wi-Fi module allows live transmission to a mobile device for remote viewing, recording, playback, and snapshot capturing.
Technical Specifications
Detector
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Type: VOx / 12 μm
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Resolution:
• S242W: 256×192
• S243W: 384×288
• S243W Pro: 384×288 -
NETD: ≤35 mK
Optics & Imaging
| Model | S242W | S243W | S243W Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOV | 12.1°×9.1° | 17.6°×13.2° | 13.9°×10.4° |
| Focal Length | 15 mm | 15 mm | 19 mm |
| Focus | Fixed | Fixed | Manual |
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Frame Rate: 50 Hz
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Digital Zoom: 1.0–4.0×
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Palettes: Black Hot, White Hot, Red Hot, Pseudo-color
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Hotspot Tracking: Yes
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Crosshair Cursor: Yes
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Laser Indicator: Yes
Display
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Color Screen
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Resolution: 800 × 600
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Diopter: Adjustable via knob
Storage & Recording
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Built-in 32 GB storage
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Photo + Video recording
Power
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Battery: Li-ion rechargeable
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Working Time:
• S242W: ≥15 h
• S243W: ≥10 h
• S243W Pro: ≥10 h -
Charging: USB Type-C
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External Power: DC5V/2A
Environmental
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Operating Temp: –20°C to +50°C
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Storage Temp: –40°C to +60°C
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Protection: IP66
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Drop Resistance: 1 m
Physical
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Weight:
• S242W: 330 g
• S243W: 350 g
• S243W Pro: 350 g -
Dimensions:
• S242W / S243W: 185 × 60 × 60 mm
• S243W Pro: 199 × 60 × 60 mm
Detection & Recognition Range
Detection – Human (1.8 × 0.5 m)
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S242W → 1000 m
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S243W → 1000 m
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S243W Pro → 1300 m
Detection – Vehicle (2.3 × 2.3 m)
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S242W → 1400 m
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S243W → 1400 m
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S243W Pro → 1800 m
Recognition – Human
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S242W → 350 m
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S243W → 350 m
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S243W Pro → 450 m
Recognition – Vehicle
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S242W → 480 m
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S243W → 480 m
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S243W Pro → 600 m
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