WEOM® thermal imaging core
Thermal vision, built into your platform.
WEOM® is an uncooled LWIR thermal imaging camera core with a 640 × 480 px detector and FPGA image processing, developed and manufactured by Workswell in Europe. Select the lens, interface and frame rate, and integrate it into your own unmanned aerial or ground vehicle.
Compare WEOM® with 19, 35 and 50 mm lenses.
Recordings made with the WEOM® module and three different optical configurations. Compare the field of view to choose the lens for your application.
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A thermal imaging core.
For the system you build.
WEOM® provides the thermal detector, image processing and interface options for integration into your own imaging system. For UAV and UGV manufacturers, this means selecting the thermal module configuration around the platform’s optical, mechanical and electrical requirements.
The detector operates in the 8 – 14 μm long-wave infrared band and delivers a resolution of 640 × 480 pixels. Frame-rate options are 9, 30 and 60 Hz, with NETD options below 25, 30 or 50 mK. The selected configuration should be specified as part of the integration.
Fixed-focus lenses cover focal lengths from 7 to 100 mm. WEOM® can also be supplied without a lens, with an M25 or M34 lens holder. Mechanical drawings and the datasheet provide the information needed to plan the installation.
Select the optical configuration.
Choose from the fixed-focus lenses listed in the datasheet or specify lens-less delivery. The document includes focal lengths, fields of view and lens-holder options, allowing the optics to be considered alongside the rest of your imaging system.
Choose the system interface.
The WEOM® platform supports CMOS and exchangeable interface options including HDMI, CVBS, USB-C, GigE and Smart Ethernet. Video output, power and control connections depend on the selected version; these are described separately in the datasheet.
Configure and control the module.
WEOM® GUI and SDK libraries provide tools for configuration and integration. The platform also includes REST API and ROS1 / ROS2 support, with available functionality depending on the selected interface configuration.
From detector output
to a configured thermal image.
Adjust how the scene is displayed.
WEOM® uses FPGA processing with automatic and manual gain control. Automatic gain control uses plateau histogram equalization, while manual control provides brightness and contrast adjustment.
Spatial and temporal filters provide further image processing options. Image orientation can be changed using vertical flip and horizontal mirror functions.
- FPGA image processing
- Automatic and manual gain control
- Spatial and temporal filtering
Set up the image with WEOM® GUI.
The desktop WEOM® GUI provides access to module settings and the user dead pixel correction wizard. WEOM® also includes an integrated shutter for non-uniformity correction and factory calibration for temperature drift compensation.
A total of 14 image palettes is available, including two that can be defined by the user.
- Desktop WEOM® GUI
- User dead pixel correction wizard
- 14 image palettes
Plan around the actual configuration.
The CMOS version measures 40.1 × 37.8 × 42.6 mm without a lens. The specified weight is below 65 g without the lens or plugin, so the selected optics and interface must be considered when planning the complete installation.
WEOM® has an aluminium housing and a start-up time below five seconds. The datasheet specifies an operating range of −32 °C to +70 °C and IP67 protection at the front of the lens.
- Aluminium housing
- Start-up below 5 seconds
- Configuration-specific mechanical requirements
Explore the module.
From every angle.
WEOM®.
In detail.
Selected specifications from the WEOM® datasheet, version 260712. Refer to the full document for interface configurations, lens options and integration requirements.
Dimensions, weight, connections and power requirements should be checked for the selected module configuration.
Detector & optics
| Detector | Uncooled LWIR microbolometer |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 640 × 480 px |
| Pixel pitch | 17 μm |
| Spectral band | 8 – 14 μm |
| NETD options | < 25 / < 30 / < 50 mK |
| Frame-rate options | 9 / 30 / 60 Hz |
| Fixed-focus lenses | 7 – 100 mm |
| Lens-less delivery | M25 or M34 lens holder |
My.Workswell
My.Workswell is the dedicated customer portal for Workswell products, bringing together product resources, documentation, software downloads and technical information in one place.
Find resources for your WEOM® configuration and integration, all in one place.
Technical files and product resources.
Software and available updates.
Resources to support integration.
Bring thermal vision to your platform.
Integrating a thermal core into a UAV or UGV? Contact the Workswell team to discuss the WEOM® configuration for your project, including optics, interface selection and integration requirements.
Discuss your project ↗Frequently asked questions.
Is WEOM® a complete camera?
No. WEOM® is an OEM thermal imaging core for incorporation into your own UAV, UGV or other system. You select the optics, interface and software tools for your integration.
Which lenses are available?
Fixed-focus lenses cover focal lengths from 7 to 100 mm. WEOM® can also be supplied without a lens, with an M25 or M34 lens holder.
Which video interfaces does WEOM® support?
The platform supports CMOS and exchangeable interface options including HDMI, CVBS, USB-C, GigE and Smart Ethernet. Available connections depend on the selected version and are described in the datasheet.
What are the size and weight of WEOM®?
The CMOS version measures 40.1 × 37.8 × 42.6 mm without a lens. The weight is below 65 g without the lens or plugin.
What software tools are available?
WEOM® GUI and SDK libraries are available for configuration and integration. The platform also offers REST API and ROS1 / ROS2 support, depending on the selected interface configuration.
Is WEOM® radiometric?
Radiometric temperature measurement for WEOM® is planned for release in Q1 2027. The current version is intended for thermal imaging.
Where is WEOM® made and is it ITAR-free?
WEOM® is designed and manufactured by Workswell in Europe and is ITAR-free.
How do I discuss a configuration for my project?
Contact the Workswell team to discuss the WEOM® configuration for your project, including optics, interface selection and integration requirements. Sales: sales@workswell.eu, technical questions: tech@workswell.eu.
