See At Night Like Never Before
First Mate gives every mariner the power to see at night like never before. First Mate lets you navigate with confidence anywhere, anytime! Whether you’re on a yacht, recreational powerboat, fishing boat, sailboat, or anything in between, you’ll be able to see clearly and navigate safely in total darkness.

First Mate gives you the power to see more – and to see farther – than every other night vision technology around:

• See clearly in total darkness – unlike other night vision systems, First Mate requires no light at all
• See logs, rocks, land, and other hazards that radar can miss
• Boat with confidence at night knowing that you can see harbor entrances and navigation channels in total darkness
• See with FLIR’s award-winning maritime thermal night vision technology in the palm of your hand

First Mate can help you see people in the water better than any other night vision technology. Finding someone in the water after dark with a searchlight is more a matter of luck than skill, but First Mate lets you search large areas quickly. Bottom line: there is no better tool around to help you find a person in the water.

First Mate lets you navigate with confidence anywhere, anytime! Whether you’re on a yacht, recreational powerboat, fishing boat, sailboat, or anything in between, with First Mate you’ll be able to see clearly and navigate safely in total darkness.

Portable Thermal Night Vision

First Mate can be mounted on your boat or held in the palm of your hand

Long battery life; no vessel power supply required

Because it’s not permanently mounted, First Mate provides “go-anywhere” thermal night vision

Navigation When You Need It

Instant-on for images when you need them

Take First Mate with you from vessel to vessel

Improved security while sitting at anchor or docked for the night

24-Hour Vision

• See more all day, all night
• Head out early, come home late, and stay safe
• Won’t get blinded by bright marina lights

Flexible Thermal Night Vision for any Vessel
The First Mate thermal night vision camera Basic package comes with everything needed to navigate with confi dence, 24-hours a day, including:

• Switch between White-hot and Black-hot Image Presentation Modes
• On-Screen Symbology
• An Optional 2× Lens Extender For Improved Long-Range Imaging Performance A Pro package is also available for those needing added functionality and fl exibility. The First Mate Pro package includes everything in the First Mate Basic package, plus:
• 2× E-Zoom
• Still Image & Video Storage*

*Only available in the First Mate HM-324 XP+ model

Thermal Imaging Specifications

• Sensor Type: 320 × 240 VOx Microbolometer
• FOV: 24° × 18° (NTSC)
• Focal Length: 19 mm
• Start-up from Standby: <1.5 sec
• Image Processing: FLIR Proprietary DDE

User Interface

• Power Button: On/Off/Standby
• Picture Button
  • HM-324 XP: Freeze Frame
  • HM-324XP+: Still image and video capture to SD card
• Zoom Button: 2× E-zoom
• Polarity: Toggles White Hot/Black Hot Display
• Brightness: Adjusts Display Brightness

Image Presentation

• Built-In Display: LCD Display
• Video Output: NTSC or PAL composite video; RCA jack
• Video Refresh Rate: <9Hz (NTSC and PAL)
• Image Polarity: White Hot/Black Hot; Selectable
• On-Screen Symbology: Standard
• Upgradeability: HM-324 XP - Upgrade to HM-324XP+ via software update through SD card slot

Power

• Battery Type: 4 AA Batteries; NiMH, Li-Ion, or Alkaline
• Battery Life: (Operating) >5 Hours On NiMH batteries
• Battery Life: (Stand-By) 120 hours on NiMH batteries

Environmental

• Rating: IP-67, Submersible
• Operating Temp.: -4°F - 140°F (-20°C – 60°C)
• Storage Temp.: -40°F - 167°F (-40°C to +75°C)
• Drop: 1 m drop

Physical

• Weight: (incl. lens) 1.45 lb (653 g) with batteries
• Size: (L × W × H) 10.42” × 3.33” × 2.62” (256 × 84.5 × 66.5 mm)

Warranty:

• 2 year

Range Performance†

• Detect Man (1.8 m × 0.5 m)
  • HM-324 XP: ~1,500 ft (450 m)
  • HM-324XP+: ~2,590 ft (790 m)
• Detect Small Vessel (2.3 m × 2.3 m)
  • HM-324 XP: ~4,200 ft (1.3 km)
  • HM-324XP+: ~1.3 m (2.2 km)

† = Actual object detection range performance may vary depending on camera set-up, environmental conditions, user experience, and type of display use. ‡ = Range performance models for the 12° lens are preliminary and subject to change. Models meet or exceed these specifications. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Visit www.flir.com for the most up-to-date specifications.

• First Mate Handheld Thermal Camera
• Hot Shoe Charging & Video Output Accessory
• 4 Rechargeable AA Batteries
• AC Power Adapter/Charger
• Car Adapter/Charger
• Neck Lanyard
• USB Cable
• Video Output Cable
• Operator’s Manual

*HM-324XP+ model includes SD card storage plus all of the above accessories