This is a Gen 2+ analog image-intensifier night vision monocular in a PVS-14 housing. It is autogated and uses manual gain, so the operator controls gain rather than the unit adjusting it automatically. The tube is white phosphor (P45), and the optical tube has zero latency because it is not a camera.
It comes in two housings. The Standard housing has a 40 degree field of view. The PRO housing widens the view to 50 degrees and adds automatic shutoff when the unit is flipped up on the helmet mount. Both use the same tube options and come with the same kit.
The unit runs on one field-swappable AA battery. It is argon-nitrogen purged and rated IP67. The built-in 850nm IR illuminator is a backup only, because the tube amplifies ambient light and does not need it. Each unit ships with a printed factory QC spec sheet showing the measured values for its tube.
- Tube
- Gen 2+ analog image intensifier, autogated, white phosphor (P45)
- Gain control
- Manual (operator-controlled, not auto-gain)
- FOM tiers
- 1400-1550, 1600-1750 or 1800-2000
- Resolution
- 64-72 lp/mm
- Signal-to-noise
- 22-28, depending on FOM tier
- Photocathode
- 500 uA/lm or higher at 2850K
- Cathode diameter
- 17.5 mm useful diameter
- Blems
- Zero dark spots in the active viewing area, verified at factory QC
- Condition
- Brand new, no resold or refurbished tubes
- Housing
- PVS-14 form factor; Standard or PRO
- Field of view
- 40 degrees (Standard); 50 degrees (PRO)