
Thunder TQ50CL 4.0 LRF Thermal Clip-On
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The TQ50CL 4.0 is the mid Thunder 4.0 clip-on: a 640 × 512 sensor, a 50 mm F1.0 lens and a 1200 m rangefinder in the lens, in front of the day scope you already zeroed.
The Thunder 4.0 range
The three Thunder 4.0 clip-ons — the TQ35CL 4.0, TQ50CL 4.0 and TX70CL 4.0 — share the same body, display, rangefinder and controls. Sensor, lens and field of view are what set them apart. You can compare them alongside the rest of our HIKMICRO thermal clip-ons.
640 × 512 sensor and 50 mm F1.0 lens
This model uses a 640 × 512 uncooled detector with 12 µm pixels, working in the 8–14 µm band at 50 Hz. NETD is less than 12 mK at 25°C. The 50 mm F1.0 lens tightens the field of view to 8.8° × 7.0°, or 15.4 m × 12.2 m at 100 m, and HIKMICRO rates detection at 2600 m. Detection is the distance a heat source can be picked up, not the distance you can tell what it is. Focus is a knob, down to a minimum of 10 m.
Compared with the TQ35CL 4.0, the longer lens puts more of that same 640 sensor on a distant animal, and the picture through the day scope is narrower.
Rangefinder in the lens
The laser rangefinder lives in the lens housing rather than in a box on top of the unit. It is a 905 nm Class 1 laser, from 10 m to 1200 m, accurate to ±1 m under 400 m and ±0.3 m beyond 400 m.
Display, HSIS and Sync Pro
You look at a 0.49-inch 1920 × 1080 AMOLED display. HIKMICRO lists a 25 mm exit pupil and 20 mm eye relief. HSIS (HIKMICRO Shutterless Image System) and Sync Pro hold the picture steady, without the pause you get when a shutter drops in to calibrate. Image Pro 4.0 handles the processing. Palettes are Black Hot, White Hot, Red Hot, Fusion, Red monochrome and Green monochrome, with brightness control and a Cold or Warm tone.
Clip-on and monocular use
Mounted in front of your day scope it runs at 1×, so that scope keeps its reticle and zero. HIKMICRO recommends 1× to 15× behind it, and rates point-of-impact precision at 1 MOA. You’ll need an adapter to match your scope’s objective — see our HIKMICRO adapters. It is not included. The thread is M52 × 0.75.
An optional eyepiece, sold separately, screws onto the same thread and turns it into a handheld monocular at 3.4× to 27.2×.
Recording, zeroing and the build
Onboard storage is 64 GB eMMC, for video with audio and stills, and recording can start from the recoil of the shot. There is a virtual reticle, five zeroing profiles, standby, a Wi-Fi hotspot, a local album and image calibration. The magnesium alloy body and lens cover are IP67, recoil is rated to 6000 J, and centre height is 31 mm.
Batteries and power
Two HM-3840DC rechargeable lithium batteries are rated at 6 hours or more at 25°C, with the hotspot off and the rangefinder on. A USB Type-C port (5 V, 2 A) takes external power and can charge the batteries in the unit.
Who it suits
This is the 640 model for open country, where you want more of the sensor on an animal further out. Detection is rated at 2600 m on this lens, and the view is tighter than the 35 mm. If you want a wider picture for closer or mixed country, look at the TQ35CL 4.0. If you want the 1280 sensor, that’s the TX70CL 4.0. Happy to help you choose if you tell us the country you hunt and the day scope you run.
Specifications
- Sensor: 640 × 512, 12 µm, uncooled focal plane array
- Spectral range: 8–14 µm
- NETD: Less than 12 mK (25°C)
- Frame rate: 50 Hz
- Lens: 50 mm F1.0
- Magnification (clip-on): 1×
- Magnification (monocular mode, optional eyepiece): 3.4×–27.2×
- Field of view: 8.8° × 7.0° (15.4 m × 12.2 m at 100 m)
- Detection range: 2600 m
- Minimum focus: 10 m
- Focus: Focus knob
- Recommended day scope magnification: 1×–15×
- Display: 0.49-inch AMOLED, 1920 × 1080
- Exit pupil / eye relief: 25 mm / 20 mm
- Laser rangefinder: 905 nm, Class 1, 10–1200 m, ±1 m under 400 m, ±0.3 m over 400 m, in the lens
- Zeroing profiles: 5
- Recoil resistance: 6000 J
- Storage: 64 GB eMMC
- Recording: Video with audio, snapshots, recoil-activated recording
- Batteries: Two HM-3840DC rechargeable lithium batteries
- Battery life: 6 hours or more (25°C, hotspot off, rangefinder on)
- Power: USB Type-C, 5 V 2 A, external power and direct charging
- Ingress protection: IP67
- Body: Magnesium alloy body and lens cover
- Centre height: 31 mm
- Operating temperature: −30°C to +50°C
- Weight (with battery): 560.3 g
- Dimensions: 119.5 × 82 × 81 mm
What’s in the box
In the box: the Thunder 4.0 unit, two HM-3840DC rechargeable batteries, a battery charger, a USB Type-C cable, a lint-free cloth, a wrench, a carry bag and a quick start guide. The clip-on adapter and monocular eyepiece are sold separately.
Shipping policy
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Refund policy
Returns Policy
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Return Eligibility:
● Returns: You may return new, unopened items within 30 days of purchase or delivery for store credit or an exchange for another product, except for the exclusions listed below.
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● Exclusions: Certain items are not eligible for returns AND exchanges, including:
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Return Process:
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3. Condition of Items: Items must be unused, in their original packaging and product tags must be present and in original condition to be eligible for return. If the item is opened or used, it may not be eligible for a refund or exchange. (Conditions are subject to staff discretion)
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● If the return is a result of our error (e.g., we sent you the wrong item), we will provide you with a return shipping label at no cost to you.
● In this case, you will also have the option to receive a full refund.
Faulty Items:
● A faulty item is a warranty matter, not a return due to our error. We'll help you make a warranty claim with the maker or supplier, for a repair or replacement under warranty. Start with our warranty request form.
● This doesn't change your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. See the Warranty Policy below.
Refunds and Store Credit:
● For eligible returns, we offer either store credit or an exchange for another product.
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How to Contact Us:
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Warranty Policy
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
If a product is returned under a warranty claim and is found to have no fault, the purchaser will be responsible for all associated costs, including inspection, handling, and return postage.
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